A Fragrant Letter

It's been a great week-end. Date night with hubby, pizza with friends, great mail and endermologie. Simple but pleasurable. I was delighted to receive a letter from Randall, and even more delighted when I opened it and the contents contained the sweet fragrance of lavendar. The aroma drifted upward, signaling my olfactory senses that something good was inside. Yes, indeed. Randall had sent me some real lavendar that he obtained from a lavendar farm in Virginia. It was pure pleasure to all of my senses, causing me to take a deep breath and revel in the aroma of purple flowers. Purple smells divine.

This photo is not representative of how pretty these sprigs are. The color is much more saturated in real life, vibrant with color and fragrance. My lavendar essential oils don't smell this good.

Thank you Randall for thinking of me. You are so thoughtful and it is greatly appreciated.

A Full Mailbox.............

It's been another great couple of days inside my mailbox.

Take a peek inside at all the love coming my way.

 

 An official postcrossing card from Russia.
I really like the card, however, the sender didn't write anything at all on the back.
No hello, no kiss my ass, no nothing.
Total disappointment.

 

An official postcrossing card from Japan.

I think it's very cute.

The expression on the dog's face is priceless.

 

The sender writes, "Hello JarieLyn! I've never been to Las Vegas. My aunt lives in San Fransisco. Today is sunny day. Red and yellow leaves are very beautiful now. Winter will come soon. Happy Postcrossing!"

 

It really warms my heart when people take the time to say something personal.

Anything written is worth reading, and it means so much more than just receiving a pretty picture.

 

 

An official postcrossing card from Germany showing multi views.

Very nice.

The sender writes, "Hallo JaireLyn. Greetings from Germany with pictures of all parts of my homeland!

 

I don't know why many people only request single view postcards.

I happen to like the multi views because you get to see more of the culture in one card.

 

 

A really cute postcard from my penpal Mendy.

I love this image.

It makes me long for simpler days.

 

 

A letter from a new penpal, Rachel.

 

 

My first letter from a new penpal in France.

She wrote a great introductory letter.

It was as if she was writing to an old friend and I was reading what an old friend wrote.

 

 

A nice letter from my penpal, Mendy.

She also enclosed a few extras.

 

 

Thanks, Mendy. That was very sweet of you and I like them a lot.

 

 

A letter from Becky, thesnailmailer.

 

 

She wrote part of her letter inside this cute card, and part of it on some pretty paper tucked inside.

 

 

My first letter from a new penpal in Texas.

 

 

 

Drum roll please.............................................................................................................................

 

Check

 

 

 

This

 

 

 

Out!

 

 

Another delivery from the Royal Mail.

 

 

 

 

I was so excited when I opened this package.

It was another package from that swap I mentioned in previous posts.

I am telling you, this girl really went out of her way to make up for the disastrous package that I received the first go around.

 

The second package I received from her was more than enough.

 

But this.........................

 

Is the icing on the cake.

 

This is what was inside the brown paper wrapped box.

 

 

A horoscope book, because It's my thing.

 

 

 

 

 

Another book, a subject which I have been fascinted with all of my life.

 

 

 

 

 

A box set of mini notecards, matching mini paper, and envelopes.

It is soooooooo pretty.

 

 

Two ink pads for rubber stamping.

I like the colors. Very earth tone.

 

 

 

Some butterfly stickers

 

 

Another boxed set of notecards and envelopes.

 

I mean, wow!

What an amazing package.

 

This is above and beyond the realm of my expectation and I am so thankful for her generosity.

 

Again, I didn't have much outgoing mail but I will later today.

 

This is what went out in the last two days.

 

 

This letter is on its way to Georgia.

 

An official postcrossing card traveling to The Netherlands.

 

 

An official postcrossing card on its way to Williamsburg, Va (United States)

 

That's all the mail for today's post.

 

I will have a bunch of outgoing mail to post tomorrow.

 

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving day.

 

 

Send some love to somebody!

 

 



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.