(Okay, I can think of a few surprises that would be better, like say an editor wanting to give me a book deal...any time now...come on, phone...ring! RING! No? Alright. I'll keep waiting on that one.)
But seriously, any day is improved by about a million (a million of what I don't know, just work with me here, math isn't my strong point) by the addition of a surprise package.
ESPECIALLY a surprise package of homemade cookies.
Wait, what's that you say? Is that an envelope decorated with James McAvoy?
Why yes, yes it is. I'm told he also helped make the cookies. Thanks, Steph. You continue to rock my socks off. (Now, keep in mind, I don't usually accept foodstuffs from strangers I meet online, but when they decorate the envelope like that, how can I resist?)
This got me thinking--if I were one of those take-charge, awesome-at-planning things people, I would totally start a Random Packages Club. The rules would be simple. Nothing expensive, nothing expected. But at least once a month you send out a surprise package of something funny or sweet or preferably both.
All aspiring writers know what lonely, depressing things mailboxes (well, mostly inboxes now, but you know what I mean) can be. Wouldn't this make them far friendlier things?
And, in the spirit of friendly things, I'm going to direct you to Carrie Harris's blog, which made me laugh this morning. Go. Read. Laugh. Consider it my poor substitute for sending you cookies in the mail.
22 comments:
I love the idea of sending random packages - it would get me over my disinclination to visit the post office. There's something about queueing up through those roped off zigzag lines until someone behind bulletproof glass presses a button to make an arrow flash over their head and a very loud voice announce "Next customer to window three please! Next customer to window three please!" (As if once wasn't loud enough) - that makes me want to run far away. But knowing that my torture would result in the joy of a fellow writer would steel me to hang on - in spite of the nagging feeling that I'm being herded.
BTW - I watch Penelope this week. OMG! What a wonderful movie and Mr McEvoy was utterly delish in it. DeeeeeLish!
K - blogger ate my comments :( And they were witty and intelligent! Highlights:
Love the link - another favorite to add to my bloglist.
Love "Random Acts of Mail" - e-mail, please, will take anything including picture of cookies.
Enjoy your James Mcvoy assisted cookies and your weekend.
Janet
**&^* blogger!
Now I've got to compete with cookies? Man, I can't handle this kind of pressure!!!
It's been a long time since I had anything through the letter box besides bills.
Blasted ducks. They're such snoops.
One word: DUDE.
OK, I am about a foot taller than you, and James McAvoy for that matter, but I will fight you for him.
I love him so much. He's my number one Hollywood crush right now. In fact, I think tonight's going to be a James marathon.
Sooooo glad the cookies arrived whole!
(I mean, James and I worked REALLY HARD on them.)
i even washed the dishes after!
Those cookies look awesome. Yum!
And what a fancy envelope. How very nice.
I need to get some packages in the mail soon myself. It's such a hassle, but I know the person at the other end will appreciate the effort a lot.
Cookies, ooh! What a good idea! I'll wrap them up and send them to me to eat later today. Sounds perfect for a Friday. Of course, I could send them to someone else...nah. Good thing you have other friends who will send you great stuff. ;)
And James McAvoy is 5'7"-he probably would have loved you.
Ah, crud. I was SO going to stay on top of comments today and respond to everything promptly. I am never leaving the house again.
Janey--YES! I love Penelope. So cute.
Janet--I'm sorry! That's the worst, when you write an awesome comment or post and then it gets eaten and you're too frustrated to recapture the cleverness. Still, it was a perfectly nice comment!
Carrie--No, no, you only have to compete with me NOT sending them cookies. And a fabulous consolation prize you are, if I do say so myself.
Whirl--It took me a minute, but HA!
Natalie--Two words: I know!
Kristina--You'll have to fight Stephanie; he's staying with her right now.
Stephanie--Not as glad as I am! You're the best.
James--I'm so proud of you!! That makes the cookies even sweeter, knowing how hard you worked.
Sarah--You're such a thoughtful person. I always wish I remembered to do more things like this.
Megs--You can send them to your tummy! Because technically your tummy is like a separate person now, right?
Jessie--We're actually good friends. Did you see he already commented? But my heart still belongs to Hot Stuff.
I LOVE random, surprise, wonderful packages like that! The call with the book deal ... that would be truly great ... but, in the mean time, we'll definitely take the packages! :-) Love your blog.
Thanks, Kelly!
Whoa! Those cookies look fab! That would be fun to have a package club. Especially if James McAvoy helps us prepare said package. Mmmm. He's very dishy.
Cookies from James McAvoy? I'm having a hard time thinking of anything more awesome.
Lotus, I think James would be up for it. I'll have Steph ask him.
Renee--Hrm. Cookies personally delivered by him along with the announcement than an editor wants to buy your books?
Wow. Those cookies look AMAZING.
Lucky. Haha.
And agreed with the whole package in the mail thing....although a highly anticipated letter from a missionary is really nice, too (when you're 19...sometimes that's what you look forward to).
I know what you mean about the lonely mailbox. We don't get much mail here so even the form rejection can be exciting. But cookies? That is just the best!
Weren't they yummy??? Good mail is such a wonderful addition to a day!
Yay, cookies! And I am so on board for the mailbox club!
Oh I see him now. Wee Scotty Hottie-that's funny. You're so lucky.
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