Tuesday Hoddgepodge

Happy Tuesday!!

Here are some images that I've recently been enjoying on Pinterest:

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I love the idea of using confetti as currency.

Here are some songs that I've been into this week

"Sleeping Lessons" - The Shins

"Specks" - Matt Pond PA

"Natural Disaster" - Andrew Bird

"Sealion" - Feist

If you like video games and/or movies you should check out my boyfriend (Matt) and his friend's (Andrew) podcasts via Swimp Thang.

And make sure you send me some words for my exquisite corpse project!!

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Interaction: Exquisite Corpse Poetry

Hi guys! I'm working on an exquisite corpse poem (or cadavre exquis) and I need your help! I need you to snail mail or e-mail me a 

- single word,

- a phrase,

- or a sentence

that you would like included in the poem. It's a collaboration and it doesn't have to mean anything to anyone but you.

Submissions by February 29, please. <3

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Monday Mailings

I checked my mailbox on Valentine's Day in case I had any Valentine's related mail and I'm glad I did! I got some awesome stuff :)

incoming 2/14/12

I have about 22 pieces going out tomorrow (since today is a no-mail day):

outgoing 2-20-12

Linsey, Caylee, Superhero, Rae, Nicole, Britty, April, Marian, Sue, Rob, Suzie, Emily, Olivia, Gabby, my great aunt, Marguerite, Meg, Tallie, Mim, Amy, and my best friend from 11th grade... keep an eye out!!

What have you received recently?

Are you super bummed that today is a no mail day in honor of President's Day?

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Celebrate Kindness

I've always loved the concept of Random Acts of Kindness. It's partially why I love mail so much and blog's like Secret Agent L. I love when people restore my faith in our universe by holding doors open for people and donating to charities. There's really so many things you can do as an act of kindness and what's great is when you read through a list of 'suggestions' and you realize that you already do so many of them on a regular basis!

Random Acts of Kindness week is from February 13-19 and in honor of that I put together some packs of hygienic products and non-perishable food into some beanie hats that I will pass out among homeless people who I pass in Baltimore.

contents: hats, band-aids, deodorant, bar of soap,
toothpaste, toothbrush, breakfast bars, cookies

loaded up!

About three or four years ago I did something very similar and I decided to bring back the idea in honor of this week. I haven't started to pass them out yet but I will do so in the upcoming week(s).

Also, to start the week off I brought in some tulips, cupcakes, and valentines for my office. They went over very well. :)

Did you do anything to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week?

What is your favorite story about a Random Acts of Kindness?

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Saturday Lists: Love Survey Results (from you guys!)

Throughout this past week I've handed out little surveys in person or via e-mail (in honor of Valentine's Day). I've typed up all the responses and mixed them up.

Here's what the little surveys looked like:

The people I asked were my boyfriend, my cat (Matt made up his answers), my co-workers, my boss, my friends, and my pen-pals. Can you spot your answers?

How long ago was the last time you fell in love?

"Almost 20 years ago"

"I fall in love daily...with Eric"

"One year ago"

"Over 6 years ago"

"7 months ago-every day with him"

"Five or so years ago"

"4 years 1 month 5 days"

"5 years ago but also last week and yesterday"

"1 year ago"

"Six months ago"

"Four months-ish. Or more esoterically, last night when I fell in love with Color Me Katie's outlook on life"

"A year ago. Still in love."

"4 years ago"

"Whenever I see chicken"

"Year ago"

"Four and a half years ago.. and every other day after"

"April 8; 10 months ago"

What is your favorite romantic song?

"'You Are My Lady' - Johnny Gill"

"'Arms Of The One Who Loves You' - Xscape"

"'Thug Love' by Bone Thugs & Tupac"

"'Home' by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros"

"This one I can't even name off the top of my head"
"'Pennsylvania' - The Bloodhound Gang"

"'Collide' - Howie Day"

"Since Saturday 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston"

"'Remember When'"

"'Too Good To Be' - New Found Glory"

"'I Can't Help Falling In Love With You' - Elvis Presley"

"'Without You' but I have many!"

"'Montauk' - Bayside"

"'Chasing Cars' - Snow Patrol"

"'Somebody Knows You Now' - Brad Paisley"

"'The Way She Loves Me' - Tonic"

"'I Don't Wanna Wait' - Paula Cole"

What non-living thing do you currently love the most?

"My new book"

"Kinoko No Yama cookies"

"My green thing"

"Knitting"

"Art supplies"

"My pillow"

"My iPhone"

"MAIL..duh!"

"Quack Quack"

"My teddy bear my man gave me way before Valentine's Day"

"Transformers"

"My purse"

"My knitting bag (& tools)"

"Budda Bee, my stuffed animal"

"Whitney Houston"

"My bed and body pillow"

"Art stuff!"

* Extra credit for anyone who can pick out my cat's answers (or mine!) *

If you didn't get a survey to fill out then tell me your answers now! I wanna know!

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Friday Projects: Time Capsule

Recently I was inspired by Bianca's post about her creating a time capsule for her to open up in 5 years (which was inspired by a Keri Smith idea from her 100 Things list).

Particularly, I was inspired by the letter that she had her boyfriend write her which she doesn't plan to read until the 'do not open until' date. I decided to expand on that a bit and get all the important people in my life to write me something for me to open up and read in 6 (and a half-ish) years, on my 30th birthday.

Monday night I put the box together.

It included:

+ a print out of my current Facebook page, status, etc. and a question that asks if I even still use Facebook in 2018

+ a mix CD that I made for myself of my favorite songs and things that represent the kind of music that I am currently in love with

+ a letter from my boss, LaShandra

+ a letter from my dad

+ a current pay stub

+ a package (wrapped in SPAM wrapping paper) from Janice... I have no idea what's in it

+ one of my favorite pens

+ a vile of blue glitter

+ a mini yellow lollipop ornament

+ a letter to me, from me

+ an envelope that I put a yellow piece of paper in and let loose in my office.. it's definitely thicker than it was when I left it there and I have no idea what's in there, I also had Charlotte & Katie sign it

+ a packet of googly eyes

+ plastic star bouquet

+ a bunch of photos that represent where I'm at right now and the people & things I love

+ an assortment of the current stamps that are available in 2012

+ a letter from my Mattie

contents

no, Bug.. I need you now--you can't go in the time capsule

box before 

box after

I put the box in the back of my closet and I'm pretty confident I'm not going to open it until it's time. 30 years old seems like so far from now, but I'm sure it will be here before I know it.

What would you put in a time capsule to represent your life right now?

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Thursday Crafts: Whimsical Activities

On Monday I went to Lowe's and raided their paint chip section.

Free paint swatches are one of the greatest things about living in America. I'm sure the paint companies don't make them with the intent of me taking 100 at a time but it evens out, I'm sure.

I wasn't sure what I intended doing with them when I scooped them up but I did know that I needed them. Last night I decided to take all of the Valspar brand swatches and write a whimsical activity on each that I like to do when I'm feeling down or need a pick me up.

Then I hole punched the cards and slid a key ring through them. Here are some pictures of the finished product, the list of ideas, and some pictures of me doing the activities:

explore a dead end

recreate a photo you find inspiring

write a letter

make a snow, carpet, sand angel

twirl

play with sidewalk chalk

dance somewhere

have a picnic

take pictures in a photobooth

wear a tutu (and bold lipstick)

make a list that requires thinking & creativity

dress up (costumes, fancy clothes, whatever)

knit something simple and lovely

create something with glitter

go on a drive with the windows down

make paper snowflakes

What's the coolest thing you've ever seen done with paint swatches?

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