tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53293654057955959012024-03-12T18:59:49.723-07:00Special Delivery! What's in your mailbag?This blog is dedicated to my incoming and outgoing mail and all things related to mail, mail art, postcards, pen paling, etc.~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-15545886446760539532015-09-10T23:19:00.000-07:002015-09-10T23:21:22.499-07:00Too Many Hobbies?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello, It's way past evening here. In fact it's pretty dark outside. It's night time, however I'll say good morning because I know it's morning for some of you reading this post right now. It's been awhile since I've posted anything mail related, even though I have been sending and receiving some good, happy mail.</div>
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The other day while I was getting my nails done, my manicurist/friend mentioned to me that she needed to get a hobby because she doesn't have any. She then preceded to tell me that I have too many hobbies. What does this have to do with a mail related blog, you ask? Everything, I say. Obviously, blogging about the mail I send and receive is one hobby, just as writing letters to pen pals and sending postcards all over the world via Postcrossing are another. I collect vintage postcards, new and used as well as vintage postage stamps. I also enjoy crafty things such as making my own envelopes and making mail art. I enjoy many different types of creative pursuits. I once wanted to start a newspaper column entitled, Ecclectic Wisdom. Now, I write anonymous love letters to strangers and leave them in random places.</div>
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I am a gun owner and so I like to shoot. I enjoy picking up brass from spent rounds in the desert where gun enthusiasts go shooting. It's very meditative in a weird sort of way. I have a permit to carry a concealed weapon.</div>
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I belong to a camera club, a psychic development group, and a spiritual group. I am interested in astrology, numerology, reincarnation and dream interpretation. I love engrossing myself in anything metaphysical and spiritual in nature. I am a certified Angel Card Reader and a certified Reiki II Holy Fire Practitioner. </div>
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I've always called myself a serial Entrepreneur. My longest and most successful business venture was my Private Investigations business which I closed in 2009. Since then I dabbled in a side business as a photographer, but realized I much preferred it as a hobby than a job. Currently, I am a wellness advocate for <a href="http://www.mydoterra.com/jarielyn">doTerra Essential Oil</a>s, I'm a distributor for the <a href="http://jarielyn.makeuperaser.com/">MakeUp Eraser</a>, and I'm a distributor for <a href="http://jarielyn.oxoww.com/">OXO World Wide</a>. I also run an<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/soulkissedtreasures"> ETSY</a> shop where I sell mail related items and other stuff.</div>
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Every week I pamper myself by getting endermologie treatments, Qigong, and every other week I have quantum biofeedback therapy sessions. </div>
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Road trips? Yes, please. Anytime, anywhere. I'm a free spirit, an explorer, an adventurer. </div>
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<i>"You have too many hobbies", </i>She said. What I heard was a very limiting statement. Too many hobbies? I think not. I am open to limitless possibilites. All of these hobbies and interests keep me evolving emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. These hobbies are growth spurts. As Emily Dickinson says in my favorite quote, "The soul should always stand ajar, ready for the ecstatic experience." I believe her and so that's how I live my life, ready for the ecstatic experience. If I could only use one word to describe my true essence in this physical body, it would be this: CURIOUS.</div>
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I hope all of you feed your spirit with many hobbies because it only makes you more of what you already are-----an interesting person. be curious, be adventurous, just be.</div>
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~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-61416619372115245072015-08-01T17:06:00.000-07:002015-08-01T17:06:24.727-07:00Outgoing PostcrossingsHello friends. It's been raining most of the day. I hope it ends before 9:00 tonight though because I have an outdoor activity planned with a group of people and if it is still raining it might ruin our plans. My fingers are crossed. I love the rain, but just not tonight, please.<br />
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I write: Hi Jant, it's been raining all day today which feels really good because it has cooled the temperature by at least 20 degrees. I love the rain, especially how it makes the air smell. It freshens evrything up. Have a wonderful day. <3 JarieLyn</div>
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I write: Hi Lena, I also like WWII memorabilia. I like the 1940's in general. It seems like a very classy period in time. Sometimes, I wish the world could go back in time but without the war. Things were so much simpler back then. Have a great day. <3 JarieLyn</div>
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I write: Hi Benno, greetings from Las Vegas! I have toured the Loretta Lynn Plantation home twice. The home sits on beautiful, lush, green acreage. The state of Tennessee is gorgeous and I wish to live there one day. Loretta Lynn still lives on this peoperty but in a different house, and hidden from the public. I hope you have a wonderful day. <3 JarieLyn</div>
