tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29720053547893902532024-03-14T02:31:28.537-07:00It's all about the HappyHappymail, Penpals, Letters...anything postal relatedjasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-47008305256003785292014-05-14T04:12:00.001-07:002014-05-14T04:12:50.482-07:00Chocolate Crunch Slice<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eTnRzDMO5A0/U3NPr2yPM0I/AAAAAAAACVI/VyzLAi6bBMg/s640/blogger-image--1314236537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eTnRzDMO5A0/U3NPr2yPM0I/AAAAAAAACVI/VyzLAi6bBMg/s640/blogger-image--1314236537.jpg"></a></div>jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-22283390698627072372013-10-07T19:38:00.000-07:002013-10-07T19:38:10.086-07:00For the sake of it.So, my colletion of Aerogrammes has come to a bit of a standstill. Finding countries that still have this running are very few, and then to find someone within that country to send me an aerogramme...phew. It's a lot of asking around.<br />
A pal in Singapore has sent me two aerogrammes - they have four designs and she is going to try and keep an eye out for the last two for me. How sweet! THankyou so much Sally!!!<br />
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But the lack of incoming aerogrammes has caused me to think about other projects I might carry on with. I've still got my penpal Smashbook which is just so awesome.<br />
I still collect and trade postcards - and have been concentrating lately on illustrated food and cats. SO ADORABLE!<br />
But I thought next year I might buy another smashbook and attempt to fill it with a postcard from as many countries as I possibly can. One country per page, and perhaps stick a few fun facts and stamps around it too. Still brainstorming on this idea.<br />
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Not a happy camper that Australia Post has increased the cost of sending postcards outside of Asia Pacific to almost DOUBLE of what it was. NOT GOOD. Boo.jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-40600006188385579162013-08-27T05:33:00.001-07:002013-08-27T05:33:40.454-07:00Aerogramme Love and a Long Overdue UpdateSo these past couple of weeks I've rediscovered the wonderful aerogramme. A single piece of paper, which folds up on itself to create an envelope, which is prepaid to fly off and be delivered anywhere in the world.<div>Of course, you ar prohibited from adding anything additional that would add weight such as stickers or extra paper...but you CAN make it look prettier on the inside with drawings, sketches, doodles and fancy writing.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sigpTTYVZy4/UhycbHkSwHI/AAAAAAAACS4/VFTPe1WoN5M/s640/blogger-image--1206616298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sigpTTYVZy4/UhycbHkSwHI/AAAAAAAACS4/VFTPe1WoN5M/s640/blogger-image--1206616298.jpg"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>The current australian aerogramme.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Kml4d770DVU/UhycXXPm9YI/AAAAAAAACSo/RrJCKwDqaww/s640/blogger-image--1772762802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Kml4d770DVU/UhycXXPm9YI/AAAAAAAACSo/RrJCKwDqaww/s640/blogger-image--1772762802.jpg"></a></div></div><i>Prettifying the inside of an aerogramme.</i></div><div><br></div><div>But what I really want to do, is collect written aerogrammes from around the world. Not all countries have them anymore (and I'm only talking about official aerogrammes here), but a lot still do and I'm trying to rope all my Penpals into sending their next letter on an official aerogramme for me to collect.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rEKpSwyFk_s/Uhyclz3olOI/AAAAAAAACTg/4JCvh4H_22w/s640/blogger-image-1511701204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rEKpSwyFk_s/Uhyclz3olOI/AAAAAAAACTg/4JCvh4H_22w/s640/blogger-image-1511701204.jpg"></a></div><i>An aerogramme from Malaysia</i></div><div><br></div><div>I also discovered that I can buy some sweet looking stamps online, that aren't usually sold in the post office. So I've ordered some. They don't cost anything extra, but my Penpals will surely appreciate the change of scenery. 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<br />jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-65164427882574603872013-05-20T18:53:00.001-07:002013-05-20T18:53:25.885-07:00Wonderful happy mail day!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The two postcards in this lot are part of a letter puzzle being sent to me by Deb in the UK. She's written a letter, but over the stretch of a handful of postcards. I wonder if she posted them on the same day?! Anyone, two of them arrived today. It's rather exciting waiting for the next installment...</div>
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Two of the letters that arrived today were from Marge in the Philippines.</div>
