Outgoing Postcrossings

Good 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.

This Postcrossing is headed to Ely, MN

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

This Postcrossing card is traveling to Spain.

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

This Postcrossing is headed to the Czech Republic.

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

Wishing everyone a happy weekend. I'm looking forward to my date night.

Friday's Outgoing Postcrossings

This card is traveling to Poland.

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

These two are dancing all the way to Russia.

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

These characters are going to Finland.

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

Colors of Mt. Charleston and Remnants from Bodie

Good 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.

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.

This lovely card is on its way to The Netherlands.

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

This postcard is traveling to Brockport, NY.

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

More Traveling Postcards

Good evening my friends. I am finding it difficult to start my replies regarding pen pal letters, however, I am not having any difficulty at all with swaps. I apologize to those to whom I owe letters. I will get in the groove eventually.  Thanks in advance for sticking with me. I actually started a reply a month or so ago and never finished the letter. Hopefully, I will finish it tonight.

Here are some postcards I received recently from some swaps I joined.

I believe this is my first comic book postcard. I'm glad it's superman.

This card is from the same swap, different person.

I received a couple of postcrossings today as well.

This is my very first 3-D card. It's pretty cool in person.  It came from Annette in The Netherlands.

She writes: Hello JarieLyn! Greetings from the Netherlands! I hope you will like this card. I also love animals. We have a chocolate brown labridor, Edlyn is her name. She is my avatar. Travelling is also my hobby! City trips to Berlin, Barcelona, Rom but also Italy and Norway. This year we will go to issabon, Portugal. I am looking forward!! Wish you all the best! Annette.

This Postcrossing traveled all the way from Taiwan.

The sender writes: Hello JarieLyn! My name is Jessie, from Taiwan. I'm 14 years old and going to graduate from junior high school this May. I'm so exited, but also feel nervous about the big exam which is coming. I so wish that I can do a great job!! Hope you'll like this postcard. Happy Postcrossing and have a nice day.  So cold today.....

This is for a swap I joined. It went out yesterday.

This is also for a swap I joined.

This is also for a swap I joined.

I have 13 postcards traveling for my Postcrossings and I'm waiting patiently for someone to register a card so that I can send another one. Sometimes waiting can be a real drag.

Stay tuned. You don't want to miss out on my give-away coming up within the next week or two.

Postcrossings Milestone

Good Morning Friends!

I have reached a milestone at Postcrossing.com.

I have now officially sent 101 postcards.

Yay!

To date, I have received 88 postcards.

I love Postcrossing.

In addition to being a great learning experience, it is also a wonderful human experience.

It is a soul to soul connection that imprints smiles, dreams and well wishes into my heart.

Writing is powerful stuff, even if it is just to say hello.

 

 

 

Here is a Postcrossing I received from Germany.

The sender writes:

Hello JarieLyn, you're interested in historical buildings.

This one is from 1720.

 It was built to store grain for the miners in the Harz Mountains where it is too cold for farming.

Filled in sacks it was then transported up on the backs of donkeys.

These paths are still used by hikers or changed into ordinary roads.

Today the building hosts the municipal administration.

Regards!

Gerda.

 

The thing I like about Postcrossing is being able to read a profile and pick out the perfect card for the recipient, just as this person did for me. Had she not written about the building, I never would have known that it was a historical building, especially from the 1720's.

 

 

This is a Postcrossing from Japan.

The sender writes:

Dear JarieLyn,

Hello.

This postcard is from Japan.

I chose it for you because you like a bridge.

The view is like a painting in India ink.

I've been to this place in Kyoto.

A forest of bamboos was beautiful and tofu (soybean curd) dishes were very good.

I'm sure you'll like there very much.

Best wishes.

Keiko.

 

Another example of someone choosing the perfect card.

 

 

This is from a swap partner for fast 10 pc # 3 swap on swap-bot.

This person also read my profile and chose a card she knew I would like.

I love these retro funny cards.

Also, she wrote a great note on the back about TV shows we have in common.

 

I love connecting with people through letters, postcards, greeting cards, short notes and gifts.

Each one I receive is a treasure and I do my best to send my recipients words they will treasure too.

 

Leaving my possession:

 

 

These are part of the 10 pc swap.

 I forgot to take a picture of the other ones that went out.

 

 

These are my latest Postcrossings going out today!

They will be delivered to, Germany, Florida, Latvia, Belarus, Brazil and the Netherlands.

 

 

Yesterday, Justin and I went for a drive and ended up in Kelso, CA.

It's an old train depot that was very busy in the 1940's.

Read about it here.

 

 

 

Facing east, this road takes us back to Vegas.

 

Have a fabulous day my friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will Work For Food

Good Morning Bloglings!

We had some crazy weather yesterday with heavy winds and rain that came without warning.

I managed to get a lot done around the house and I wrote a few letters.

 

I also received some really cute postcards from Postcrossing.

 

 

This one comes from Ukraine.

The sender writes:

Hello from Ukraine. (she also wrote the same phrase in her own language)

Normally I don't post pictures of the stamps but I really like the ones on this post card.

 

 

 

Next postcard:

 

This is a Postcrossing from Germany.

The sender writes:

Hi JarieLyn, greetings from cold Germany.

So much we are waiting for the spring, but every day we got new snow.

I hope you like my postcard.

Best wishes and happy postcrossing!

:)

Holger

 

 

This is a Postcrossing from Austria, my first one from that country.

The sender writes:

Hi JarieLyn,

I hope you enjoy this postcard from a dog.

I wish you all the best.

Sebastian.

 

I have been enjoying all the dog postcards I have received.

They make me smile.

 

Here's my outgoing mail, starting with my handmade postcards for a swap I joined.

 

 

I'm posting them in the order that I made them.

 

 

 

Those postcards are for the Make a Postcard #1 Swap

They are headed to CA, MD, and Iowa.

 

 

A giant postcard traveling to Switzerland.

 

Pen Pal Letters:

 

 

 

 

 

So that's what I managed yesterday.

I was proud of myself.

 

Maybe I get at least one more letter written today.

 

I hope everyone is enjoying this Tuesday morning so far.

Thanks for stopping by.