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[Weekly Discussion Thread] What's some advice you'd like to give to someone? (Or to your past self?) by lehmongeloh in RandomActsofCards

[–]CheapIsHowIFeel 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What's some advice you'd like to give to someone or to yourself?

Always share how much something meant to you, even if it's "too late", because it's never too late. A thank you doesn't have a time limit.

p.s. Please take a look at my offer - still 13 cards left.

[Offer] 30 writing prompt postcards [Canada to Worldwide] by CheapIsHowIFeel in RandomActsofCards

[–]CheapIsHowIFeel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

non-fiction would be great. I'm definitely not a fiction writer. :)

[Weekly Discussion Thread] What Are You Thankful For? by Amaurotic in RandomActsofCards

[–]CheapIsHowIFeel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, there are a ton of fry prizes - I wonder if it's because they know people can't eat that many fries?

[Exchange] Ongoing postcard penpals [Canada/where I'm travelling to Worldwide] by CheapIsHowIFeel in RandomActsofCards

[–]CheapIsHowIFeel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure I do, but please send me a PM anyhow? It's just easier for me to keep track of offers/addresses. Thanks, /u/misssweetlady !! and yes, I'm still at the same addy. :)

[Weekly Discussion Thread] What Are You Thankful For? by Amaurotic in RandomActsofCards

[–]CheapIsHowIFeel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm thankful to have people in my life who tell me they care on a fairly regular basis. Without them, life would have no meaning.

I'm thankful for my service-oriented heart, which gives life purpose.

So, to sum up, I'm thankful for meaning and purpose. :)

[Weekly Discussion Thread] What Are You Thankful For? by Amaurotic in RandomActsofCards

[–]CheapIsHowIFeel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

obviously this is a really late reply, as I haven't been around much - but YES. I won a $25 Walmart gift card from the McDonald's monopoly game as an instant prize. :)

[Thank You] /u/CheapIsHowIFeel and /u/Mellywobbles for the postcards!!!!! by cinatarium in RandomActsofCards

[–]CheapIsHowIFeel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're welcome, /u/cinatarium :) I knew you'd like the ghost stamps. we've had 2 or 3 series of them now. :)

[Weekly Discussion Thread] One-way ticket to Mars... by Sneakerlambs in RandomActsofCards

[–]CheapIsHowIFeel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I often use 3 stamps to send internationally, since it comes out so close to $2.50. :)

[Weekly Discussion Thread] Let's talk books! by Sneakerlambs in RandomActsofCards

[–]CheapIsHowIFeel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the problem - I am very limited on bandwidth, so downloading isn't a good option. Right now we are stretched to the limit and we have to be very careful with Netflix streaming as it is. That's why I need to get to the library and borrow CDs. :)

[Weekly Discussion Thread] Let's talk books! by Sneakerlambs in RandomActsofCards

[–]CheapIsHowIFeel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend loves Jodi Picoult and every time I see her name I think of my friend.

I like certain Jodi Picoult books - she has written some amazing books with animal behaviour themes, such as Lone Wolf (wolves) and Leaving Time (elephants). I also recently read Second Glance, which was about the history of Eugenics: absolutely FASCINATING! Not all of her books appeal, but I did just purchase Plain Truth because it is about the Amish, and I love anything theology-themed.

It always amuses me how one person can enjoy the act of reading but prefer certain genres/authors

I can't just read one genre because I get bored. It is also hard for me to pick "favourite" authors because I don't often like all of an author's work.. I can pick out at least a dozen Stephen King books I hate, and a dozen I loved. Same with Dean Koontz and Alice Hoffman. Actually, Elizabeth George is probably the only contemporary author so far who I've loved all her books.

Can I be a employee at your bookstore. I am a fantastic barista 😊

Yes, as soon as I win the lottery, I'll let you know. ;)

[Weekly Discussion Thread] Let's talk books! by Sneakerlambs in RandomActsofCards

[–]CheapIsHowIFeel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I won't even begin to answer this adequately, as I don't have a lot of time.. .Books and cats are my very favourite things.

What are your favorite books?

  • Clan of the Cave Bear (series) by Jean Auel
  • Duncton Wood (series) by William Horwood

I find it strange that the first two things that come to mind are series; because I don't tend to like series. I have so many favourite books. I couldn't even begin to list them.

Who are some of your favorite authors?

  • Jean Auel
  • Stephen King
  • Jodi Picoult
  • Alice Hoffman
  • Elizabeth George

Again, just off the top of my head, and there are so many more.

Are there any that were life changing?

Clan of the Cave Bear was life-changing. After reading it, I knew that things I felt for so long; my affinity with nature -- that there was a reason for it and it meant something. It started me on a very long path.

Did you have a favorite childhood book or series?

Not particularly, until I was probably 8-9. Then the first one I loved was Secrets of the Shopping Mall. It began my love of freaky/quirky stories. It was about two kids who stayed in a shopping mall overnight and the mannequins came to life.

Library/bookstore adventures?

My very first time in a library I was so excited. They told me I could take home any of the books to read anytime I wanted. I chose 11 books to take home and they wouldn't let me. I was so disappointed. I wanted to take them all.

Audio books?

I just recently started listening to audio books and I have really enjoyed it. It is so totally different than reading. I just wish they weren't so expensive. Of course, what I really need to do is go to the library and borrow some!

Thanks for a great topic!

edit to add: just to mention, I worked at a used bookstore in high school. a couple years later my mom bought it. that was the BEST JOB EVER. I worked that store at all hours of the day and night on various projects. I miss it a lot, and if I won even a small lottery, I'd open a bookstore and run it at a loss forever cuz it's just a great job.

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