I thought that a good way to use some of my postcards would be to incorporate them into an interactive installation. I bought a roll of 33 cent (postcard postage) stamps, stuck my address in the "to" section, and left a tin full of postcards and pens outside. I really...
Hey everyone! I hope you had a great (long?) weekend. Here are some recent bits of mail coming and going. I'm still not even halfway caught up, but I'm trying! I hope you can bear with me. Outgoing (pog winners) (birthday thank you notes) Incoming (look at those cat...
About two weeks ago, I turned 25, and I started a new goal list. I'm excited to report that I've already crossed off one of the things on my list. A hot air balloon ride!! I love all types of balloons, and I always have. The aesthetics of a hot air balloon have always...
This project came to me in two different ideas, which I combined into one. Months ago, I obtained a pad of sticky notes shaped like light bulbs. I believe that Karen sent them to me in a care package, but it really has been so long that I don't remember. I always had...
Happy Wednesday! Today is also Compliment Your Mirror Day, so go say something nice to yourself! (You look beautiful.) Later today I'm planning on purchasing and running through a sprinkler, even though the weather forecast for this week is rain seven times in a row....
On the first of every month, I share my top ten things about the previous month. I also ask my friends, coworkers, penpals, and followers to tell me what made them happy that month. Today, I'm going to share some of my favorite things you've shared with me. See if you...
Today I'm going to talk about happy thoughts. Sometimes they don't come easy, and you have to look for them. Where are they, you ask? Are they in this cup? They might be in a warm cup of tea Maybe you find your happiness when you rage with ribbon... or when you rage...
It seems like June was a good month for a lot of people, and that makes me happy. I've been asking for "top ten things" lists for about a year and a half now, and I have definitely seen trends throughout months across all types of people. Certain months can be really...
At work, I try to coincide Spirit Week with the Talent Show. You may remember me dancing in it last year in gold leggings. It's a nice way to get people revved up for the performances. No matter what I make the days, not that many people participate. My program always...
I'm glad to be doing my first happiness list after my birthday. This weekend was wonderful, and I feel emotionally stronger and ready for things to come. I've got big changes planned and I feel confident and excited. + awesome art at my work's art show + meeting new...