this month i had the opportunity to participate in a blog series hosted by esther called lovely letters: a snail mail exchange. this program was created by esther to help bloggers connect around the world.
once signed up, you are assigned to another participating blogger where you can interact via social media, email, in person, skype, etc. it is a great way to get to know other bloggers and learn about their blogging journey. on the 20th of every month you send out a care package (no more than $7 in value) that pertains to the month’s theme.
i had the opportunity to get to know esther herself. score! we emailed back and forth for a couple weeks and i really felt like we had a lot in common. i have a new friend now and feel more a part of the blogging community.
this month’s theme was hometown. i took that to mean where i am currently living which is the bay area, ca. i was racking my brain for some innovative knick knacks to share with esther. i wish i would have had a little more time because between our vacation and my birthday i felt a little rushed to send out my package. next time i will better prepare and think more creatively. here is what i came up with in the end:
ghirardelli chocolate – ghirardelli originated in san francisco and i may have the biggest sweet tooth ever.
giants pen – gotta love the sf giants living here. an afternoon at the giants stadium overlooking the water cannot be beat. i will forever be a giants fan now.
notebook with a print of the city – i figure every blogger needs a notebook to write down thoughts, ideas, day to day life, etc. i decided to grab a notebook and put the sf city print i use for #cityweekly on the cover.
one lovely letter – a letter sealed to esther thanking her for putting together such a lovely event.
and then i got esther’s amazing package in the mail and i felt a little silly by how basic my care package was. she really was so creative and thoughtful. here is what she gave me:
las vegas post card, playing cards and magnet – esther is currently living in las vegas. i can’t wait to start playing speed or egyptian rat screw with the new cards!
peachy tea – esther previously lived in atlanta, georgia
korean candies – esther was born in korea
instagram photos – one photo of the bellagio and one of her grandma’s hands
a photo of her and her husband, jacob
one lovely letter
i can’t say enough wonderful things about getting to know esther more and participating in lovely letters. next month i will be sure to bring my a game and think a little more outside of the box for the care package.
thanks for stopping by and have a lovely weekend!