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I write: Hi Alexandr. I live in the amazing city of Las Vegas. I photographed these guitars while on bacation to Texas. This photograph also won 1st place in a photography competition so I am very proud of it. I don't listen to a lot of new music but my favorite current band is Arctic Monkeys. Other than that, I'm stuck in the 80's. Have a fabulous day and keep playing music. It's good for the soul.</div>
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I write: Greetings from Las Vegas! It's been raining most of the day and I love it. It's the kind of day that's perfect for writing letters or coloring in a coloring book. Have a fantastic day! <3 JarieLyn</div>
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<br />~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-58004022022762504122015-07-29T11:03:00.000-07:002015-07-29T11:03:02.196-07:00Morning AgendaGood morning lovely people. The first thing I did this morning upon awakening was write a pen pal letter, the last one in my pile waiting for a reply. Whew! I can't believe it. Hopefully, when the next letter arrives, I'll be able to reply the same day or at least within a three day period. I vow never to go a full year before replying ever again. And I mean NEVER EVER again. So how is your morning going? Oh, you're probably hard at work. I get it. But hopefully, you enjoy the work you do.<br />
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<br />~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-15122768349208958672015-07-28T13:14:00.002-07:002015-07-28T13:14:53.220-07:00Outgoing Pen Pal LetterGood afternoon. My how time flies. I can't believe it's after 1:00 p.m. already. Here's my outgoing pen pal mail for today.<br />
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Now go have an amazing afternoon, or evening depending on where you are in the world.~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-23982203808332359992015-07-27T15:24:00.000-07:002015-07-27T15:24:29.764-07:00Postcrossings to Russia, Germany, and the NetherlandsGood afternoon. Other than my husband and I eating breakfast at IHOP this morning, it's been an uneventful day. I've been on the computer for hours, not really doing much. My eyes are burning and it's time for me to get off this thing and get some blood circulating through my veins. Here's three more Postcrossings out the door. I now have 11 traveling out og 15.<br />
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I write: Hello Brigitte, I've only been to New Jersy once in my life but I have very fond memories of the trip. We rode a train from New Jersey to the "Big City" of New York. It was a great experience and New York was awesome. I wish you the ery best in your life. <3 Take Care, JarieLyn</div>
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I write: Greetings Natasha, the mint juliep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Each year almost 120,000 mint juleps are served at Churchill Downs during a two day period of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby horse races. I attended the Kentucky Derby last year for vacation and I tried a mint julep and I thought it was terrible. Maybe you will try it too. :) </div>
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I write: Hi Peter, Boulder City is a quaint little town just outside of Las Vegas. The bighorn sheep come and graze in this park often. Another wildlife common in the desert are wild burros and wild horses. the burros are my favorite because they are so darn cute. Have a happy day. <3 Wishing you all the best. JarieLyn</div>
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I write: Greetings from Las Vegas! I am a collector of vintage postcards. I have about 5,000 cards in my collection. I especially love the ones that have detailed messages written on the back. I hope you get lots of key chains for your collection. Wishing you the best! <3 JarieLyn</div>
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I write: Hi Catherine, Today I hosted a Party-Lite candle party and had pizza for dinner. It was a hot day so I spent most of my time inside where it was cool. Now, the TV is entertaining me with recorded episodes of "Leah Rimini, It's all Relative". Cheers to a good life. <3 JarieLyn :)</div>
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I write: Greetings Luyu! It's been awhile since I"ve been horseback riding but I really enjoy it. All of my husband's family own horses and his brothers and nephews like to participate in roping competitions at the rodeo. Horses are magnificent animals. I wish you a happy life. <3 JarieLyn</div>
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The sender writes: Hi JarieLyn all the way from the east coast of Australia. We are surrounded by beaches and often see whales and dolphins at play in the wild. I'm a mum of four kids and we love to go camping and spend most of our free time outdoors. Winter has just started. Our days are still warm and sunny but nights chilly. Sending you peace and happiness. <3 Bel</div>
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~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-80249164207248852622015-07-26T23:30:00.000-07:002015-07-26T23:30:02.209-07:00Letters to Two Southern LadiesI recently became aware that I don't have any pen pals on the west coast. It's not something that happened on purpose but I find it ironic that I long to live in the south and that's where most of my pen pals reside. Two more pen pal letters are south bound, one to Texas and one to South Carolina.<br />
