Guess who’s back in action? After a nearly two-week tango with the flu, I’m finally shaking off the brain fog!
Today, I’m diving into something personal—my current obsessions.
A few days back, I swam into the hashtag ocean, exploring #Hawaiian, #postcards, and #surfing. So many options, but I was on a quest for something that screamed “me!”
While sifting through a sea of Hawaiian postcards from the 1920s to the ’90s, I was on the hunt for unwritten gems. I stumbled upon a deal: 25 postcards for $32 or best offer. I cheekily offered $25, but the seller nudged it to $30. Not feeling the two-buck discount, I countered with $28. Silence. Offer expired.
Determined not to let it go, I messaged the seller, mentioning my blog about Duke Kahanamoku and even flaunted a pic of my car’s license plate frame that says, “I spin tales about Duke Kahanamoku.” Low expectations here, as the seller seems lukewarm.
Last night, I pondered my Duke postcard predicament. Inspiration struck: why not send myself a postcard? The thought tickled me.
I grabbed my binder and found two Duke reprints. I penned myself a note: “Sending a Duke Kahanamoku postcard with his stamp because I blog about him, and my license plate frame says, ‘I spin tales about Duke Kahanamoku.’”
Fun fact: The Duke Kahanamoku stamp debuted on August 24, 2002, in Honolulu, honoring the legendary swimmer and surfer. I snagged two sets of his stamps, so mailing one of my Duke postcards felt oh-so-right.
This quirky move made me smile, and I shared it with my buddy Ryan, snapping a pic of the postcard. I joked, “Maybe I’m silly, but I’m sending myself a Duke postcard with his stamp as a keepsake.”
Ryan chuckled, “That’s pretty cool! Why not?” He had a point.
Sending myself a postcard fills me with glee—who does that?
I can’t wait to mail it tomorrow, imagining the thrill of stamping it at the Post Office and receiving it back in a few days. It’s another treasure for my collection.
Why do I love sending postcards to myself?
Time Capsule & Memento:
Postcards are like durable memories, unlike digital pics that might vanish, they’re a physical diary of my adventures.
Personal Accountability:
Jotting down my thoughts captures my mindset at that moment.
Capture Authentic Moments:
They freeze my feelings and motivations in time—so genuine.
Mindful Reflection:
Writing, stamping, and mailing is a slow, thoughtful ritual—way more zen than a quick social post.
Simple Souvenir:
A budget-friendly keepsake with a story to tell.
If this inspires you to try something similar, dive in and enjoy the ride.
Until next time!