This is my 200th post here, at {doniree.com}. WOW, huh? I know we just celebrated the one-year anniversary, but it’s kind of awesome to see that I’ve had 200 days worth of having SOMETHING to say. Let’s not analyze when it was important or when it wasn’t, but hey, that’s cool right?
Awhile back, I’d thought about doing a Nintendo DSi giveaway in honor of this mini milestone post, but when the Nature Made Good Mood Blogger Gig came up and I realized I had to bribe you for votes needed your help, I decided to change those plans.
Funny how it all ended up on the same day anyway, huh?
First of all, I did not make the next round for that Blogging Gig, but that’s cool. There were TONS of applicants who were on their game way before I was, but I really wanted to let you all know how much I appreciate you rallying behind me with the votes and the tweets and all of the support. SERIOUSLY, that’d have been an amazing experience, and I am so grateful for so many people who got so involved with helping me out!
It’s cool though, as there have been some killer opportunities that have come my way since then and it’s one of those doors-closed-windows-open kind of deals that I’m really, really excited to share! I won’t be all teasey about it again, but I will invite you to stay tuned here over the next couple (like, two) weeks here while I wrap up the Yoga Teacher Training reflections and start getting back to a normal pace of life for a little while (I can dream, right?).
Anyway, without further ado, I present to you the winner of the Nintendo DSi giveaway!
Miss Samantha Piette, who blogs at All Sam’s Idea was a freaking ROCKSTAR with 84 entries, by far the most over the course of the contest. The best part? After the first few, she started leaving me quotes from Scrubs which made my day every time I read one. THANK YOU, Sam for your support! Even better yet? She’s in MINNESOTA! So, Sam, I’ll hand off your prizes to you when we meet for dinner soon at Broder’s, k? Congrats!
Now, there was a giant handful of other rockstars – whether you were commenting or not – as well and I want to just make note of the time and clicking you all put into supporting me. Some of you know me, some of you don’t, and I’m just absolutely floored by the support I received.
The Top 10 commenters after Samantha are going to get a special little treat from me too, so THANK YOU also to: Melissa (one of my college girlfriends!), Megan, Nicky, Katie, Crystal, Kaci, Matt (who tweeted, emailed, blogged, and Facebooked for me!), Steph, Arielle, and Erin.
For your valiant efforts, you get $5 from me. No, seriously.
- Pick a cause/charity I can support – $5 there
- $5 Amazon Gift Card
- $5 iTunes Gift Card
Email me your choice at doniree{at}gmail{dot}com or leave it in the comments!
To EVERYONE that voted even just once, whether or not you ever commented or let me know – Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU.
You’re all winners in my book.
And seriously. Stay tuned here, folks. Things are about to get awesome.
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Wait, they aren't already awesome? ARHGHEBGBSGE anticipation!
What an awesome blog, I just found it cuz you were so funny on Nico's blog (we think alike on spending priorities.) But congrats on your 200ths post, amazing! And now I have to go check out All Sam's Idea too…! See ya! xo/evie
Wait, they aren't already awesome? ARHGHEBGBSGE anticipation!
What an awesome blog, I just found it cuz you were so funny on Nico's blog (we think alike on spending priorities.) But congrats on your 200ths post, amazing! And now I have to go check out All Sam's Idea too…! See ya! xo/evie
Exciting! I'm going to be doing the $5 donation to the March of Dimes. I've sent an email your way.Congrats to Samanthat for winning the dsi!
What's funny is that after going to my non-profit management class last night, I was really inspired by our discussion and will post about it at some point, and then this morning I thought of a different non-profit-related post I wanted to write…but I am still going to choose an itunes gift card because I'm a jerk. Failure.
Can't wait to see what's coming up. (roxy is becoming my lap cat….oops!)
Exciting! I'm going to be doing the $5 donation to the March of Dimes. I've sent an email your way.Congrats to Samanthat for winning the dsi!
