Today is National Day of Listening so I‘m using day #twentythree of #NovemberByTheNumbers to say something I hope all #secretsantagoespostal participants will hear. Please try not to stress about how your package to your match won‘t be good enough. I‘ve seen people post they‘re so worried they won‘t participate again. You‘re sending someone who loves to read a book or books. You‘re thinking of them and, in this, the thought really does matter.
ReadingOver50 I participated last year. It seems people are really upping their game this year and sending very extravagant packages. I feel that I can‘t afford to send so much, so I worry that my match will be disappointed 😔 7y
jpmcwisemorgan @ReadingOver50 I‘ve noticed that packages seem to get more and more extravagant, and I think that‘s why people are worried. I think that‘s worth addressing more widely. I hope to spark some conversation with my post because I don‘t want people to feel like they‘re not doing enough when they‘re sending someone a gift. Gifts should never be about how much they cost but the thought and care that goes into them. 7y
jpmcwisemorgan @ReadingOver50 Some of us also have better access to affordable books - and I know I certainly don‘t mind used books and maybe for future events that should be something that‘s encouraged. I used Book Outlet for most of the books I‘m sending, which means I‘m able to send more. It saddens me that people may feel like they‘re not doing enough. 7y
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jpmcwisemorgan @ReadingOver50 I think that whatever you send will be perfect. 7y
Owlizabeth Thank you for this post!! 7y
TheKidUpstairs 👏👏👏👏 7y
tpixie Well said! This is for fun! Not to be stressful!! 7y
TheWordJar Excellent post! 7y
Kalalalatja Great post - and important! I agree with @ReadingOver50 the boxes are getting bigger and more extravagant each time, but I try not to let that affect my way of doing the swaps. I'm only a student, so my budget isn't the greatest, but I try to really put thought into the boxes I send. Personally, I would rather have 1 book where I now my match has really thought about what I might like, than 5 books and items that are generic, if that makes sense. 7y
Pogue I crochet to help my stress level. EVERYONE I mail something to gets a hand made thing. 7y
Avanders Agree with all of this!! It is 💯 the thought and effort!! ♥️🎄♥️🎄♥️ (edited) 7y
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