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Well, who says when we are 'supposed' to do what?? I've had multiple careers/ 'lives' -- lived in 6 states, 6 countries, countless towns cities and villages. At the point where many people expected us to finally 'settle down' (our early 50's) Steve…
Hi this is truly beautiful! you have a wonderful gift thank you for sharing.
Bright blessins
Silvana
Beautiful poem! Thank you for your gift to all of us. Many Blessings.
Best of luck on the next part of the journey!
Beautiful poem, Shalunya! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
So tonight is the last night in our bed. The movers come tomorrow to begin packing up our house. This is also the same time I have agreed to watch our friend's 8 year old while she goes to a B&B with hubby who is home from the sandbox. It works out…
It is in times like these, that you find out what you are made of. I have the feeling you are going to be amazed by how powerful you feel one year from now. Doing what scares us, is sooooo liberating. I went on a solo vacation through the Canadian R…
Today in addtion to finishing my packing duties I am working on data management. UGH. I am quite capable of doing this it's just a tedious task. We have 3 computers, 2 external hard drives, 3 flash drives and like a bizzilion cds. I am now having to…
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- They found a neurological birth defect when I was 36 and I had neurosurgery a few months later. There is no cure only symptom management and it's not working well for me. I had to quit my job in order to focus on my health. Two years ago we moved to Washington and I don't have a job here, I don't know friends here, and my son stayed back while attending college. So I feel like a complete nobody.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- A sense of self, I want to find myself again. I got lost on an ocean of symptoms, doctors and eventually feeling sorry for myself. I need to get back to who I am.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- I am currently reading Cami's book.
- About me:
- I am 40, married to the military, one son who is 20. I scrapbook, quilt, blog, journal and love to read. My husband will be overseas all next year and I will be traveling. I think this will be the perfect opportunity to give of myself and to find myself at the same time.
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- http://gypsyshalunya.blogspot.com
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- http://chiarishalunya.blogspot.com
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Searching...............
So I am really finding myself at this huge crossroads in my life. It's not just the moving. I firmly believe I am part gypsy as I have had well over 20 address in the past 20 years. Maybe it's the fact that I turned 40 back in July that's making me melancholy. It could be the fact that I am now finding myself homeless (granted that is by choice but I am homeless none the less). It may be the fact that I had to give up the career I adored a few years ago because of my health. Maybe it's the fact… Continue
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 9:02pm — 2 Comments
Poetry
My departure is eminent
Starting a new chapter
My soul is transforming
A new journey its captor
My tides now changing
A new wind now blows
The night sky my scout
I pursue where it goes
Roaming the World
Blissful, eager, free
Adventure lies ahead
Anxiously awaiting me
The wonders I seek
Challenging and new
Fills my heart’s void
From the absence of you
My heart will yearn
My body will follow
Our beauty I crave
To suffice my hollow
My soul will wander
My spirit will soar
Exploring the cosmos
That H… Continue
Starting a new chapter
My soul is transforming
A new journey its captor
My tides now changing
A new wind now blows
The night sky my scout
I pursue where it goes
Roaming the World
Blissful, eager, free
Adventure lies ahead
Anxiously awaiting me
The wonders I seek
Challenging and new
Fills my heart’s void
From the absence of you
My heart will yearn
My body will follow
Our beauty I crave
To suffice my hollow
My soul will wander
My spirit will soar
Exploring the cosmos
That H… Continue
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 9:05am — 4 Comments
Just one more.....
So tonight is the last night in our bed. The movers come tomorrow to begin packing up our house. This is also the same time I have agreed to watch our friend's 8 year old while she goes to a B&B with hubby who is home from the sandbox. It works out well because it gives us a place to sleep each night while they are packing our stuff. She is also loaning me her car to use since my car is on a boat. It feels like I don't know where anything is. I am exhausted and frazzled so I think playing wi… Continue
Posted on December 7, 2009 at 5:09pm — 3 Comments
Choosing different thoughts.........