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<br />~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-34143867360896936322015-07-26T21:00:00.000-07:002015-07-26T21:00:02.803-07:00Incoming PostcardsOver the week-end, I received two postcards. One is an official Postcrossing and the other is from my pen pal, John who lives in the UK.<br />
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The sender writes: Hi JarieLyn! Greetings from "America's finest city"-San Diego, CA. Hope you have an awesome day. Happy Postcrossing! Mary Lou & Greg.</div>
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This beautifufl image is of Tolsta, Isle of Lewis. My pen pal John is visiting his brother in Scottland.</div>
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Thank you Randall for thinking of me. You are so thoughtful and it is greatly appreciated.~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-7166320776331713252015-07-24T11:21:00.000-07:002015-07-24T11:21:01.715-07:00Outgoing PostcrossingsGood morning my lovelies. I'm getting caught up on letters and postcrossings today. Fortunately, I don't have a big pile of letters to reply to because I've slowly been dwindling that down. I sent two packages out yesterday, but didn't photograph them. One is headed to San Antonio, TX and the other is headed to Lynn in Connecticut. Today is already an awesome day. I have a date night with my husband to look forward to and I'm having a candle party tomorrow night with the girls.<br />
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I write: Hello AmyJean, I'm smiling because I loved reading about you carrying on the tradition of your grandmother's gum wrapper chain. Back in the 80's, my cousin made me a picture frame made out of gum wrappers and it's awesome. I still have it. My cousin passed away earlier this year so I am glad I have the frame in memory of him. Best of luck with your project. <3 JarieLyn</div>
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I write: Hello Carmen!! :) My husband and I have lived in Las Vegas for many years but I grew up in Bakersfield, California which is where I hooked up with my husband at a reggae festival back in 1991. We've been together ever since. We are both ready for a new adventure somewhere else. I guess time will tell where we end up. Wishing you much love and happiness. <3 JarieLyn</div>
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This Postcrossing is headed to the Czech Republic.</div>
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I write: Dear Lucie, Mt. Charleston Lodge is just a short drive my home. They have cute little cabins you can rent for one night or more. It's a great place to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Oh, and the air is fresh and smells of pine trees. I love it. Wishing you all the best! <3 JarieLyn</div>
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Wishing everyone a happy weekend. I'm looking forward to my date night.</div>
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<br />~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-17190020660815090532015-07-23T18:23:00.000-07:002015-07-23T18:23:43.457-07:00I'm a Paper Whore, Specifically, a Postcard WhoreThe title says it all. I collect paper and postcards like a nymphomaniac collects notches on her bedpost. I just can't help myself. I have a problem. Just like a whore who sleeps with every Tom, Dick, and Harry to fulfill some void in her soul, I need postcards, notecards and paper to fulfill something missing inside of me. If it wasn't paper, it would be something else. I know this because I have an addictive personality. I was addicted to cigarettes before I was finally able to quit ten years ago. Once I quit, I substituted smoking with eating. Yep, I turned to sweets. I'm just barely weaning myself away from that but not quite. I could go on and on with things that I need, but overall, I guess it's a positive thing that I'm addicted to buying paper, (unless it really turns into hoarding) because there are certainly a lot worse things I could be addicted to. You get my jist, I'm sure. <div>
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All of the boxes in the above photo contains vintage postcards. I have them organized according to years, and whether or not they have been used/written and stamped.</div>
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These are the postcards in the big box that weigh about 35 pounds. All of these postcards are vintage but are unused. They range from early 1900's all the way to the late 90's or early 2000's.</div>
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This box contains all used/written/stamped cards from 1980's to 2000's.</div>
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The variety is quite extensive in this box.</div>
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1900's to 1940's. All used and written or stamped. This box contains a lot of my favorites, not neccesarily because of the images, but rather what is written on the back. Some of them are funny.</div>
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Just love all the colorful cards from the olden days.</div>
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1950's, 1960's and 1970's. All used, written or stamped.</div>
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When I first began collecting postcards, I was drawn to the early 1900's, but the more I collect, the more I am beginning to love the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Lately, I feel really drawn to old motel cards and roadside attractions. I love them all.</div>
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I started this box of postcards to put all the ugliest cards in and then I bought another couple of hundred mixed lot to add to my collection, and I didn't want to take the time to organize them so I just put them in the box with the ugly postcards. Some of these are used and some are unused.</div>
