I believe it was my friend Addis (aka sumares) who first brought visual artist Adam J. Kurtz to my attention, and I was immediately hooked. His works are a mix of pep talk and reality check, funny and honest in equal measures. Adam won’t promise you roses and that everything will be ok… I mean, who knows, right? Like the rest of us, it feels like he’s just trying to figure stuff out as he goes along. So whether he’s cheering you on, reflecting all our insecurities, celebrating the little everyday successes or just making a joke at his own expense, his work is candid and mostly optimistic, and never fails to bring a chuckle and a nod of understanding.
Every year, Adam does a Kickstarter campaign to self-publish his popular Unsolicited Advice planners, which helps people get through the year with little drawings and (you guessed it!), a healthy dose of unsolicited advice. This year though, he also launched a series of paper products, including a book of postcards for all occasions. It’s called “What I am trying to say” and as the title implies, inside you’ll find postcards that will help you express your feelings in a more articulate way. They’re as random as it gets, and that’s what we love about them the most!
Some time ago, we got in touch with Adam (who we discovered is also a postcrosser, aka adamjk!) who very generously offered 10 copies of his new postcard book for us to give away. YAY! To snag one of them, leave a comment below telling us one nice random victory that you think should be celebrated on a postcard (but isn’t yet).
Some examples: surviving a babysitting gig, submitting your taxes on time, not forgetting to feed the cat, replying to a difficult email you’ve been postponing, making it to the dentist… Rarely can we find postcards for things like these, and there should be some, don’t you think? 😊 So let us know your random little (or big) victory that deserves cheering!
Good luck everyone! Check back on this post around this time next week, to find out who were the 10 lucky members whose names were picked by Paulo's random number generator. And a huge thank you to Adam and also to Kim at Abrams books, for sponsoring this giveaway!
And the winners of this giveaway, as chosen by Paulo’s random number generator are… butterflygirl17, Green_Heron, Mandy_L, junkgypsy, amrosendal, theaterfan23, Sheshells, sachartz, Buffy_94 and ejcain! Congratulations, and thank you everyone for your very enthusiastic participation! :)
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Congrats for publishing postcard book! (that should be celebrated!!) :) :) :)
"Bought more milk before running out and needing to go to the store in a panic."
Well done for getting out of that warm cozy bed this morning!
Celebrating turning in a very difficult assignment! It can be hard sometimes, but that feeling after handing it off to your professor... Hard to describe!
Studying for tomorrow's exam without browsing Postcrossing all the time.
(Oh...)
Jury duty rotation for the THIRD time - doing my duty will be okay!
I'm actually celebrating not slapping my work colleague for emailing me the same question 5 times in a row in just a week! YAY
Bravely opening those eye-lids even though the morning sun is much too bright. :-D
"Yay you ate an apple! Now go reward yourself with a chocolatebar!"
well done for not giving up and keep going every day!
getting ALL housework done, before writing more postcards ;-)
Actually ironed and folded my laundry instead of living from the laubdry basket ;)
Good job for not hanging up on that rude customer!
Awfully afraid of dogs. One day a big dog lay near my house, and I overcame myself and passed it! It was very terrible!
You replaced the toilet paper roll, and you put it on the right way. You're great!
Well done to my granddaughter (21 months) for babysitting me!
Returned library materials back on time! :D
Celebrating my day off - and the amount of work at home that got done - and my Mum for helping me out!
There is more to being sick than "just looking sick"! :-(
When you have anxiety and work up the courage to ask a stranger if you can pet their dog.
feeling loved
Survived my day of work without muscular pain
Making long distance relationship work!
Don't Panic!
Actually taking the bike to work :)
Aim for progress, not perfection!
Yay! You managed to buy ALL the groceries you needed in one go (even the handsoap)!
You stopped making excuses and went to exercise class! Yay!
Keep warm with a good cup of tea!
I should celebrate not dying of hunger since I spend most of my money on new postcards and stamps. But hell... it's worth it, isn't it?
I think getting a full meal on the table, sides and all, at the same time, at the same temperature is a cause for celebration!
Go crazy, make your own fairy tale!
Going back to my parents and leaving a very toxic relationship after 11 years. Never been happier!
If someone prefers to leave you in the dark, just show them your flashlight.
You did not eat the whole chocolate bar in one time, yay!
The cards look awesome, what a great giveaway!
For going outisde today and daring to wear a dress! :)
A perfect choice of postcard can make the day of someone, and yours when get the feedback!
Learning to let go of things ...
Actually studying for an upcoming test and not procrastinating (as much as usual)!
