Day 24 - Postcard for Ashley

Ashley's very political, in the "actions speak louder than words" kind of way. He's been a big part of many grassroot groups, he's lobbied, he's assisted the Mayor of Utah, he's travelled the world for what he believes in. I only got to spend a few hours with him when I met him in person, but it was probably the most intense first "few hours" I've spent with anybody I've met off the internet (that's a lot of people, guys). So, I thought it fitting to send him this postcard...

Day 23 - Postcard to Portia

Growing up, Portia was a DJ on a popular radio station everyone in my High School listened to. She was also the big sister to my brother's best friend. I never really knew her as a person growing up. She was just a "radio personality" to me. She does radio on a different channel now, and though I can pick it up through the internet, I haven't taken the time to listen lately. We've gotten to know each other on a more personal level through emails and Facebook. I know for me, when I come to certain crossroads in my life, it's important for me to know who my actual friends are, and who will be there if I need an ear. So this postcard is a reminder that I was once a radio listener, but now I'm her friend.

Day 22 - Postcard to my little brother

Aaron has been my brother by blood for 20 years now. We didn't really know how to get along well, or how to be friends until just the past few years. I feel really lucky that people can grow and change in this lifetime. I would have really missed out on having an amazing person in my life, had we not been able to put all our "stuff" on the table and have the capacity to just move forward. Aaron, I'm so very proud to call you my brother. You'll do great things in life, this I promise you.

Day 19 - LvRG

My dear sweet Laura is another one of my amazing Broken Buddies. She's really quirky and kind. She's also got a lot more adventure in her bones than she might realize. She stepped out of her comfort zone a few times when we ran about town last November...I can't wait to see her again.

Day 18 - Postcard to the Grandparents

Unfortunately, my "nuclear family" exploded decades ago. Most of my family lives in Utah. There's a smattering of steps, in-laws and adoptees found throughout a few other states. I'm the only one in Texas, other than my paternal grandmother's only surviving brother. My maternal grandparents met and fell in love shortly after their High School graduation. They've remained married and very much in love ever since. They're adorable (both separate and together) and I love to visit them in their house up in the Utah mountains. My grandfather has lost most of his hearing and my grandmother has lost most of her sight. They're quite the pair...I hope they'll be able to read this card!

Day 17 - Postcard to Meesh

I think I'm starting to sound like a broken record. It sounds like all my friends exist in cyberspace. Does that speak to my generation or is there something else going on? :) Seriously, though. Meesh has such a dry wit about her, she's constantly keeping me in stitches. Her health issues also really help me to keep mine in perspective. She's survived so much and she's so positive and filled with an over-abundance of gratitude. I haven't met her yet, but I'm sure when I do, it'll be a day I'll never be able to forget. Not that I'd want to...cause she's really freakin' hot. :)

Day 16 - Postcard to Kathy

Kathy's another "friend of a FB friend". As usual, I continue to find the world getting smaller and smaller. She has a lot more in common with me than I had originally thought, and for that I'm truly grateful. It's nice, not having to explain myself to someone else for a change. I also got to meet her in person November 2009. We've talked on the phone a few times too, but everyone really loves getting postcards, don't they? :)