tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309077356823440892024-02-18T23:40:47.773-06:00Save Snail Mail!!I'm making it my personal goal to keep snail mail alive. I love receiving things via the good old fashioned post office. I started this blog because I recently joined a few postcard swapping sites and now I want to take it to the next level. I'll be working on some upcoming projects with the intention of keeping those postmasters working...so keep your eyes out!Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-80501140777933980782016-09-17T20:27:00.001-05:002016-09-17T20:27:21.889-05:00New Address/New AdventuresHello Loves.
Just wanted to update everyone - I recently moved and my address has been updated. You can find it over to the left.
It's been a crazy fast paced move -- new job, new home, new adventures!
My husband has been amazing through it all, fixing all of the major immediate concerns. It amazes me every day the things that he knows how to do or learns to do.
That being said, I am WAY behind on my letter writing - I'm still unboxing and organizing. Please understand, I will write everyone back. Promise!
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I love the journal...not sure why, but I really felt it...if that makes sense. I absolutely love it. I think May 16th, my actual birthday will be the 1st entry and then maybe use it until the following May 16th...see the difference.
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And what about the Birthday M&M's!! I didn't even know they made these. Thanks for sending them in a ziplock bag in case of meltage. ;)
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Thank you <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/user:MisplacedfromPA">MisplacedfromPA</a>
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Anyway, at the beginning of the year I joined a birthday swap. Each month, everyone assigned sends something to the assigned member for their birthday. So, in actuality you receive 12 small gifts from strangers in the month of your birthday. May is my birthday month.
Yesterday we made it back home after being in Houston for my husband's lung surgery. On the way in he wanted to check the mail. I was super surprised to see that I had 3 boxes in there just for me! I had somehow put the swap in the back of my mind. It was a very nice surprise. Here are some pics of what I received.
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This pic is all 3 - I loved that one of them is wrapped in paper!
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This one is great! It has a shot glass (hard to see) with two monkeys hanging and reads "Bottoms Up!" I loved all of this, but I think my fav is the post-its with the dog.
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This is a wonderful smelling candle and a Target gift card!! Can't WAIT to spend it!
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And so far....last but definitely not least...the third gift I've received. I absolutely love it! All of these items are a huge interest for me. Check out that beautifully made card! TALENT right there!
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Thank you ladies for my wonderful gifts! I really love them.
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Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-36234803151496390962014-12-15T22:39:00.001-06:002014-12-15T22:39:47.705-06:00Mail Out Monday!Well, well, well - look who hasn't been updating like she promised...Yep *THIS GIRL*!
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I've been going through some medical things with my husband, taking part-time classes, and being sent out of town for training for my new job.
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So to start it off, I have a stack of mail that went out today - MONDAY! Domestic AND international!
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I sent off mail to Germany, Austria, Belarus, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Finland, Netherlands, Moscow, Indiana, New Mexico, and Oregon.
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Now, about those adorable Rubber Ducks: I have sent every one I hosted on their way...but I have yet to see my McDuck. This makes me sad. I miss him! Hopefully, I see him again soon.
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Let's see - I've received some good mail too. I usually open it WAY to fast to be able to take pics of it (yeah....I'm impatient like that). I will have to get better at that.
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However, I can guarantee that if by some chance here in Texas we have a cold weather day and I have the time - I can be found relaxing, having a cup of tea or cocoa (in my favorite cup), and returning snail mail. So send it on!! I love getting it.
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Who am I kidding!?! I love snail mail any time, day or night! It doesn't actually have to be a cold day, I like a good iced half sweet tea/half lemonade too!
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Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-3784249235564842432013-02-18T17:20:00.001-06:002013-02-18T17:20:17.906-06:00I'm baaaaaaaaaack!I know I've been quiet for a while - but I've had a lot going on.
However I recently became active again with <a href="http://postcrossing.com">POSTCROSSING</a> and <a href="http://sendsomething.net">SENDSOMETHING</a>.
So, if you're on there - there may be something headed your way!
