"I admire your persistence to "mindfully" give because I know suffering from chronic fatigue is very difficult (I have a very good friend who suffers from it as well). Just keep remembering they can be the simplest gifts. Have a great day!"
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Tracker of Plants posted a blog postDays 12, 13, 14, &15
Unfortunately the giving challenge drifts ever further from my mind as evidenced by the fact that I haven't written in days....Wednesday, Day 12- I gave my friend a book about wild foods. I don't think she liked it. I should have kept if for myself! But whatever.Thursday Day 13- I didn't do much of anything except possibly for myself. I got myself up and out of bed early to go to a chronic fatigue support group. So this day I give myself the gift of letting myself off the hook. Friday Day 14-…See More
Tracker of Plants posted a blog postDays 9, 10, &11-phone call & chocolate and edamame & MS foundation
On Day 9 Sunday, I didn't do anything on purpose but I guess the best gift I gave was to call my friend Eric who I haven't talked to since September. I don't make phone calls often, it takes a certain about of effort on my part so I think it will doOn Monday, day 10, I went to my friend's house for craft day. This is a gift by itself in a way because it provides motivation for her to work on things, and she has children so she cannot come to my house as easily, I also brought some of those…See More
Kriston commented on Tracker of Plants's blog post Day 7 and 8: Beggars"It is sometimes hard to know what to do in these situations...bless you for turning around and going back to the man who asked you for a sandwich and giving him more than what he had asked for..."
Ann commented on Tracker of Plants's blog post Day 7 and 8: Beggars"Thank you for trying to help those less fortunate. Blessings and Joy!"
Redcat commented on Tracker of Plants's blog post Days 4 5 & 6, quarters, tea & skull, freezer food"what a great idea with the quarters, good thinking."
Tracker of Plants posted a blog postDays 4 5 & 6, quarters, tea & skull, freezer food
Day 4 was one of those stay at home days. At the end of the day I still hadn't given anything so I went down at about 9pm and put two quarters in the laundry room for someone to use. Even though its not much, in the context they become somehow more valuable. I know I would be stoked to find some quarters down there.Yesterday was Day 5 and I bought my friend a cup of tea with my starbucks card like I said I was going to. What is it with the gift giving challege and starbucks? I've seen it on…See More
Tracker of Plants posted a blog postDay Three- Dandelion Wine
Yesterday was indeed better for me than the day before. Actually, after the laundry incident the day was fine. I went to my friend Henry's and we had a grand time making some chocolate truffles. I usually feel pretty good around Henry. I think he has a lot of energy and I can feel it. Besides the soup and mushrooms I brought over I got my real blog back up and running. You can see it at www.trackerofplants.com. There is a video of me talking about…See More
Kriston left a comment for Tracker of Plants"Hope today was a better day for you, kiddo. You sound like you are a little too hard on yourself...try to be gentler with yourself!"
ak2217 left a comment for Tracker of Plants"I am sending you love and light... I can relate to some of the things you shared in your profile, so I have a lot of empathy for where you are coming from. Good luck--I hope that this journey brings wonderful things for you. xoxo"
ak2217 commented on Tracker of Plants's blog post Day 1(2)- The Last American Man"It sounds like you gave a lot in the last day or so, even if you don't want to fully give yourself credit. I find that it is really hard for me to give if I haven't been giving enough to myself so I hope you aren't too hard on…"
Ann commented on Tracker of Plants's blog post Day 1(2)- The Last American Man"Good gifts. And take it easy on yourself -- you are a wonderful person. Joy!"
Ann commented on Tracker of Plants's blog post Day 2- Dumpster Goodies"You are very special. Please, please, please give yourself the gift of acceptance and love. I am sure that just being with your friend for lunch was a gift. Mom's of young children are often lonely and just a chance to get out…"
Tracker of Plants posted a blog postDay 2- Dumpster Goodies
Today I met with my friend for lunch. It seemed like too much to buy her lunch, like too weird or something, i bought some pastries thinking i would share them at the end of the meal, but then she followed suit and bought her own pastries oops....She had her baby with her which was obviously a handful and i felt like I ought to help somehow but have no diaper changing type experience...anyway the meeting ended giftless.Similar to the last experience my shyness and lack of self esteem held me…See More
Profile Information
- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Like Cami, I suffer from physical and mental illness, and I think the gift giving challenge might be good for me.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- I'm somewhat worried, given my depression and fatigue, about my ability to support myself after completing graduate school. I would like to receive an offer of a new job/ living situation that would be supportive for me.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Downloaded the book on a whim from Library to Go to listen to on drive from California to Oregon.