I'm so excited!
I totally wish you would have made the next round. As soon as they saw your face, they would have clearly hired you.
That's totally awesome. My first choice would be a donation to the Anti-Cruelty Society, although I cannot figure out from their page how to just make a $5 donation! Second choice would be the ASPCA. And if THAT can't work…just donate $5 to your local animal shelter. Please.
Oh, and the url is http://www.anticruelty.org
Hey! Look! You typed in your blog address right!#smarterthantheinternet
What's funny is that after going to my non-profit management class last night, I was really inspired by our discussion and will post about it at some point, and then this morning I thought of a different non-profit-related post I wanted to write…but I am still going to choose an itunes gift card because I'm a jerk. Failure.
Can't wait to see what's coming up. (roxy is becoming my lap cat….oops!)
Ooooooh thanks Doni! I will start thinking of where I want my $5 donated!
Whoa! Yay! Yippee! 84 comments! That's a little insane. Hehe! I totally enjoyed the Scrubs quotes myself and I'm glad you liked them too.
Thanks so much Doni! I'm bummed you didn't get to the next round but totally excited for the new things you have brewing!
Thanks! And how fun to realize you were in my backyard! Let's talk soonabout that dinner date and I'll hand off your prizes then
Congrats, and thanks again!
Whoop! Congratulations dollface
& the winner too!
I'm so excited!
I totally wish you would have made the next round. As soon as they saw your face, they would have clearly hired you.
That's totally awesome. My first choice would be a donation to the Anti-Cruelty Society, although I cannot figure out from their page how to just make a $5 donation! Second choice would be the ASPCA. And if THAT can't work…just donate $5 to your local animal shelter. Please.
Oh, and the url is http://www.anticruelty.org
Hey! Look! You typed in your blog address right!#smarterthantheinternet
Okay I totally am in line with these charities, so for my $5 you can combine it with Matt's.
I love how optimistic you are. You didn't get the gig, but it's great that so many other awesome things are coming your way!
Whoa! Yay! Yippee! 84 comments! That's a little insane. Hehe! I totally enjoyed the Scrubs quotes myself and I'm glad you liked them too.
Thanks so much Doni! I'm bummed you didn't get to the next round but totally excited for the new things you have brewing!
Thanks! And how fun to realize you were in my backyard! Let's talk soonabout that dinner date and I'll hand off your prizes then
Congrats, and thanks again!
Whoop! Congratulations dollface
& the winner too!
Ooooooh thanks Doni! I will start thinking of where I want my $5 donated!
Okay I totally am in line with these charities, so for my $5 you can combine it with Matt's.
I love how optimistic you are. You didn't get the gig, but it's great that so many other awesome things are coming your way!
MORE awesome??
I had a dream about you actually. We were on the phone and you talkedREALLY fast, but it was fun.And yes, MORE awesome.
I had a dream about you actually. We were on the phone and you talkedREALLY fast, but it was fun.And yes, MORE awesome.
MORE awesome??
You already donated to the Women's Center in Morocco (which is now fully funded, btw!), so you don't need to do anything more.Congrats on your 200th post and being awesome!
Congrats on 200 posts!
I love your positive outlook on everything. I need to do that more often. I try, but sometimes it is just too dang hard! Can't wait to hear what you've got coming up!
You already donated to the Women's Center in Morocco (which is now fully funded, btw!), so you don't need to do anything more.Congrats on your 200th post and being awesome!
Congrats on 200 posts!
I love your positive outlook on everything. I need to do that more often. I try, but sometimes it is just too dang hard! Can't wait to hear what you've got coming up!
It seems like your life just keeps getting awesomer!
I cannot wait to read about your upcoming opportunities–knowing you, they're going to all be amazing. I'm excited for you!
It seems like your life just keeps getting awesomer!
I cannot wait to read about your upcoming opportunities–knowing you, they're going to all be amazing. I'm excited for you!
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