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This box contains all foreign postcards. I believe they are all unused but there may be some used ones that slipped in by accident.</div>
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This is where I store the vintage postcards that I am keeping for myself at the moment. Of course, the cards inside could be on rotation because what might be my favorite today, may not be my favorite tomorrow. I'll show you a few samples of what's inside.</div>
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Don't you just love how colorful they are?</div>
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These little black and white dog postcards are one of my all time favorite series of cards. I think these cuties got their own blog post awhile back.</div>
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I love, love, love buying Christmas cards. I love sending Christmas cards every year to friends, family, acquaintances, pen pals, and for swaps. In fact, the only way I get Christmas cards back is to join a swap on swap-bot. So sad, don't you think?</div>
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I still have hundreds of postcards that I didn't show you. These are the ones I get from Postcrossing and from pen pals, family and friends. I have them in a special place. When they first arrive in my mailbox I pin them to my bulletin board and they get displayed until new arrials take their place. I do not ever throw away pen pal letters or postcards but they are special to me. I cherish every word that everyone writes to me, including complete strangers.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like me to send you a random card from my collection, leave a comment specifying if you prefer it already written on, unwritten, or if you want me to write something on an unused card. You can send me a private message with your address after you leave a comment. </span></div>
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My office is tiny and the layout is sucky. There is a built in desk which was already here when we bought the house so it makes everything kind of limited on where I put things. My work station/desk area faces west. The drawers in the picture above face south, but they are arranged on the north end of my office. If I swivel my chair slightly to the right, my elbow touches this storage chest. Yes, that's how tight my space is. Ugh! You can kind of see what I store in the drawers- paper clips, highlighters, washi tapes, self inking stamps, and miscellaneous.</div>
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Right next to the first storage chest is another one. This is still within an arm's length and I can access everything quite easily. The black drawers contain business related items for my <a href="http://www.mydoterra.com/jarielyn/#/">doTerra oils</a> and the <a href="http://jarielyn.makeuperaser.com/">Make-Up Eraser</a>. This is also where I store all of my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/soulkissedtreasures">etsy </a>items that are currently listed for sale or about to be listed. The mini storage chest on top in the middle is one I have my hands constantly in and out of. It's where I store all my glues. The green and purple krates house sticky notes, and then you can see the green and white polka dot can where my pens are.</div>
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A look inside. I use the glue sticks for mail art and for gluing my handmade envelopes. I use the other glue on the far left more than any other glue. This is what I use to moisten and glue my vintage stamps to envelopes. Then there's double sided tape which I also use on my envelopes.</div>
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These set of drawers are next to the bookcase that is next to the black storage drawers. This is not within reach but it's not something I need to use constantly. Starting from the bottom up, this houses some of my paper goods including stationery/writing papers, handmade envelopes, photo papers, miscellaneous papers, address labels, and another drawer of miscellany. Next to this I have a table with two large printers. One that does everything and another that is a photo printer that can print up to 19x13 photos. And underneath that table is a set of teal storage drawers (like the black ones, only more narrow with just 4 drawers). The table with the printers are on the East end of the wall. </div>
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<br />~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-4511214241088872252015-07-21T13:55:00.000-07:002015-07-21T13:55:23.572-07:003 Well Filled Out PostcardsGood afternoon. Today is my perfect kind of day. I woke up early and there was nothing pressing that I had to do, nor anywhere I had to be. It feels good to not have to be stressed out about doctor appointments, personal appointments, or household errands. Maybe it's the air that is making me feel so good. It hints at the possibility of rain and I can smell it. I love it. I also enjoy the little bit of humidity. Yeah, it feels like home, but somewhere far away from my current home. I dream.<br />
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Sender writes: Hi JarieLyn! I know you like cute map cards. So I pick out this postcard. Hope you can like it. I love dog too. My family had raised a Schnauzer. I called it Douding. I like it very much. Every day with him together but because of various reason, it is no longer live. I always feel sad for this. Look forward to your reply.</div>
