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Shalunya
- Olympia, WA
- United States
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Marianne Goldweber commented on Shalunya's blog post This is so PERFECT! IT'S AMAZING!!!"Thank you for posting my work...I'm glad it inspires!!!!"
yonkersbaby left a comment for Shalunya"Happy New Year Shalunya, may 2010 be a wonderful peaceful year filled with good friends. Will keep you & your family in my prayers ...XO"
Wendy Jo left a comment for Shalunya"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."
"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…"
Carla Sofia left a comment for Shalunya"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…"
silvana commented on Shalunya's blog post Poetry"Hi this is truly beautiful! you have a wonderful gift thank you for sharing.
Bright blessins
Silvana"
Sharon C. in Brevard, NC commented on Shalunya's blog post Poetry"Beautiful poem! Thank you for your gift to all of us. Many Blessings."
"Best of luck on the next part of the journey!"
Joyce Kirby commented on Shalunya's blog post Poetry"Beautiful poem, Shalunya! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!"
Shalunya posted a blog postJust 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…See More
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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.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
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Searching...............
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 9:02pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
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
Poetry
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 9:05am 4 Comments 0 Likes
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… 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… Continue
Just one more.....
Posted on December 7, 2009 at 5:09pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
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… Continue
Choosing different thoughts.........
Posted on December 6, 2009 at 11:52am 3 Comments 0 Likes
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… Continue
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- At 6:38am on November 24, 2011, Dawn wwt said…
- At 5:36am on July 21, 2011,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHALUNYA!
- At 4:03am on July 21, 2011,
Lois55 wwt said… - Happy birthday, I hope your day is extra special!
- At 9:35am on July 4, 2011, Dawn wwt said…
- At 5:51pm on February 14, 2011, Dawn wwt said…
- At 6:01am on July 21, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SHALUNYA!
- At 4:11pm on June 24, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Shalunya a gift…
- At 5:45pm on April 09, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Shalunya a gift…
Thinking of you a lot lately and wishing you the best. Hope you and Hubby are good and we miss you! Love and hugs and blessings to you and everyday! xoxo
- 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
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