Pen pal – Page 4

Well I am taking a dive into the swapping world. The more I read the more I am reluctant but yet I want to give it a try. I have sent in my first postcard on Feb 25, and I am now waiting to see my partners comments on this swap.

I am waiting to see what I receive and I have to comment on my assigned partner. I am a bit excited but a bit cautious.

Here is a pic of the post card I sent for my first ever swap. I hope it is what the receiver expected, I am waiting to see what rating I receive. (taps foot as I am antsy)

I did good on this swap and I got an ata girl you did okay.

I sent out my next package yesterday and I am kicking myself in the tush because I forgot to take a picture of it. It was a pretty bookmark with with a pretty butterfly on it. But to no avail I was planning on making one for myself too so I will take a picture of the one I make myself and post it.

I am currently working on craft that is based around the color green. I am having a nice time putting it together. The second package is a Easter/Book/Recipe exchange.

More on my progress on those as I work on them.

To date I have not receive anything yet, my mailbox remains empty sigh yet I hope that will change soon.

Image by stacy michelle via Flickr

I am a bit late starting this but I will start my week one this week. We have not had any mail since last Monday so I hope we have mail today, but it depends on the weather. The 52 Weeks, 52 Letters project has inspired me to get writing.
I do ask that my kids write thank you but have to admit I have not written a letter snail mail in a while, so I think this one will be one I will enjoy much.

“One piece of “real” mail sent out each week. It can be a letter, a postcard, a care package, a thank you note, handmade art, etc. I’m searching for all of the cards and stationary I have collected over the years and gathering them into one place with pens, envelopes (regular & padded), lots of stamps (.28 & .44), a glue stick, unlined index cards (great for making postcards), and a few USPS Small Flat Rate boxes. Oh, and I’m updating my address book.”

I love this. There’s just something about writing an honest pen on paper letter that’s very centering. It forces you to be in the moment. Present. Focused. No multitasking, just writing.

I am going to write 52 letters in 2011. Not necessarily to 52 different people, and I imagine that many of them will actually live in the same city as I do. I invite you to join this challenge. Write to those you’ve lost contact with and write to those you chat with on a daily basis. Write to your spouse, maybe even your own children.

A Swapping I Will Go A New Project For Me

52 Weeks, 52 Letters Project