Today started out as an average snowy day. I got up, had my coffee and headed out. I went to the Post Office expecting bills and junk mail, but a surprise package awaited me.
Wow-wee, I even double checked to make sure it was my name on the package. Yep, it was me. I haven’t received a surprise package in years and I do mean YEARS! Clarification on “surprise” package. This is a package that comes unannounced. The sender does not tell you ahead of time to “expect” something.
I’m terrible! I get so excited if I send something to someone that it is hard for me to NOT give it away. I always want to be a secret sender, but it’s just not possible.
My ex/husband is German versus my Italian background. I was always amused by his restraint. When he received a package or letter, he would look at it and put it on the counter in a very precise type of manner and walk off. I would yell out, “Aren’t you going to open it??” No, it can wait until later. INCREDIBLE! When I received something I was ripping open the letter or package as I was reading WHO it was from!
I can say that is exactly what I did today! I was like a little kid, I was so excited about my surprise package. I started to rip it open until I read “FRAGILE” on the top, then I slowed down for fear of “breaking” the surprise!
The photo shows you my surprise gift! How special is that! The mug’s message with the card looking out onto the Lake, well, it was PERFECT! I really feel like a Princess today!
2018 –> THIS WILL BE MY YEAR!
(SMILING – The Universe has spoken!)
I love surprise packages as well, and always get excited. The gift is an omen. I think you, WILL, have a great year.
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Thanks!
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❤️❤️
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My heart feels BIG like the hearts you just left. 🙂
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Lovely 🙂
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Yes… now I have to try and send a note to another friend. Don’t they say, “Pay it forward.” 🙂
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Real mail is the best! I love sending cards and postcards, even to people with whom I am in regular contact via email or facebook. There’s just something special about a real, tangible reminder that someone is thinking about you.
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You are wonderful in sending real mail to people! This package made me so happy. A reminder that I should send a few cards in the mail as well – good idea!
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If you haven’t tried it before, check out the TouchNote app. You can send postcards of your own pictures!
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That sounds great, I’m going to try it! Thanks for the tip.
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Cute! And i love that mug !
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Thanks – a great find by my friend. I haven’t seen a mug like this before. 🙂
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I also love snail mail! Unfortunately not many of my friends do, but a year ago I started doing Postcrossing 😛
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Interesting… what is post crossing? Oh, and you had a great post on cooking in China. 🙂
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http://www.postcrossing.com, it’s a website where you can register and obtain a random address to send a postcard to someone anywhere in the world, and when that person receives it, someone else sends you a postcard 🙂
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Thanks, I will look into that.
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What a wonderful surprise. I do believe that is a secret message there. 🙂
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How cute is that mug ❤
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Can pretty much relate to this, got the same kid-like excitement!😂
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Yes… it means we should do something like this for another friend… keep passing happiness on. 🙂
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Love the mug! Yes, snail mail is the best, there is a WordPress blogger The Snail Mail who features wonderful postcards and stamps. I did Postcrossing and posted my endeavours awhile back https://thoughtsbecomewords.com/?s=Postcrossing&submit= 🙂
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Thank you for the link, I will go and read it! 🙂
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