Random Act of Smiliness - Egypt from Eileen

This past September Eileen took a trip to Egypt. She wrote that it was really hot and the breeze felt like a hairdryer! I would love to see what my hair would like like in that situation - not! Her cure - ice cream in the shade. Sounds perfect! This fun card shows ancient hieroglyphs. Thank you for thinking of me!

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England

Eileen recently met a Postcrossing friend and sent out cards from their mini meet-up. I laughed so hard when this arrived. I am certainly happy that I am done with all the frogs and am happily married to my prince! Do not miss the dating days at all!

Random Act of Smiliness - Majorca from Eileen

Lucky Eileen vacations in Majorca every year. Lucky us, she thinks of my and the kids when she is away. This year she sent us each a card which are all wonderful. My card shows the stunning views of Cap Formentor, Will's is a silhouette of a bull which she writes are everywhere and Meghan's is a sweet girl in traditional dress, literally! A perfect trio, thank you Eileen!

Random Act of Smiliness - Vatican City from Eileen

My dear postcard pal Eileen recently visited Rome with her granddaughter for her sweet sixteen. Lucky girl! While she was there she found time to send me this fabulous aerial view of St. Peter's Square from Vatican City. Eileen writes - sun, sights, pizza and ice cream - sounds like a wonderful trip! Thank you my friend!

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England

This card was such a nice surprise! Eileen sent this to me "just because". I can see this Scorpius card being part of my daughter's upcoming Astronomy badge for Girl Guides. Thank you Eileen!

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England

Only 8 months until Christmas! OK, I admit I postdated this entry so I could use a round number like that! This lovely folded card and gifts were sent to me and the kids last Christmas from our dear friend Eileen. She is so wonderfully thoughtful and is really good at putting a smile on our faces!

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England

Eileen sent me the most wonderful package of cards one day out of the blue. She was sorting through her cards, had a few extras and knew they were a theme - alphabets/typography - that interested me. It is a wonderful assortment and most are new for me. Thank you again Eileen, you are too good to me!

Random Act of Smiliness - Lithuania from Eileen

Eileen travelled to Latvia back in November for fun and a mini meet-up. She sent me this card showing Trakai Island Castle. It looks so pretty, even in the snow! Love how she was able to use a Postcrossing stamp issued in Lithuania. Thanks Eileen!

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England

Eileen sent me an incredible birthday surprise back in October. Yes, I am still catching up on lots of things that are floating around my desk.  She wrapped the package in a museum brochure which was fun and colourful. The stamps she chose - wow, wow and wow!!! These have been floating around for a few years! Inside were lots of neat goodies - postcards (of course), a pencil that says "Postcrossing Rocks!", a 3D magnet and some fruity tea from her recent trip to Bulgaria as well as a Kit Kat bar from Japan. The chocolate bar was very different. No idea what the flavour was supposed to be but it was covered in white chocolate and much whiter inside than the ones you buy here. Very much appreciated and makes turning another year older that much easier. Thank you Eileen!

Random Act of Smiliness - Bulgaria from Eileen

I am very lucky to have crossed paths with Eileen. She is such a thoughtful and generous person. In September she was off again, this time to Bulgaria. Lucky me, she sent this wonderful map and multi-view. How cute is this stamp!

Happy Hallowe'en!

Happy Hallowe'en and a Happy Birthday to me! I have met some wonderful friends through Postcrossing and several shared birthday wishes with me. Today's post showcases the great birthday postcards I received this year.

Eileen in England sent this card which I could see in Diagon Alley!

I met Michelle at the Postcrossing Meet-up in July. Guess what? She too is born today! Stranger yet, one of the other participants is also a Hallowe'en baby. Three in one room is a little spooky! This is from an old Canadian TV show....so old I actually remember it! Love the stamp she used - thank you!

J.J. my friend from Washington D.C. sent this card of cards. The Puffin stamp is new to me - thanks!

