How I did it: There was a postal workers strike, so I thought there wouldn't be a better time to knock this thing over. I had sent mail surprises before, meaning sent snail mail without letting the receiver know in advance via other means, but felt that I shouldn't tick off this goal until i did something a bit more meaningful.

Well last week a friend asked her facebook community to tell her what everyday things made them smile. Most people emailed or commented on her wall, but I popped down to the post office and sent my message via an unstamped envelope. The back of the envelope was covered with my thoughts and doodles, and on the front in lieu of a stamp I wrote "go posties!". Hopefully it surprised more than one person :)

Lessons & tips: Just go ahead and post something!

Resources: Coloured envelopes: very eye-catching.

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Dec 19, 2009, 08:21PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer