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Finding Me Giveaway

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I have been a little behind lately but have been finding myself in the working on catching up. That is something that surprised me a lot. There are things that I always seem to put off because there are a million other things that need to be done and finding the time to do everything in the day can be difficult.

Lately I have been staying up super late working and then spending time with the family and doing other work during the day. This method has really been great because it means I spend quality time with my family but it has been a bit rough on me. I haven’t been sleeping well which is why I have been working. I don’t know why but I just haven’t. As I go through posts that need to be written, photos that need to be taken, meetings, and more I discovered that I am a great multi-tasker! I knew I could do several things at once before but I do a lot of different things. While I am not excel at all of them I do them to the best of my abilities. I am also much stronger than I ever thought I could be. There has been a lot going on personally but I handle it. I have been praying that God grants me peace and while there are days when peace is hard to find, on other days it is right there.

Alright enough tooting my own horn! I promise a giveaway and here it is. It will run longer than normal but that is to allow me to be able to run another once this one ends without breaking the bank! Here is a little information about the bundle:

  • This Kit includes 14 items all with USA Warranty and manufacturer’s supplied accessories
  • Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging – EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Zoom Lens – Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • 16 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card – Focus Secure Digital USB Card Reader – Focus Universal Memory Card Wallet – Focus Pack of LCD Screen Protectors
  • Additional LP-E8 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Replacement Battery Pack – Focus Well Protective SLR Camera Gadget Bag with Pockets & Strap
  • Focus Full Size 59″ Tripod W/Case – Focus DVD Guide to Digital SLR Cameras – Focus 5pc Dlx Lens Care & Cleaning Kit – HDMI cable for HDTV connection – Focus TV Flashlight Remote – BONUS!! Free 25 Quality Prints

Enter below for your chance to win! Giveaway ENDS June 3, 2014 at 11:59 pm EST

 

Giveaway HAS ENDED! Thanks for your interest and to all of those who entered. Keep Watching because I do have more giveaways coming! Congratulations to our winner number 143 Angela Webber Marvin!

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  1. What defines me is my personality. I am driven and goal-oriented. I don’t allow people or names define whom I am, but my character define myself.

  2. I like to feed people. I like for people to come over and eat. I never thought about that “making me be me” but it does. It’s part of wanting to make sure that everyone around me is comfortable and doesn’t need anything. Maybe it’s a Southern Grandmother thing 🙂

  4. It’s a bit difficult to define oneself. I can simply say that God is good and faithful, whether I can see and understand that, at any given time. I consider myself a humble servant, in the sense that I have very little to give. I hope that my light shines, to give glory to God, but realize that it’s often a faint flicker. I have plenty to be grateful for, but too few words to express it.

  5. What makes me me, what defines me is my love for nature. I love going out and photographing things in nature. Birds,bugs, butterflies,and flowers, it is all beautiful and I want to capture that .

  6. I think what makes me me is my caring nature and my smile. A smile can tell so much about someone, and I like to show everyone my teeth. I don’t really know what I would be without my smile.

  7. Love for my family defines me always want to have special memories of each moment spent with a photograph is a very good idea I like and I share with my family I love!

  8. Wow this is a tough one. What make me me? I am a kind giving person, I am devoted to my family and friends. I am a shy person, but not afraid to speak up when I think it’s important. I am one of those people that always tries to see the bright side of things.

  13. In one word, I’m persistent. Once I decide what I want, I don’t give up until I’ve achieved my goal.

  14. Well im the type of person that never gives up, im hardworking, independent. I love being outdoors all the time. I love photography and im a tech geek.

  15. I’m a caring, loving and a person that loves to share, I love people and I’m always looking for the good in everything, my favourite line is “there is always a reason”!

  17. I’m curious and creative. Always seeking to learn something new, and grow my artistic abilities. Devoted to my faith, family and friends!

  18. I am happy and homely. Mother of a two year old girl and with which every day I learn new things. For me photography is the best way to secure the best moments of life. A photograph is the step to immortality in the memory of your relatives.

