Today I treated myself to a P.O. Box, and signed up for my first mail swap through Swap-bot.com! I have been wanting my own P.O. Box for sometime now. That is now the address where I will retrieve Fun Mail - swaps, pen pals, and paperholic rated mail. No bills allowed! This feels almost decadent to have my very own P. O. Box. Being a mother and wife, it has been quite awhile since anything of mine has not been fair game for all to plunder. When I received the keys to my Box, I was immediately reminded of my college P.O. Box. I checked that box daily and generally received something that made me smile. I wrote many letters during college and received many in return. However, my biggest surprise was how often my Dad sent me cards and notes while I was away at college. Dad must have sent me at least two cards every week. And prior to leaving for college I was not really a "Daddy's Girl.". My Dad was just so genuinely excited for me to go to college that he wanted to ensure I remained happy during that first year away. That is what parents do for their children...everything in their power to make them happy. And trust
me, my Mom has done more than her fair share in that department too. So, I am not in college anymore, but I am still looking forward to checking MY P.O. Box for goodies in the future. Let the snail mail begin!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Send Something Good Begins!
I was so excited to wake up and see the name and address of my Secret Blogger (SB) ! I already have several ideas about items to include in my SB's package.
As I was reading through Kaitlyn's mailing tips, I was excited to see she encouraged everyone to use postage stamps and not printed postage labels. See, I collect canceled postage stamps! No, they are not in albums, but they are sorted and organized in boxes. Years ago, my in- laws asked my husband if he wanted boxes of canceled stamps they had collected while working for a company that received oodles of postcards. He was less than excited, but my eyes lit up! It immediately brought back memories of my stamp book as a kid. Besides, stamps are like little works of art, and architects love that kind of thing! So, I then took on the daunting task of organizing the stamps and sorting out individual collections for all of my in-laws's grandchildren, including my own two boys. The boys aren't currently that interested in their collections, but I keep adding to them. We can't all be scrapbookers...some of us are stamp people.
So, to my Secret Blogger, please place real postage stamps on my package! That counts as a special gift to me : )
As I was reading through Kaitlyn's mailing tips, I was excited to see she encouraged everyone to use postage stamps and not printed postage labels. See, I collect canceled postage stamps! No, they are not in albums, but they are sorted and organized in boxes. Years ago, my in- laws asked my husband if he wanted boxes of canceled stamps they had collected while working for a company that received oodles of postcards. He was less than excited, but my eyes lit up! It immediately brought back memories of my stamp book as a kid. Besides, stamps are like little works of art, and architects love that kind of thing! So, I then took on the daunting task of organizing the stamps and sorting out individual collections for all of my in-laws's grandchildren, including my own two boys. The boys aren't currently that interested in their collections, but I keep adding to them. We can't all be scrapbookers...some of us are stamp people.
So, to my Secret Blogger, please place real postage stamps on my package! That counts as a special gift to me : )
Friday, April 13, 2012
A.
So, my answer to yesterday's question/challenge ....
Q. Write down a new fact you recently learned.
A. As defined on Wikipedia, a parklet is a small urban park, often created by replacing several under-utilized parallel parking spots with a patio, planters, trees, benches,café tables with chairs, fountain(s), artwork, sculptures and/or bicycle parking.[1][2]
1. "Pavement to Parks San Francisco: Divisadero Street Parklet". Retrieved 18 May 2010.
2. "SF Pavement to Parks - Divisadero Parklet Flickr Gallery". Retrieved 12 June 2010.
Q. Write down a new fact you recently learned.
A. As defined on Wikipedia, a parklet is a small urban park, often created by replacing several under-utilized parallel parking spots with a patio, planters, trees, benches,café tables with chairs, fountain(s), artwork, sculptures and/or bicycle parking.[1][2]
1. "Pavement to Parks San Francisco: Divisadero Street Parklet". Retrieved 18 May 2010.
