Today I am assembling and mailing my Witch Switch gift, a baby shower gift, and several notes. It's kind of ridiculous how many notes I intend to write each day only to end the day thinking "I'll get to those tomorrow." I watched Miss Potter (wonderful) last night and was totally enamored with all the writing, pens, letters and correspondence (I loved the painting too). That sort of thing speaks to my soul. I also loved the English countryside and those big farm houses. I found myself wishing I could do a an adult-version of Study Abroad so that I could experience living some place like that for an extended period of time. I know if I ever get to take a trip there that's it's not going to be long enough for me.
But I digress, I'm writing about writing which is intertwined with good mail. For me it's part of my daily life because it's ALWAYS on my mind. I'm constantly thinking of things to send people and wanting to spend all my time working on things like that. When I mention it on my blog it's not to make anyone else feel guilty or to push them to do something they don't want to do, it's just a spewing of the thoughts that consume my mind. There must be a reason for this right? I've actually been wondering lately if it's part of my life's purpose.
I got my pink envelope chock full of fun stuff from the Pink Christmas sponsors. Now if only I had a good idea for what to give this year. Kristi is amazing for organizing all of this!
Allison sent me this thank you note and her favorite dish soap (which was pricey to mail) just for giving her a couple game ideas for a party she was going to be hosting. Thanks Allison!
Kelly sent me one of her darling cards from Stefanie to thank me for some good mail I recently sent her. Thanks Kelly!
Laurie M. wrote me an actual letter! It was an absolute treat to get her letter, hold it, read it and revel in its pinkness. Thanks Laurie, you and I were meant to be friends!
My sister Lori sent one of her cute birthday cards from Stefanie to Randy and I to thank us for her birthday gifts.
Claudia sent me a letter that was completely about the paper and ink she used for the letter! So funny. Thanks Missy.
Michelle A. sent me this elaborate card and some cute Halloween stickers. Thanks Michelle!
Andy sent me this thank you note for sending her these cards for her birthday. Thanks Andy!
This is classic good mail from Claudia. She sent a huge, vellum envelope with notes written on a notepad paper, quotes she'd printed, coupons, a photo of her boys, pages from magazines and a paper with my name printed in all different colors of ink. I love it.
This is a close-up of part of the good mail from Claudia. She wrote "Jill in the cozy" next to the image of this woman getting a massage.
Lucy braved the post office to send a mass mailing of her cd mix, a note and some chocolates. Thanks Lucy!
**Do you think about notes you want to send?
Do you love writing paraphernalia?
Have you seen Miss Potter?
Do you love English Countrysides?**
Do you love writing paraphernalia?
Have you seen Miss Potter?
Do you love English Countrysides?**
21 comments:
I do enjoy writing Just Because notes. I think that it can change someone's day and mood. I also feel like we are so bombarded with what we're not doing or what we're doing wrong that a little encouragment and validation feels so rewarding and uplifting.
You're excellent at this. Way to go!
I love paper supplies of all kinds.
I think about notes I want to send ALL the time.
I have never seen Miss Potter but enjoy those kind of movies.
I understand feeling like you are always playing beat the clock. I don't like that feeling either and actually think it makes having the kids home easier, I love having no deadlines and that I don't have the after school horror hours (at least they were at our house).
I forgot to include my good mail on my post today. dang. Maybe I should edit.
oh i crave paper products of all kinds. i can't get enough.
i, too, write letters in my head all of the time and have tried to get better about mailing stuff out. it feels so great! where i get tripped up is with packages-- sometimes i don't want to send "just" a note but i realize that is just nuts b/c i would love a note in the mail so i have started to follow nike's lead and just do it! :) packed a good mail envelope filled with stationery in my car and i write while i am waiting for ellie to finish pre-k.
(i think you suggested it long ago and wow, it works! that is why you are the queen of good mail)
I can't seem to ever consume enough paper supplies. It has stemmed from when I was very little. Stickers, pens, paper, etc. Love it all!
I need to be better about sending my notes out, especially if I am thinking about that person.
I know what you mean about the school days going by so fast. Taylor and Jared are gone from 7am -3pm each day and I still feel robbed of time.
I am so glad I am not the only one that is still struggling with the time the kids are away at school. For some reason I always have so many ideas of what I think I will be doing. At the end of the day usually only a handful are accomplished!