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The sender writes: Ola' Jarielyn, (hello in portuguese) I was born in Rio de Jainero, Brasil, and always like to travel. So when I did 23 years I decide to see the world! Now I am 37 Y.O. and I am taking my PhD in Coimbra. I fell in love with the city (and my husband :)) So I chose this postcard. It is a special edition in celebration of 725 years of the University of Coimbra. It is where I pretty much live, because beside studying I also work as a jounalist. I hope you like it! Best. Karine.</div>
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Sender writes: Hello JarieLyn! My name is Katherina. I live in Tver, Russia. I hope you like this "angel" card :) on it is the words of Coco chanel and Sharon Stone. "If you were born without wings-let them grow." and "What vounts in life is not how you fall but how you rise!" All the best, Katherina.</div>
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<br />~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-50124348493884225362015-07-17T21:04:00.000-07:002015-07-17T21:04:42.317-07:00A Nutty DeliveryOne of my new favorite places to shop on-line is at Nuts.com. They have so many good snacks, lots of organic and raw foods that are healthy. I only discovered nuts.com quite recently-i'd say within the last two months or so and I've already placed several orders. Not only are the snacks good, but the packaging that it comes in is super cute. Also, in every order they always send a free sample of one of their delicious products to try for free. I love this place. Here's what I received in today's mail.<br />
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<br />~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-50842980950193790162015-07-17T17:00:00.000-07:002015-07-17T17:00:11.387-07:00Friday's Outgoing Postcrossings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I write: Hi Alex, my husband and I have lived in Las Vegas for over 16 years. Nevada is the only state in the U.S. where prostitution is legal, but not in Las Vegas. I had lunch inside a brotherl once and was given a tour of the quarters. It was quite interesting and enlightening to say the least. I wish you an amazing day and much happiness in your life. <3 JarieLyn</div>
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I write: Hello Anastasia, I love dancing too! It's good for the soul. It raises our vibration which makes us more in tune with our true self--divine love. Keep on dancing and feeding your soul with good stuff. <3 JarieLyn</div>
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I write: Hello Leena! I too, love wolves. They are beautiful animals. The symbolic meaning of the wolf totem is this: Wolf symbolizes the supreme meaning of freeom. He is capable of shape-shifting and walking the Spirit realm. He can teach us how to fo the same. There are many different meanings for which the wolf symboliezes but I love this short description. I hope you find it usefull too. Much happiness to you. <3 JarieLyn</div>
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<br />~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-71867312424016681922015-07-17T14:05:00.001-07:002015-07-17T14:05:27.102-07:00Message from a KittyYesterday felt more like Friday than today. Woo Hoo. That means I still have a good week-end ahead of me. I'm going to be preparing lots of Postcrossings and writing letters. In the meantime, here's a Postcrossing I received in the mail yesterday. It traveled all the way from Taiwan.<div>
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The sender writes: Hi JarieLyn! Greetings from Taiwan! I love dogs as you do! We have a crogi named Betty in my fgamily. I also like boots, but the weather here is warm, even in the winter, so I usually wear ankle boots. :) Happy Postcrossing! Chien-Wen</div>
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~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-13251097797782373102015-07-15T15:34:00.000-07:002015-07-15T15:34:23.887-07:00From Vegas to FranceWow, this day has gone by so fast. Seriously, it feels like I just got up an hour ago but in reality I've been up for hours and hours. Where does the time go? I managed to finish up a letter that I started a week ago, and it's going out the door today.<br />
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I write: Dear Sabine, I love writing in my journal. Each day when I meditate, I get a word of the day. At night, I will reflect on the word and write in my journal how it impacted my day. It's a great way to gain insight and a deeper knowledge of myself. <3 JarieLyn</div>
~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-47728806305024437312015-07-14T18:47:00.000-07:002015-07-14T18:47:04.082-07:00Colors of Mt. Charleston and Remnants from BodieGood evening my dear friends. It's been hot as hell here today. If I didn't know better I'd think somebody shoved me into an oven and shut the door for me to bake. But, life is still good.<br />
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It's hard to believe that Postcrossing had its 10th anniversary recently. Wow! I am so happy that people around the world still enjoy sending postcards and writing letters. Thank you Postcrossing. Here's to another ten years or more.<br />
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I write: Hello Jorien, Mt. Charleston is a 45 minute drive from my home. I love to come here for the day when I need a change of scenery. It always makes me feel cheerful. There is a lodge/restaurant that has a wonderful wiew of the mountains from their patio seating outside. It's like being in another world. Remember to nurture your soul. <3 JarieLyn</div>
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I write: Hi Sandy, My husband and I live in Las Vegas, NV and we love to travel. Recently we took a road trip to Bodie Ghost Town with our camera club. It is absolutely amazing how many structures are still standing. We didn't see any ghosts, but you can definitely feel the spirits of the past lingering. Have a wonderful day and an amazing life. <3 JarieLyn</div>
