29-Day Giving Challenge

Another Day 29 already - wow, these go fast! This was a good 29th: I left a toonie ($2 coin) on top of a pay phone, gave another to a busker, reorganized and put some new files on the old iPhone I loaned my neighbour back in Round 1, I think (!), and I made a conscious effort to give a friend some support. If I weren't so tired, I'd write these out in more detail. And I'd look more at what I learned this round. I think I re-discovered some of the joy/expansion I felt in the earlier rounds. The Freecycle thing didn't hold up for all 29 days, but I gave quite a bit that way.

One of the reasons I wanted to do a "Freecycle" round was to clear some space (more metaphorically than literally) for things to come into my life. My living room is unfurnished (I never use it, so I haven't made it a priority, but after three years, it's still bare). This morning, around the corner, I saw a chair with a "free" sign on it. It's an old, Victorian-style straightback with wooden legs - a perfect fit for my place, and also (in its own shabby way), a colour match to the paint in the living room (which I've always wanted to get redone, but also have never made a priority). So I think that's kind of cool. Usually the furniture that's left on the street here is in pretty bad shape, but I know (by sight) the woman who put it there, and I must've found it within minutes, because it wasn't damp or anything. So... yay!

I'm not sure if I'll 'officially' start Round 7 tomorrow or wait till Monday (which is a close friend's birthday), but I'll still give something tomorrow - I just might take a break from blogging.

Hope you all had wonderful weekends! Looking forward to seeing what opportunities the next 29 days bring... Cheers! 

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Comment by Laura M on February 5, 2012 at 7:45am

6 rounds... and on she goes.  Thanks for all the inspiration.  I think it was your posts I saw when I first started that were clearly marked as another round--someone who was repeating the 29 days in another cycle--and at first I thought "Whuttt??????  Why would you keep going?  Are you supposed to?  Do you have to?"  And now I understand.  :-) 

Congratulations on giving the Freecycle thing a go.  I do understand also about clearing the space.  I am putting some effort into decluttering this cycle (OK to buy some gifts, but let's look at what we've already bought etc) & it does feel good.  Have fun with this end & the next beginning.. and with your new chair!

L

Comment by Deb~ Community Manager on February 5, 2012 at 6:15am

WooHoo on another round done and a new one to begin~ I adore your posts and you give the best gifts every day~

Comment by Lois55 wwt on February 5, 2012 at 3:56am

Congratulations on another round under your belt, and wow, starting number 7!! I learn something from you daily, and always feel inspired by your gifts.. The gifts you left will lighten someone's life...and I am soooo glad  you  found that chair, but i think it found you:) Have a wonderful Sunday..take care, and I look forward to seeing you this week.xoxo

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