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Days 15, 16, and 17

Day 14 Joe and I went to a party at a friends house for Labor day. We brought a couple six packs of beer and a bottle of wine. That was the gift for the day.Day 15 was yesterday I bought some cups with twisty straws for the boys and they loved them. Day 16 today I am making a cake for Joe to bring to work to share with his boys. We have had the most perfect weather this weekend. The nights are getting a bit cooler and it is so nice for sleeping. See More

Sep 3, 2012

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Aug 30, 2012

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Day 9

I feel as if I am really on a role now. Today my gift was to my mother. I went over to her house to visit and show her the link to my daughter on TV last night because she hadn't seen it yet.While I was there I noticed that her guest room bed wasn't made up so I decided to do it for her. She lives in a beautiful house on the Atlantic ocean and has quite a few house guests. Almost every one is good enough to strip the bed when they leave but that still leaves her to make it back up again. It is…See More

Aug 26, 2012

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days 3, 4, 5, and 6 of 29

I have been pretty busy. I started a new job on Monday. I haven't worked full time since before my 24 year old daughter was born so there was a bit of adjusting to do!But I love it! I even love taking the 15 minute bus ride on days when I have to do that. I go over the bridge and the view of morning shining on the water is spectacular!Today I get to drive my boyfriend's car as I dropped him off at work earlier and don't have to pick him up till 6. And, I am happy it is Friday.On day 3, which…See More

Aug 24, 2012

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Day 2 of 29

Today my gift was of my time. This is my first year volunteering for the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival. My brother is one of the founders and this is the 6th year it has been going on. The story goes that one New Years Eve my brother and a friend were discussing how Salem doesn't really have to much live, outdoor, free music happening. So they decided to do something about it. Donations are collected - merchandise is sold...all proceeds go to the Salem Public schools music department.This…See More

Aug 19, 2012

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Aug 18, 2012

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Day 1 of 29

I hadn't planned on starting today. I thought I would start in.the feat day I got paid. I start a brand new job on Monday and until then I am pretty much flat broke. When I walked out the front door this morning at 5:45 to pick Woe uo at work our landlady called to me from the upstairs window. She had a stroke a few years ago and can no longer drive. She just got a Job at the hotel around the corner and asked if I would drop her off on my way. Of course I did.Ot wasn't really something I…See More

Aug 18, 2012

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getting started or letting things perculate

I picked up the book at the library in the section market "new non-fiction. At the last minute I threw it in one of the bags I was packing to go away for a few days. I read it cover to cover on the first day.I knew before was half way finishes reading that I was going to do the challenge. I haven't quite set a start /end date. We are still visiting Joe's sister and I have decided to wait until we get home to start. I will be starting a new job soon and I will wait till I get my first paycheck…See More

Aug 13, 2012

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Aug 11, 2012

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Aug 11, 2012

Kara received a gift from Deb~ Community Manager

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Aug 11, 2012

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Aug 11, 2012

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Days 15, 16, and 17

Posted on September 3, 2012 at 12:47pm 2 Comments 2 Likes

Day 14 Joe and I went to a party at a friends house for Labor day. We brought a couple six packs of beer and a bottle of wine. That was the gift for the day.

Day 15 was yesterday I bought some cups with twisty straws for the boys and they loved them. …

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Day 13

Posted on August 30, 2012 at 4:47pm 3 Comments 3 Likes

Today I joined a gym! After working at a gym for the past 12 years and then being out of work for the past 6 months I was feeling so sluggish! The gym in the complex where I work gives a major discount for my company so I joined this afternoon! I can't wait till Monday so I can start working out again!

When I went in to talk to some…

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Days 10, 11, and 12

Posted on August 29, 2012 at 5:45pm 2 Comments 2 Likes

Day 10 I brought meatballs into work for a potluck.

Day 11 I brought in my famous homemade gingersnaps for my friend at work. He is a bachelor and doesn't get a lot of home baked cookies.

Day 12 which is today I stopped in to see my neighbor. She had brain surgery for a benign tumor 5 weeks ago. She is…

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Day 9

Posted on August 26, 2012 at 2:33pm 3 Comments 2 Likes

I feel as if I am really on a role now. Today my gift was to my mother. I went over to her house to visit and show her the link to my daughter on TV last night because she hadn't seen it yet.

While I was there I noticed that her guest room bed wasn't made up so I decided to do it for her. She lives in a beautiful house on the Atlantic ocean and has quite a few house guests.…

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At 3:40am on April 02, 2013, Lois55 wwt gave Kara a gift…: Red Ribbon
Happy birthday to you, I hope it's an awesome day!
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At 2:59am on April 2, 2013, Deb~ Community Manager said…: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, KARA!

At 8:11am on August 26, 2012, Dawn wwt said…: you are so right about not taking pictures of where you live...i started a project where i do that and it's made me appreciate my town a lot more than i did before. instead of seeing it as a dinky little podunk burg, i can see it more as a picturesque rural town, sort of like i imagine tourist do :-) thanks for your sweet comment and have a great Sunday! Hugs, Dawn

At 5:27am on August 19, 2012, Michele wwt said…: Thank you for your friendship, Kara....you made my day! Enjoy a beautiful Sunday. :)

At 3:51pm on August 18, 2012, Lois55 wwt said…: What a GORGEOUS page!!

At 3:39pm on August 18, 2012, Deb~ Community Manager said…: What a gorgeous page, Kara!

At 6:41am on August 12, 2012, Michele wwt gave Kara a gift…: Red Ribbon
Welcome Kara! I'm happy to be sharing this journey with you. May it be filled with many blessings. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I'm here to help. Thank you for joining us.
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At 6:28pm on August 11, 2012, Lois55 wwt gave Kara a gift…: Red Ribbon
Thank you for your gift of friendship, Kara!
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At 5:44pm on August 11, 2012, Lois55 wwt said…: Welcome to the challenge, we're so glad you are joining us. I hope you enjoy your journey!

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