I'll post again soon!Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-31437803021043731082012-03-03T13:43:00.000-06:002012-03-03T13:43:48.248-06:00GIVEAWAYS!I recently have been winning a few items on sites like <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> and <a href="http://www.nightowlreviews.com/" target="_blank">Night Owl Reviews</a>. I'd like to pass my winnings on to others. <br />
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I recently won an audiobook by P.C. and Kristin Cast called Destined. It is the 9th book in the House of Night Series. Not sure if any of you read these...but I'd like to give it away on my <a href="http://miscmarialovesbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">book blog</a>. So please - if you are interested, head on over there and subscribe to my blog by clicking <a href="http://miscmarialovesbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I'll be giving it away soon!<br />
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<b>House of Night</b> is a series of vampire-themed fantasy novels by American author P. C. Cast and her daughter Kristin Cast. It follows the adventures of Zoey Redbird, a sixteen-year-old girl who has just become a "fledgling vampyre" and is required to attend the House of Night boarding school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The series has been on the New York Times Best Seller list for 63 weeks and there are over seven million copies in print in North America alone.<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></sup>The sixth novel, Tempted, which went on sale on October 27, 2009 with a first printing of a million copies,<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></sup>entered the USA Today bestseller list that week at #1. In January, 2010, Gezeichnet, a German translation of Marked, reached the #1 spot on the Der Spiegel bestseller list. The series has so far sold more than ten million books<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></sup>in 39 countries.<br />
Burned was released on April 27, 2010,<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></sup>and like Tempted, it entered the USA Today bestseller list that week at #1.<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></sup>Awakened, released in January, 2011, also entered the list at #1.<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></sup>The series, which is published by St Martin's Press is planned to include twelve books. In 2008, plans for a film adaptation were also announced.<br />
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The ninth book in the series, Destined, was released on October 25, 2011. The second book in the novellas (which give backgrounds on supporting characters), Lenobia's Vow, is currently set to be released January 31, 2012. Book ten is currently called Hidden, and the Casts have announced that two more novellas, Neferet’s Curse, and one more about Kalona, are to be released to coincide with the eleventh and twelfth books.<br />
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Not to mention - it'll help that SNAIL MAIL!Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-16742707366474290182012-01-16T16:16:00.000-06:002012-01-16T16:16:24.207-06:00If you love to read AND have an e-reader...Please check out my post over on my book blog - <br />
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<a href="http://miscmarialovesbooks.blogspot.com/">http://miscmarialovesbooks.blogspot.com/</a>Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-38665743481048164352012-01-15T20:31:00.000-06:002012-01-15T20:31:31.286-06:00I still love Blogspot!So, lately I've been joining TONS of social networking sites....and I have to say that each new one becomes a huge addiction for me. It's crazy how many are out there right now. It's a huge deal to keep up with them all. I tried tumblr for a while too. I like it, I just can't quite figure out how to add all my sites as links on it. So, I have made my way BACK to blogspot and added everything on one site. Easy access to it all! <br />
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I log into one spot - all my passwords are saved for automatic log-in and I'm good to go! <br />
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If you follow me on another blog - please follow me here too....you'll have multiple ways to stalk me then!! <br />
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I will still post things here on my Snail Mail blog - but it will strictly be about snail mail. Hope to see you on my main blog too!Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-32677281794030380232011-12-19T18:33:00.001-06:002011-12-19T18:33:41.561-06:00Miss me??Just thought I would stop in and let you guys know that I am still around and I WILL be getting back to all your letters. Life has been a little hectic. Other news - I have moved to tumblr! I will still keep this blog up and I will post ocassionally and HOPEFULLY I can find a way to link this to tumblr (I am still new at it).<br />
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Hope everyone has been having happy holidays!!Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-82684409226314743982011-05-20T18:47:00.000-05:002011-05-20T18:47:38.810-05:00Hello Again!Ok so yes I know. It's been awhile since I have posted. Just been really busy!<br />
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Let's see, first things first - I made my quota of 31 mailings by the time I turn 31!! So thank you to EVERYONE that sent me something! I really appreciate it. <br />
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With that said, I have a huge stack of mail to go through and respond to!<br />
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Oh, and for my birthday - my husband bought me a Kindle! So, I have been absorbed into it. I love it so much. At first, I wasn't sure how I would like it. I mean - I LOVE the feel of a book in my hand. I LOVE the smell of books...but I LOVE this Kindle too. <br />
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Well, I really just wanted to check in - I'm going to get started on returning those letters. <br />
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Talk to you guys soon!Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-21171427667217446252011-04-30T13:50:00.001-05:002011-04-30T13:53:52.953-05:00Friday/Saturday Give AwayOk here we go guys and gals!<br />