Last but not least is from Alida another lady I've met through the Meet-ups. He birthday was earlier this week so another birthday shout out to you Alida! She used lots of really fun stickers to jazz up the back of the card. Alida always gets the neatest cancellations!

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England

Eileen is one of the kindest people I have never met. I know that probably sounds strange but only knowing her through postcards and emails, in reality we have never met. Back in May after the meet-up she attended she continued on to Paris for a few days. She sent this card to the kids showing gargoyles atop of Notre Dame Cathedral. So thoughtful! Funny thing - the card was addressed to "39" a number that does not exist on my street and my post office knew when sorting it to try us. Maybe they've noticed we get a lot of postcards!

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England

Eileen, my dear postcard pal in England, sent me this great card from the annual meet-up she attends.So sweet of her to think of me and such a great card she chose. Lots of signatures I recognize, including the Postcrossing founders Paulo and Ana. The "Petit Pilote" stamp even inspired me to have my own stamp made.

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England

Last week I received a lovely card from my dear friend Eileen in Chorley, England.  I had seen a post she had made on the forum looking for folded Christmas cards and had sent her one. The sweetest part was our cards crossed in the mail. I didn't know and she didn't know we were expecting cards from the other. Later that week I realized I forgot to have the kids sign it so we sent her another one on "12-12-12". Luckily she received them both before Christmas.  Merry Christmas Eve everyone!

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England

I received this card on Wednesday and was surprised to see it was from Eileen. You may remember her as being one of the most generous people I have had the pleasure to cross paths with as seen here and here and many more wonderful times! She recently travelled to Cape Verde on holidays and sent me this card. That beach is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. On the card and in our subsequent email exchange she tells me there was a violent storm while she was there. All services, including postal were literally washed out. They were confined to their hotel for a week which she said wasn't too bad especially given what the locals had to face. Eileen deserves props for collecting and organizing basics - toiletries, clothing, etc from the various hotel guests to give to the residents who literally lost everything. Such a sweetheart! Once again, Eileen thank you for thinking of me and brightening my day!

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England

While vacationing in Majorca, Eileen found the time to send both of the kids really great postcards, which I cannot locate in their rooms to scan. Note to self - make kids clean their rooms! When she returned home another parcel arrived from her. She sent them both a funky pencil that looks like it is made from a twig that says "Majorca" as well as a "TEAM GB" rubber bracelet so they could wear it during the Olympics. Sure enough they both had them on for the opening ceremonies. We {heart} Eileen!

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England - Part III

These are the last two cards to post that Eileen sent me back in the fantastic parcel last Spring. A map of her home county as well as a the closest seaside town to where she lives.

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England - Part II

Some more of the lovely postcards Eileen sent me in the great thank you parcel! She wrote telling me she and her daughters toured Buckingham Palace last year and it was fabulous. That would be a wonderful tour and one I would love to see.

Random Act of Smiliness - Eileen from England - Part I

This post is long overdue - forgive me!

Eileen and I swapped a few cards back in the Spring. She wanted to send a thank you to my kids for a parcel I had sent her. Well, what a parcel it was!!!

I don't think the picture does it any justice it was such a lovely treat and surprise for all of us. For my daughter she sent a teddy bear and silly bandz, for my son a school set - ruler, pencil case, eraser, etc and a carry bag. For both kids a little double decker bus figurine, stickers, British chocolate (always a fave in this house), pencils and a collection of small British coins. Most things had either the Union Jack or something distinctly British and they were just thrilled. I too was the lucky recipient of a carry bag from Scotland, a beautiful bookmark, notepad and pen and LOTS of fabulous postcards. I am going to post a few here and do them over a few posts to keep the themes somewhat together.

Such a wonderful and generous lady! My kids refer to Eileen as their fairy godmother. When you see someone reaching out to you in such a kind and somewhat unexpected way I think that fits her perfectly!!!

These cards are various ones I am going to guess that she picked up in London when she attended the Postcrossing meet-up. A great variety of a wonderful city.