(Day 1) 29-Day Giving Challenge - A place for sharing.

[weaveagarden]

I was much more patient today with my little friend on the internet. I was not in the mood for it at all. I feel like such a bad friend in some ways. But I did spend a little bit of time and then begged off claiming I was busy. Was I busy? Not really. Ah well.

I actively worked to help three of my farmville neighbors today. That may seem like a weird one, but we are all working on stables for our horses right now, and it isn't easy for some. I had fun doing it, and even made a few connections for friends for some of my neighbors. Ah, not much of a gift per se, but I am counting it.

Eggs out my front door, eggs coming in the back. Whose gift is this anyway? LOL I guess the chickens are taking the challenge also.

Gave my sister a call this AM. We are at such opposite ends of the spectrum in so many things. We have found it hard to converse lately. I called and gave her my love and didn't argue with her about anything, including chickens, issues of entitlement, vegetarianism vs veganism, Colts vs Saints, Money vs Happiness, etc.................................................................
Whew! That was hard. I love her so very much, but it is difficult to find things to talk about these days that doesn't spark something.

Saw my neighbor and didn't run to get my blow dart gun!!! I don't own a gun, but have you ever used a blow dart tube. Wow, such accuracy!

Just an aside. I have African Pygmy Mice and I just saw one that looks incredibly small. I think I may have had babies recently.... Yippee!

OK.... Everybody seems to be doing well at this. Some angst, but not much. And I think that is meant to be present whenever you go out of your usual routine. Good job everyone!

 

[rainplace]

Well, we made it through our first week!

It's 4:30 in the morning and I popped up thinking about how this week went for me. Like I said in another post, this challenge hasn't been as easy I would like it to be. It seems to be easier if I make sure to give first thing instead of putting it off. Not only is it easier, but I have a much better day overall... like extra energy, extra smiles, extra everything.

Does anyone else find it a bit difficult to write about what you give?

What this challenge has made clear to me is how thoroughly I have ensconced myself within my little bubble of protection... how often I walk through the world focused on making sure no one pricks it. Makes it sort of hard to find people to give to.

 

[Camelot Farms]

This one is more for DH but I helped...lol.

DS's buddy's car broke down near us so DH went and towed him to our house and then spent Sunday afternoon tinkering with it until he got it running.
I kept the coffee coming and cheered him on

 

[Damummis]

Good morning all,

Weaveagarden, you crack me up. Blow gun tubes ARE very accurate.

This weekend flew. Saturday, I showed the local librarian the BYC website. She loved it. I guess quite a few people are getting chickens on the island. Yay, I started a fad!!!!

. I also mentioned starting a seed swap, she is all for it. I have never been told I inspire people until Saturday. ME???? Scare people sure, inspire?? Naa. When I got home, DH had some folks there buying a tranny and motor. The wife was eagerly waiting to see my chickens. I showed her, gave her 6 eggs, and got her all into getting birds. She already has a coop at her new house. She is way excited.

Sunday........I gave DH a headache. I was nasty. PMS???? Poor guy. But made a real nice dinner to make it up to him. Boy he is one tolerant dude. Gave DD her last Sunday ride to cheer practice. And didn't get to upset when DD #1 missed her curfew.

I'll try to do better today.

 

[Damummis]

Weaveagarden -
Gave my sister a call this AM. We are at such opposite ends of the spectrum in so many things. We have found it hard to converse lately. I called and gave her my love and didn't argue with her about anything, including chickens, issues of entitlement, vegetarianism vs veganism, Colts vs Saints, Money vs Happiness, etc.................................................................
Whew! That was hard. I love her so very much, but it is difficult to find things to talk about these days that doesn't spark something.
I have one of those to.

 

[rainplace]

Damummis, you live on an island? So do I.

 

[weaveagarden]

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LOL.... I noticed that too. And you both call it "THE island". I thought maybe you both lived on one really long state spanning island.

Do I find this difficult?

Well, I am finding parts of it difficult. I want to give something precious to me, and I must admit that part is hard. I am lucky that I am outgoing and can easily share with others. My personal space that I find difficult to share is my home. I am the worst housekeeper! I used to just let it pile up for a month or more and then just take a weekend and get everything right. Well, for several years I have been physically unable to do that intense work due to many factors. Well, I also haven't learned to pick up after myself as I go along. I want to do it, but it is just not happening. And of course I lose hope of ever doing it when I look around and see that the little bit I could do now won't really make an impact.

A very good friend trusted me with some of her life a couple days ago. Something that I know was extremely difficult for her. She has also offered to help me with my household dilemma. It is going to be very difficult, because I really don't think she has a clue how bad it really can be. But I am going to send out the invitation to her. This is so hard because I hope she still wants to be my friend when all is said and done. I don't have many friends, so I know this is a tremendous risk for me.

Today, eggs are on the giving menu, again. I am also going to go through the rock pile and find a precious piece of Mexican Crazy Lace to give to some passer-by. I think I will also try to put together a box for the Women's Shelter in our town, and a box for the food bank. I have so many things that I stockpiled and never seem to eat. Somebody should be getting some good out of them. I will deliver the boxes (via my mother) tomorrow.

 

[debilorrah]

Ok people wish me luck today! I am freakin exhausted!!! Which means I need to wrap my head around staying awake. Pray me to be poked when an opportunity shows itself.

 

[weaveagarden]

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Ah....... You know the power of the blow dart! And you didn't use it on anyone while in the throws of PMS. (which incidentaly, I do not miss at all) In my book, that is huge gift to all concerned.... The gift of life.

 

[weaveagarden]

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Good Luck Debi.... Hope they poke you extra hard today.