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I just adore her mail because she puts such lovely things in them! I'm going to have to SMASHbook a couple of these items I think :)</div>
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This makes up for last week, I suppose, when I didn't have much in the way of mail at all!!!<br />
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<br />jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-81683578717552461372013-05-18T22:50:00.001-07:002013-05-18T22:50:03.100-07:00How to make your letters a little more special...Are you someone who likes to write letters, but doesn't know how to make them a little more exciting or special? Here's an idea to get you motivated...<br />
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For starters, instead of using plain paper, why don't you cut out a long strip or scrapbooking paper, fold it into three...<br />
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I'm writing to Tasha for the first time through <a href="http://www.sendsomething.net/">www.sendsomething.net</a> and her profile says she likes Dystopian and Lyrical novels. So I thought I'd write down some recommendations of my own.</div>
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I made a little pouch for the letter to go into, and added her name on the front with alphabet stickers. I couldn't find another matching 'A' for Tasha....so *cough* we'll shorten her name to Tash for today :)</div>
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jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-9375775361003895422013-05-05T20:51:00.001-07:002013-05-05T20:51:41.701-07:00Sending out some surprise and random mailI am absolutely loving www.sendsomething.net <br />
Being able to send something to someone you don't know is exciting, especially when it is something you know they will enjoy.<br />
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For those of you who love to send and receive happymail, then this particular post is directed at you. Simply register, and your name and details will be added to a (secure) database where people can send you stuff. <br />
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Now, it is true that a lot of people don't like giving out their addresses online like that, and one of the many reasons why a lot of writers have Post Office Boxes (thinking of getting one myself) but to be honest, I just don't see anyone joining these websites being malicious. And quite frankly, if someone wants to try and drag me off in the middle of the night they've got to contend with my big-as-a-horse-dog, and THEN they'll have to figure out how to fight me off since I'm a bit on a the chubby side. (I'll just roll riiiiiight over you trouble maker!!!) But for those who don't mind putting their address out there, this just might be the kind of pay-it-forward marvel the world is looking for.<br />
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You arn't matched up.<br />
There is nothing obliging you to send anything.<br />
No one is 'checking up' on you.<br />
It's all on YOU to find, or randomly generate a person to send something to.<br />
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I like the idea of it being a complete surprise! <br />
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I've already packaged up and sent off an envelope to someone there who enjoys smashbooking like me. They are going to LOVE what's inside the envie.<br />
And to make things even more wonderful, a message was left on my profile that someone is sending ME something!!! Just two days after I joined!<br />
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<br />jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-38844935063623789522013-04-26T22:30:00.001-07:002013-04-26T22:30:31.906-07:00I accidentally went shopping.Ok so here are some pics of what I've been up to lately.<br />
There are a few outgoing letters, and I did a shop at the scrapbooking store (oops). Also another letter from Olivia.<br />
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It,was really enjoyable getting to read different profiles and meeting new people. I can't wait to get my letters in the mail from the people who were partnered with me! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-efnYYvnUiuU/UXPSSW-44JI/AAAAAAAACJ8/wfu1Rq5q-BE/s640/blogger-image--377838441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-efnYYvnUiuU/UXPSSW-44JI/AAAAAAAACJ8/wfu1Rq5q-BE/s640/blogger-image--377838441.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CP0qjPdLO5Q/UXPSPoIl4fI/AAAAAAAACJ0/bbH-H_NKcxk/s640/blogger-image--1122910473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CP0qjPdLO5Q/UXPSPoIl4fI/AAAAAAAACJ0/bbH-H_NKcxk/s640/blogger-image--1122910473.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Lp6ky8LapUQ/UXPSWoinlvI/AAAAAAAACKM/a1gJG870L0A/s640/blogger-image--563581975.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Lp6ky8LapUQ/UXPSWoinlvI/AAAAAAAACKM/a1gJG870L0A/s640/blogger-image--563581975.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oGkyTxeMp40/UXPSUU4wQiI/AAAAAAAACKE/d_mIucqGDGY/s640/blogger-image--1573908023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oGkyTxeMp40/UXPSUU4wQiI/AAAAAAAACKE/d_mIucqGDGY/s640/blogger-image--1573908023.jpg" /></a></div>jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-84631000407768122482013-04-09T19:32:00.001-07:002013-04-09T19:32:16.690-07:00Catching up on lettersWe moved house this past weekend, and it's been exhausting!<br />