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I was at Target and found a "cute little something" that I thought would be great as a giveaway. I was going to post them as a give-a-way when I got off work yesterday...but my sister-in-law was taken by ambulance to Houston, TX and I was unable to get to it. She is still feeling bad and after all the test she had to go through, they still can't determine what's causing her illness. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers please.<br />
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For the give-a-way, I know what all of us could use is MORE stationary. :o) SO HERE IT IS!! For the first three people that post a comment on THIS post (any comment, as long as it isn't mean) BUT be sure to include your mailing address. I will send you one of the NOTE CARD FOLIO's I picked up! So, instead of just ONE winner - there will be THREE! <br />
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They are little folders - and on one side are the blank cards and the other are the matching envelopes. There are 8 cards and envelopes. See the two pics below and get your comments posted!! I will mail them out after I have all three winners info!<br />
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For instance, we just had an issue with our "new to us" vehicle repaired and then Monday night after work we for some reason decided to do a little spring cleaning in our bedroom. We went through dresser drawers and closets and cleared out a lot of things we no longer use or need. In the bottom of my closet I have a box of books I was going to take to a place called <a href="http://www.hpb.com/">Half Price Books</a>. Well, my husband moved the box out to see what all was in it and the bottom falls through. <br />
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We discovered we had a leak - so - low and behold it was coming from the hot water. Last night, we took VERY COLD showers b/c the local hardware store had already closed. So, he got right back on it and it works like a dream now!! <br />
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I have a lot of mail I need to get to and respond and send out...so please don't feel like I'm ignoring you if you have sent me something. I will write you back. <br />
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I'm working a few late hours this week also - so I may not get to it until the weekend. <br />
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OH but I did find the cutest "little somethings" and I think I will have a give away on Friday. <br />
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So, keep your eyes peeled and please be patient as my home gets a lot of much needed work. <br />
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Thank you guys so much for being concerned. You are the best!!Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-4425037976282145412011-03-27T12:43:00.000-05:002011-03-27T12:43:52.047-05:00Abandonment Issues!I have never had seperation anxiety as much as I have had this past week!<br />
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Last weekend we made a trip to Houston. We went to see Brad Paisley at the Rodeo, had one of my dogs fixed, and visited with family and friends. It was exhausting! So through Monday night I did not have access to my laptop and only posted on my facebook through my cell phone....even that was rare!<br />
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Then we came home and had to keep an eye on our beloved Hurley. So, we stayed off the computers aside from my husband setting up my laptop to play "Lost" through Netflix on our big screen. SO, of course there went my posting. <br />
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It killed me - especially since new followers have joined on. Thank you guys so much for joining by the way! <br />
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Last Wednesday (as my husband watched MORE "Lost") - I responded to all the mail I have received so far...so be on the lookout!! Keep your eyes posted for your mail person. I mailed it all Thursday morning. <br />
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I should have taken pics! Kicking myself now. <br />
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Last August I was in an automobile accident (someone ran a stop sign), and my BABY was totaled. She was the first car I had ever paid off fully on my own - a 2002 Mercury Cougar 75th Edition). So, I had no note...well, with the settlement from the car we were able to afford another used vehicle that we love...a small SUV type vehicle...WITH NO NOTE. <br />
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Well, I still have a settlement coming for the injury side of it as well...and I have been going back in forth with the insurance company. All in all - I wanted to say I have not abandoned you - I've just been extremely busy but I back in full effect now...for the most part! <br />
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Look for more to come....Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-67975269369509299742011-03-12T21:49:00.000-06:002011-03-12T21:49:09.548-06:00365 Thank YousI came across this book while searching <a href="http://www.paperbackswap.com/">PaperBackSwap</a> and thought I'd mention to you guys.<br />
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I think it will be an interesting read and sounds like a beautiful concept. <br />
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<a href="http://www.paperbackswap.com/365-Thank-Yous-John-Kralik/book/1401324053/">365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life</a> <br />
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I encourage those of you that love sending and receiving mail to try it. I don't know that I could come up with 365 people to send thank you cards to - but I do know a few people that I could send some to. I'm sure it would make their day.Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-23185222651456320862011-03-12T18:46:00.002-06:002011-03-12T18:54:01.523-06:00Paperback SwapHey guys - I just wanted to inform everyone that a while back I joined <a href="http://www.paperbackswap.com/">PaperBackSwap</a>. I've never really added or requested books from it.<br />