Not throwing away my phone every time it rings at work.
My Mom was doing verbal random Facebook posts long before there were computers
Here's my idea for a postcard:
"You are an amazing human for walking a Bloodhound every single day!"
Getting out of your pyjamas before 2 PM
Finishing the workday without losing your temper ;)
Finding the perfect oats/milk ratio for porridge ;)
Getting out of bed in the morning after only hitting the snooze button once (okay maybe twice)
Actually doing laundry finally after putting it off for a little too long
Walking a dog twice a day every day whatever the weather
There is no way to happiness,
being happy is the way.
Getting over an ex by getting under the next!
It's been great and I cannot wait to talk to you again. :)
Yay for going and talking that guy/girl you like(since forever!)
Finding the perfect postcard for that user!
Keeping track of my car keys three days in a row
Do not forget to wish a birthday !
To hold your hand under the moonlight! ☾
Not hitting the snooze button :D
Potty training that new puppy!!
Tidying the house.
Managing a whole commute without swearing at someone's poor driving skills
Went to a friend's house for the first time and DIDN'T ask for the WiFi password!
Living my life to the fullest. You only have one life, but if you live it right, once is enough!! Don't care about what others think and follow your dreams.
- That precious moment when you feel the warmth of the morning sun shining on your face -
The best friendships should be like the best loo (bathroom) paper - soft, strong and incredibly long. :) (message on one of Rufus's mum's graduation cards.
Waking up before your alarm and getting to sleep some more :)
Finding time for yourself when you've gone flat out for work, partner, children.
"Running to my house before it gets raining"
Those cards are great! I'd love to win one of those. Here's some inspiration, I hope you'll like it!
1. You're the best dishwasher in the world!
2. Don't run to fast! Enjoy nature too!
3. Your profile picture is smashing!
4. I like you more than bacon
5. Happy Netflix-day!
For once when I was late the bus was late too.
You've made your world a place where I wish to visit soon! 💋💋💋
Congrats on waking up at the right time on transit to get off at your stop !
keeping my mouth shut when I really wanted to give my opinion!
I hope I am remembered by my children as a good mum. :)
Finding a dream job. :(
I quit my horrible job (of 7 years) without another job to take its place..... no money coming in now, but I'm happy.
Getting out of bed although there are no concrete plans for the day.
"Yey! This card reached you!"
checking everything off of your to do list! :)
These cards are amazing! :D
Inspiration for another card: Being proud of surviving a university-day without actually taking proper notes :p
Remembering something funny that happened a very long time ago ... and laughing just as hard as you did back then. :)
We've made it this far! Hooray for us!
Becoming the guitar player after my teacher told me I won't accomplish anything in my life because I wanted to play my way...
Got the baby to sleep through the night!
YES, I will defeat fibromyalgia by drawing postcards ❤️️
"cleaned all the dishes right after dinner":D that feels really good
Stood up for myself
Making my bedroom squeaky clean again after a month! :D
To lose weight after Christmas celebration, maybe? =)
Break my running personal best
I made my bed!
Got myself a big pink flamingo to cuddle =)
Trying something new!
Finally doing that thing you've been thinking about!
Remembering to buy everything on the shopping list!!!
Managed not to fall on the ice today!
Being able to calm down after reminding myself that I am the longest surviving member of the team each time my boss gives me a hard time!
Leaving all the bad stuff behind. ✓Check
(Idk if it's already one Or not ;^;)
I just remembered one: "Congratulations for parallel parking the car on the first try!" 😂
Finishing the home project with only one trip to the home improvement store.
Getting out of bed without hitting snooze even once! 😴
Getting out my yoga mat and practising daily!
Yeah! Made one happy today!
Living for today and not obsessing about the unknown future!
Remembered to feed my goldfish today!
and
Returning a library book on time!
Congratulations!
You held yourself together and made it through the day!
Finally doing some sport every day, even for a few minutes, because sticking on it was impossible for me before ! :)
I'm celebrating that all my cactuses flowered today!
catching the bus on time!!😋😄
Awesome CatBox cleaning Before the smell started! :D
Saying 'Good Morning' to even more people than usual as it brightens my day but I hope theirs too😀
Congratulations! You asked for help!
Brushed teeth! Ate Breakfast! Survived!
A victory for me would be getting my son to eat his dinner...it's a battle every day. "He likes it!!!" Or "You didn't like it? That's OK. At least you tried!"
Didn't have to re-tie my shoes today. Did it right the first time!
Happiness is... having lots of postcards in your mailbox!
