Hey guys! To recap, I had a bad couple of months and lost my zest for cards. I hit rock bottom a few days ago by losing the freelance client that made up 80% of my income. Since I have newfound free time after my kids go to bed this weekend, I'm working on cards (and applying for freelance positions). I have so many thank yous to get through, I'm so sorry I kept you guys waiting this long.

u/feellikebeingajerk -- thank you for the freaking adorable bee mail! The bright yellow envelope with bee stickers and washi tape, the actual card with a super cute bumblebee, and the "be kind" sentiment. It's all so yellow and cheerful and I love it! I appreciated your bee facts. I had no idea that bees can't see the color red. Nor that they support 1/3rd of our food supply. Yikes. (We are fucked.)

u/isimpisi -- thank you for the to-do list card and the accompanying journal prompt, it's a thought provoking one I haven't seen before. I will have to share that with another penpal since you shared it with me. Thanks for the coloring page as well! I will reply with a journal prompt of my own.

u/PowerfulCobbler-- Thank you for the extremely cute card featuring adorable cats sitting in donuts! The stickers you included are the cutest ones I've ever seen - a cat sitting on a banana playing with a Switch? The tempura shrimp kitty? Or the cat resting in a watermelon rind in the shape of the moon?

u/welshfancy -- thank you x2 for:

• The swimming pool-shaped "summer 2023" card, and
• The oversized beach fashion card, both of which you say you got for 10 cents each?! That's amazing!

My summer plans mostly involve finding a lot of work, but it's almost my son's birthday so I'm really excited for his actual birthday and for his party this weekend! I hope you enjoyed your trip for the baby shower. I'll write back. I hope your weather improves and that you're able to stay cool and safe!

u/lunatenchi -- thank you for the motivational cards x3:

• The pink floral "I am so thankful for you" card
• The orange and green "You rock!" card
• The white and black "you matter" card

The aesthetic you created on the envelope is super cute! I freaking love the sticker of the bear doing two thumbs up, it's so cute and hilarious lol. I appreciate the alien and crystal queer stickers, the colors are some of my favorites and I love them all! Also, your Pokemon stationery is insanely cute! I'll be writing back shortly with a card and goodies!