"I also had this feeling during my 2nd round - but just the fact of giving creates a routine that becomes part of my life, whether I'm conscious or not. Of course I appreciate it more when it's self conscious.So take it easy !"
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ophelie posted a blog postD13-14 - R2 - give a little, receive a lot
Yesterday was my usual "Monday-night lift" to a friend after the stretching class - She lives close to the gym. Sometimes I would like to go home directly, but it's just a 5 mn detour.Today, I did not make too many efforts to find what to give - I offered 5 $ for a team's gift to celebrate a coworker's 30 years in the company.Plus tipping more than I was used to. But I think that was one of my learnings of the 1st round. I'm now much less reluctant to round up.My gift received: A supplier…See More
ophelie commented on Harriet's blog post Strawberry Truffles (Day 2 Round 5)"What a good surprise for your Valentine !"
ophelie commented on genuine, wwt, welcomer's blog post Parent Night"I read your post after I posted mine. What a party ! No wonder kids loved it, let alone the parents ...."
ophelie commented on ophelie's blog post Day 9 - R2 - Coffee back & forth"Thanks for your comment !- the chocolate cake was so goood... unfortunately for my colleagues it was a bit flat and since I could not resist to taste it at midnight, and you know, a bite calls for another one... in the end everyone could have none…"
Mele Jayne commented on ophelie's blog post Day 9 - R2 - Coffee back & forth"I love that you paid it forward with the coffee!!! Only you know if you need to start over...I'd say you shouldn't, if you've been giving every day - even the smallest things are more than most people think to do in a year! If you…"
ophelie commented on janice's blog post Startng again...."Dont blame yourself! Sometimes it seems everything and everyone is against us - in those times, I try to stay still until it ends, because it's just a cycle...What works for me is trying to find everyday 1 tiny thing I can be grateful for, in…"
ophelie posted a blog postR2 - Day 4-5
Saturday I cooked an apple dessert for my friends, all organic even though they dont really care - Well usually i always bring a dessert... Their osso-bucco was fantastic.Today's gift was "taking care": I called a friend - Later in the afternoon I went for a walk in a park with my ex-boyfriend although I would have preferred to be lazy at home - finally, it was good for me to walk - and then invited him to the movie. Gave him a few words of encouragement since he's been on a sick leave for a…See More
The Flamingo Room commented on ophelie's blog post Day 3 - R2 - small steps"You know what they say about good things in small packages, Ophelie! These are lovely gifts."
ophelie commented on Harriet's blog post A Sick Co-Worker (Day 17 Round 4)"What a goog idea ! I'm making a note of it"
Southernly commented on ophelie's blog post D 25 - Patience"Whooo hoooo...vacation!!! Enjoy your well-deserved break."
Deborah commented on ophelie's blog post D 25 - Patience"what a wonderful day of giving. I like that you have included what you received as well"
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- to learn to be generous - also out of curiosity, to see what would happen
- What I'd most like to receive:
- peace of mind
being more conscious about the fact that I'm part of the universe, related to other human beings
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
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Ophelie's Blog
D13-14 - R2 - give a little, receive a lot
Posted on February 16, 2010 at 5:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Yesterday was my usual "Monday-night lift" to a friend after the stretching class - She lives close to the gym. Sometimes I would like to go home directly, but it's just a 5 mn detour.
Today, I did not make too many efforts to find what to give - I offered 5 $ for a team's gift to celebrate a coworker's 30 years in the company.
Plus tipping more than I was used to. But I think that was one of my learnings of the 1st round. I'm now much less reluctant to…
Continue D12 - R2 - give & receive
Posted on February 14, 2010 at 8:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
a few opportunities to give today ! I took a friend to the airport to pick her nephew, offered the parking fees (longer than expected , almost 1 hour) - Later we had dinner together and I brought a cake I baked very quickly, and I offered my friend a CD - The meal was excellent and I received chocolate. So I had also my Valentine day !
D11 - R2 - Baby-sitting
Posted on February 13, 2010 at 9:38pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Tonight I gave a "parents break" to my close friends. Actually they asked if I could watch their 2 kids, 10 & 6 so that they could have a Valentine outing. (i'm the boy's godmother and both likes me a lot. ) I had a great time with them, allowing more liberty than they usually have (otherwise, it would not have been fun :-) - It's a kind of rehearsal because in a month from now, i will stay overnight. I
t had been a very long time since my friends had not had the chance to…
Continue D10 - Chocolate brownie for Valentine
Posted on February 12, 2010 at 5:47pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
So yesterday I tried a new "healthy " recipe with milk-chocolate, almost no fat & sugar, made out of 5 different recipes - Yummy ... - Next time I'll need to double the recipe because the result was a bit flat and there was only a small piece for everyone ( we're almost 15 on the floor)
My gift to you is sharing the recipe : -)
300 g chocolate bar (could be milk or dark)
40 g sugar
60 g flour
5 eggs
3 tbspooon olive oil
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ContinueComment Wall (2 comments)
- At 8:11am on December 31, 2009,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - Wishing for you a fabulous giving joureny Ophelie!
- At 10:10pm on December 30, 2009,
Elly Rose said… - Welcome to the Challenge. It will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenge stretches you. I will be looking for forward to reading your blogs.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
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