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~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-48316381564295263662015-07-07T14:09:00.000-07:002015-07-07T14:09:32.894-07:00A Summer in ParisHow many of you have ever spent a summer in Paris? How many of you wish you could spend a summer in Paris? I think most of us romantacize the city. But hey, that's what we do when day dreaming of far away places. It makes us smile. I may not be spending my days walking the streets of Paris, but this summer I will be coloring the streets of Paris, thanks to the wonderful and amazing Limner. Confused? Well, keep on scrolling and you'll see what I mean in a second.<br />
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The package. Notice the FYI in the lefthand corner. It stands for: For Youthful Impulses..... I like it. I also really like the map paper. I wish you could all feel it because the texture is amazing. It feels like an old vintage linen postcard. </div>
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So many little details to color in. Now you know why I'll be spending my summer coloring in Paris. I will share with you when I've got some of the pages colored in. These are pictures on the backside of the long mural to color in. I will definitely be busy, and I can't wait.</div>
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<br />~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-14776609579590585162015-06-30T15:00:00.000-07:002015-06-30T15:00:04.757-07:00Delivered by an AngelI love angels. I talk to them and I channel messages from them. Some of you may think it's crazy talk and that's okay. We all believe what we want to believe. Some people talk to God and listen to his guidance. For me, it's the same thing.<br />
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I write: Hi Lindsey, I can't imagine what it's like living in a town with a population of 386. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada where the population is over 2 million. I do long for small town life though. My dream is to someday live on the outskirts of Nashville, TN. There, I could have the best of both worlds. Small town life with access to the big city. Wishing you all the best. <3 JarieLyn</div>
<br />~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-37163608519417877242015-06-30T11:30:00.000-07:002015-06-30T11:30:01.391-07:00A Trip to New JerseyI took a road trip to New Jersey once. It was a long time ago when my step mom lived there for a short stint due to work responsibilities. My husband had a class in Wrentham, MA so I flew to Boston with him. We rented a car and drove another 30 miles or so to our destination. While he was in his class during the day, I would drive around exploring places. On my own, I drove to Providence, Rhode Island and to Cambridge University and all over here and there.<br />
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When my husband's classes were completed we decided to finish out our trip by driving to New Jersey to visit my step mom. To get there we had to drive through Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York. That was quite an experience. I thought I knew what tall buildings were considering how often I had been to L.A. Well, I didn't know shit. The buildings in New York were overwhelming and it was almost terrifying driving through it at first. We survived going across the Washington bridge in congested traffic and we made it to New Jersey in just a few short hours. No problem! Garfield, New Jersey. That's where my step-mom was living at the time. Why am I writing all of this? Because I needed something to lead in to the pen pal letter I just wrote. It's going on its own journey to New Jersey. That's why.<br />
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Write on!~JarieLyn~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329365405795595901.post-50079904667476105512015-06-30T08:35:00.002-07:002015-06-30T08:35:46.165-07:00Incoming LettersGood morning my friends. I've been up for over an hour yet I'm still yawning. Have I mentioned before that I'm not a morning person? I've got a busy day ahead of me but I always like to start my day reading blogs and posting on mine if I have something to post. Well, knock me over with a feather because I got some letters in the mail yesterday which means I am able to make a post. I know some people don't like showing the mail they receive because they think it's showing off. Well, in a sense it is, but not in a "look at me, I'm so special" kind of way. but more like a "see, there are people out there who still enjoy writing real letters" kinda of way. And that's why I show them off. But all of you mail people know that all ready. This is for those of you who stumbled on my blog accidentally.<br />
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Two great letters, one from New York and one from Connecticut. Reading a letter is like reading a really good book, except it's a lot shorter. Every time you read a letter from the same person it's like reading the next chapter in a book, only it's the next chapter in the person's real life.</div>
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The sender writes: Dear JarieLyn, a life together is so much nicer. I'm married now 1 month at 15 May and we are 7 years together. Happy Postcrossing greetings. Rog</div>
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The sender writes: Hi JarieLyn! We are 6 year old twins from Alberta Canada! We joined postcrossing with our mom so we could learn how mail works. It is so cool to see the postcards in our mailbox! Have a good week. Audrey and Sophia.</div>
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