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But as I'm doing a little "spring cleaning" I am coming to terms with having to let some of my books go. There are just too many. I have a habit of checking out discount tables at book stores and buying, buying, buying. Right now I have a stack of about 20 I need to work my way through still...and I'm being told by my DH that I am to buy no more until I start reading some of the ones I have "collected". Of course, I don't listen well....but what a great idea to post them on PaperBackSwap so that someone else can enjoy them AND I can receive credits for new ones. :o)<br />
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Here is my profile page if any of you are interested with a list of what I have to offer so far:<br />
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<a href="http://snailmailfriend.paperbackswap.com/">http://snailmailfriend.paperbackswap.com/</a><br />
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(Please note, my address on PaperBackSwap is incorrect. I have to wait for the site admins to change it.)<br />
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Order the book (it's free of course - as long as you have credits) and I'll send it out right away. <br />
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Just another easy way to get some snail mail. Once you get the books, they are yours to keep. Check it out.Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-4159099073427187122011-03-12T15:24:00.002-06:002011-03-12T15:29:04.093-06:00Happy Saturday!Well, another semi-slow weekend...I have a couple of tutus to finish, more mail to write, and dogs to bathe. :o)<br />
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I finished making one tutu that was ordered for the Dallas Lady Gaga concert. Check it out:<br />
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Beautiful...I love it. I think I get attached to each one I make. <br />
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On another note....TWO more followers!! A BIG thanks for stopping by to<a href="http://mailart365.blogspot.com/"> Martha Miller</a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/10270371825207017953">AndyTGeezer</a>. So glad to have you both here. <br />
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And just for fun....I thought I'd post pics of my babies...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVVWcWui4L0vuzeDInQRiR9qKSQVn8cmVkz1AomUiqY5wiVEdI4b_oozAsJoKpnakm98HlxHqDd8teGHBNShiUZvvqHzySu-7nivTbnuBc8JWVa_hOYr7ANOWY8c_N24U1-vq7bpKfqk/s1600/Buddy1st.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVVWcWui4L0vuzeDInQRiR9qKSQVn8cmVkz1AomUiqY5wiVEdI4b_oozAsJoKpnakm98HlxHqDd8teGHBNShiUZvvqHzySu-7nivTbnuBc8JWVa_hOYr7ANOWY8c_N24U1-vq7bpKfqk/s320/Buddy1st.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is Buddy - our "first born" lol. He's a yorkie and was born 2/8/2006. This is after a REALLY short cut from my husband. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">So there you go, a small piece of my world. </div>Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-29659461571010726312011-03-10T20:23:00.001-06:002011-03-10T20:24:12.906-06:00Incoming 3.10.2011You guys are making it hard to keep up!! But I LOVE it!<br />
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Here's my beautiful mail from today! <br />
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</div>LOVE the McDonald's bag as an envelope....I have some creative blog followers. Thank you for the envelopes, <a href="http://justletterrip.blogspot.com/">Just Letter Rip</a>. Just amazing! <br />
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And look at that adorable face on that return mailing address label! So cute!<br />
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That brings me up to 11 for my 31 goal!<br />
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I love it and I need to get back to writing....I've got so much to go out! I'm sorry my posts aren't THAT exciting lately...I've been having to work double time at work...my co-worker is out and where normally I would handle 3 nurses I'm handling 6! Talk about a lot of paperwork...I am drained!!<br />
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I'm off to read of few of you gals blogs and then I'm back to letter writing! <br />
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Keep that ink flowing!Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-60256886341071492092011-03-08T22:46:00.000-06:002011-03-08T22:46:50.877-06:00Incoming 3/8/2011Picture of today's incoming mail!!! <br />
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Another good day right!? We are up to NINE! <br />
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I received another postcard from FastEyes....I love them. I think they are collectibles all on their own. <br />
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Oh and the black and white envelope from Patricia - my husband asked me if you did all those lines by hand...ha-ha. Even more funny is the fact that I had to take a double look. :o) <br />
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Thanks for the great mail...I'd like to feature each letter in their own posts....but I'm not sure how you guys would feel about that. It's kind of like giving a spoiler to another letter writer. I don't want anyone zooming in on the pic to get some info that you might want to share with them in a letter all on their own.<br />
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Let me know what you guys think.Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-1746116876446910422011-03-08T22:39:00.000-06:002011-03-08T22:39:27.818-06:00Incoming 3/7/2011Ok so here is the pic of the mail from Monday!! <br />
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That puts me up to 7 mailings in the <a href="http://helpsavesnailmail.blogspot.com/2011/02/project-number-one-birthday-wishes.html">"Birthday Wish"</a> category! You guys are the best...I truly appreciate all the mail that I have been getting. Just a couple more posts and I can start writing back and answering your letters!Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-62420163210173004362011-03-08T22:26:00.001-06:002011-03-08T22:31:57.726-06:00I am so ashamed!I missed a post....yesterday 3.7.2011!! I am so very sorry....I even had some good mail. I'll get to that in my next few posts. Actually....I will post it all in one I think. No, no...multiple. (Can you tell I have a time making up my mind?)<br />
