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  • 2025 in Review: My Wins, Lessons & What’s Next
    In Donna's Diary (Main Writing Hub), Life, Productivity, Reflections
  • Deaf Girl Gift Guide: Thoughtful Finds for All Budgets
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  • My ASL-Friendly Morning Routine for Slower Winter Days
    In Life
  • Donna's Diary (Main Writing Hub)

    Who Am I And Why Am I Here?

    February 27, 2021 / Comments Off on Who Am I And Why Am I Here?

    “Oh, how interesting! I wonder how I can solve this and where it will lead me. I’m intrigued and excited to see how I grow in the process.” My name is Donna Melena. I am Deaf and use American Sign Language (ASL). The chances if you met me in person, you wouldn’t think of me as a disabled person. As soon as I started paying attention to you and you began to speak to me. My impulsive response but comes to me naturally in mind, and I began to move my hands up and gestured “DEAF.” I would usually have to gesture “DEAF” repeatedly to make it a point that…

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    April 22, 2025

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  • Donna's Diary (Main Writing Hub),  Wellness & Self-Development

    Goodbye 2020 & Hello 2021

    February 27, 2021 / Comments Off on Goodbye 2020 & Hello 2021

    Time has come! 2020 is about to be over. With the latest chapter coming up, I want to reflect on 2020 with the projects that I haven’t done before, which I share with you. I have lost count of how many times I have read many inspiring blog posts and found myself admiring their contents. I had my vision that continued to persist in my mind, and over time I decided to give it a chance. It took me almost over a year to play around with my blog before deciding on the launch date. A few years ago, I would always get lost on Pinterest and read the contents…

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    Valentine’s Day Recreate Makeup Look

    February 27, 2021 / Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Recreate Makeup Look

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    February 27, 2021
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    Winter Wonderland Makeup Look

    February 27, 2021 / Comments Off on Winter Wonderland Makeup Look

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  • Donna's Diary (Main Writing Hub),  Wellness & Self-Development

    My 27th Birthday Reflection

    February 27, 2021 / Comments Off on My 27th Birthday Reflection

    The only thing that mattered to me was to live to the fullest of my life. I no longer wanted to suffer. I want to show off my desires and hobbies and grow as much as I go. I invite you to read this journey with me and read this as much as I love writing and creating my own rules as I go in my life. Here are the twenty-seven life lessons I want to share with you. The day I turned twenty-seven, I wanted to take some time to share my thoughts about the life lessons I have learned. 1. Keep a documentary of your life. Whatever it…

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    2021 Resolutions

    February 27, 2021 / Comments Off on 2021 Resolutions

    So 2021 is here. Already? It is always up to people to follow this Happy New Year New Me tradition. I like to set goals for myself, and I already knew what I wanted to do with my 2021 goals since I have spent some time reflecting on my resolutions for 3 months before. There are some clouds in my life that I hope will pass, most importantly, my mental health. I have been struggling with the low moments because it does affect my personal life, so it was essential for me to set some goals that I want to see in the future. Even if I don’t complete my…

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    2025 Blog Library: Deaf Lifestyle Posts By Month

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Hi, I’m Donna Melena!

I’m a Deaf lifestyle blogger ad creative founder of The Life Of Donna™️.

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    In Donna's Diary (Main Writing Hub), Life, Productivity, Reflections
  • Deaf Girl Gift Guide: Thoughtful Finds for All Budgets
    In Life
  • My ASL-Friendly Morning Routine for Slower Winter Days
    In Life

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