Some things to be proud of (for me):
- actually folding the clean laundry instead of just stuffing it in the wardrobe
- setting the garbagebin at the street on the right day (and remembering to take it back)
- remembering to water the plants
😀😋
I finished my shampoo and conditioner bottles at the same time!
Managed to fully cook dinner just before the gas ran out! :)
Celebrate the simple pleasures abundant in life!
"Well, I currently breathing. It's great"
Getting out of bed every day to go to school/work
Read ALL books in your wish list!
Telling your loved ones you love them
Not sleeping in on Monday! :D
Resist saying smth offensive to a close friend just because you're in a bad mood.
Really hard sometimes, but totally worth the effort!
Loved to see something afresh...great initiative. Thank you so much :)
Fly not only ANGEL does.u can fly too.
Congrats for sleeping early!
Yay for giving up cheese!
"Remember to watch stars every night!"
THANK YOU / OBRIGADO
Two people, yes, two lasting friends.
The giving comes, the taking ends.
There is no measure for such things.
For this all Nature slows and sings.
Surviving the day and making it to gin o'clock 😊
Walking into a room and actually remembering why I'm there.
Going to the gym after work when I really felt like going straight home and getting comfortable on the couch
Go to visit my 2 aunts.
:)
Waking up
Adulting is hard.
Beginning your tasks right away and not three hours later!
Reviving my houseplants.
I'd like a card to say thank you for someone you take for granted. Like a nice bus driver, a cheery postman or a polite bin man. Sure you get the odd grumpy, but maybe that's because no one ever says thank you? :)
Thank you for the give away game !
"Congratulations on your first day on the new job" ( just thinking of my daughter).
Carrying my yoga mat with me all day, without once forgetting or leaving it somewhere! I'm always amazed when that happens.
Also (seconding Chefpeach): going up to a stranger and asking to pet their dog!
My slice of bread fell on side without nutella
Take good care of your parents when they're old, they took care of you many years.
If you're feeling lonely, get a dog. He will be your best friend.
Great job on not smudging your manicure before leaving the salon, doll face!
You finally did well on your math and chemistry tests and didn't fail! Congratz!
Nice cards! A little victory that should be celebrated: Finally having a difficult talk to someone.
Being the only bidder on Ebay for something you REALLY want!
Defrosting the freezer without flooding the floor!
Writing my thesis without procrastinating too much
coping with my autism, chronic depressions and anxiety disorder.
Enjoy what you do, delete the to-do list
Follow your heart no matter what others say
Putting away your phone and talking to your neighbor on the bus
"So tied of denial, but no one will listen."
I finally cleaned out the refrigerator (and nothing snarled at me)!
Made it through a day without taking a nap!
Or
Survived a meeting that SHOULD have been an email!
Cleaning that part of the floor under the sink and trash can like a boss! :p
finally got working on my thesis xD
Today I got my students' attention by telling them about something which had really nothing at all to do with what the lesson was all about!
To act with compassion even though you really don't get what that teenage girl's problem is, but it's important to her!
Either "congratulations on finally getting your driver's license"
Or
"You started writing your thesis, kudos!"
"You didn't eat ice cream for breakfast, good job!"
Finally fulfilling last year's New Year's resolution!
Frolicking in my local park, because why the hell not?:)
Keeping potted plants alive!
I love to create so I make sure I spend at lest one hour a week for me :)
PS: I love these postcards, great job !
Going to work......but post my postcards first.
today i made dinner without waste
I love my job n I love PostCrossing too.
"Congrats, I see the ninjas I sent last night were unsuccessful" Someone jokingly told me that last week and it made me laugh. I would definitely consider that a victory.
Balancing the checking account on the first go.
I lost more weight than I had planned!
1.You managed not to cremate the food when cooking
2. You made it through the day intact
Today I was kind to everyone I met.
1. surviving x days without coffee without driving your friends and family nuts
(and to the artist: I LOVE the card with the rainbow text and the "not everyone "gets" you..." - great!)
I get up early (before 6) just now. This is not uncommon, but these days I'm so lazy, so it counts :)
I vacuumed under the bed!
This card is right on time! ;)
I just deleted over 450 text messages off my phone.
Calling my dad without him leaving me 10 messages!
Sleeping early in order to wake up early and feel rested!
Unfolding the contact that rolled under your eyelid without panicking!
Today I am marking "graduate college" off my Bucket List...at age 68 I finally DID IT!
I have "almost" gotten used to daylight savings time 😬
Being able to walk unaided after having a full knee replacement,
I
Practice random acts of kindness every day.
