This is definitely a delayed thank you! I had to take a mini break from RAoC to prepare for and take my completion exam for my masters program. It determines if we pass or fail our entire program!? I ended up visiting my parents and left home for a few weeks to study for it and spend time with them. Anyways, I am back now and returned home to TONS of cards!!! I was overwhelmed with love. Thank you to everyone below for your thoughtful cards and patience for my thank you notes. Here’s a picture!!!💛

u/charliemusicthings Reading your card was so, so wonderful! You made me want to pick up all my belongings and move to Alaska. The fresh seafood and potatoes from the garden sounded amazing. I loved learning more about you and I can’t wait to keep getting to know you. The sticker you sent me of your aunt’s bakery is incredibly cool. I will put it somewhere special. Plus all the little plant ephemera, the adorable Dalmatian card, and the envelope decorations!!! We have so much in common too after reading your favorite things list. I’m really happy to have met you and I’ll be writing you back soon! Thank you very much. 💛

u/Kalley00 I absolutely love your Eiffel Tower stationery! It was awesome to hear I was the first person who sent you happy mail and thank you for surprising me by sending some happy mail back!!! I love your handwriting too by the way and the extra stickers you sent are so cute. I love the “fun day” flower sticker a lot. I hope you’ve been continuing to enjoy the RAoC community and thank you again! 🥰

u/Lampy5 Wow! It’s like you read my mind and knew exactly what I needed to hear with this postcard!? It is definitely getting hung up above my desk. Your message of “Keep moving forward” along with it meant a lot too. I hope you’re staying safe and finding lots of joy too. Thank you for the joy you shared with me! ☺️

u/mikepenpal6 You are incredibly talented at card-making! I appreciate this beautiful “Never give up” thank you note you made me so much. Your cards are always inspiring me to push myself creatively. Then there was all of the extra stickers and ephemera - wow! Thank you for taking the time to send me this card as well as for your generosity. I spent the remainder of summer studying for a big exam sadly, haha. It’s over with now though! I hope you were able to enjoy the last days of summer. ☀️

u/mynameispants This is such an adorable thank you card! You’re so, so sweet. The alpaca you drew is unbelievably cute. The extra stickers, wax seal, and all your decorations each wonderful surprises. I’m really happy I could help celebrate your birthday and thank you so much for your kind words in return. 💗

u/not_napoleon Thank you times a million for the epic world postcard day postcard! You even had it dated on the actual day, October 1st. It means a lot that you went through the effort to have it dated on the actual day as it makes the postcard even more special. I feel the same way as you in regards to swapping mail with people from all over the world helping me feel less isolated during the pandemic. It has truly been an incredible experience joining the RAoC community and meeting so many wonderful people from all across the globe I never would’ve met otherwise. Thank you again. 💌

u/plantbasedwitch This postcard is so empowering! I love the pose, the tattoo on her arm, and the design so much. Happy autumn to you as well and I hope you’re soaking in all of the wonderful things that come with the season!!! I personally cannot wait to go the pumpkin patch, go apple picking, and more. I appreciate the postcard so much. Thank you! 🍁

u/peglegmegxx What an adorable kitten card! Wow. This surprise card with the white hibiscus and peach tea has put the biggest smile on my face. I’m so happy to hear from you. I related a lot to what you wrote especially with being less active in the RAoC community due to school. I just finished the biggest exam of my life to complete/pass my masters program and had to take a mini break from RAoC which was so sad! I’m happy to be back. I’m wishing you the best in your schooling and I hope online schooling gets better (I know it’s so rough though!). Thank you for the thoughtful and beautiful card. 🍵

u/PoisonousKey You sent the sweetest postcard! The “thanks for being you” message along with the T. S. Eliot quote and your gorgeous handwriting all made me so happy. Thank you for taking the time to send me this extra kind note. It is very much appreciated! Sending kindness and good vibes your way as well. 💕

u/purplenintendo Ahhh! A scalloped postcard sent all the way from Australia. You have no idea how exciting this is! I hope scalloped cards make a comeback soon, haha. The “Frog in a Pond” recipe is amazing!? I’ve never heard of this dessert and it’s so cute. I will definitely have my boyfriend and I make it sometime soon. Thank you so much for the unique card and recipe! 🐸

u/travellincat (x2!) Two postcards! Ahhh! Yes, I absolutely love all of your offers. I also love your philosophy of buying cards you love and spreading joy by not hoarding them and sending them out. I try to do the same thing! Both the road trip and the Route 66 postcard are amazing as well as the unique postage stamps you used plus the washi and stickers! I appreciate all the details you include. I laughed out loud about not knowing how you and your family survived your coast to coast RV trip, ha! You’re so awesome. Thank you!!!

u/velocityoflove This pincushion cactus card is gorgeous! I am a huge fan of all cacti so it was the perfect postcard to send. The plant fact you sent was neat too as I never knew what made fruit changed color when it’s ripe... now I know it’s due to chromoplasts! I’m an avid Jeopardy watcher and I’m hopeful it’ll come up as a question someday soon, haha! Thank you so much. 🌵

u/welshfancy Your mail never fails to brighten my day!!! I truly appreciate you thinking of me on world postcard day. I love Arizona and the postcard is beautiful. The extra stickers and the 19th amendment women vote postage stamp you used are awesome too! Thank you friend! 💖