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[@]kelli[/@] I got your letter today & it made me happy! You love several things I love & I'm totally excited to introduce you to some of my favorite things! This is going to be so much fun! Expect a little something from me later this week!

 
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@kelli I got your letter today & it made me happy! You love several things I love & I'm totally excited to introduce you to some of my favorite things! This is going to be so much fun! Expect a little something from me later this week!
Glad my letter made you happy, when I got yours I was so happy too! You seem like such a sweet person! Yay we love similar stuff!!

 
I got cards out this morning!  Unfortunately, I've been having problems with my wrists, so I had to type half of them.  :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  (On the other hand, for those who squinted their way through my handwriting, that might be considered to be a *good* thing!)

 
::age range:: I'll be 18 soon, but I'm open to penpals of any age :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ::location:: North Carolina ::do you prefer an e-penpal, physical mail pal, or a combo?:: snail mail please! ::main interests:: I'm obsessed with everything wedding-related.  My unrealistic dream job is being a wedding planner (my realistic one is being a biomedical engineer, which is what I'll be going to college for in a few months, if anyone is interested).  I'm also really into the outdoors (I live on a farm!), which obviously must include my sweet little kitties. ::described as:: I get "quiet" and "nice" a lot.  When I was younger, I was known for always having a smile on my face. ::music:: I really do listen to everything.  I know country and rap are on everyone else's list of NOs, but those are probably what I listen to the most.  Pop is also pretty high up, but I also love 70s/80s rock.  I'm pretty open when it comes to music :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ::movies:: Typical chick flick kind of girl here, with some comedy and the occasional adventure/crime thrown in.  MEAN GIRLS!!, Titanic, The Notebook, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, 27 Dresses, The Wedding Planner, The Parent Trap, Legally Blonde, Baby Mama, He's Just Not That Into You, Bring it On, Bride Wars, well you get the point! ::TV shows:: I guess this is where I have to admit to my horrible reality tv addiction.  The Bachelor/Bachelorette, America's Next Top Model, Dance Moms, the list goes on forever.  Otherwise, I also loveee Friends (I watch the reruns every single night). ::books/authours:: Again, mainly romance (can you tell I'm an extremely romantic person?!).  I have every single Nicholas Sparks book.  I also really love Jodi Picoult and Audrey Niffenegger.  And I love many of the classics.  But if I had to pick one favorite book, it would Gone With the Wind (which also should have been on the movie list too!). ::art/artists:: Awkward silence on this one... ::eek:ther random favorite people/things/places:: Is "everything" a good answer?  Really though, I can find something about everything that I end up loving. ::collect:: Haha recently I've began collecting beauty freebies, which will hopefully lead to an actual significant beauty collection.  But otherwise, don't really have any collections :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ::specifically seeking:: I'm gonna echo all the lovely ladies that have said they are looking for close friends.  I've never had a best friend, but I feel like I already know you ladies just from reading all these threads.  Also, I'm still a newbie to the makeup world, so if anyone is a) okay with probably talking more about non-makeup things and B) is willing to sometimes teach me more about makeup, pick me!    ::prefer long, medium or short letters?:: I certainly prefer long, but any length is always great.  Especially since I can't always promise to have time to write super long ones with the rigorous school program I'll be in for a few more months... ::how many pen pals do you want?:: Any that will have me :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ::would you participate in a "traveling journal"?::  ::international or local penpals?:: I prefer U.S. just because I'm young and don't expect my parents to want to pay international shipping all the time, but if you're outside of the U.S. and want to be my penpal I'm not gonna say no!   Can't wait to start!!
When this thread was started, I feverishly read over everyone's responses but was able to convince myself I didn't need a penpal.  But after stalking this thread, I got so jealous of how much fun everyone was having.  So if anyone still wants a penpal, read above!!  Thanks lovelies 
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I wonder if my other pen pals got my cards
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Yes! And I've just been really slow about actually putting my responses into the mailbox. I need to go buy stamps:)

 
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  I got cards out this morning!  Unfortunately, I've been having problems with my wrists, so I had to type half of them.  :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  (On the other hand, for those who squinted their way through my handwriting, that might be considered to be a *good* thing!)
I've been typing most of my letters! My writing is passable, but I write all day so I get sick of it sometimes. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Always torn between wanting to type and wanting to use my pretty colored pens!

 
Darn it, I'm getting a bit frustrated with the USPS again! I ordered my stamps on the 14th and I still don't have them! I just want to mail my letters, dangit.

 
I'm late the party with this but would love to participate!!!  

Can someone give me a quick "how to post a spoiler"  I'ver scoured the forums but can't find a How To!

Thanks!

 
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  I'm late the party with this but would love to participate!!!  

Can someone give me a quick "how to post a spoiler"  I'ver scoured the forums but can't find a How To!

Thanks!

Just go to the regular reply box and in the upper right hand corner click the "More" thingy with the arrow beside it.  Then on the second row of icons, in the very first little section of them, the one that looks like a speech bubble is the spoiler button.  Click on it and a separate window should pop up.  Just type in that and once you're done it'll be what's in the spoiler!  I hope that made sense!

