Day 31 - reflection and moving forward

I haven't sent a postcard on time since the 8th. Do I have the tenacity to sit around today and write 22 more postcards and mail them out today? Maybe not. I've got the stamps and the cards, sure. Do I have that many friends? Perhaps. Do I have the energy, attention span and passion for it? Doubtful. I'm starting to see that these challenges of physically doing something every day seems to be too much for me right now.

Loosely considering doing something way different in April. Perhaps to post a quote which speaks to me, or to make note of something lacking in my life and how I combat it. I guess I'll have time to consider it, as I'm writing my postcards... ::le sigh::

Day 30 - Postcard to Amy

Amy is a friend who I know because she married my friend Ethan several years ago. She's a great mom and she's got a great sense of humor. I think that's a requirement to be my friend anyway. I once sent her a Flat Stanley. Not only did she take him on her travels and take some great pictures, she also set him up with his own facebook page. Hilarious!

Day 29 - Postcard to Wendy

Wendy and I went to High School together. We didn't know each other very well back then. We didn't run in the same circles. Who am I kidding? I didn't run anywhere. :) I got back in touch with her when my bff found her on facebook, so I started talking to her...and really regret not getting to know her better when we were in High School.

Day 26 - Postcard for Adrienne

Adrienne is married to a former schoolmate of mine. I had the opportunity to meet her last November. She's a mean cook and is very creative. I also needed an emergency "church outfit". Without blinking, she yanked me into her room and started throwing clothes at me. I mean, who DOES that? Adrienne, that's who. ;)

Day 25 - Postcard for Mindy

Facebook friend of a friend, yada yada...same story as several others. We have a lot of friends in common. We also have a lot of things in common that aren't "usual" things to have in common with other people. The really strange part is we ran in the same circles with the same groups of people during our youth, and still can't seem to figure out why we never met one another. The world is a funny place sometimes. :)

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.