#handwritten mail

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[uglifish]

penpal-ing with the talented @setokaibaes is licherally thee best thing...like, ever, in 2018. ... that made no sense but whatever :)

thank you so much for fanart of Mokuba from the now-completed story, LAPIS LAZULI!!!!

hugs, -is over the moon- Ugli

[lettresdemamanabeille]

Need a new penpal?

Hello, all!  I am looking for new penpals.   A few years ago, I used to have several, but we have all drifted apart as life has happened, and I would love to pick it back up.  There’s a certain connection in letters that you can’t get any other way.

I am a mid twenties southern belle mama to an adorable and truly dramatic toddler that will one day save or destroy the world, and a 75 pound fur baby that thinks he’s a tiny lapdog.  My spouse is a first responder (fire and EMT), and I work in childcare, specifically special needs. I am bi and Catholic, but spent most of my teenage and adult life exploring different religions and faiths. My sister and I will be starting our first bee hive together this year which I have wanted to do for years, so you will probably hear about bees at some point. I moved around a ton when I was younger and tried out a ton of different things and friend groups, so I’m pretty well rounded as a person.   My husbands jokes that I can go from a sport obsessed, brewery loving frat boy to a crafty, little belle granny with a flip of a switch and he’s not exactly wrong.

I am interested in writing, photography, hiking, rowing, climbing, tattoos, coffee and tea, baking, yoga, Disney, music, bees and honey, and sports. Honestly, there is so much more that I could listen here but it would go on for days.

I’d love to find a couple of pen pals, some like me that can relate to the struggles of mommy hood, the loneliness of loving a first responder, and the trials of keeping a hive alive through winter.  I would also really enjoy learning about new cultures and other people’s experiences as well though.  If you’re needing someone to relate to or vent if you’re going through a hard time, I’ve gone through anxiety, eating disorders, sibling with cancer, miscarriages, and being a single parent.

Most letters will probably be accompanied by a half colored Disney princess picture scribbled over by random letters that make it look like the work of a madman verses an excited toddler, possibly some dog hair, and if all goes well, hopefully some honey later on!

If it sounds like we could get along, send me a message!

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Penpals For My Partner?

Are you seeking a penpal? someone maybe you share random doodles with? someone you think of cause you found an awesome old stamp?

well let me tell you about my lovely partner Clara. First off, she loves Nature! i promise if it was legal she’d live in the forest and when she’s there, well it’s where she belongs. My favorite thing she reminds me of is “every being is on their own level of consciousness” This statement always makes me smile because it explains how much love Clara holds. She also does awesome things with watercolor and other artistic means, she can longboard and tries tricks (while i just kick/push). She can rock climb like a beast on a boulder. Her curly hair is so delightful. She’s down for a cup of tea and a good book before any movie. She belongs also in the Land of Ooo (adventure time!) She has a gorgeous animals (and even some plants). And honestly if you want to know more, you gotta go to the source.

SO let her share stories and adventures with you. Let her letters put the same smile i get while watching her write them. Everyone should have some Clara in their life, but YOU gotta make the first step.

@in-the-stars-she-found-you​

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im studying english lit and creative writing in college (i plan to transfer to a different uni next year), and i aspire to be an author. i also journal quite regularly. i’m a fan of taking photos (both of people and nature), and i’m interested in learning more about photoshop so i can create more surreal photos. i draw a lot of portraits. if we become close enough friends, i might end up drawing you! i like history. i watch a lot of tv shows (criminal minds, sense8, castle, bones, htgawm, star trek, to name a few). i’m willing to read most any genre of book (maybe at some point we can exchange a book via mail). i enjoy cooking and baking. i like to go out on walks, hikes, and bike rides whenever i can.  i’m also interested in converting eclectic wicca (or maybe even druidism). that said, i’m entirely open to being friends with people of any religion/faith. while i only speak english, i’m totally interested in learning other languages, so if you would be willing to help me learn, i’d really appreciate it (though it’s not required).