- About me:
- Hi- My name is Emily and I am 28 and live in Portland Oregon (which I find dreadfully damp and dreary). I originally hail from rural Pennsylvania. I have an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies and am pursing a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology (although not seeking to become a licensed counselor at this time). My interests include homesteading, primitive living skills, wilderness therapy and ecotherapy. I am an avid botanist and specialize in wild edible and medical plants. I occasionally lead urban foraging walks.
- Website:
- http://www.trackerofplants.com
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
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Days 12, 13, 14, &15
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:09am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Unfortunately the giving challenge drifts ever further from my mind as evidenced by the fact that I haven't written in days....
Wednesday, Day 12- I gave my friend a book about wild foods. I don't think she liked it. I should have kept if for myself! But whatever.
Thursday Day 13- I didn't do much of anything except possibly for myself. I got myself up and out of bed early to go to a chronic fatigue support group. So this day I give myself the gift of letting myself off the…
Continue Days 9, 10, &11-phone call & chocolate and edamame & MS foundation
Posted on January 25, 2011 at 7:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
On Day 9 Sunday, I didn't do anything on purpose but I guess the best gift I gave was to call my friend Eric who I haven't talked to since September. I don't make phone calls often, it takes a certain about of effort on my part so I think it will do
On Monday, day 10, I went to my friend's house for craft day. This is a gift by itself in a way because it provides motivation for her to work on things, and she has children so she cannot come to my house as easily, I also brought some of…
Continue Day 7 and 8: Beggars
Posted on January 23, 2011 at 9:47am 3 Comments 0 Likes
On Day 7 I had already given my gift in the morning which was to bring a gerber daisy to my friend who just had a baby. Then in the evening I was walking downtown on my way to a movie date (I hardly ever go downtown) when a man asked me to buy him a sandwich. I was running late but instead of saying nothing I said "Sorry, I'm Busy" and it just came out all wrong. I sounded like a real jerk. So at that point, already having strode a couple steps down the block I turned around and reached in…
Continue Day 7 and 8: Beggars
Posted on January 23, 2011 at 9:47am 2 Comments 0 Likes
On Day 7 I had already given my gift in the morning which was to bring a gerber daisy to my friend who just had a baby. Then in the evening I was walking downtown on my way to a movie date (I hardly ever go downtown) when a man asked me to buy him a sandwich. I was running late but instead of saying nothing I said "Sorry, I'm Busy" and it just came out all wrong. I sounded like a real jerk. So at that point, already having strode a couple steps down the block I turned around and reached in…
ContinueComment Wall (15 comments)
- At 5:50am on August 22, 2011,
Deb~ Community Manager said… HAVE A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY!
- At 4:41am on August 22, 2011,
Lois55 wwt said… Happy birthday to you, I hope it is a special day!
- At 1:48am on August 22, 2011,
Michele wwt said… Wishing you a wonderful birthday! :)
- At 1:00am on August 22, 2011,
Carylina said… 
- At 6:57pm on January 17, 2011, Kriston said…
- Hope today was a better day for you, kiddo. You sound like you are a little too hard on yourself...try to be gentler with yourself!
- At 5:58pm on January 16, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- I hope that things will begin to look up for you!
- At 5:53pm on January 16, 2011, ak2217 said…
- I am sending you love and light... I can relate to some of the things you shared in your profile, so I have a lot of empathy for where you are coming from. Good luck--I hope that this journey brings wonderful things for you. xoxo
- At 4:48am on January 13, 2011, Lois55 wwt gave Tracker of Plants a gift…
- At 4:16am on January 13, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- You have many wonderful interests in life! Wishing you a journey that will fill your heart with joy. Be blessed and if there is anything at all you may need feel free to ask me at any time~ I am here to help!
- At 4:15am on January 13, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager gave Tracker of Plants a gift…
Hello Tracker Of Plants and welcome! We are so happy you have found you way here. Have fabulous giving journey~ Blessings and happy giving!
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