I have been wanting to see Miss Potter. That too is one of those things I want to do! Hee hee
I loved Laurie's comment on this!
I do enjoy paper and writing implements, but not as much as you do! I frequently think of notes I want to send, but rarely do one here and there. Usually I sit down and write a whole bunch. Maybe it would be easier to just do one a day...
I haven't seen Miss Potter, but it looks like the kind of movie I would really enjoy. English countrysides do tend to pull at my heartstrings.
It's so funny that you would write about this today. Jeremy just commented to me this morning that he wants to start writing letters. He loves it. He wants to participate in the letter writing revival that's going on of late. I love letter writing. IN college I wrote a ton of letters to my friends, to missionaries, home.
I loved Miss Potter, too, and must add it to my DVD collection.
I am working on my Good Mail, and reading a baby shower gift to go out also. I love how inspiring your good mail is. Thanks Jill for sending my daughter good mail labels. She loved them, you are so thoughtful. I am so excieted about October as I have come up with some great good mail ideas. Can't wait for pay day!!!
I haven't seen Miss Potter! I'm ashamed to say it. I'd really like to though.
We live near Manchester, so not too far to get up to the Lake District via the motorway, and it IS spectacular. I hope you get to visit the UK, Jill, and see the Lakes. You'd love all the teashops!
I have a stack of Good Mail to send and must do it soon. Like you, I keep batting glances between the pile of stuff I have to post, and the clock ticking away and getting into an awful tizz that time is against me.
*lets out silent scream!*
*and another one on behalf of Jill*
Love, as usual, peeking at your mail!
I love paper...all kinds of papers and note cards! My sister in law was just telling me how MUCH she loved that movie. It sounds like one I would love, I will have to rent it!
I love the good mail. I have been making a list of all the people I need to send thank you's to, and also just because notes....the list is getting long, now I just need to ACT!!
I do LOVE the English Countryside and have to rent that movie now! Thanks for the reccommendation!
I am inspired by your good mail itch! Anything that gets us outside of ourselves is a good thing!
It's so hard trying to find that balance - managing home and family, serving others, yet having those moments to ourselves. If you ever figure it out, I expect a post!!! ;)
I am constantly writing in my head. Letters, journal entries, etc. I do love writing paraphenalia as well and I know I would love Miss Potter. Haven't seen it yet. The English Countryside...mmmmm....
I used to write all the time before email and then my typing just took over. I haven't hand written a long letter in years.
But, I do actually love writing and paper. I have kept almost all of the letters I've ever gotten and think most emails are deleted. Sad, sad, sad.
I love writing paraphernalia too! I also think alot about writing notes, but I don't always get them written right away.
I also just watched Miss Potter, and I really enjoyed it. She was such an interesting woman!
You surely give and receive some of the best good mail!
I think that you were inspired with your good mail idea. It has made my life happier, and many other people's too. I'm so glad you started the bug!
jill, i think this could be part of your life's purpose- look at how many people you bring happiness to and bring together through your writing (both things that you send in the mail and things you post on your blog). it's amazing. letter writing is a lost art- i always have this panicked feeling thinking someday they'll take postage away. :)
I do think this is part of your life's purpose. You've inspired a thoughtfulness revolution, I think. I got a note in the mail from Claudia today (and I've never had any interaction with her before!), and it totally made my day. So nice!
I have a massive backlog of good mail to post. I don't know why I keep putting it off.
And yes, I love paper and writing supplies of all kinds in a true love kind of way.
I definitely think about writing good mail more than I actually write it! I really think you're onto something with your musing that promoting good mail is part of your life's purpose. Truly.
I'm so jealous of your good mail. I really should start sending some so that I can greedily RECEIVE some! :)
Did you like the ending of Miss Potter? I really liked it.
I love this post. It has me thinking. I think about letters and notes I want to send all the time. I just need to make it to expedx and get some supplies because I am slacking in the card making lately and don't see that changing.
Before good mail and the random note writing, I really didn't love writing stuff, but now I find myself drawn to it at stores, even if it is just to look at it.
I haven't seen Miss Potter, but I do like those kinds of movies- so I will add it to the list!
Don't you just want to live in the English country side in a darling little cottage! I would so go with you on some adult abroad mission for fun! HA!
I love paper. I love good, fun, interesting paper. I love the smell, the textures, everything about paper.
I so loved Miss Potter! Never knew the story behind the woman!
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