Congrats on waking up again
I finally fed liquid antibiotics to one horse without having her spit it all over me. Mission accomplished!
Today I visited the Centre for curative pedagogics where children with disabilities. I admire people who work there. Tomorrow I will send someone these beautiful cards made by these kids:)!
In February I was told about postcrossing by a young and talented journalist Oksana and she( joined to Postcrossing) wrote an article in the newspaper. Today we were joined by new postcrosser Alexander.Now we are three in our city:)!!!
Hooray for being yourself!
Always on time for school bus!
Yay for drawing on perfect eyebrows today!
Allowing yourself to be angry, and knowing that it's okay.
Adopting a new pet!
Taking the very first step out of my comfort zone!
Leaving my current job and hoping for happiness
When a toast falls on the floor, but on the non-buttered side.
Flush your feces
Pray everyday
waking up on time should be celebrated ;)
Instead of freaking out on a Monday morning, taking a deep breath after discovering the IT guy accidentally wiped out your desktop over the weekend.
Treating your customer kindly - and always with a smile - even when your personal world is falling apart!! ^-^
Making it to the post office a minute before closing to buy more postcard stamps.
Drinking orange juice after teeth brushing:)
Or, more general
Feeling when you are making a jump with a parachute
Sending a PC to China and it actually being registered/received!
Let's go to the next gigs!
Celebrating my first year anniversary in Postcrossing! Hooray! :)
Congratulations on finding matching socks this morning!
I gave the cat it's medicine. Can you call an ambulance now!
getting scholarship this year so I can continue my study
getting up early in the morning to have a chance to do your work or just reading
I made it through the day without saying a bad word :-)
Perfection......having just the right postcard for just the right person!
It's a lovely day, don't forget your umbrella!
I made my own ice cream! Yay :)
survived looking after the grandkids.....
Congratulations! I can look in the mirror,and say "I love you" :)
Congrats for publishing a new postcard. Its reallt cool!
Sending mail to all my friends to make them happy. Even though I know they'll never respond. :')
Successfully started transitioning from FtM 6 months ago!
How about "thanks for not being a Trump"
Just did the washing and hung it out on the clothesline.....now it's raining.
Small victory: Achieving something at your own pace. No need to rush!
thank you for not killing the plants.
You have done the laundry! After all this adulting you can have that extra cookie.
Going outside for a walk instead of staying at home all day :)
Surviving Monday morning.
Check yourself first
Congratulations on choosing yourself!
cheering a friend up
On International Women's Day I congratulated myself in general on still managing to be where I am, doing what I do!
Surviving new Monday ;-)
A postcard a day makes the world go round ;-)
getting them all out on time today, and then...coffee! :)
Surviving one kindergarden morning at a time with your kids
When you feel like eating jars of peanut butter, but instead you put your running shoes on and leave the house for a good jog. The day is beautiful, and you are awesome!
When you're almost done writing your dissertation, and you know that you Will be done well before deadline.
I hope.
I should probably go back to my dissertation writing now.
Making scrambled eggs for my cockatiel every morning!
Sorry teacher the dog ate my homework again !
Congrats for waking up with the first alarm (or it was the second or the third? Anyway, you almost got the train to work!)
yesterday managed to was the hair of my 1,5yo without a teardrop!!!! YAAAAAYYYY
Taking the stairs instead of the lift - today's workout done!
better is the enemy of good
Having bit time for self-improvement! Managed to start drawing back again after almost 5 years! Also watching the films I missed during this spring break ;)
I've realized that Monday is not the worst day of the week! :D
Go out and buy ice cream!
Got accepted by my dream university for masters!
Waking up early enough to have a coffe before going to work!! Hurray!!!
"Not only did you workout, you ate healthy meals today too. Feel those good vibes!"
For spreading love to others!
Everybody poops!
Did not finish that bar of chocolate!
Wow! Congrats!
And I think that you completed another day at school/work should be celebrated. Do as good as you possibly can, and be happy!
For all those little things you do that make me feel special, thank you.
If you've always done it that way, it's probably wrong!
Congratulations! You're still breathing, now keep doing that. :)
Success to motivated someone and make his/her day full of happiness
'You got out of bed, good job!
It's not always easy, but you're getting there.'
A little serious, but necessary sometimes.
Trying to make your best dinner
...I finally got that difficult dance move right! :)
"Although it does not say, it is love. Will not decrease the value"
Being constantly mistaken for an employee in a retail store and instead of getting annoyed, helping fellow customers. Bonus points for helping the real employees find things.
