#36: Send Cards to People

This one should have been crossed off at Christmas. I had the stamps, and I even bought a big box of 40 tasteful yet cheery Christmas cards. But, well, you know...things got busy. And what with 3 jobs, holiday social things, and the need for laziness in between doing stuff, those lovely cards never even left the box.

Many people don’t do cards at all anymore, and I totally get why – you have to actually know addresses (or ask the recipient, taking away any intended surprise), and then there’s the writing (needless hand cramps? no thanks, buddy!), the constant danger of possible tongue papercuts from licking the envelope, and so on. And then when you receive one, there is the whole awkward ‘how long do I have to keep this on the fridge?’ situation to face. What a nightmare! 

Monstrous! 

But even so, it is nice getting cards. I felt very touched when I received Christmas cards from my friends who clearly had their act more together than I– some sent from as far away as Vancouver, BC; Austin, Texas; London, UK; and even Osaka, Japan. Touched, and guilty. So #36 on this list was to repay the love, and send out some rad cards snail mail style. 

Take it away, Postman Pat! 

What better time to send cards then Valentines Day?! …besides Christmas and birthdays! Here’s a backstory for ya: A week or so after Valentines Day last year at Michael’s, our manager took all the leftover seasonal stuff, shoved it into shopping bags, and sold them for $2 a pop. Of course I bought one, and it contained a wonderful assortment of Valentines junk like a bouquet of fake roses, red sugar letters for cake decorating, and a box of Lisa Frank Valentines Day cards.

All the wonderful things in my $2 grab bag

Lisa Frank, you guys! I am so excited to actually use them, and I hope the psychedelic unicorn magic and acid trip tigers bring the recipients some nostalgic fuzzy wuzzies.

Warning: Don't look at these cards if you don't want to be delighted

Let me know if you got one! It means I like you and have your address. And did I mention...they come with temporary tattoos? Cause they definitely do.