I've a bunch of letters that I've been lucky enough to receive over the past week so I must get to replying very soon! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yIkplUIIMQM/UWTPLB-AG9I/AAAAAAAACJg/d6MDwuDRWxk/s640/blogger-image--890435271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yIkplUIIMQM/UWTPLB-AG9I/AAAAAAAACJg/d6MDwuDRWxk/s640/blogger-image--890435271.jpg" /></a></div>jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-90203350395131133182013-03-31T21:46:00.001-07:002013-03-31T21:46:14.107-07:00Just one letter going out this weekendHappy Easter all! Did you get any fancy Easter mail? I know I sent off one, but for this long weekend, I managed just to get one letter written and that was for a swap I had made on swapbot.<br />
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In other news my laptop is really like, broken. It has a kind of virus and it won't let me post things or go to certain websites. So yet another item to add to my growing to do list!<br />
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I went to Howard's Storage shop today. Wow. Amazing. Got some great ideas, and also purchased some scented drawer liners. So cute but I wish they had masculine ones too. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ED92cuEtFds/UVkRExbPXmI/AAAAAAAACJM/MJe_ywHoESk/s640/blogger-image--537376770.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ED92cuEtFds/UVkRExbPXmI/AAAAAAAACJM/MJe_ywHoESk/s640/blogger-image--537376770.jpg" /></a></div>jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-78408790478133271502013-03-25T15:50:00.002-07:002013-03-25T15:50:53.860-07:00#4 - Bad Book Habit<b>4. Bad Book Habit?</b><br />
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Leaving them around the place. I'm forever leaving large piles of books I've borrowed from the library in places where they will fall off. Like piling them ontop of the small ottoman we have in the lounge. All someone has to do is walk past and brush the edge of the books and they will all cascade to the ground!!!<br />
Hrm. I'm going to have to find a safe place to put all my books I think!jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-56202285524244631492013-03-24T19:44:00.001-07:002013-03-24T19:44:12.483-07:00The stuff that makes you smile<br />
Well my mailbox finally had a smile on it because I recieved some great stuff last week.<br />
Firstly, the penpal magazine from Ankepanke who is just awesome. I wish I had her handwriting and ability! I loved the magazine and the little things she put inside it too.<br />
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I got a letter from Chanou, complete with envies from a private swap that we did. And since she wrote me such a cute letter, I'm going to write her one back. She also sent me some various items including Hello Kitty tissues. How gorgeous!<br />
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The next letter was from my regular American penpal Stephanie who sent me some postcards of the place she lives, and a badge with my name on it. Loving the cute watermelon tag too.<br />
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Here is a letter I sent out to Amy at the very end of last week. She said she didn't really like cutesy girly stuff, so I hope that she likes this awesome envelope!<br />
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See you in the mail!jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-82691558480630212202013-03-19T20:01:00.000-07:002013-03-19T20:01:12.456-07:00My Mail WeekGreetings!<br />
Once again, mainly outgoing over the past few days.<br />
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I've been sorting through my writing papers and envelopes. But even after I do that, it still looks messy~! Gr!<br />
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<br />jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-69033320422455289082013-03-17T17:15:00.001-07:002013-03-17T17:15:44.232-07:00What Books Do you Have on Request at the Library?Question 3<br />
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At the moment (would you believe it), none!<br />
