1/4th of a social, and cousin mail

Here I am, watching the LWA social a day late, before being interrupted 30 minutes into it. No worries, just means I get to stretch out the fun even more. 

I'm using up some of my Ink Drop samples from Goulet Pens. I haven't ordered anything from them in ages, but I still get their newsletter, and they've discontinued their Ink Drop subscription. It's completely understandable. The amount of samples they were sending out is staggering! I'm just happy that they have so much business.

Semi-recently received from my cousin Aaron.

 I love his drawings.

And a reply:

LWA's Virtual Letter Writing Social

The Letter Writer's Alliance is having a world-wide virtual letter writing social today!


They've created a really lovely stationery download.

I'm not using it because I never remember to buy ink for my printer! 

But I have been writing some letters:

The top 5 are actually for a swap-bot swap! I haven't done swap-bot in a long time, but I decided to sign up for two swaps this month. It'll be fun to get some surprises in my mailbox.

LWA Social

I hope I didn't sound too disappointed in my last post because I really had a wonderful time.

Here are some more photos of the day, courtesy of Stephanie:

A Modest Success

So, let's not bandy about the bush.  I had delusions of grandeur for sure.  I thought that any wanderers through the bookstore would see what we were doing and want to join in with all their heart and soul, because, hey if I saw this happening somewhere that would be my reaction!


Total participants: 8
We did attract 3 wanderers by... one of whom said that we had made her day! 
Others: myself, my boyfriend, Tara, her boyfriend, and Stephanie 

I had a super great time, although the first 15 minutes I was feeling really pathetic and like I had set up this whole thing for myself.


Tara and Stephanie brought yummy snacks, some even postal themed!

We made a huge spread of paper over 3 tables. All of us had brought things hoping to get rid of them, but we all went back with basically the same amount of stuff. Even though I have SO MUCH, it's always fun to use someone else's materials. I had a lot of fun with Tara's washi tape and stamps and also took home some of Stephanie's Pixar postcards.

Letters/Mailart I made at the social:

 trying to keep a little surprise for the recipients... who will get these??

I had so much fun at this event. I really want to have another one... I'll be moving to central Illinois at the beginning of August (my new address will be posted on the blog soon). So sadly I won't be able to plan anymore in Boston, but I think Tara wants to continue to have them in Boston or Providence.

It's the day I've been waiting for

In just a few short hours will be my letter writing social at the Brookline Booksmith! I'm so excited!!
Even if not many people show up I know at least I'll see Tara, who helped plan the event!

some incoming from May from JJalltheway and Taradactyl