Today in addtion to finishing my packing duties I am working on data management. UGH. I am quite capable of doing this it's just a tedious task. We have 3 computers, 2 external hard drives, 3 flash drives and like a bizzilion cds. I am now having to sort through all this to make sure he gets the files he needs to take with him and I need to make sure I am not deleting pictures or music cause that would break my heart. There will be hours and hours to this little task. And to be completely honest… Continue
Posted on December 6, 2009 at 11:52am — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 6:56pm on December 31, 2009,
yonkersbaby said…
- Happy New Year Shalunya, may 2010 be a wonderful peaceful year filled with good friends. Will keep you & your family in my prayers ...XO
- At 2:49am on December 31, 2009, Paula Swenson gave Shalunya a gift…
Shalunya, wherever you are wandering as the New Year begins, I hope that all good things go with you to ease your way . . . ~peace and joy
- At 9:23pm on December 23, 2009,
Dawn said… - Hello, my friend - i hope you are doing okay and enjoying your stay with friends during the holidays. Merry Christmas to you! Hugs, Dawn
- At 5:01pm on December 16, 2009,
Wendy Jo said…
- Hi Shalunya. Haven't heard from you in a bit and am hoping you are doing OK. I'm sending warm wishes your way for a lovely holiday! Take care, my friend.
- At 1:21pm on December 8, 2009,
Carla Sofia said…
- Hi Shalunya! I was reading your blogs and wow, your really do have a lot on your plate! I will be praying for your husband when he goes overseas and that your health will get better. I've known good friends who have ben deployed and it's very hard. Good luck with your move and everything else:)
- At 9:36am on December 08, 2009, Joyce Kirby gave Shalunya a gift…
- At 3:40pm on December 6, 2009,
Wendy Jo said…
- Shalunya, on the writing side, I can remember only one time when the words came out of my head so fast and furious that I had to write them down, in the middle of the night, nonetheless. It was like I was taking dictation from this unknown source. It was a poem titled "Ode to Lost Loves" and it seemed like it was meant as a closure to my one true love that had ended in heart-break for me. I'll send it to you in another message. I think it is a gift to have these words, stories, poems, etc pouring forth from you. Your soul is speaking to/through you.
- At 7:09am on December 5, 2009,
deb jolliff said…
- You are an important part of my day! I undertand the military side of what you are dealing with. The med side I am learning. I am here if you need to vent or just a kind word. You are a wonderful woman and so strong and sweet too! God Bless you and thanks for the kind words of encouragemant :o) Hugs to you.
- At 3:37am on December 04, 2009, deb jolliff gave Shalunya a gift…
- At 3:36am on December 4, 2009,
deb jolliff said…
- I know you will! I will be thinking of you and wishing you the best every day :o) You are an inspiration to me and I admire everything about you! With love and smiles! Have a gr8 day Shalunya :o)
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The last weekend in January - 30-31 Jan, we had horrendous weather here - we were iced in on Saturday and discouraged from going out at all. I didn't give a gift on Saturday but am back on track. I'm on Day 11 this time. Still working at - but worki…
What a beautiful gift... Thank you for sharing your smiles with your community and your story with us :)
Yesterday (Day Two) was a day of 2 gifts, inadvertently. My conscious gift was leaving a card on the windshield of a good friend. Just a little something to acknowledge him, let him know much I appreciate his role in my life and honor our friendship…
I wish I lived in your town and our paths would cross! I would love to meet you and share a smile. Your post brightened my day. Thank you!
My gift this afternoon was to my co-workers. After leaving an interview, I brought them drinks from Sonic (hello, Happy Hour!). Cokes and tea. And smiles all around!
You are such a genuine giver. Much luck as your journey continues, you are certainly spreading joy!!
It's been awhile since I posted due to snow storms and my upcoming trip home, but I've been doing the gifting everyday. Though it's sometimes hard to find the receiving energy from the universe, with all the problems we've had the last couple of day…
Is there no better gift than one you can pass on 9 times?! almost as good as 29 times~ Blessings everyone and good luck
Okay, so I had written out my Day 1, a pretty good size and promptly erased it! Maybe patience is one of the things I will get to learn in this process?
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thank you for sharing such a lovely gift!
Yes, an excellent meal!
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