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Erika"
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Erikacleve
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Erikacleve left a comment for Deb~ Community Manager"Thanks so much, Deb, for the good wishes on my birthday!
love,
Erika"
Erikacleve commented on Erikacleve's blog post Last nine days-I am at Day 29!!"Thanks, Dawn. That is a helpful perspective."
Dawn wwt commented on Erikacleve's blog post Last nine days-I am at Day 29!!""Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans" ~ John Lennon~ i think that this challenge has turned out differently than we thought it would for every one of us. seems like we wind up learning precisely what we need…"
Erikacleve commented on Dawn wwt's blog post What are you missing?"This is great! Thanks. So much has to do with packaging, I think. It really helps to move beyond that and decide for ourselves how we want to spend out time and money."
Erikacleve commented on Harriet's blog post A New Hobby with my Mom (Day 12)"Thanks for your comment on my blog. I love your idea of the project with your mom. I love to do projects with my kids as well."
Harriet commented on Erikacleve's blog post Last nine days-I am at Day 29!!"it is a great lesson to see how much giving we actually do everyday! Good for you!"
Erikacleve left a comment for Elly Rose Tech Support"Thanks so much for the lovely birthday greeting!!"
Erikacleve left a comment for Mollie"I liked what you said about your students' reactions. Yes, sometimes we think what we do isn't that much but it is exactly what someone needs.
Thanks!
Erika"
Erikacleve commented on Loni Anderson's blog post expecting everyone to be happy and giving and they are"I like this. I think you are right that people respond to the energy that we put out. Thanks."
Erikacleve commented on Erikacleve's blog post Giving at home and caring for myself: Days 14-16 and 17 -19"Thanks, Elly Rose. Yes, I guess I was busy. I am enjoying this process. I have not been able to look at a lot of the other blogs on this site though, which I would like to do."
Erikacleve posted a blog postGiving at home and caring for myself: Days 14-16 and 17 -19
I meant to get to this sooner but was sidetracked by a yucky sinus infection that was only yesterday finally diagnosed so that I could start the right medication. What a difference today!Day 14 I sewed stars and patches on my son's Taekwondo uniform. It means so much to him and I am very slow so it took me an hour and a half!Day 15 Gave my husband and daughter backrubs even though I felt miserable with this infection.Day 16 My husband gave to me. I stayed home while he took the kids to NJ to…See More
Erikacleve posted a blog postDays 7 through 13
Wow, the days are going fast! It is nice that my birthday will fall in the middle of my 29 days so I want to include the giving challenge into my birthday celebration.Day 7 Today I gave to myself. I was not feeling well so I scheduled a massage with a friend who is a massage therapist and happened to be able to fit me in. It felt great and it was good to catch up with her. It had been a long time.Day 8 Gave my son the afternoon off from camp to go see my daughter (10) in her performance at her…See More
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I started my blog "Each Day Is a Gift" (eachdayisagift.blogspot.com) as a reminder to myself of how generosity puts me on the right path and keeps me from getting bogged down with unimportant worries about life. I want to learn to be better at giving.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- The capacity to truly live joyfully without fear.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- lanipuppetmaker.blogspot.com's blog. She and I went to art therapy school together many years ago and I am taking an e-course with her now on art and resilience.
- About me:
- Writer, artist, musician, yogini and mom-trying to find the balance between living a deeply felt creative life at the same time as I am living in the world as a mom and a human being.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
Erikacleve's Blog
Last nine days-I am at Day 29!!
Posted on August 7, 2009 at 2:50pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I am actually at day 29 today-I didn't realize it. I have to confess that I have not been so mindful of this the last nine days though it is always at the back of my mind now-the idea of giving.
I was distracted this time by my birthday coming up.
So here it is as well as I can remember:
20. Does this count? I bought beautiful paper lanterns and glass colored balls for citronella oil to make my birthday party magical and fun. A gift for me and my guests and for my… Continue
I was distracted this time by my birthday coming up.
