Day 10 and Day 11- Great weekend!

[doshi26]

 

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I must say I did! It was a busy weekend but a very nice one too :)

 

Saturday was my Day 10 of the giving challenge.  Every morning I wake up thinking about what I'm going to give today.  It's a lot better way to start my day then having negative thoughts or stressful thoughts of what the day may bring.  I was going to pick up my sister for a day at the beach kayaking and hanging out in the sun.  I was running a little late and had to fill up on gas.  Being in a rush and being 8am on a Saturday I wasn't really in the conversational mood and normally if someone was coming up to me to sign a petition or take a survey I would kindly say no.  However, today I felt like a little differently.  I saw a man walking buy asking others if they had a moment for a survey after 10 no's he came up to me.  I told him that I'd love to (I think he was slightly shock).  The survey was regarding driving conditions and safety.  He asked about what I believe the number 1 distraction was, drunk driving, and the safety of seat belts.  The questionarrie took about 30 minutes (20 more minutes then filling up my tank) but I smiled and answered all the questions.  I believe he was very grateful that I took the time to do this because after me I saw 2 others say no to him :(

My gift today was to take my "little sister" out and to enjoy the day.  I know she doesn't get to go to the beach as often or anywhere outside of her neighborhood.  She fell in love w/ La Jolla and the beauty.  We made it to the water, and she was a little scared to get into the kayak but I ensured her that it would be ok and we would have a great time! She also got to me some of my good friends who came kayaking with us.  When we were on the kayak she was having a blast.  We went and some seals and went close to cave.  It was an amazing morning and I'm glad I got to spend it with her.  The rest of the day was as great and spent most of it w/ some good friends.  

 

Sunday- Day 11- My gift today was cooking dinner for my roommate.  We both are trying this healthy kick (her a lot better at it then me).  To say that I'm not a cook is an understatement, my definition of cooking is warming up food so this was going to be a challenge.  I made pasta primavera and a caprese salad.  She was my guinea pig and I'm thankful for that! The food turned out great and we had a really nice dinner at the table on a Sunday night!  Hoping this healthy diet will last!

 

Today, Monday- Day 12- I can't believe it has been 12 days! Today has been a busy day of catch up.  Catching up on school work, work and tiding up my place.  A close friend of mind moved from here, San Diego, to Chicago recently. He was a lawyer in SD and moved to Chicago for another job opportunity, however before continuing his position he has to pass the Illinois Bar Exam, which is tomorrow.  I'm sad that I won't be there to celebrate with him. I know he has been home sick and I wanted to send him my thoughts and love! I told him that I was sending him my passing vibes!! I sent him a bottle of bottle of champagne and truffles for a little celebratory gift for when he finishes the test! Hope that makes him smile and knows that even if we are at different places we are still close as ever!

 

 

 

 

 

[Anita Silva]

Sounds like a fantastic weekend with great giving. I like the way you took time to do the survey, also like the outing with your sister and the pasta primavera with caprese salad sounds lovely!

[Deb~ Community Manager]

You are on one heck of a giving roll! You go doshi!

[Lois55 wwt]

You have given many fun and very thoughtful gifts! I love all of them! Have a great week, and I hope you receive as much as you give!