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Day 13 - Patience and Guerrila Warfare

A run down of this week's gifts:I stopped by and introduced myself to the owner of the new shop beneath my apartment. It just opened a few weeks ago, and it doesn't seem to be attracting much foot traffic. I wanted to welcome her to the neighborhood and make her day a little less quiet. I tend to avoid meeting new people unless I'm supremely caffeinated and/or need to for work purposes, so it was a nice thing to do with my day.Guerilla warfare-style: Had a meeting at a coffee-shop. After the…See More

Blog post by Tanya McB Dec 10, 2009

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Tanya McB replied to Ruth's discussion 'RAFFLE Giveaway this hand made one of a kind Hamsa!6 DAYS LEFT!'

Taking my chance! Hamsa....the sound of the intake and outpouring of breath.... Thank you! Tanya

Dec 7, 2009

Day 8 - I didn't yell at my father.

Yesterday I got into an argument with my dad. No biggie, my dad and I are pretty honest with each other and I was irritated and I told him, thus setting off his irritation and long story short, he revealed that he was frustrated because he feels he doesn't have anybody to talk to about his Big Ideas.My dad is retired, 76, lives alone (which he prefers) but the only people he talks to on a regular basis are my brother and I. He does a lot of research during his day, he writes pages and pages of…See More

Blog post by Tanya McB Dec 7, 2009

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Bringing friends together

The past two days (days six and seven?) have been a joy - this is an extension of my earlier post, "Shoot me", where I approached a friend about doing a headshot session with me. A gift given - helping him build his portfolio, and a gift received, free headshots! We are very excited to collaborate.Yesterday I extended the gift of business connections to my friend Jen, who is a wonderful make-up artist. We were waitresses together at a local bar, and I called her and asked her if she can work on…See More

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Day 5 - Shoot me

Okay - today was a very rough day. Loud. Loud rough day. I was struggling to even think of giving a gift. One of the days where I had to think backwards to see if there was even a small moment where I was nice.So - at the end of the day, here's what it came down to. I decided to trust a friend professionally. I needed new headshots done (I'm an actor). A good friend and former student is starting up a headshot business, and I kind of have been avoiding his hints so that I could go to a more…See More

Blog post by Tanya McB Dec 4, 2009

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Ellen Karpinski commented on Tanya McB's blog post 'Sleep blessing'

Letters are wonderful gifts and don't even have to say much. I often get a pretty card from my son with just a few words. But they mean that he is thinking of me. It is hard to get back into the habit, so good for you!.

Dec 3, 2009

Blog posts by Tanya McB Dec 2, 2009

Lisa Graham commented on Tanya McB's blog post 'Shortribs and Such - Days 2 and 3'

A give is a give no matter how small. Good luck with your journey.

Dec 1, 2009

Shortribs and Such - Days 2 and 3

The past two days I find myself making choices that are not altogether unusual for me to make...which makes me think that taking part in a 29-Day Giving Challenge helps you become more mindful of consequences, whether they are good or bad. They also help you put into focus the relationships involved in the exchange of said gifts.Yesterday I spent all day on a plane. Thinking ugly thoughts about the people I was sitting next to. Yeah, you've done it. Tried so many ways to think of gifts that I…See More

Blog post by Tanya McB Dec 1, 2009

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Day 1 - Professional Recommendation

Alright, day 1 down, which kind of exploded from something small to something big rather quickly. An old friend and student of mine who has moved to the city left a facebook message looking for some job leads. First step, I posted a note on his site about a jobs listing website that he might find useful. Then I realized he deserved more, so I send him the info for my agent and told him to write a cover letter mentioning that I referred him. Yup. Then I realized I was holding back, and I wrote…See More

Blog post by Tanya McB Nov 29, 2009

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Tanya McB is now a member of 29-Day Giving Challenge Nov 28, 2009

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Why I'm choosing to give:: 1. It's the holidays.
2. At the end of the day I only ever think of how tired I am, and that needs to change.
3. Gotta increase the flow of love, energy, and resources.

What I'd most like to receive:: I'm going to be open, I want to be surprised!

How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?: Yoga Journal

About me:: I am an actor and teacher living in Chicago.

Website:: http://tanyamcb.blogspot.com

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Day 13 - Patience and Guerrila Warfare

Posted on December 10, 2009 at 11:42am 1 Comment 0 Likes

A run down of this week's gifts:

I stopped by and introduced myself to the owner of the new shop beneath my apartment. It just opened a few weeks ago, and it doesn't seem to be attracting much foot traffic. I wanted to welcome her to the neighborhood and make her day a little less quiet. I tend to avoid meeting new people unless I'm supremely caffeinated and/or need to for work purposes, so it was a nice thing to do with my day.

Guerilla warfare-style: Had a meeting at a… Continue

Day 8 - I didn't yell at my father.

Posted on December 6, 2009 at 8:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Yesterday I got into an argument with my dad. No biggie, my dad and I are pretty honest with each other and I was irritated and I told him, thus setting off his irritation and long story short, he revealed that he was frustrated because he feels he doesn't have anybody to talk to about his Big Ideas.

My dad is retired, 76, lives alone (which he prefers) but the only people he talks to on a regular basis are my brother and I. He does a lot of research during his day, he writes pages… Continue

Bringing friends together

Posted on December 5, 2009 at 1:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

The past two days (days six and seven?) have been a joy - this is an extension of my earlier post, "Shoot me", where I approached a friend about doing a headshot session with me. A gift given - helping him build his portfolio, and a gift received, free headshots! We are very excited to collaborate.

Yesterday I extended the gift of business connections to my friend Jen, who is a wonderful make-up artist. We were waitresses together at a local bar, and I called her and asked her if she… Continue

Day 5 - Shoot me

Posted on December 3, 2009 at 6:47pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

Okay - today was a very rough day. Loud. Loud rough day. I was struggling to even think of giving a gift. One of the days where I had to think backwards to see if there was even a small moment where I was nice.

So - at the end of the day, here's what it came down to. I decided to trust a friend professionally. I needed new headshots done (I'm an actor). A good friend and former student is starting up a headshot business, and I kind of have been avoiding his hints so that I could go… Continue

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At 1:08pm on November 28, 2009, Deb~ Community Manager said…: Hope the journey will be a pleasant one for you Tanya! You will be so excited once you begin you will forget how tired you are :o) Have a wonderful time!

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