"Ups and downs are the waves of life."
not procrastinate on something the whole day
Waking up everyday. :)
Like your neighbor, even though you don't ever agree with him! !
Don't forget to hand in your homework!!! :)
Still alive and pretty much intact until this moment :)
Taking a deep breath instead of responding to an idiot.
saying "thank you" to the hard working waitress
You finished yet another day of testing! Way to go!
Taking your dog on a long walk even though you are tired after work.
Well done for being able to hold a discussion in english with a native speaker, even if you're not so confident with your english :-)
Survived a "Gone Postal" mailman!...the trashcan and mailbox did not.
Bad day? Just send a postcard! (And check your mail!)
Life without a smartphone is possible!
Remembering to take the time to call friends even when you're busy
Remembering it was Wednesday and getting my daughter to school early for jazz band.
Surviving cancer twice and believing life is beautiful!
Made it to yoga class even though all I wanted to do was namaste in bed!
I always forget water the plants at home. So a postcard with a smiling plant who says "Yay, you remembered me!" :)
You graded all those papers! Enjoy some relaxation. :)
Finally I made it to the Gym today!
When the traffic light changes to green as you approach it!
Stepping foot into fresh snow :)
You had a really good, relaxing day today! That's definitely worth celebrating!
Finally mailing a Christmas gift that you should've sent two months ago. :)
To do:
0 laundry
0 dishes
X being awesome
Functioning as an adult today
The generous giant first poo of the year, after Christmas-New Year celebrations
Finally brought some order to my room, cleaned, vacuumed and donated the books and clothes that have been sitting around for ages!
Having a hot meal for the first time in days!
Along a similar vein as the original post, I'd like a card for finally deleting that email that you know you are realistically never going to respond to! A nice weight off the shoulders for sure.
Loosing the last stubborn pound in time before the Summer holidays.
I searched and asked for a lot of part time jobs and all of them rejected me just because I don't have working experience !
And today I finally got my very first part time,and it went well ! The clients like me ! Am very happy I did well even though I'm very tired,but at the same time feeling happy that I did something different in my life.
Hitting the correct USB side at the first try
A postcard about 'not to forget to empty your mailbox' would be quite 'contradictory' other possibilities from daily life : to collect the eggs of the chickens in the garden' or 'to put the trash bin outside for collecting'
I really like the ones that are already there!
Hatching the right egg in PokemonGo. :)
(Yeah, my side of the earth is still playing a lot.)
As someone who prefers written material over digital for meaningful communication, I would love something like "Here's one reminder of the million times I thought about you and didn't say anything."
The part of me who's trying to be healthier would appreciate one like "Congratulations on buying a vegetable! You'll get a second congratulations if you eat it before it goes bad in the crisper!"
And the wannabe artist would appreciate seeing one that said "Don't let fear stop you from making something amazing today!"
I have a lot of parts to my life where I need encouragement it seems...
Finishing a difficult exam!
It's time to start LIVING the life you've imagined!
Figuring out how to solve algebraic equations!
Not spilling your coffee in the car on the way into work.
Stop smoking :) It's another way to start living a healthier life. :)
not regretting at all after making every wrong decision
Seeing the full blooming of a plant you grew from a small leaf!
Not finishing the chocolate bar in one go!
I *like* this giveaway! :) I'm definitely a fan of Adam's work!
Good luck to all the participants!
resisting mesmerizing beauty of Portugal stamps!)
Found a great internship to write my thesis at🎉
Making it through the work day without a cup of coffee!
Congrats, new parent, on getting a shower today!
washing the dishes in the sink - and not because they smell or someone's on the way over for a visit!
remembering to take your meds
Congratulations! You remembered to fill up the car before the light came on.
"surviving two part time jobs and still make it for beer with friends"
Writing a postcard without that my pen's refill had dried out.
Being the first one at work in the morning and producing coffee for all colleagues.
Writing your thesis
"Congratulations! You managed to shower twice this week in spite of having a baby and a toddler!"
Using all the fresh veggies in the fridge!
Inviting your mother to a short vacation with watching your common favourite musical <3
8 people agreeing on the same restaurant!! Pleasant dinner and nice conversation!!!
Finishing a video game!
As an eczema sufferer, making it through an hour without scratching!
"Yay, I made it home during rush hour in less than an hour!" (Sidenote: Regional LA random victory)
Thank you so much for bringing the plague to the office, Although donuts would have been fine :/
putting on a swimsuit and enjoying the beach and not caring what other people think of how you look in a swimsuit!
