"What a great story! What good gives. It is a challenge to come up with new gives every day. The whole point is to make you just think about giving. I'm so loving this! Happy Thanksgiving, Alicat!"
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sunshinelove commented on Alicat's blog post Days 2 and 3"I love giving to homeless people lol. It's my forte I suppose. But that's good! I'm grateful that you got over your fear and habit of ignoring the giving opportunities for whatever the reason :) I was very conscious that I have been…"
Alicat posted a blog postDays 2 and 3
The second day I was still glowing from the success of the first. But I thought I should step it up to give, not only to friends and family, which is easy--and which I do quite often--but also to street people, because that's where it gets hard for me. (I do give on the street sometimes, but usually not with a glad and grateful heart.)I used to work in a very rough neighborhood of SF, and I'd be asked for money at least a dozen times between getting off the subway and walking to work. I…See More
Alicat posted a blog postMy first day
I read the book yesterday and decided to start right away (typical!) so here goes. That evening a friend was coming over for champagne and "tea" to celebrate a publication. I shopped and cooked a wonderful dinner for her, and also bought a couple of music magazines for my husband while I was out. My friend was so excited about that simple dinner of roast chicken, vegetables and salad. She said, "this is the first hot, home-cooked meal I've had in weeks." She doesn't cook for herself. My husband…See More
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I live in a city where I'm constantly asked for change on the street--there are many homeless people, as well as people who want me to sign petitions, donate, etc. I used to think of myself as a generous person but I've been shutting down more and more, for years now. I don't feel as connected to myself as I would like to feel, or as connected to the world. Also, I want to change my work-life--I have been stuck around that for a while.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- A wonderful job with great people, doing good things for the world and having fun while doing so.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- I saw the book in Borders Bookstore and read it. My mother had MS so that part grabbed me right away.
- About me:
- I'm a poet, playwright and essay writer. I also teach creative writing.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
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Days 2 and 3
Posted on November 24, 2010 at 9:05am 5 Comments 0 Likes
The second day I was still glowing from the success of the first. But I thought I should step it up to give, not only to friends and family, which is easy--and which I do quite often--but also to street people, because that's where it gets hard for me. (I do give on the street sometimes, but usually not with a glad and grateful heart.)
I used to work in a very rough neighborhood of SF, and I'd be asked for money at least a dozen times between getting off the subway and…
Continue My first day
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 11:20am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I read the book yesterday and decided to start right away (typical!) so here goes. That evening a friend was coming over for champagne and "tea" to celebrate a publication. I shopped and cooked a wonderful dinner for her, and also bought a couple of music magazines for my husband while I was out. My friend was so excited about that simple dinner of roast chicken, vegetables and salad. She said, "this is the first hot, home-cooked meal I've had in weeks." She doesn't cook for herself. My husband… Continue
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 4:37am on October 19, 2012,
Deb~ Community Manager said… HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- At 4:22am on October 19, 2012,
Lois55 wwt said… Happy birthday, I hope it's an awesome day for you~
- At 3:46am on October 19, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALICAT~
- At 3:31am on October 19, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…
Happy birthday to you, I hope it is a special day!
- At 2:54am on October 19, 2011,
Michele wwt said… Have a wonderful birthday! :)
- At 5:23am on November 23, 2010, Lois55 wwt gave Alicat a gift…
- At 11:19am on November 22, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- I am so happy to be friends Alicat~ Love your name :o) Enjoy the blessings of this day!
- At 4:03am on November 22, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Welcome Alicat!
- At 4:02am on November 22, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Wishing you a journey full of many wonderful surprises! Be blessed and happy and if there is anything at all you may need feel free to ask me at any time~ I am here to help! :o)
- At 3:57am on November 22, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Alicat a gift…
Hello and welcome Alicat! We are so happy you are here with us~ Have a fabulous giving journey~ Blessings and happy giving!
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