Every few weeks I collate a list and reserve them at the library. As it happens I've just come to the end of my list and so I need to start one again and start reserving.jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-18123508348297494152013-03-16T20:28:00.000-07:002013-03-16T20:28:13.780-07:002. What are you reading right now?<b>Question Two: What Are you Reading Right Now?</b><br />
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I just finished off reading three Cathy Glass books, which are quite full on (true stories about her foster caring experiences) and so I need something light and bright. A while back I started reading The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice. I suppose you could call it an erotic novel (although to be honest it's quite tame and I am enjoying the storyline better than the sex!), and finished off the second quickly also. I have one more to read. Beauty's Release - so I think I'll snuggle up on the couch with a blanket and do some reading this afternoon.<br />
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<b>What are YOU reading?</b>jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-30274560862797065652013-03-14T23:05:00.003-07:002013-03-14T23:05:38.572-07:0055 days of Bookish QuestionsThat's a lot of questions...a lot of days...but I found this list of questions on a website and since reading (along with penpalling) is one of my favourite past times, I thought I'd do this.<br />
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Here's the list, along with my answer for question 1.<br />
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1. <b>Favourite Childhood Book</b><br />
Without a doubt it would have to be the <b>Faraway Tree</b>, written by <b>Enid Blighton</b>. I had the large, fully illustrated copy of all manner of these books like these as well as The Wishing Chair series.<br />
I can still remember good old Moonface! The slippery dip and those wonderful cakes they would eat. One needed to be careful of Dame Wash a Lot throwing her bucket of dirty water down the tree and let's not forget the wonderful land above the clouds and all the trouble Connie got into up there! (Ordering a sardine icecream because she thought it didn't exist, and then having to eat it). What a naughty girl!<br />
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<li>Favorite childhood book? </li>
<li>What are you reading right now? </li>
<li>What books do you have on request at <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/142547#" id="_GPLITA_2" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Browse to Save">the library</a>? </li>
<li>Bad book habit? </li>
<li>What do you currently have checked out at the library? </li>
<li>Do you have an e-reader? </li>
<li>Do you prefer to read one book at a time, or several at once? </li>
<li>Do you have a blog where you post about books? If so, have your reading habits changed since starting a blog? </li>
<li>Least favourite book you read this year (so far)? </li>
<li>Favorite book you’ve read this year? </li>
<li>How often do you read out of your comfort zone? </li>
<li>What is your reading comfort zone? </li>
<li>Can you read on the bus or any other moving vehicles? </li>
<li>Favorite place to read? </li>
<li>What is your policy on book lending? </li>
<li>Do you ever dog-ear books? </li>
<li>Do you ever write in the margins of your books? </li>
<li>Not even with text books? </li>
<li>What is your favourite language to read in? </li>
<li>What makes you love a book? </li>
<li>What will inspire you to recommend a book? </li>
<li>Favorite genre? </li>
<li>Genre you rarely read (but wish you did)? </li>
<li>Favourite biography? </li>
<li>Have you ever read a self-help book? </li>
<li>Favourite cookbook? </li>
<li>Most inspirational book you’ve read this year (fiction or non-fiction)? </li>
<li>Favorite reading snack? </li>
<li>Name a case in which hype ruined your reading experience. </li>
<li>How often do you agree with critics about a book? </li>
<li>How do you feel about giving bad/negative reviews? </li>
<li>If you could read in a foreign language, which language would you chose? </li>
<li>Most intimidating book you’ve ever read? </li>
<li>Most intimidating book you’re too nervous to begin? </li>
<li>Favorite Poet? </li>
<li>How many books do you usually have checked out of the library at any given time? </li>
<li>How often have you returned books to the library unread? </li>
<li>Favorite fictional character? </li>
<li>Favourite fictional villain? </li>
<li>Books I’m most likely to bring on vacation? </li>
<li>The longest I’ve gone without reading. </li>
<li>Name a book that you could/would not finish. </li>
<li>What distracts you easily when you’re reading? </li>
<li>Favorite film adaptation of a novel? </li>
<li>Most disappointing film adaptation? </li>
<li>The most money I’ve ever spent in the bookstore at one time? </li>
<li>How often do you skim a book before reading it? </li>
