From Russia With Love

Oh my goodness, I've let some time go by in between posts.  I could say that life happened, but then I'd be saying what everyone else says when they start slacking. The truth is that life happens everyday. Whenever I read a blog, go shopping, receive an unexpected invitation, get hit with bad news, or write a blog post, that's my life-happening. It may not be exciting, but it's my life. So really the only thing to say about not blogging is that I got lazy. Pure and simple. Maybe I was being entertained happily by the TV or spending too much time driving around listening to my latest audiobook. It doesn't matter. No excuses. I'm here now, and I'm writing. And now, I'm sharing all the love I have received in my mailbox over the past week or so. It's been good. This is my life happening. Enjoy!

 I'm going to start with a Postcrossing from Russia.

 

 

Oops! I think I may have put it in upside down.

 

The sender writes:

Hello, Bewitched JarieLyn!

I like your smiling eyes!

You're so pretty!

My name is Helga, I'm from Russia.

I adore drawing & singing, I love to cook some yummy dishes, play the piano.

I'm not very [attentive] person, that is why you should now read this card upside down. :)

Sorry! Still I hope you like it. :)

I love to dream, love the night, the magic of the colorful nature.

I also love everything that deals with paranormal things, always did.

The truth is out there you know. :)

I love to go to the summer trade fair to find some wonderful crystals & stones and some Celtic medallions :)

I love cats, there was a time when in my house there were like dozen of various images, calendars and statuettes of these gorgeous creatures.

My classmates (I was 8 or 9 then) thought I worshiped them. :)

That was funny.

I've never liked dogs too much but now I do, :) especially husky, German Shepherd, & American Eskimo Spitz.

Though it is no matter, cause dogs, every single one are amazing with their joy & love.

Have a great day.

Helga.

 

Isn't that just the most wonderful note on a postcard that you've ever heard?

Well, it may not be wonderful to you but is sure is to me.

 

 

A wonderful letter from Patt.

 

This is from my swap partner for notecard swap #2.

So many colorful and pretty cards.

 

 

A nice letter from Mariska.

 

 

A cute ferret from my swap partner for Make a Postcard #1.

I think ferrets are very cute critters.

 

 

An old fashioned letter from Rachel who wrote this at a letter writing social with the founders of Letter Writers Alliance.

How cool is that?

 

 

A letter from L.R.

 

 

A thank you card from Rachel.

What a cute card and matching envelope.

 

 

I received a tube package in Saturday's mail.

Inside the tube was this:

 

 

And this:

 

 

The glass straw is from Limner.

At first I wasn't sure if it was for decoration or for actual use in a drink.

I did not see the note she wrote until just a few minutes ago.

So, I now know that I am to drink my tea with the glass straw.

I'll do my best.

Thank you Limner, that was very sweet of you.

 

 

A nice letter form Kari.

 

I was definitely spoiled this week with great mail.

 

Here's what went out:

 

 

An official Postcrossing traveling to Seaside Park, NJ.

 

 

This one made it safely to its destination and I already got a reply which is shown above in Kari's letter.

 

 

A Pen pal letter going to Germany.

 

 

A letter to Angie.

 

 

An official Postcrossing going to the Netherlands.

 

 

A pen pal letter just went out this afternoon.

 

 

An official Postcrossing going to Germany.

 

That's it for the mail.

 

What's going on in your mail world?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Are my expectations set too high?

Hello my lovely readers.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

Mine was pretty lazy, however my husband and I did have dinner with friends Saturday night.

That was a nice little outing.

 

 

My mailbox was empty a lot this week.

But I suppose the end of the week always brings little surprises.

 

I joined a Mega Christmas Card Swap through Swap-Bot and I'm starting to see the results of that.

Friday delivered me one Christmas Card.

 

 

I love Santa Claus images and this one is perfect.

This one traveled from Oregon.

 

I didn't check my mail on Saturday but this is what I found inside on Sunday.

 

 

I adore this card for several reasons.

First, it's from Texas and I love Texas.

Second,  I actually own a pair of red cowboy boots so it totally fits my personality.

Third, who doesn't love a fashion statement at Christmas time?

It's just so cute.

