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Shannon Farr received a gift from Deb~ Community Manager
Days 8, 9 & 10
Friday, Day 8Gave:- Baked sugar cookies for my family- Washed dishesSaturday, Day 9Gave:- Baked cupcakes for my family- Made spinach lasagna for dinner- Sent away a donation to my local Humane SocietySunday, Day 10Gave:- Helped my father move in some supplies for renovating the bathroom- Cleaned up some of the stuff my father removed from the bathroom- Brushed my dogSee More
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Day 6 & 7
Day 6 - Wednesday December 9Gave:- My fat cat Falfa plenty of hugsReceived:- The OK from my instructor to turn in my synopsis drafts later this week, because I didn't have them with me- Coming home two hours early from school- Dinner ready for me when I arrived homeDay 7 - Thursday December 10Gave:- Dinner for my family- Bringing my grandmother's trash to the garage from the curbReceived:- Nothing out of the ordinary yet : )See More
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Day 4 & 5
I suppose money is becoming one of the harder things for me to give right now because I am unemployed, but also more emotionally intimate things and things given in a social way are hard for me because of social anxiety. I'd love to volunteer for example but I'm still too anxious to do so. I suppose I could work exposure therapy into my gift giving and work up to giving the most uncomfortable thing for me to give (volunteer hours, socializing) on the last day, but I don't know if that would fit…See More
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Shannon Farr commented on Shannon Farr's blog post 'Starting over - Day 1'
Thanks Deb. : ) The movie was very good, it was definitely a tear-jerker. You should see it if you get the chance!
Starting over - Day 1
Gives:- Going out to buy bananas and milk for my grandmother- Helping to clean up the water my grandmother spilled- Taking my sister out to the movies. We saw Precious.- Buying some Japanese soda pop for my sister, and a Dr Pepper for the movie- Buying a veggie burger for my sister and one for meReceives:- A postcard from Scotland with Highland cattle on it, and with it an invitation for pen palling- $20 in my gas tank from my fatherSee More
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Pauline Nolan commented on Shannon Farr's blog post 'Fell Out'
Appreciate your openess. Your last sentence says it all.....I hope what happens is really wonderful for you.
Fell Out
I stopped giving a few days ago. I lost steam when I ended up giving so much the day before Thanksgiving. I really questioned myself - I felt like I was trying to make it a competition and I was doing the challenge the wrong way. Then, with self-doubt in the picture, I lost interest.I'll start back up tomorrow. I'd really like my gives to be spontaneous and responsive instead of premeditated, but I suppose that's me trying to do this the "right" way. I'll see what happens.See More
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A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved. - Kurt Vonnegut
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Shalunya left a comment for Shannon Farr
I love reading your blog. It must be great to be so close to your Grandmother. I was never able to connect with either of mine. But my son has an incredibly close relationship with my Mother. He is actually living with my parents while attending…
Day 8 - Happy Thanksgiving : )
I helped put together an amazing Thanksgiving dinner, played a game of Rummy with my grandmother and siblings, and gave my sister some help translating French text on her Hello Kitty video game.
