hand turkeys...haha.. nah, for some reason I just felt like drawing one.

this was a happy letter. The smilie faces were in their correct vertical form, I found it necessary to put them in any way that I could. Seriously, the sender of this letter made me quite chipper. I have never talked to this person, but I believe I would have a nice conversation.
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Hi Patrick,

I decided that yes, I guess it is about time I actually write a letter and send it your way. So... here it is- ha:)


You wanted to hear about how people live their lives, and how they get by from day to day. I don't really have any huge insight or moving/ inspirational words to share about what it is that keeps me going. I guess I just do because I chose to...you know? I mean, I'm a pretty happy person, and I think I just try to stay happy- as lame or as simple as may sound. But that's the truth really.
So maybe then the things that make me happy are the reasons I'm able to make it through each day? Maybe so, I guess. Sooo, I'll share a few of them with you :)

{second page. Not going to lie, this is what makes this letter spectacular to me}




{third page}

my family- my friends-acting-painting-music-movies-talking to people-cookies (stupid, but true)-spending time with my little cousins-kids in general- really good smelling things-board games... freaking love them-the movie "Clue" (so funny it hurts)- good food- my bed/bedroom- pictures in frames- g-chat- candles-dogs (I miss mine :( )- movie theaters- china buffet- my car- "To Kill a Mockingbird"- trees- decorating cakes and cupcakes- good tv- my secret garden :)- facebook - my church- sushi- romantic comedies- getting mail- seeing shows- the Art Institute- Mr. Sub- recording myself singing (haha)- singing in general - lamplight- "domestic shopping"- driving- tap dancing/any kind of dancing - dressing up- swimming pools- flowers- soulful music, especially with piano- thinking about love (which probably stems from all the romantic comedies)- driving to rehearsals with my friend- good food and or dessert- stars- art that makes me feel something- candy- connecting with people- color- being at home- walking across a bridge downtown when it's evening and the lights reflect on the water- mocumentaries- and a lot of other things, I guess

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Anyways , that's kind of a longish, simple list, but I think it's those types of things that make it all good, you know? Oh, well feeling loved and cared for, which I'm lucky, because I do. So that just makes life sort of ride along on an underlying current of joy- which is about all you can ask for, I think. Right? Ha, I don't know. Well, out of room! Hope you are well!

Sincerly,
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the last part of the third page was what made this feel like a friendly conversation.
I love that, friendly conversations with strangers; they are alway nice.