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Ok so first off - we have TWO new followers!! I'm pretty excited about that alone! <br />
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So everyone say hello to katikatzenfreak and Choco223....they don't have a blog of their own...so I hope they accept this as their hello: <br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;"><strong>"HELLO!!!! Thanks for stopping by!!"</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">And give a wonderful hello to - </span><a href="http://javaharmony.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #073763;">Yunims</span></a><span style="color: #073763;">, she DOES have her own blog and while she is not a follower...she did take a moment to comment on my page with a beautifully romantic story. Please visit her blog and say hello.</span><br />
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Also received a comment from <a href="http://nopostonsunday.wordpress.com/">NOPOSTONSUNDAY</a>, thank you for the advice.<br />
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You know - before I sat down to write this post, I had so much to say....lol. As I go on, I'm forgetting. <br />
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I had two good mail days both yesterday and today...I really need to get it all together and write, write, write. <br />
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Ok I have two more posts in which I am going to feature my incoming mail...so be on the lookout. And - if I think of something else I'm sure I will make another post. <br />
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Write your hearts out!Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-69893094054858120622011-03-06T14:55:00.000-06:002011-03-06T14:55:29.167-06:00Goodies!Found some really great stuff this weekend. I found a few cute things at Hobby Lobby (a local craft store).<br />
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Check them out:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6o7oAdmjcgGS4Xp9CXgSYk5f6cWzmIRopRi-uF-Yq3l7tzFRXYweCs6sefmu8gkPxAt1BBBWNqHsot4zbuBa5YTY8fkT5ir2x8jB6S-xcjjGSIYzvc5-OAKwjB1YRcB7HmKIn43RBYeA/s1600/SAM_0252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6o7oAdmjcgGS4Xp9CXgSYk5f6cWzmIRopRi-uF-Yq3l7tzFRXYweCs6sefmu8gkPxAt1BBBWNqHsot4zbuBa5YTY8fkT5ir2x8jB6S-xcjjGSIYzvc5-OAKwjB1YRcB7HmKIn43RBYeA/s320/SAM_0252.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here it is out of the package. The tape roll is the size of a quarter! </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My favorite thing about Hobby Lobby is their clearance section. Anyway, I need to get some things done around the house and my husband is in the middle of working on our stove. So, I shall return later! Just wanted to share my great finds!</div>Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330907735682344089.post-53078933538067417082011-03-02T21:01:00.004-06:002011-03-02T21:06:54.745-06:00Never Fear!!! I am still here!Missed a blog last night - I do apologize. My husband and I have started watching a tv series called "No Ordinary Family" and I got a little too hooked on it last night. <br />
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Still working on the system ... BUT yesterday I did get an extremely cute postcard. Thank you <a href="http://www.felicitylingle.blogspot.com/">Felicity</a>. <br />
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</div>That makes number 4! I will be writing you back.<br />
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I've got two postcards going out tomorrow for a <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/">Swap-Bot</a> postcard swap and I received an email that a pc I sent to the Philippines arrived and was registered on <a href="http://www.postcrossing.com/">Postcrossing</a>. YAY!! I love knowing that someone received my mail.<br />
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I am exhausted - Monday's are so busy where I work, most of the time it's non-stop go go go. <br />
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Had dinner with my husband's family - and now that I am home, I just want to go to bed early. Well, early for me. I'm a night owl - or maybe I just have sleep issues. Ha-ha! Who knows!?<br />
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Let's see - I'm playing around in EXCEL trying to make a fairly easy tracking system form. But, all I can really do is think about how busy my weekend will be. <br />
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It's my sister-in-laws birthday and we have a planned poker night with family...so much fun. We will be having steaks!! Yum....and the chef is said to have the best steaks...but I still think my dad wins that title, but we will see. <br />
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My husband wants me to make a cheesecake, now I accomplished this feat over the holidays last year and ever since then he loves when I make it. <br />
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Catch is - also over the holiday our glass oven door exploded. So, everything we have been cooking has been on stove top. I have a co-worker who is selling her old stove to us because she has bought a brand new one. <br />
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Lol - My DH has instructed me that we are too pick this "new to us" stove up on Friday - so that I will have plenty of time to bake a cheesecake for Saturday's poker night. Aren't they wonderful those DHs? I guess I should be happy that he just loves my cheesecakes so much.<br />
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Then I had two tutu order's come in on top of the two I already need to make this weekend. Yes, aside from loving snail mail - I make tutu's for a little extra cash. I placed a link on the right in case you care to look or might need one. <br />
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The only true exhausting part is having to drive about 45 minutes to the nearest town to get the colors I need. <br />
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It's really not too bad if I just plan it all right. But, I sure did love that "do nothing weekend" I just had. When can I have more of those?Miscellaneous Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17450873065681183748noreply@blogger.com0