  20. I’m a new mother, I’m an artist. I love the outdoors and I’m excited to be able to introduce my kid to the outdoors and art of all forms, painting, music,photography, etc.. 🙂

  22. What makes me ME is grit and the ability to find hope everyday
    Also, that being mom of 6 gives me all the sense of accomplishment I need…I dont need riches or fame. Im simply…simple. innately care more about just caring than getting anything out of tring to be a good and decent human. Pain and loss teaches you much and grows you and your heart up fast.

  25. What defines me is that I am true to myself and that I don’t falter in my principles or beliefs. I am also a very faithful person with tons of patience. Qualities that make me a good counselor. I am also very focused on my goals. When things are rough I try to make the best of it and keep moving forward.

  29. I am a caretaker…right now I care for my grandmother with dementia in addition to being a single mother!

  31. I am a mother a lover a cook, cleaner and have a beautiful mind. 😀 I am ME! 🙂

  32. I am a MOM!!! Finally at age 38 I gave birth to a happy, healthy baby boy..he is 3 now and the light of my life…How did I live 38 yrs without him???? #Blessed

  33. I’m a fun loving mom of 3 beautiful girls, I live for them and their happiness, love camping and doing outdoor activies:)

  34. my personality i am friendly kind and funny caring my kids come first always

  35. I’m a person who likes walks with my dog, cooking a great meal or even just hanging around being cozy. But I guess you could say the best things are I am a nature lover, birds, wildlife etc. And sorry but I always say Thanks for the chance at a great prize!

  36. I am a stay at home mom to my beautiful girl with another baby on the way! the love i have and give, my family, my sense of humor and generosity to others is what defines me

  37. My love for the outdoors, movies, snuggling with my dog and my work make me who I am 🙂

  38. I am very creative, I love painting and sculpting. I would love to try photography.

  39. Wow…what defines me. I would have to say my belief in a higher power, my family and my friends are what defines me. My belief in a high power encourages me to always be hopeful and loving. My friends and family are the result of that hope and love.

  42. What defines me is my ability to be loving and empathetic and see solutions and to keep on going because I know that you have to be optimistic to succeed for yourself and others when they can’t cope

  43. What defines me is my desire to inspire others to be the best they can possibly be…. smile 🙂

  46. Im alot like you! Hardworking caring and sometimes things get away from me. Family, God , laughing are all important to me!

  47. I am a very caring loving honest mommy of 5 beautiful and amazing children and a wife to a wonderful husand.

  49. My creativity, my love and curiosity, and my determination to be a force for good in the world.

  51. What defines me is simply love. But im also loving the joys that come from the simple things in life, like finding beauty in the world. So a camera would be a great way to capture and share the joy that comes from that experience.

  53. Compassion, loyalty and selflessness define me. I also find fulfillment in providing random acts of kindness for family, acquaintances and strangers.

  54. I am a product of my heritage, Irish, Scottish, Strong willed, stubborn, and passionate about life.

  57. What defines me,my love for my family and for all people,i belive god created all people we are all equal and all deserving of peace love and happiness.i can be generous to the point of forgetting about myself somtimes. but i honestly feel it is better to give than to recieve, i fell pure joy giving someone somthing that makes them happy!

  58. I love the outdoors and love to travel, but the main thing about me that I love to cook and bake.. I fully believe that a good wholesome meal, made with real ingredients can cure just about anything. And I try to feed just about everyone! =)

  60. Many people would describe me as someone who is very organized and wants to help others be organized and enjoy life

  61. I’m a family gal, I believe in loyalty with family and friends. I try to be a kind good person. I believe that everything truly does happen for a reason.

  62. I am a mommy to 3 boys, a wife, a teacher, a chef, a chauffeur, a cleaner, a sister, a daughter, and a child of God 🙂

  63. My faith and belief in God are what define me, without that I am nothing. My faith helps me to take chances, to grow, to love, to help, to make it through the hard times. I could go on and on 🙂 .

  66. I wear my heart on my sleeve, I give and don’t expect to recieve.
    Ann B.
    ababe28 at hotmail dot com

  70. I am a strong family person, my family comes first. My family grows with every close friend I meet.

  73. When I was a kid, and people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I often made up an answer to please them. I had no idea, and I still don’t! I AM a lot of things though. And who knows, I may still become a lot of things too. What makes me, ME?