You were an adult today! Have a cookie!
"Did not have a nervous breakdown today. Yay me!"
"Congrats on surviving a whole day without beer!"
Tidying up my office desk!
Your appeal for your parking/traffic citation was granted and you don't have to pay the fine.
"I bought this postcard to send to you, but you know it sat for several months"
Making it through a work day without having to call any mad nurses on the phone. (I work in a hospital laboratory!)
A Day Without Laughter is A Day Wasted, or Carpe Diem.
Today is a ME Day!!
The kid did chores without being reminded!
A middle school teacher's thoughts = Why can't I be in my kayak with a glass of wine?
Finding a car pulling out of a spot in a full carpark
Exercising and eating healthy all week - even though you had sweets in the house. :^)
I met new friend that shares same interest as me and we had a fun bonding.
For getting all your grading done.
I taught my teenage son to drive...and all of the mailboxes in our neighborhood are still standing!
Finally getting around to the knitting project I've been wanting to work on.
Staying all night in an airport in order to catch an early flight.
Congrats on finally going to therapy.
Congratulations on taking that very first step! ^_^
"You've done good today. Go ahead and reward yourself with that cupcake!"
"You might have fallen, but you picked yourself right back up!"
"Just wanted to congratulate you on being you."
Journalistic integrity
Postcrossing - My addiction...
Yay, it's also my therapy!
Smile...... it makes people wonder what you are up to!
Learn math with son without getting upset.
Eureka ...... I found postcards again
Hurrah, you got out of bed! Because even the greatest accomplishments, start with small steps.
You've finished your articles before all deadlines! and now you can write a lot of postcards :)
Helping your mum understand her smartphone and staying calm the whole time (yay me!)
Travel is my addiction - postcards from all over the world my therapy.
Good Job! You looked after yourself!
Survived a full day at work after being diagnosed yesterday with strep! Go me!
Learning all the lyrics to a new song is a nice random thing to celebrate :)
take care of yourself and hug your teddy bear
Be yourself. There is no competition and no failure in that.
Scoring a seat on the train during rush hour (all the weaving through the crowd and jostling for strategic position paid off!)
Fed an albanian cat under the table in a fish restaurant
Making it through the day, remembering to take your medication and keep youraelf hydrated ♥
to celebrate the problems that finds its own solution while we try to sleep it mostly out.
Surviving final year project despite all the challenges and difficulties!
You mean to tell me you'll PAY me to stay in AMAZING city one more night because you are overbooked? YAY (just don't tell my boss...)
Finishing the chapter of a PhD thesis )))
Surviving this winter.
Send a postcard and keep waiting... That's the way postcrossers are living.
Spending quality time with parents
Rescuing a rabbit from the dog pound...went to find a new puppy, came home with Thumper instead! :)
Actually remembering the name of a person you just met
Actually getting out of bed this morning even though the depression is kicking in
Grandchildren are the reason we don't eat our young...;)
Got moving before 10:00 am!
Remembering minor details of something someone once told you and being able to reproduce them at the right moment so they're awestruck and think you're a good friend :) for actually paying attention to them and their stories
hearing a song and missing someone....
When the bus pulls into the station right as you get there
I quitted the job which I don't like very much and bough an amazing tour for me!
When you can dress small children and not leave the house looking like you were mauled by bears.
When you survive a mom's group on social media.
When you can maintain the attention of a teenager better than their phone.
"sending another postcard without receiving the exact number I've already sent!" Haha.
"Waking up before sunrise!"
"Buying the entire Harry Potter book series!" I've waited a long time for this investment.
"Finishing a book I didn't like so that I don't think the money was wasted."
"managing to get a child to smile at your antics!"
Point is, I really want those postcards. :P
When I overcome the fear that was in my soul and the "I love you" words just come out from my mouth. It was singing the deepest song of my heart. I was finally free!
I just admitted to my dream university, which i thought i'll never reach it
@devanshi8 we usually remove all repeated comments before running the script... but bonus points for coming up with all those! 👍
I finished the first semester of the therapeutic massage program
awesome vacation with my man :)
Waking up with a smile :)
"Celebrating a crazy and secure weekend with my children"
I ate fruit instead of chocolate!
Take care of the house and your mother for the next 4 or 5 months because your mother has a broken leg and your father doesn't know how to manege the situacion.
Real story... They are going to drive me mad!
made my cat finally go down to 6kg!
Weight reduction 10kg :D
Just getting out of bed every morning :)
Submitting my homework on time. :)
Eating a green apple
hooray for making it through the day!!!