 
By the way, where are you guys getting your cute notecards? @utgal2004 I really love the chevron print one you sent, I need those in my life! 

 
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Just go to the regular reply box and in the upper right hand corner click the "More" thingy with the arrow beside it.  Then on the second row of icons, in the very first little section of them, the one that looks like a speech bubble is the spoiler button.  Click on it and a separate window should pop up.  Just type in that and once you're done it'll be what's in the spoiler!  I hope that made sense!

Thank you so much!  That made complete sense!  I would have driven myself crazy!
 
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  By the way, where are you guys getting your cute notecards? @utgal2004 I really love the chevron print one you sent, I need those in my life! 
Finding cute notecards has become my new obsession since getting penpals.  It's a bit ridiculous although it's kept me from buying makeup I don't really need.  Found the chevron ones on Amazon. Etsy and ebay also have some.  What's annoying is how few places have stationery now.  You can sometimes find notecards but you can't find sheets of nice paper with designs to write on very easily. I love email but I really don't want snail mail to die.  Every time I pop a letter to a penpal in the mail, I feel like we're doing something to keep it alive. 

Link to chevron notecards @yousoldtheworld is referring to: http://www.amazon.com/C-R-Gibson-Assorted-Expressed-ICNA-10196/dp/B0077LIZKW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1390411664&sr=8-4&keywords=iota+note

 
There are subscription boxes for stationary too!  Now my wheels are turning, ok...back to writing my info!

 
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  There are subscription boxes for stationary too!  Now my wheels are turning, ok...back to writing my info!
say WHAT??? 

 
Quote: Originally Posted by Dezzie1152 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  There are subscription boxes for stationary too!  Now my wheels are turning, ok...back to writing my info!
I know of Nicely Noted and got that one for a few months.  Are there others?

 
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  Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  By the way, where are you guys getting your cute notecards? @utgal2004 I really love the chevron print one you sent, I need those in my life! 
Finding cute notecards has become my new obsession since getting penpals.  It's a bit ridiculous although it's kept me from buying makeup I don't really need.  Found the chevron ones on Amazon. Etsy and ebay also have some.  What's annoying is how few places have stationery now.  You can sometimes find notecards but you can't find sheets of nice paper with designs to write on very easily. I love email but I really don't want snail mail to die.  Every time I pop a letter to a penpal in the mail, I feel like we're doing something to keep it alive. 

Link to chevron notecards @yousoldtheworld is referring to: http://www.amazon.com/C-R-Gibson-Assorted-Expressed-ICNA-10196/dp/B0077LIZKW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1390411664&sr=8-4&keywords=iota+note

Thank you!! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I wish it was easier to find stationery around here, I've always loved it but my stash is bare right now! My residents don't mind helping me decorate some, but I think once my no-buy is over (or, actually when I am allowed a "splurge") I'm going to have to order a ton.

Oh, and I have a letter for you just waiting for my stamps, btw. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Thank you!! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I wish it was easier to find stationery around here, I've always loved it but my stash is bare right now! My residents don't mind helping me decorate some, but I think once my no-buy is over (or, actually when I am allowed a "splurge") I'm going to have to order a ton.

Oh, and I have a letter for you just waiting for my stamps, btw. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
I keep telling myself I'm not allowed to buy a ton at once.  It's so tempting though when I find cute ones.  I live in a massive city and can't find much local either.  If it wasn't for the internet, I fear you ladies would be getting letters from my legal pad or on notebook paper.  

No worries, USPS isn't the most reliable service lately lol.

 
Late to the party, but I would love to be a part of this!

Age Range:  Any age works for me.  I'm 34Location:  New JerseyI would prefer a physical pen pal because I went to send goodies too!Main interests:  I love to travel, love makeup!  Reading, Animals, languageDescribed as:  Outgoing, charismatic, funny, loyalMusic:  I'll listen to anything.  Some faves:  Ani Difranco, Counting Crows, Adele, Mumford & sonsMovies:  I'm a movie junky!  Always see all the movies up for Best Picture and love to discuss themTV Shows:  Sons of Anarchy, Game of Thrones, Grey's Anatomy to name a few. DVR a tonBooks/Authors:  I am part of two book clubs and read regularly.  Favorite author is Jack KerouacArt:  I'm a French teacher!  So I love art!  Van Gogh, Monet, ManetOther random favorite people/places/things:  Love to travel.  I love France.  I've been there quite a few times.  Collect:  Books, makeupSpecifically seeking:  Someone to send letters to!  I would love to send some makeup treats as well!Length of letters:  Doesn't matter to meHow many pen pals do you want?  I would like to start with around 5 Would you like to participate in a traveling journal?  Sure!
International or local penpals?  Both!Anything else?  This is such a fantastic idea.  I had penpals when I was younger and I loved it.  The idea of sitting down with pen and paper and writing someone, that concept is lost.  I can't wait to get to know some of you better!  PM me if you're looking for a new, loyal pen pal!!!

 

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