I sent out three pieces of goodmail this morning, and the way I feel right now, you'd think I'd climbed Mt. Everest! First I had to select who to send it to, then what to send to them. Then I had to package it up, wrap it, and tape it. I swear it took me all darn day. Okay, maybe not, but it felt like it. Didn't help that my baby was only taking naps for 20 minutes at a time. Then there was the trek to the post office with four kids and a screaming baby, and the standing in line. Golly, I've got about 30 people I want to send stuff to, but the way I'm going, it might take me 6 months to do it. So, don't feel bad if you didn't get anything from me yet, because you will (okay, only if I know you, or you're on the g-mail list.) someday in the future. Just be patient. *sigh*
18 comments:
You need an assistant.
Yes, I do. I really do.
Honestly, I'd probably get one, she wouldn't do things my way, and I'd say, "Nevermind, I'll do it myself!" Because I am too controlling. Nice thought though.
It's at times like these when I wish I lived in Washington . . . I'd LOVE to apply for the position as Ms. Carrot's assistant . . . and I'd even let her boss me around so that I did things her way . . . I'm a doormat like that . . . lol
Seriously though, 3 people are going to be VERY happy in the near future with your good mail . . . Hurrah for Annie and her great idea! :)
Kate, I don't use people as doormats, I just let them sit in my house and watch t.v., while I do everything. ;) I'm bad like that. You're on the list, but like I say, it might take me sixth months, but you'll get something.
Maybe I'll do the Canadians together.
wow, I spelled six wrong. I need some sleep.
This is why I've always thought there may be an upside to polygamy. (Kidding!) I would be the boss-wife and everyone else could do dishes and laundry. And go to the post office.
Maybe I'll do the Canadians together
I'm sorry but I found that terribly amusing.
I almost bailed out of good mail girls because I was feeling inadequate. Then I decided it will have to be good enough if I just do what I can. At this rate it may take me a year. So you're doing great!
Compulsive, I'd be a second wife to you. ;)
You are naughty.
I bailed out of g-mail once. Then I felt I could handle it again. I'm thinking three things a month is good.
You are inspiring!
Compulsive, we alllll want to be first wife, so that ain't gonna work. Somebody's gonna have to be second, third, etc. bummer...
Carrot, you're really inspiring my interest in good mail.
One of my gal pals said in reaction to my description of the Good Mail Girls..."So, it's like random acts of kindness then?"
And I thought, yes! That's exactly it! Random! And yeah, the kindness is nice too. Feeling obligated takes some of the fun out of it, you know?
And it totally does feeling like climbing Mt. Everest! I've no idea why because, once I get into it, it's pretty darn fun. Getting started though? You'd think it was the chore to top all chores. It's a bit like showering, I think. Feels absolutely lovely to do, but oi, what a pain! What fuss and nitpicky little details!
Umm, alright...apparently that post struck a wee chord. I'm going to go write a page long comment on your next post too.
I sent out a handful of Good Mail today. I took two different trips to the post office. I feel great about it too.
Don't stress about what to send or how much to send, that takes the fun out of it. Just do what you can when you can.
Good job!
I took my four ducklings into the post office and sent out a bunch of li'l packages too. I told them to stand still and not act like monkeys, to look at people around them to remind themselves to be still. AND, if they were very good while standing in the long line we would go kidnap daddy for lunch, IF NOT we'd go home and eat PB&J...I like to give them choices in life! They did GREAT.
I have more Good Mail to send, but I'll have to wait until next payday! It really was fun, and addictive.
Have a good day Carrot!
I'm giving myself permission to mess up at Good Mail. Sometimes I send things out. Sometimes I don't. Good for you, for getting into it. I think it's good for the soul.
My two criteria for "what to send" are:
1) Would I like it?
2) How heavy is it? :)
OK, now as If I wasnt feeling sad enough...pathetic (said in ursulla's voice)
WHAT IS GOODMAIL????
Ok, now I feel better that is off my chest.
I have a sickness, carrot. A deep dark sickness that can't stand the blankness of manila envelopes. I feel the compulsive urge to write weird things and stamp stickers all over them............even Backstreet Boy stickers. Will you ask your therapist what this means but pretend it's really about you? I need to know. Anyway, it takes me forever to get Good Mail batches done because I'm not a 'clean slate' kind of gal.
"Mr. Therapist, I have this "friend" who can't stand blank spaces. I promise it's not me, it really is my "friend." Is there something wrong with my "friend?"
I'm dictating the dialogue for you, carrot.
oh i completely relate about the good mail thing. it does take a long time trying to figure out who to send it to, who to send a thank you to, and what to send, etc. but it's so much fun to send it out and even more fun to receive it. so, i think it's totally worth it.
as for needing an assistant but being controlling about it, that would totally be me too. that's just the way i am.
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