<li>What would cause you to stop reading a book half-way through? </li>
<li>Do you like to keep your books organized? </li>
<li>Do you prefer to keep books or give them away once you’ve read them? </li>
<li>Are there any books you’ve been avoiding? </li>
<li>Name a book that made you angry. </li>
<li>A book you didn’t expect to like but did? </li>
<li>A book that you expected to like but didn’t? </li>
<li>Favorite guilt-free, pleasure reading? </li>
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5 Books I think everyone should read:
(List 5 books titles and their authors)jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-29654631711088304152013-03-13T16:12:00.002-07:002013-03-13T16:12:28.071-07:00Happy Mail - Week 3 MarchWhilst this past week or so has been fairly quiet for my mailbox, I have gotten a couple of letters, and of course sent some out.<br />
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<tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/114974786937474248163/ItSAllAboutTheHappy?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNO-oY3amsfWXQ&feat=embedwebsite">It's all about the Happy</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/114974786937474248163/ItSAllAboutTheHappy?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">It's all about the Happy</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/114974786937474248163/ItSAllAboutTheHappy?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">It's all about the Happy</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/114974786937474248163/ItSAllAboutTheHappy?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">It's all about the Happy</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ahh something for ME. New screen covers for my ipad.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another something for me. LOVED this tape on the back</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/114974786937474248163/ItSAllAboutTheHappy?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">It's all about the Happy</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outgoing to Hyu Jin, my regular Penpal in S.Korea</td></tr>
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And really, that's about it.<br />
Have created and joined a couple of swapbot swaps for the upcoming month, so I suspect the mail coming in will pick up again in a couple of weeks.<br />
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See you in the mail!<br />
<br />jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-15871696802175960502013-03-11T16:47:00.002-07:002013-03-11T16:47:45.993-07:00A magazine for Snail Mail Addicts!<br />
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You must must must check out <a href="http://snailmail-magazine.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">this blog</a>.<br />
This girl has created a snailmail magazine (EXCITING!) and of course, naturally, I went ahead and purchased it after seeing it on Wreckthisgirls journal. I'm so excited to get it in the mail, because her handwriting is SUPERB. And her little drawings? *sigh*<br />
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<br />jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-78593850701293008862013-03-05T17:39:00.001-08:002013-03-05T17:45:04.521-08:00100 things I like Is this not inspiring?<br />
It looks awesome, and I wish I was that good at using different kinds of writing. In fact, I'm really crappy at it (i think) and could use some practice. So I've <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/142254?new=1" target="_blank">created a swap on swapbot</a> to do just this, and give everyone an opportunity to do something creative also.<br />
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[And if anyone knows the owner of this particular creative work, please let me know so I can credit]<br />
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<br />jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972005354789390253.post-50896937568527976842013-03-04T18:39:00.003-08:002013-03-04T18:39:52.727-08:00Where's my mail?Just WHAT is going on with my mail???<br />
I feel as though I haven't received very much happy mail lately and it makes me sad. Boo. I've sent out quite a bit in the past week or so however, so perhaps I'll have some to make me smile soon?<br />
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I got a lovely postcard from Anni in Finland the other day, but uh...that's about it.<br />
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Please send me some mail????!!!<br />
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What I"d really like to be a part of is a travelling notebook. They have them from time to time on swapbot, but it's a risk because there are so many flakers on that site.jasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02200322917645044547noreply@blogger.com2