12/14/21. The Daily Connoisseur penpal program came through for me! I've drafted a 4 pager (printed) for my contact. I'm not sure if she got me or if it will turn out I have two. I ordered 3 photos from CVS to include with it. This first note is so much backstory highlights I worry it will sound too braggy and like I am always up to fun adventurous things. Nah, that's just 10 years of highlight reel compressed into a couple paragraphs. We'll see how it goes!
12/27/21. I got a letter back! I saw it sticking out of the mailbox in the pouring rain and ran out there. and because it is the holiday and hubby is super nice helping to supervise the kid, I wrote her back a 3 page reply straight away. The kid and I went on a very bracing bike ride through some sun-rain to put it in the UPS mail drop (our box is not very water proof) and return some library books.
2/7/22. I also picked up a second international penpal who says she has gotten my letter, but I am still waiting to hear from her. Postage to EU (3 forever stamps) seems to take about 2 weeks.
8/7/22. Both penpals are going strong! I've learned how to dwell a bit on letters from VA penpal to keep from overwhelming velocity of replies. I've also found stationary templates on etsy for decoration and started coloring them in with mixed effect. Also acquired a fountain pen. Penmanship has not improved dramatically.
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