as far as the type of person i’d like to communicate with: i’m rather open. any gender/sexuality/religion is fine by me as long as you’re openminded and willing to accept who i am. i won’t accept a pen pal any younger than sixteen (i’m just uncomfortable with the idea of speaking to someone fifteen or younger), and probably no older than thirty. while i’m willing to have pen pals in the usa, i’d really prefer someone from another country. i’m particularly interested in the nordic countries, but really anything not in the usa would be interesting. i’d love to learn about your culture.

my main tumblr is ihavetogogh.tumblr.com i’d like to have a bit of a chat via tumblr before i give you my address and we start sending letters!

sorry that was rather long winded. i tend to drone on and on. hope to hear from some people soon!

[penpalnation]

lets be penpals!

name: maya

age: 18

country: Finland (i’m actually spanish but)

zodiac symbol: gemini

hobbies: drawing/painting/doodling, cooking, knitting, reading, visiting museums, geocaching, music, learn languages, series, movies and music, going to picnic, crafting, snail mail (obviously wtf), deep conversations, petting animals and traveling.

(even though i’m worthless choosing favorites, let’s try it)

favorite singer/band: Lana del Rey, The Smiths, The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, Russian Red, 1973, The Japanese House and Belle & Sebastian

favorite series: black mirror, AHS, sense8 (currently watching), gossip girl, skins and penny dreadful (currently watching)

favorite films/directors: i like almost all the work of Quentin Tarantino, Woody Allen and Tim Burton, but i also like a real lot this kind of romantic movies that never ends as they’re supposed to ( Moulin Rouge, 500 Days of Summer or Submarine for example) and Big Fish style (that “grand finale” always makes me cry)

things i do not like: people who think that are better than the others. People who doesn’t have goals in their lives and are not interested in learning and discovering new things. The heat, sausages, olives, excessively romantic films (f.e. The Notebook), animal testing, killing bugs (could you please just gently take it and set him/her free? thanks), selfish people and conceited people.

things i do like: people talking about their passions, old fashioned love, berries, mythology, bees, veggie/environmentally friendly products (like lush!), moomin, the smell of new books, manley, copic ciao, dogs, cats, plants (every alive creature is welcome to my tiny heart), long walks, snow, christmas, the mountains, candles, cute socks with cute shoes, pressed flowers and handmade things.

why am i looking for penpals?: i have always been this kind of weird girl in the class who’s doing “stupid”, “ridiculous” things, like going to the theatre, art galleries, doing snail mail, having a journal (i don’t really know why this was considered weird in my high school, i think those thing are totally cool lol), etc. I just think it would be nice to find someone who shares some hobbies and  enjoys them.

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Hi! I'm Isla I'm 17 and I'm from Scotland. I'm looking for a pen pal who is interested in snail mail (plus like?? Messages/Snap chat maybe) My interests are: Music: really varied! I like a lot of jazz and blues music, as well as things like Roy Orbison, frank Sinatra and elvis. But also I really like classical music and modern indie stuff (with a little bit of pop on the side) Books: I haven't read much recently! But I'd say my faves I've read are nightmares and dreamscapes by Stephen King, the Swiss family Robinson, the life and times of the thunderbolt kid by Bill Bryson. TV: I don't watch much TV but?? travel documentaries, science programs, oitnb, Stephen universe, shitty reality TV, nature documentaries. Also I love a bit of countryfile or autumnwatch on a Sunday. Activities: making jewellery, painting, skiing, walking, I also quite enjoy swimming and dancing, but not necessarily at the same time. anything to do with animals or nature I also adore. Movies: I love too many movies so it's hard to say but... Amelie, the grand Budapest hotel, moonrise kingdom, stuff like that. General interest: art, nature, travel, jewellery, knitting and fashion. My perfect pen pal would be: Preferably female Between 15-18 From outside of the UK would be cool! It doesn't matter if you share my interests because I'd like to about learn new things! If you're interested you can contact me via my tumblr inbox: Astrocolor.tumblr.com Or Tweet/dm me: @cacti_kid