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Recent Posts

  • 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
    In Life
  • My ASL-Friendly Morning Routine for Slower Winter Days
    In Life
  • Donna's Diary (Main Writing Hub),  Life,  Reflections

    Do We Have to Be Broken to Become Better?

    July 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Do We Have to Be Broken to Become Better?

    Hi online friends! This one’s coming straight from the soul. One night, it hit me while I was sitting on a small cozy brown chair with a feeling… That weird mix of awareness, sadness, and gratitude. And I couldn’t shake this question: “Do we have to go through the bad just to become better?” The honest truth? Yeah. Sometimes, we do. Not because we’re weak. Not because we deserved the pain. But because truth reveals itself in contrast. You don’t realize how dim the room was until someone opens a window. You don’t know how heavy the silence was until you finally speak. And a lot of us, especially as…

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    Donna Melena

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    Goodbye 2020 & Hello 2021

    February 27, 2021

    I Went Back to College 8 Years Later – Was It the Right Choice?

    April 22, 2025
    A digital vision board featuring a woman with long dark hair and a soft smile wearing a white shirt, centered among various images symbolizing her dreams. Surrounding her are photos of a modern home with a pool, palm trees at sunset, a microphone, people smiling and talking, skincare products, a laptop reading "Deaf Lifestyle Blog," and a phone showing passive income earnings. Gold glitter "I Love You" hand signs and the phrase "BIG DREAMS" appear at the top.

    Capstone Project

    April 22, 2025
  • Creative (for product and brand building),  Life,  Wellness & Self-Development

    Rejuvenate Your Space with New Home Decor Trends 2024

    January 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Rejuvenate Your Space with New Home Decor Trends 2024

    In the midst of preparing for 2024, this blog post delves into the latest home decor trends, covering color trends, sustainable options, multi-functional furniture, biophilic design, textures, patterns, and personalization. It also encourages readers to embark on a journey of refreshing change and creating a home that reflects their unique personality and style.

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    Donna Melena

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    Life Is Adventure

    December 23, 2023

    Summer Scope Inspire

    July 16, 2022

    Start Day Positive

    December 10, 2023
  • Life,  Wellness & Self-Development

    The 5 Items I Always Keep On My Nightstand

    October 29, 2021 / Comments Off on The 5 Items I Always Keep On My Nightstand

    If I had to make a wild guess, you probably already have a light lamp and an alarm clock on your nightstand. So those were the first things added when I finally got a nightstand. The nightstand is usually right next to the bed, and it is a perfect spot to dump everything you like and easy to reach (I want to place my hearing aids there too). A few items have been sitting on the nightstand before, but I will rave and share what lights my soul and makes a difference in my mood and thoughts before I shut my eyes. I have this terrible habit of using my…

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    January 1, 2024

    Everyday Water-Based Makeup Routine for a Fresh, Lightweight Look

    April 22, 2025

    Personal Growth: Why It Matters and How It Can Change Your Life?

    April 22, 2025
  • 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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    I Went Back to College 8 Years Later – Was It the Right Choice?

    April 22, 2025

    2021 Resolutions

    February 27, 2021

    Do We Have to Be Broken to Become Better?

    July 6, 2025
  • 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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    2025 Blog Library: Deaf Lifestyle Posts By Month

    January 1, 2025
    A digital vision board featuring a woman with long dark hair and a soft smile wearing a white shirt, centered among various images symbolizing her dreams. Surrounding her are photos of a modern home with a pool, palm trees at sunset, a microphone, people smiling and talking, skincare products, a laptop reading "Deaf Lifestyle Blog," and a phone showing passive income earnings. Gold glitter "I Love You" hand signs and the phrase "BIG DREAMS" appear at the top.

    Capstone Project

    April 22, 2025

    Who Am I And Why Am I Here?

    February 27, 2021
  • Donna's Diary (Main Writing Hub),  Wellness & Self-Development

    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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    Donna Melena

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    Who Am I And Why Am I Here?

    February 27, 2021

    Goodbye 2020 & Hello 2021

    February 27, 2021
    A digital vision board featuring a woman with long dark hair and a soft smile wearing a white shirt, centered among various images symbolizing her dreams. Surrounding her are photos of a modern home with a pool, palm trees at sunset, a microphone, people smiling and talking, skincare products, a laptop reading "Deaf Lifestyle Blog," and a phone showing passive income earnings. Gold glitter "I Love You" hand signs and the phrase "BIG DREAMS" appear at the top.

    Capstone Project

    April 22, 2025

 

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
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