December 2024

2024, As your final moments slip away, we pause to bid you farewell.
in the tapestry of Time, you've woven a unique chapter
Filled with Challenges, Victories and countless Stories.
Through highs and lows, we've grown, learned and embraced
the tapestry of experiences you offered.

As the hands of the clock move forward,
We carry the lessons you etched into our collective memory.
Thank You for the moments that tested our Strength,
Celebrated our resilience, and connected us in ways unforeseen.
May your legacy be one of growth, Compassion, and enduring Hope.

2024 has been one of the greatest, and most challenging years of life.
Perhaps, the most eye opening year too.
(opened my eyes to the truth..)

The biggest lesson I have learned this year is to never force anything in life.
Stop trying to make things happen the way you want it to be.
Conversation. Friendship. Respect. Love.
You should never expect anything from anyone.

I learned everything is temporary.
Moments. Feelings. Peoples. Flowers.
Enjoy every present moment while it lasts coz no one is guaranteed tomorrow.
Dive deep into every fleeting instant and touch the eternity within it.

I learned all things come in twos:
Life and Death, Pain and Joy, Sugar and Salt, Me and You.
It is the balance of the universe. It has been the year of hurting so bad but living so good, making friends out of strangers, making strangers out of friends..
the irony of life.

I learned, letting go is a gift.
When you do so gracefully and with compassion,
you’re allowing yourself to finally embrace the truth that not everyone or everything is for you. not everyone will value you, we are all unique souls..
So be clear on who gets your time,
who gets your energy, and who gets nothing.

I learned, sometimes it's too late to make things right.
We might hurt others more than we realize..
Some broken things don’t always get fixed the way they were before..
so never treat anyone the way you don't want to be treated.
Cultivate Honesty because Lies break trust
and a shattered heart can take forever to repair.

I learned, Forgiveness is not a one-time thing.
You will choose it repeatedly, over and over again.
Even though forgiveness may come easily while forgetting is a real constant struggle,
never allow bitterness and pride to be planted and grow in your heart.
So, every time you remember, choose to forgive again..

>t2025
Drop the Mask and start creating a life that feels good to you.
cc🕊️

PL-2029459 From Poland

Today i received this cute Anne Geddes Postcard, one of my fav:) i've received many super cute Anne Geddes Postcards over the years..which i keep them neatly among my huge collections:)

beautiful polish quotes on this card saying "The art of life is to enjoy the little things"

Thank you so much Ewa from Poland, for the quotes translation, and the stamps you've choosen for me is super amazing!:) you brighten up my day :)

US- 10863747 - Orangutan Postcard! :)

Hurrayyy! :):) another Orangutan Postcard inside my postbox today! guess someone is smiling from ear to ear...:):) i should say it again, nothing beats the feeling of seeing an Orangutan Postcard lying there inside my postbox :) :)

Thank you so much Jacque for choosing this postcard for me, and the Stamps are amazingly beautifull!!! :) you have a beautiful stylish handwriting:) this remind me of someone :)

MK-10867 From Macedonia...!

Hurray! i received an official postcard from Macedonia! :) its quite rare country for sure :) Thank you so much Zoran for choosing this interesting postcard for me. Traditional Clothes ♡♡

DE-14809835 Passau Germany

Passau is a city in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as the Dreiflüssestadt ("City of Three Rivers") because the Inn, Ilz, and Danube all meet here among rolling hills. Founded over 2,000 years ago,The old town is known for its baroque architecture, and it is one of the oldest cities in Bavaria, an important point in Roman history, and a popular cruise ship stop.

Such a breathtaking view! Thanks so much Theo :)

DE-14800442 from Germany

Wahhh another fav theme to receive..Music Notes!💕

This beautiful Music Notes sent by Ms Susan, a Scientist ( Cancer-Imunology ) from Magdeburg Germany. Thanks a lot Dear, the stamps selections are awesomeee ! :)

US-10863748 Aloha from Hawaii...!

Honolulu Zoo, Hawaii - Rusti the Orangutan.
nothing beats the feeling of seeing an Orangutan Postcard lying there inside my postbox:):)

Thanks so much JOY from Aloha :) The stamps are beautiful too! :)

FI-4707014 From FINLAND

Hurrayyy its an Orangutan:) i'm smiling all day long:):)

Thanks a lot Isebel from Suomi Finland, so kind of you :) and its always great to received meetup postcard with all those colorful signature from Finland postcrossers:)

US-10863793 from USA

I received this beautiful aerial view postcard of New York with the Empire State Building can be prominently seen.

The stamps are beautiful too! i'm happy! Thanks a lot Austen777 :)

PH-195365 From Philippines

It not very often i get postcard from Philippines, and receivinig one via Official Postcrossing is considered LUCKY:) Thanks a lot Ms Heidi for this Postcard with beautiful stamps and i like the quotes you shared with me.. " I Wish you enough hellos to get you through the Final Good-bye " Indeed Life if full of unexpected Goodbyes....