So here it is as well as I can remember:
20. Does this count? I bought beautiful paper lanterns and glass colored balls for citronella oil to make my birthday party magical and fun. A gift for me and my guests and for my… Continue
I will write soon!
Posted on August 7, 2009 at 7:16am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I owe a huge update on my giving days. Starting with day 20 to 28-wow I think tomorrow is the last day!! This went so fast. I have my kids more now and will be going on vacation soon but I do promise to write.
Giving at home and caring for myself: Days 14-16 and 17 -19
Posted on July 28, 2009 at 11:47am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I meant to get to this sooner but was sidetracked by a yucky sinus infection that was only yesterday finally diagnosed so that I could start the right medication. What a difference today!
Day 14 I sewed stars and patches on my son's Taekwondo uniform. It means so much to him and I am very slow so it took me an hour and a half!
Day 15 Gave my husband and daughter backrubs even though I felt miserable with this infection.
Day 16 My husband gave to me. I stayed… Continue
Day 14 I sewed stars and patches on my son's Taekwondo uniform. It means so much to him and I am very slow so it took me an hour and a half!
Day 15 Gave my husband and daughter backrubs even though I felt miserable with this infection.
Day 16 My husband gave to me. I stayed… Continue
Days 7 through 13
Posted on July 22, 2009 at 10:43am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Wow, the days are going fast! It is nice that my birthday will fall in the middle of my 29 days so I want to include the giving challenge into my birthday celebration.
Day 7 Today I gave to myself. I was not feeling well so I scheduled a massage with a friend who is a massage therapist and happened to be able to fit me in. It felt great and it was good to catch up with her. It had been a long time.
Day 8 Gave my son the afternoon off from camp to go see my daughter (10) in her… Continue
Day 7 Today I gave to myself. I was not feeling well so I scheduled a massage with a friend who is a massage therapist and happened to be able to fit me in. It felt great and it was good to catch up with her. It had been a long time.
Day 8 Gave my son the afternoon off from camp to go see my daughter (10) in her… Continue
Second three days
Posted on July 15, 2009 at 9:08am 2 Comments 0 Likes
For the second three days of the 29 Day Giving Challenge, here is what I did.
Day #4 Whenever I have a free chunk of time, I like to write in a coffee shop downtown. There is a woman who is a regular on the street in front of that coffee shop and I have gotten to know her. She buys flowers, carnations, and carefully wraps them individually and asks for donations of a dollar for each flower. I saw her on this day and gave her a dollar for one of her flowers. She always says it is "for… Continue
Day #4 Whenever I have a free chunk of time, I like to write in a coffee shop downtown. There is a woman who is a regular on the street in front of that coffee shop and I have gotten to know her. She buys flowers, carnations, and carefully wraps them individually and asks for donations of a dollar for each flower. I saw her on this day and gave her a dollar for one of her flowers. She always says it is "for… Continue
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 4:15am on August 2, 2011,
Lois55 wwt said… Happy birthday to you, I hope your day is extra special!
- At 3:56am on August 2, 2011,
Michele wwt said… Wishing you a wonderful birthday! :)
- At 11:30am on November 9, 2010,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - Awww~ Thanks so much for the lovely gift Erika~ I appreciate it :o) xox
- At 11:29am on November 9, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- I am so happy to be friends Erikacleve! Be blessed and enjoy this day and all the gifts it holds for you~
- At 12:17pm on August 6, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Happy Friday and weekend! Enjoy...
- At 4:43pm on August 02, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Erikacleve a gift…
- At 6:36am on August 2, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
- At 6:32am on August 2, 2009,
Elly Rose Tech Support said… 
- At 3:16pm on July 10, 2009, Elly Rose Tech Support 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
- At 3:13pm on July 10, 2009,
Cindy said… - Hi Erika,
And welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us.
Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.
Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word. Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page.
Check out our CAUSE OF THE MONTH.
We're following Mbali's advice and "putting on our own oxygen mask first" by asking that you help support the 29 Gifts community. There are several important ways to do that, you can see how HERE.
Happy giving!
Let me know if you have any questions --
Cindy
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