    What I am now, today – a big sister, an animal lover, an educator, a creator, a writer – are the things I have always been, but I needed time, space and support to explore and find out. Fortunately, my mom understood that raising me pretty much on her own, and gave me all these things.

    I am who I am today, and will be whoever I will be, because I have always, and always will, take advantage of my crossroads. The paths in life that lead me to where I’m supposed to be, can be called fate or coincidence, both are the same thing to me. Those paths are still helping me shape my true self. 🙂

  76. What defines me is that I strive to be different from everyone else. It’s good to be unique and not be a sheep.

  77. I am a lover not a hater. I am a defender of the less fortunate. Animal lover. My happiness is measured by the happiness of my family.

  78. I am defined by what I’ve read, seen and most importantly what I’ve been blessed to live through. Experiences and my loving supportive family makes me ME!

  79. I WOULD LOVE TO WIN!! Ive wanted this camera for so long because i started my youtube channel and im recording with my iphone… IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL TO WIN

  80. What makes me me, what defines me is my thoughts and beliefs. These come out in the open in my actions and my words.

  81. Oh wow, that’s a hard one. What I think I am, others might not think so. Right now I am letting my illness define me and I’m trying to get away from that. In one word I would define myself with compassion. I aspire to live in love, but I’m human and waver from my ideal. Thanks for a great giveaway!

  82. I am sensitive person, plus the loyalty, trustworthy , honesty and sincerity are my adjectives <3

  86. I am driven and do not accept no for those who deserve what is rightfully theirs education etc.. I do not stop as I help those with special needs so that they get every opportunity in life for a education and acceptance I will fight for my son and others ITS their right and accept nothing less

  87. I am a very responsible person, I am very understanding, open minded with a heart of forgiving, loving and caring with sense of humor, hard working with cheerful character, honest, sincere, kind.

  88. I’m a workaholic so people say. I don’t try to acquire any high position in career but only a medium one so I earn enough for traveling and caring for my beloved ones. I’m not a competitive head, more like a team player.

  89. I’m always thinking of others and I’m a dedicated mother to my child with special needs and to my entire family.

  90. I think that what defines me are my actions. My actions of love for my husband, daughter and family. My actions of friendship to those I’m close to. And my actions of hard work to better myself.

  92. If I had to sum it up into just a few words. I would say I’m a wife, mother and artist. I’m always awkwardly myself.

  94. I’m a mom first dedicated to my 2 chronically ill children one with a heart transplant ,Diabetes and Celiac’s disease and my daughter who had cancer at 7 they are my focus . My kids pets and wonderful husband are what helps me to have a very full of love heart!

  95. Hmm, tough question! I would probably say my love of guinea pigs and rabbits defines me. I love my little furry family and enjoy spending time with them, with so much stress going on in my life it’s nice to hang out with them, have cuddles, and just remember the good things about life. Rabbits and guinea pigs are also very funny and characteristic little animals, much like me – silly! 😀

  96. Hello.My very close neighbour has cancer and many prayers are needed. She’s more than just a friend. She’s a honest, so caring, has had a very rough past on her that I don’t understand how anybody could ever do to her. She’s got such a loving hug and awesome to have a conversation with. I miss her. She has to be far away from me for her cancer treatments. When she does come home it’s for only 1 day so far in 4 months. When she left her home to go back to her treatments it hurt me all over again because I can’t communicate with her till she comes home. I’m crying, hoping and praying that she will get better. This is the first time I’m telling anyone how I feel. I don’t have any brothers or sisters and was in a controlling relationship myself for 21 long years and wasn’t aloud to have any friends. Now I’m starting over and my neighbour was my only friend and don’t know other people. I’m disabled so I don’t get out much.I’m sorry to go on forever. I thank you very much for taking the time out of your family time to post this giveaway because I know how much time it takes to type alot. I really appreciate it. God Bless you.