Making enough money to buy a new phone :)
Accepting parents as they are 😊
Well... at least you got out of bed!
G.R.A.D.U.A.T.I.O.N and winning Scholarship :)
The feeling of homecoming and received :)
Having nice colleagues makes work extra good.
Great job on making someone's day brighter, even if it was with just a smile. Keep up the hard work :)
Keep my plants alive! And great giveaway!
It's okay if the only thing you did today was breathe.
Play is not only for children :)
I`ll try
Love brightens your life
Salutations for maintaining your composure when the wind rustled your hair!
Soaring like an eagle, though surrounded by turkeys.
Finally reading the thousands of books that I collected instead of watching TV... ;)
Passing the History of English Language exam!
YAY! I woke up ...... Above Ground.
"Eating spaghetti bolognese with a white shirt - and NOT messing!"
"Remembering to phone grandma"
getting out of bed in the morning...
Catch a bus, don't forget to do the homework :) or refuse grandmother's tries to give me some food :D
Life is a mine field for introverts.
Used your passport for the first time!
Doing the dishes right after dinner!
Everytime I sneezed when I am facing the sun it reminds me of you
Checking everthing off your to do list.
like your cards!
Catching up on all ironing - even the difficult pieces from another season!
Leaving a clean desk when vacation starts!
I celebrated when my puppy became a "man" when he lifted his leg for the first time...
A random hug from a workmate on a bad day
I happily celebrate the exact moment when my scanner, which has a random malfunction, decides to connect to the PC and allows me to scan the postcards already registered in the last days. I never know if it will turn off in 5 minutes or only at the end of the day!
Reading "Creating Moments of Joy" by Jolene Brackey and learning that there are really ways to be joyful with Moms who have dementia...
My random victory is making it through my maths midterm with a 98%! Hooray!
Forgiving a person who betrayed you
Connection made and luggage arrived!
did all the dishes as I finished cooking
At last I finished reading the book that I bought one year ago.
Surviving a Saturday grocery trip!
I'll take part in an exhibition with my postcards. I think for postcrosser it is the best way of celebrating.
Receiving my first card (or 10th, or maybe 100th) on postcrossing! It was really amazing feeling!
resisting a treat
Celebrating my life as an expat, in a country where I don't speak the language :) Love it !
Surviving a long flight while having a cold...
Getting up in time to take a shower before meeting someone.
Pleasing people as much as you can, though not always.
Using all your leftovers before buying more groceries!
Well done for running away from an OMON officer while participating in a non-violent demonstration against authoritarian regime in your country.
"Congratulations for coming out to your family"
alternatively: "You made it through your exams without crying? You go girl!"
Cleening my house in less than 10 minutes before my parents in law arrive :)
(very cool book Adam! )
REALLY?
Good job on not spending all your money in books.
Realizing you are spending more time collecting postcards to send to fellow postcrossers than you are on social media. Very proud to have resumed the post crossing hobby!
Two apples a day keep two doctors away.
1. Finally, I moved on from my 2 years relationship
2. Still surviving my study abroad program
3. Still surviving life without "beef"
4. Finally, I can pronounce "João" better than first time I arrived here in Portugal
5. I can use the new microwave given by my landlord
school...board exams....homework....friends.... ;)
storybooks!!
XOXO to all my bffs!!
I'm a suicide attempt survivor, three years. :) I'm pretty happy about that.
surviving the licks of a bunch of puppies! Can't resist their cuteness somehow!
survived my husbands 3 month live in police academy. It was tough with a 4 year old :(
Surviving exam week! That feeling when it's finally over....
Finish reading a super thick and boring college material. What an achievement!
Surviving a day without a postcard in the mailbox. :)
Sending my 1,000th postcard! 🍾😀🎉
Passing with merit on a piano exam.
I've put in the USB stick the right way at first try, it's gonna be a good day :-)
Telling the truth!
So, you finally unpacked all moving boxes - and it only took you a whole year.
surviving the Finnish no-sun-9-month winter, with a smile on the face :)
Finish the 10k running event!
"I SURVIVED MED SCHOOL" ♡
Finding true happiness, and relizing its not what you want!
Completing engineering with a tiresome project you finished by staying awake for so many days!!!
Would you believe I have it l have it all figured out?
Did the laundry before it went funky. Folded and put it away right after it dried!
"Sorry no pictures today! I feel (check the box)
|_| too old
|_| too ugly
|_| too fat
|_| too sad
|_| too something"
Coming home from school after a long week and still having some energy left to write a letter that has been lying around for a week.
