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Day 2284: Why Christmas is my Favourite Time of Year

Christmas is my favourite time of year because it’s the only time of year I can be as kind as I want to be without being thought of as weird – that’s what I’ve realized.

It’s 12: 24 PM on day 2284 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Romans 12: 15 have breakfast and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –raised $9 261.04 only $3 238.96 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ).

Today I realized that Christmas is my favourite time of year because it’s the only time of year I can be as kind as I want to be without being thought of as weird (my kindness sort of makes sense to the world during Christmas time they assume it’s because of the time of the year, whereas at other times of the year my kindness may seem weird to some).

Day 2272: Christmas Appreciation Challenge

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“The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.” – Dalai Lama

It’s 11: 20 AM on day 2272 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Hosea 6:3 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –raised $9 161.04 only $3 338.96 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ).

Last night I challenged my friends to call at least three people who help them or love them with no expectation of gratitude and tell them how much they appreciate them and now I’m challenging all of you to do the same. Tis the season for giving and gratitude so give your love.

Day 2258: My Christmas Project

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“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – Calvin Coolidge

it’s 12: 07 PM on day 2258 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Thessalonians 5:18, work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –raised $9 111.04 only $3 388.96 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ) – and spend time with family.

Today I decided that in the lead up to Christmas I would call, message or email people who’ve had an impact on my life this year (I apologize in advance if my expression of appreciation is a bit much for some I promise i’ll make it quick and painless).

Day 1928: Merry Christmas

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“Don’t let the past steal your present. This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.” – Taylor Caldwell

It’s 1: 40 PM on day 1832 of my journey towards independence and day 24 of our India trip 2015 prayed thing read 1 Corinthians 13 and Luke 2, had breakfast, visited my parents friends and visited some churches

Today is Christmas Day which is my favourite day of every year because unlike all the other days of the year the emphasis is on family and togetherness. Merry Christmas everyone.

Day 1564: Merry Christmas Everyone

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“The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. It illuminates the picture window of the soul, and we look out upon the world’s busy life and become more interested in people than in things.” – Thomas S. Monson

It’s 10 : 49 AM on day 1564 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to pray, brush my teeth, read Isaiah 49 and John 2, publish my Disability of the Day feature and promote my Educate Generations campaign– still on $1 255 I may ask my parents for a donation as a Christmas present but I think I would feel bad if I did because my sister and brother didn’t ask for anything this Christmas.

Today is Christmas Day – my favorite holiday – on this day may we all value the presence of our loved ones more than we value the presents under the tree. Merry Christmas everyone.

Day 1556: Procrastination and Christmas

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“If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done.” ― Rita Mae Brown

It’s 12 : 04 PM on day 1556 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Isaiah 41, publish my Disability of the Day feature, promote my Educate Generations campaign– on $1 190 – feed myself egg with bread for breakfast,- continue promoting my campaign – still on $1 190 but I am grateful – and hang out with my family.

As of today it’s eight days till Christmas and nothing is done the tree isn’t up and the gifts aren’t bought oh well I guess we’ll get those things done sometime before Christmas until then I’ll keep reminding myself that Christmas is about Jesus, family and giving.

Day 1540: Forgoing Christmas Gifts for the Malala Fund

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Christmas is about Jesus and giving– that’s my message to the world.

It’s 12 : 21 PM on day 1540 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Isaiah 25, publish my Disability of the Day feature, promote my Educate Generations campaign– my friend, Nisa Thomas, donated $40 today (thank you SO MUCH Nisa 🙂 ) which brings my total raised to $940 only $1560 more to raise to reach goal – feed myself egg with bread for breakfast and continue promoting my campaign – still $1560 more to raise but I’m working on it I really need more people visiting the page the more people that visit the page the higher the probability of getting more donations crowd-funding is basically telling the story of why you are doing what you’re doing and getting people to pay attention.

Yesterday I decided to forgo all my gifts this Christmas and ask my family and friends to donate to my Educate Generations campaign benefiting the Malala Fund instead so if you were planning to get me a gift don’t I am fortunate enough to have everything I need and more rather visit www.classy.org/EducateGenerations and make a donation the Malala Fund will use the money raised to educate girls in Pakistan, Kenya, Nigeria and Jordan (to educate Syrian refugees).

Day 1199: Favorite giving stories in honour of Christmas

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“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale

It’s 1 : 30 PM on day 1199 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to pray, brush my teeth, read The Birth of Jesus, feed myself boiled egg and bran flakes for breakfast and have a Christmas braai (barbecue) with my family – it was great fun.

Today being Christmas I thought I’d share with you some of my favourite giving stories of the year. Take a look:

Merry Christmas everyone!

Day 1197: Call me Santa thanks to a few friends

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With God and a few friends anything is possible – that’s what I keep realizing.

It’s 12 : 12 PM on day 1197 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to pray, brush my teeth, read 2 Chronicles 1, publish my Disability of the Day feature, feed myself eggs with bread for breakfast and hang out with my family.

A few days ago I got it into my head that I wanted to give Christmas presents to the kids in our housekeeper’s neighbourhood so I emailed my friends, Wayne and Sandra, and with their generous donations I was able to buy presents for the kids just goes to show with God and a few friends anything is possible. Thank you Wayne and Sandra because of your generosity approximately sixteen kids have received the gifts you see below:

Day 1173: 1 Good Deed

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“Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.”― Mahatma Gandhi

It’s 12 : 00 PM on day 1173 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, practice sitting up straight to strengthen my core muscles, read 1 Chronicles 6, publish my Disability of the Day feature, feed myself All Bran Flakes and boiled egg for breakfast, stretch my hamstrings, change my clothes and hang out with my sister.

Yesterday I started 1 Good Deed, I asked my Facebook and Twitter friends to do one good deed anytime between 28 November 2013 and 25 December 2013 and now I’m asking the same of you. All you have to do is do one good deed for a stranger, animals or the environment anytime between now and Christmas day and tell me or show me what you did (you can take pictures or videos of whatever you did and tweet (@nisha360) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/adventuresofme / https://www.facebook.com/nisha.varghese) them to me if you don’t have a camera or video camera you can simply tweet or Facebook me telling me what you did) (Note: Please use #1gooddeed when you tweet or Facebook about 1 Good Deed).