  97. Hello. I’m Nettie Colvin. I’m a mother of 6 children.3 boys and 3 girls. I love God, my parents,my children, family friends and everybody even my enemies. I love to sing, save money, share, coupon as much as I can and price match as much as I can and eat chocolate too. I’d like to have more friends.I love your site and Love hearing anybody laugh.

  98. What makes me is my ability to overcome the challenges that come my way everyday.

    • i would love to win this prize to capture my moments of adventure also to use it to video me

  107. I’m a caring, loving person who has a big heart. I love to give than to receive. The little things like going out of my way to help someone in need makes my heart full. I love my family and tell them daily how much I love them. I’m so passionate about photography and I strive each day to become the photographer I want to become. Winning this would be a dream come true. Thank you for the chance.

  108. I am me! There is no one else like me! I am a mom, wife, cook, crochet’er, yarn hoarder, Thirty-One Consultant & blogger! I am a caring person who will listen to just about anyone when they have a problem, though I won’t take any crap from anyone! I’m just ME!

  109. Describe myself? Oh dear. I am so bad at this. I am a pretty humble person so, putting this together is a bit difficult for me. I would say that I am too nice. I give way more than I should. I have a huge heart and care about people and am crazy about my family. I am super interested in Photography! I am learning how to do it all little by little. I recently lost my job so winning this will be life changing as I can’t afford to buy any camera equipment now. I appreciate you putting this together for us. Thank you!

  110. What make me who I am? That is hard to say, Ive always been a caregiver. Growing up with a paralyzed father I always had to help him. My family always came first. Now I have a daughter and I found having been a caregiver growing up that being a father is just a natural feeling to me. I think that would be the main thing to describe me is caring.

  112. I’m still trying to figure that out. I’m a creative soul, a fashionista, a deep thinker, and many other things I probably don’t know yet.

  113. I don’t put on a show for nobody. I’m the person my mother raised me to be. Once you start talking to me you will see why I get along with so many people. Just don’t cross me or my family. If I show you respect I expect it back.

  114. I don’t know completely yet.. but I know that I can do anything for another person if I feel he or she deserves that and cares for me. Also I’m interested in many different things and can never stay calm, always have to to something 🙂
    Karina V

  117. I define myself as a child of God! Thanks for this great giveaway! Sooo exciting! 😀

  119. I have never been able to define myself. I have only done it by the people around me and for right now, Im ok with that. Im a mother, wife, daughter and friend.

  121. I am first a mom, a wife and I love helping others when needed. I am a big smiler- I think a smile can brighten someone’s day! I am a full of faith and love being at home with my family.

  122. Im always positive.. I have a way of making people comfortable around me.

  124. I love hockey and my life is surrounded with hockey…I play it, I watch it, I coach it.

  126. what defines me? I am kind to other and never pick up a fight, always searching for good in others and in myself.

  127. What makes me, me? Well, I’m a mother and a wife and I try to be the best person I can be. I try to do onto others as I would have them do on to me.

  128. I am 100% loyal and caring. Family and friends only have to ask and I will be there for them.

  129. I am driven and a perfectionist. I tend to overlook the bigger picture a lot though. It’s something that i’m working on though

  130. I define myself as a simple girl with big dreams. A 14 year old teenage blogger with inspirations, flaws and incapabilities. A girl with positive outlook in life.

  133. Just being me defines me. I am a mother and a grandmother and always put the needs of others before my needs.

  135. I am a mom, a animal lover, a friend, an avid reader 🙂 I try to take time each day to do something that makes me grow

  136. What defines me is the fact that I am me! I follow the guidelines of life but put my own spin on things.

  138. What makes me, me is my compassion – I am one to see the good in everyone. I trust until I have reason to not rather than judge immediately.

  140. The color of my eyes defines me. Technically they are blue, but the shade of blue is dependent on so many different day-to-day factors.

  142. I’d define myself as someone who’s there to listen. I’m always the friend that people turn to for advice, and I think I would have made a very good therapist.

  143. I am me because I am unique. There is no need to follow other to be liked if you are not going to be happy. I am happy because the only person I need to impress is myself.

  147. I am unique because I have hundreds of hobbies and a great love for life and learning and parenting