IN- 623163 From INDIA..! :)

Yeahhh i got one official Postcard from INDIA!:)
i've never been to India, but i would love to visit Taj Mahal one day... :)

The stamps also beautiful! Thank you so much MR Manohar from Raipur India. I like the quotes you wrote on the card " The Care and Attention that you get from others is a gift of your own character"
...couldn't agree more:)

La France!

This beautiful ilustrated Map of France landed today in my postbox, and as usual, my first thought is looking for an ID, but none:) then only to realized this was actually a surprise gift sent by a kind stranger from far away! Thank you so much Veronique, so kind of you! i really appreciated it💕
it seems not many postcrosser from France now a days ( compare to 10+ years ago..), because recently i received 42 official postcards but none of them from France. its a bit surprising for me.

The stamps are great too:)
Happiness is here! Appreciated the little things in life..and focusing on what brings us joy and happiness instead of the negative ones..

Orangutan...💕

Receiving an Orangutan Postcard is one of my biggest wish on Postcrossing. And among the 42 postcards arrived recently, two of them are Orangutan Postcards! whoooaaahhh i'm over the moon ;) :) Orangutan postcard never fails to make me smiling from ear to ear everytime i found them on my postbox.

..And because of Orangutan Postcards, i get to know one very kind friend, who is a very successful publisher in Sabah, A keen naturalist, illustrator and photographer too. During the early years of my Postcrossing journey since 2008, he gave me thousands of Postcards as a gift, very supportive friend in term of Postcards, always sent me postcards when he's travelling aboard, and even buy some extra, bring back to sabah for me. i will be forever grateful to know this great person! Good friend are really hard to find.

okay, so the first one arrived from USA, US-10863715, thanks a lot Elena.

and the 2nd Orangutan Postcard arrived from Germany, DE-14778707, thanks a lot Sina.

aren't they cute? :)

The Real Love Story...

The real love story was always you and you. It was how you walked alone and learned what you needed to carry. It was how you began to see through your own eyes, and not someone else's. It was how you began to dig joy out from beneath your cynicism, how you slowly built your desires into form. It was how you learned what you like and don't, and what you came here to be.
The real love story was always how you opened your heart to yourself. It was how you embraced your imperfections and found strength within your vulnerability. It was how you forgave your past and allowed yourself to grow. It was how you nurtured your dreams with gentle persistence and became your own greatest advocate. It was how you discovered that the love you sought was always waiting within you, ready to bloom..💕

MAP Postcards

AU-971115 Beautiful Australia Map from Leanne:) Thanks a lot.

US-10863760 Informative Montana Map from Sally, thanks a lot :)

i really like this Christmas stamp and the Quote :)


US-10863719 Informative Tennessee Postcard from Christina, Thanks alot :)

PANDA Theme

Did You Know Panda theme postcards, wow! thanks a lot Jennifer from USA US-10863773

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Hang in there! :) thanks a lot Michelle from USA US-10863746

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another awesome Panda postcard from Tina, Arizona USA. Thanks a lot :) US-10863749

PANDA Theme

I received five Panda Postcards via official Postcrossing, so here are they:) Panda Theme also one of my fav to get, Thanks a lot for choosing this postcard for me:)

JP-2155430 https://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/JP-2155430

This beautiful Maxicard arrived from Japan, Thanks a lot Yuko :) ----------------

JP-2155433 https://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/JP-2155433

Another Panda postcard from Japan, Thanks a lot Yoshiko :) -------------

42 Postcards a Day...!

At this very moment.. i was left speechless with so much Joy in my heart.. after patiently waiting for almost 2months, non stop sending ( I have been sending 88 postcards from Sept 13  – Nov 1st ) and today is the day,arrival of 42Postcards in my postbox! 42 postcards from 8 Countries.. can you imagine my heart beating faster than usual :D This is one of the best feelings which can never be explained in words. The long lost excitement is finally here again... i was moved to tears.

Each of these Postcards contains a little beating heart and loads of love. It is a fleeting moment of connection with a stranger.. you see, Life is a series of beautiful encounters.. don't you agree?:)The joy of sending and receiving postcards cannot be described but has to be experienced, and it doesn't matter how many postcards you've sent,it's important that you can brighten up someone's day :)

Postcrossing has always been a safe space for me where i could relax and have interesting conversations with nice peoples around the world. There are so many warm-hearted people here who go the extra mile just to put a smile on a stranger's face.and for me personally, It's more than just a hobby: it's a therapy, something that helps me deal with the consequences of being an introvert.. It's a wonderful way to stay connected,  and to learn about cultures, language and help me a lot in improving my english.

Postcrossing is the embodiment of hope, In this fast-moving world, it reminds us to be patient and accept there are things that are beyond our control..
( sent 88 and waiting for your turn to received postcards is another level of patience😅 )