 

 

This card traveled from Virginia.

The card isn't really my style even though it is quite lovely.

however, I rated this person with a 5 and a heart because of what's inside.

This person, who I've never met took the time to write something really wonderful inside.

She made an effort to do more than just sign her name, and to me that is very special.

Thank you, Allison.

 

I was more excited to find the next two envelopes in my mailbox.

 

 

 A potential penpal who received my name and address from Letter Writers Alliance.

I like that she decorated her envelope.

 

 

She sounds like a very nice person and I look forward to writing her back.

 

 

This is the letter I was hoping to find in my mailbox.

I love all the bright cheerful colors and those metalic smily faces.

 

 

I love the label and the stationery.

This is from Angie in Texas and I really like her.

I think we have some things in common.

I can't wait to write her back.

 

I only sent out one letter this weekend and it went to my friend Jim in California.

We've been friends for about 27 years.

He's been going through a difficult time lately so I hope I am able to cheer him up.

 

I forgot to cover up our home addresses so I won't be posting a picture of it.

I'm too lazy to walk upstairs and get my USB for my phone in order to upload and edit.

 

 

I have a question for you.

When you join a swap do you give it your best and expect the same or do you just fulfill the minimum requirements?

I must say, I want my packages, cards, letters, words to make an impact and I am quite disappointed when I receive so little effort from other swappers.

Am I over reacting, expecting too much?

I mean really, anyone can just send a card and sign their name, but if that's all they do, it isn't really special. Why join a swap if you're not going to put your whole heart into it.

 

I saw a profile of a woman that says she's an atheist.

Really?

Then why would you join a CHRISTmas card swap?

 

Any comments appreciated.

 

Thank you.

 



Sad little mailbox this week.

Hello world.

My P.O. Box hasn't seen a lot of mail this week.

 

But it was happy on Wednesday.

This is what was inside on that day.

 

 

A letter and a postcard, both from Mendy in West Virginia.

I leisurely read her letter while I ate lunch and it was very nice.

I love the postcard too. It's my first map postcard.

 

At home, in my regular mailbox was another card from my oldest and dearest friend, Cari.

You know, the one who doesn't do snail mail.

EVER!

Maybe I'm rubbing off on her.

 

 

It was a thinking of you card and hope you fell better sentiments inside.

She moved to Florida earlier this year so I don't get to see her very often.

 

The following is the outgoing mail I sent out this week.

 

 

 

This is my first letter to my potential penpal (through Letter Writers Alliance)

 

 

 

 

This is a thank you letter to Becky.

 

And now...............for my postcards.

I love these Vanity Fair Postcards.

 

 

This is going to a postcrossing member in the USA

 

 

This one is on its way to Cari in Florida.

 

 

This one is traveling to my sister in Hollywood, CA.

 

That's it for my mail this week.

I won't check my p.o. box again until later this evening or tomorrow.

 

I'm going to make myself some lunch and then sit down and write a reply to Mendy and another letter to my long time friend, Jim who lives in my hometown.

 

I hope all of your mailboxes are receiving lots of love.



The Wait Is Over

 

Yay!

Awhile back I had written to the Letter Writers Alliance.

 

 

This envelope greeted me yesterday when I checked my postal box.

 

I love the stamp they used.

 

 

Don't you?

 

I eagerly opened the envelope, knowing what it would contain.

 

 

It was the name and address of a potential penpal.

 

My fingers are crossed that we will be a good match for correspondence.

I guess time will be the judge of that.

 

Anyhow, that was the only piece of mail for my incoming.

 

But I did have a few pieces going out.

 

 

This is a card traveling to Germany to another postcrossing member.

I hope she likes the pc as well as what I wrote.

 

 

This one is traveling to an all girls middle school in Korea.

The card is in care of the teacher, but each student will get a postcard.

 

The following is what I wrote on the back of the card.

 

 

Normally, when I send a postcard I usually write more personally

but the teacher requested to write something about the city/country/culture.

 

Does anyone else struggle with what to write on postcrossing cards?

 

I think that's a topic for another post.

 

Anyhow, I also sent out one letter to Mendy.

 

 

 

 

And that's it for yesterday's mailbag.

What's in yours?