2. "SF Pavement to Parks - Divisadero Parklet Flickr Gallery". Retrieved 12 June 2010.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Question of the Day
I love the idea of New Year's Resolutions ( i.e. fresh starts, a chance for do-overs, opportunities for change); however like most well intentioned people I have a hard time following through. I blame it on my "glass half empty" mentality. At the beginning of each year I am enthusiastic , and secretly relieved to have survived another year of Christmas Mayhem, but the enthusiasm quickly fades. The desire to lose weight, be a better person, conquer something on my Mid-Life Crisis List, falls to the wayside as the day-in-and-day-out routine consumes half of the liquid in my glass. I am not alone, which is why many individuals choose not to make any New Year Resolutions. For what ever reason though, I generally jump in enthusiastically every January 1st just to find out what I am not capable of conquering.
However, 2012 I decided was going to be different! I decided to make two resolutions - neither of which deal with weight loss. This year I decided I would make resolutions that involve hobbies, interests, obsessions - Paper! First, I decided to do my part for the USPS and send out 52 Mailings in 52 Weeks. I am proud to announce that the mailings are on track! They have consisted primarily of cards to friends and family for birthdays or special events. I have made a conscious effort to personalize these items with a hand written note or letter. During my first year in college (many moons ago), I wrote several letters every week and received oodles of snail mail in return. There was no email, twitter, or social networking, just my P.O. Box. I still have many of the letters I received during college. These small little packages of encouragement and laughs were often times what kept me motivated.
Second, I decided to keep some form of a journal. I knew it had to be short and sweet, or I would...well, QUIT! Then I read the article below about the Q. & A. a Day journal that is posted below. I knew that this was the answer! I look forward to each day's new question, and it generally takes me less than five minutes to record my response. As the article mentions, you answer a new question each day of the year. However, you respond to the same question on that particular day over a period of five years. It will be interesting to look back over the years and see how my answers have evolved...or not!
So, today's Question/Challenge of the Day is.....
Q. Write down a new fact you recently learned.
A. ?
I'll post my answer tomorrow just in case I come across a really fun fact over the course of my day.
However, 2012 I decided was going to be different! I decided to make two resolutions - neither of which deal with weight loss. This year I decided I would make resolutions that involve hobbies, interests, obsessions - Paper! First, I decided to do my part for the USPS and send out 52 Mailings in 52 Weeks. I am proud to announce that the mailings are on track! They have consisted primarily of cards to friends and family for birthdays or special events. I have made a conscious effort to personalize these items with a hand written note or letter. During my first year in college (many moons ago), I wrote several letters every week and received oodles of snail mail in return. There was no email, twitter, or social networking, just my P.O. Box. I still have many of the letters I received during college. These small little packages of encouragement and laughs were often times what kept me motivated.
Second, I decided to keep some form of a journal. I knew it had to be short and sweet, or I would...well, QUIT! Then I read the article below about the Q. & A. a Day journal that is posted below. I knew that this was the answer! I look forward to each day's new question, and it generally takes me less than five minutes to record my response. As the article mentions, you answer a new question each day of the year. However, you respond to the same question on that particular day over a period of five years. It will be interesting to look back over the years and see how my answers have evolved...or not!
So, today's Question/Challenge of the Day is.....
Q. Write down a new fact you recently learned.
A. ?
I'll post my answer tomorrow just in case I come across a really fun fact over the course of my day.
Life etc.: Journal- Q&A a Day: A 5 Year Journal
Life etc.: Journal- Q&A a Day: A 5 Year Journal: I was just blog hopping a few days ago when I came upon this: Q&A a Day: A 5 Year Journal (on Anthropologie ). One journal for 5 years...
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Omiyage Blogs: What Is Washi Tape?
Omiyage Blogs: What Is Washi Tape?: Let's talk tape! You might be wondering what all this fuss about tape is. You might be asking yourself - what is washi tape??? So, ...
Washi Tape 2 Dye 4...or 5
After reading the article posted above about Washi Tape varieties, I decided to try them out on Easter Eggs. This is a great way to embellish dyed eggs, and it is uber-easy! This decorating party was a hit with kids of all ages.
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About Me
- Christy of Christopher Scott
- VA, United States
- Christopher Scott is a pen name under which my paper concoctions are created. My pen is a compilation of family names and recognizes those that endure the chaos surrounding my paper obession. During childhood many hours were spent cutting, pasting,and creating merely for personal enjoyment. College consisted of much more of the same as I cut, pasted, and created my way through Architecture School. Now, many years later my paper addiction ensues. Hence, Christopher Scott (a.k.a. paperholic)