I didn't participate in the card exchange because our cards are picture cards without any room to write on, but I do have a couple extra if anyone wants one.
Book: Captain, you mind if I say grace? Mal: Only if you say it out loud.
'Serenity'
Goodbye and Good Riddance: Hey, at least you didn't get a Peloton. (2019)
Take stock, reflect, butch, moan, vent. We are all here for it.
sj - Dec 31, 2019 6:18:50 am PST #71 of 140
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
amych - Dec 31, 2019 6:29:11 am PST #72 of 140
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
I'm not normally a card person, but the card exchange got me to actually send a few, and brought me great joy from the ones I got; I totally plan to send a few more as new years' cards, uhhh, real soon now.
(And for anyone who hesitated to join in: I don't think anyone has any problem with cards arriving after whatever holiday, or cards without a lot of personalization, or anything else like that! It's just lovely to hear from a bunch of friends at a dark time of the year! I would definitely do it again next year!)
meara - Dec 31, 2019 6:47:00 am PST #73 of 140
I wanted to send more cards but I ran out—I thought 40 would be plenty but apparently I have more addresses than I realized. Oops.
msbelle - Dec 31, 2019 7:21:28 am PST #74 of 140
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
If anyone not 'officially" in the exchange wants addresses from "THE LIST" - I can help with that.
EpicTangent - Dec 31, 2019 7:48:07 am PST #75 of 140
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
I just finally got my cards for the exchange done last night. It has been so nice getting cards, and I was glad of the exchange to spur me to get some done myself.
Zenkitty - Dec 31, 2019 9:09:25 am PST #76 of 140
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I also really enjoyed the card exchange. It spurred me to get my shit together and send out cards for the first time in many years. I liked sending them out as much as getting them. We should definitely do this again.
Also, getting cards is nice, even if they're "late", I just like hearing from my friends.
Shir - Dec 31, 2019 9:38:25 am PST #77 of 140
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Cards! Got lisah and Calli's today. They're beautiful!
Laura - Dec 31, 2019 9:59:33 am PST #78 of 140
Our wings are not tired.
I've heard the theory that Coco held on against the cancer until he was sure that I'd be okay without him.
I absolutely believe this. I'm sorry it has been such a rough couple of years, Fred. May 2020 bring all good things. I like your attitude on retirement. You'll know when it is right.
I love the cards! Now I need to remember to get things like postcards when I am out and about and use that address list!
Theodosia - Dec 31, 2019 11:29:35 am PST #79 of 140
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I got the cards on my list in the mail today! Plus a couple extra to the senders who included me, so I'm feeling that I managed some minimal decent adulting.
Calli - Dec 31, 2019 1:06:51 pm PST #80 of 140
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm so glad the card made it to you, Shir!
The card exchange was fun. I like sending cards, and getting something in the mail that isn't an ad, a money request, or a bill is delightful.
This year's been mostly good. I joined a gym and went pretty regularly when travel and health issues allowed. I had some job interviews in the areas I'd like to move to, although nothing came of them. There are usually a few nibbles before a good bite. I've been able to spend time with friends and family, travel a little, make a friend or two. If it wasn't for the sheer flustercluck at the political level, this would be a good year. Here's hoping 2020 will help resolve that.