Blog post by Shannon Farr
Shannon Farr commented on Cindy's blog post 'Round 7, Day 24'
Great gives from both of you. : )
Profile Information
- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Giving heals both the giver and the receiver, and this world is always in need of healing.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- A friend on Facebook became a fan and I saw it in the newsfeed.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
Shannon Farr's Blog
Days 8, 9 & 10
Posted on December 13, 2009 at 11:32pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Friday, Day 8
Gave:
- Baked sugar cookies for my family
- Washed dishes
Saturday, Day 9
Gave:
- Baked cupcakes for my family
- Made spinach lasagna for dinner
- Sent away a donation to my local Humane Society
Sunday, Day 10
Gave:
- Helped my father move in some supplies for renovating the bathroom
- Cleaned up some of the stuff my father removed from the bathroom
- Brushed my dog
Gave:
- Baked sugar cookies for my family
- Washed dishes
Saturday, Day 9
Gave:
- Baked cupcakes for my family
- Made spinach lasagna for dinner
- Sent away a donation to my local Humane Society
Sunday, Day 10
Gave:
- Helped my father move in some supplies for renovating the bathroom
- Cleaned up some of the stuff my father removed from the bathroom
- Brushed my dog
Day 6 & 7
Posted on December 9, 2009 at 9:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Day 6 - Wednesday December 9
Gave:
- My fat cat Falfa plenty of hugs
Received:
- The OK from my instructor to turn in my synopsis drafts later this week, because I didn't have them with me
- Coming home two hours early from school
- Dinner ready for me when I arrived home
Day 7 - Thursday December 10
Gave:
- Dinner for my family
- Bringing my grandmother's trash to the garage from the curb
Received:
-… Continue
Gave:
- My fat cat Falfa plenty of hugs
Received:
- The OK from my instructor to turn in my synopsis drafts later this week, because I didn't have them with me
- Coming home two hours early from school
- Dinner ready for me when I arrived home
Day 7 - Thursday December 10
Gave:
- Dinner for my family
- Bringing my grandmother's trash to the garage from the curb
Received:
-… Continue
Day 4 & 5
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 10:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I suppose money is becoming one of the harder things for me to give right now because I am unemployed, but also more emotionally intimate things and things given in a social way are hard for me because of social anxiety. I'd love to volunteer for example but I'm still too anxious to do so. I suppose I could work exposure therapy into my gift giving and work up to giving the most uncomfortable thing for me to give (volunteer hours, socializing) on the last day, but I don't know if that would fit… Continue
Day 3
Posted on December 6, 2009 at 6:56pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Gives:
- Helping my dad take care of my dog
- Putting together a salad for my family with a little help from my sister
- Virtual gifts to some friends on the apps I play
Receives:
- Invitation to come home if I get into trouble when I move out in a year
I guess I appreciate my mother allowing me to come home if I get in trouble... but my family life is a big part of why I'll be moving out. It's so hard to be healthy emotionally, physically, and… Continue
- Helping my dad take care of my dog
- Putting together a salad for my family with a little help from my sister
- Virtual gifts to some friends on the apps I play
Receives:
- Invitation to come home if I get into trouble when I move out in a year
I guess I appreciate my mother allowing me to come home if I get in trouble... but my family life is a big part of why I'll be moving out. It's so hard to be healthy emotionally, physically, and… Continue
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 4:27am on March 17, 2011,
Deb~ Community Manager said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SHANNON!
- At 4:05am on March 17, 2011,
Lois55 wwt said… HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY ST. PAT'S DAY!
- At 3:16am on March 17, 2011,
Carylina said… 
- At 2:34am on March 17, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Shannon Farr a gift…
- At 5:15am on November 28, 2009,
Shalunya said…
- I love reading your blog. It must be great to be so close to your Grandmother. I was never able to connect with either of mine. But my son has an incredibly close relationship with my Mother. He is actually living with my parents while attending college. So I am grateful that he has the relationship that I was never able to achieve. You have some really great gives on your blog. Thanks for sharing and happy giving!
- At 7:03pm on November 21, 2009,
Mary Johnson said… - I love your cat! I have a big gray tomcat myself, who has become the biggest teddy bear. Welcome to the challenge!
- At 6:48am on November 19, 2009,
Dawn wwt said… - Welcome to 29 Gifts! I'm so glad you decided to join us.
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In November, we're sponsoring a cause that has been started by fellow giver, Lubabat. We are so deeply touched and impressed by Lubabat's strength of character & spirit. Lubabat was diagnosed with MS in the mid 90s and then in August of 09, she was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Her reaction has been so inspirational - she is thriving through giving. She is hosting a Christmas Give and her theme is "going small to make a big impact" We have named her our November Cause of the Month and would be grateful for your support!
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