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Slow communication is what I think I was born for.
The fact that people used to still be considered good friends but not know everything going on with each other until they maybe ran into them on the street is so beautiful to me.
I think it really allowed for our internal worlds to develop and flourish while making those moments you share with others so much more meaningful.
Anyhow I’m doing this with my friend who is moving to Kansas and it makes me so happy, I’m buying cute stationary for us. Maybe even a wax stamp maker.
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i have always wanted to be a pen pal, writing hand witted letters and then mailing them off to a stranger overseas, telling them about my life and hearing about theirs.
there’s something so beautifully intimate in the act, waiting patiently to hear about someone else’s life that is so much different from yours due to their environment!
or even reading a book, annotating the book, and then sending it off for your pen pal to also read along with your annotations.
Jan 30, 2025
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I love hand-writing a letter. the delayed gratification of it, talking about anything and nothing, decorating it with cartoons and drawings and stickers. Sending little extras and photographs with tiny micro-playlists scrawled out on the back of it. It takes at least an hour to craft a good letter, one worth receiving and replying to, and it's intimate to think about someone nonstop for that long. I just love that form of communication.
Mar 4, 2024
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If you love ephemera and old photographs, and would like to exchange stories and interests via the postal service- keep reading! do you make a mean art and craft and need somewhere to put it? have you ever thought to yourself: "man oh man I love stamps"? does the photo on my profile evoke inspiration of headstrong women, and the possibility of someday riding a horse? have you ever had the urge to larp in a casual new age way?
I've written letters as a hobby for ages and have found that it scratches an otherwise unreachable itch- one that I can only compare to how a small business owner might feel about selling their creations. Except that the creation is and will be whatever has been on my mind, but still accompanied by beautiful packaging and a personalized opening experience (this is where you jump for joy). I hope to find a new friend, someone to read all about in 1-5 business days.
If you think this could be you, reach out! Consider this an application for a shiny new penpal, and connect with others as well- lotsa interesting folks on here.
Feb 12, 2025
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I went to a friend’s birthday party last night who I hadn’t seen in almost 2 years and I was nervous about it until I noticed the amount of septum piercings in the room. Huge difference. This may be a regular thing in nyc or something but I’m in north Florida baby and it was beautiful.
I’m about to go to dykes only potluck party tonight too… so I’ll let u know abt that later.
Ta-Ta!
Dec 7, 2024
unnecessary opinions/thoughts Attached to an image YOU took when you had the thought/opinion- not some random reaction meme- hits so much harder
Nov 19, 2024
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Not enough third spaces for queer people offline and it’s only adding to our ostracism. we are real people and the real world and we need to talk to each other. Nothing feels better than playing soccer like your 4 again as an adult. Also its sexy.
Nov 22, 2024