Successfully cooking something edible (and reasonably tasty) for the first time
Learning Chinese and not going crazy:)
Doing something you suck at but want to do anyway!
Great cards, love the genuine feelings! I suggest something RE: not saying that mean spirited thing on the tip of your tongue, even if provoked.
Much success!
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I would love to be able to celebrate a day where I didn't trip over something that no one should have tripped on. (Bonus points if you didn't fall down because of it)!
A positive sentence from a postcard like a virtual hug from the other world
Managed to grow a lemon by myself :)
Putting away last week's clean laundry before it's time to do this week's dirty laundry!
How about teaching my teenager how to drive. Yikes! And this is my 4th teenager that has provided this harrowing experience!
"Baciare la voce" (Italian) that is to caress (to kiss) the voice.
Exercises to give your voice (and yourself!) a better start into the day! I just learned in a voice workshop. :-)))
Congratulations for sharing your feelings with someone -- even when it's hard!
You went to bed before midnight! So you can easily get up in the morning to swim your laps.
Celebrating a new day filled with Postcrossing!
Getting an apple as a snack instead of chocolate!
Congrats on getting that long, difficult work project done!
Finally cleaning out the fridge!
Oh my, I had the same idea than Aereia.. "Without a chocolate bar today!" :D
Welcome to your new Home!! You survived the move!!!
Made it through the work week! :)
Pokemon Go! to the Post Box for Postcrosssing!
Applying make up correctly on the first try!
Nailing a job interview and securing the job!
Loving yourself for who you are and what you look like, including what you may see as flaws
No work on the weekend!
Getting out of bed right after the first alarm.
Took care of myself and made time for myself instead of overdoing everything.
Congrats on having an expired card arrive!
Check it out!
I Potty Trained the Baby!
Hug someone and a tree
Surviving my kids ever day... ;)
Not forgetting to water my little plant and actually make sure it survives.
"Good job on the flossing. Love, Your Dentist (and Hygienist)"
There are so many great comments! Thank you Postcrossing for setting up this competition, I had a blast just reading them :D My personal victory was telling my boss my honest opinion even though I knew he would not agree. Isn't that a battle every time?
I love the work of Adam J Kurtz as well. It was a nice surprise seeing him here : ) The good intentions of this website makes me feel so good and warm.
Love to all from Istanbul, Turkey...
I am trapped inside a book.
Surviving the exams
Finding the perfect teddy bear to hug
"Smiling benignly at someone when they are rude to you and knowing it will irritate them beyond all belief if they can't upset you."
Gongrats for cleaning your room
Getting green lights all the way to work :)
Putting on real pants. American pants...not English pants, though that could be a cause for celebration as well!
" Remembering not to blow out my candles while brushing my teeth, saves a lot of mess" Multitasking isn't always the best thing to do :p
I got out of bed, went to work, did my sport, went shopping, arrived home and I'm still in a god mood .... GO ME!!!
Getting a message from a friend or a fellow postcrosser that my postcard arrived at them safely!
Remembering to greet people on their birthday (without looking at Facebook) :)
Great job being pleasant after three, huge glitter containers were "used" and also "dumped everywhere" by some lovely eight year olds!
Arriving alive at the other end of a family reunion weekend
I changed the toilet roll without having to be asked!
Don't skip classes for a week! That's a huuuuuge victory for me
keep going to the gym and not buying donuts for pause at work :)
Please don't forget to write me anything while registering the postcard
Logik thinking brings you from A to B. Fantasy brings you everywhere. "Happy Postcrossing"
Finishing the history book I've been reading to the old lady whom I visit at nursing home to provide company! (Before she tells me more detailed information about historical events)
When nothing goes right... go left! ;D
When you farted but no one noticed: "WHEEEE!!!!!" XD
When you ate all your required servings of vegetables for the day!!
J'ai trouvé une formation pour pouvoir retrouver un emploi :)
When your yoga pants actually made it to a yoga class! YeY!
Drinking a hot cup of coffee/chocolate without burning your tongue :)
Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time by the end of March!
Life is not a fairy tales but you always can be a princess :)
For doing nothing on my day off.
Celebrate that the horse I care for and I survived our first trip to nature this year without any problems (he is very easy to be scared and often has problems when seasons and so nature changes :D)
Having the first good day in too many months!
Congratulations! You just made a real phone call and didn't just drop a text message!
I am enough.
Tried my best not to breakdown despite the pressure I'm feeling :-)
Made my soulmate fall in love with me <3
Watching tv is easier than reading.
I'm a bit un-creative but thank you for the lottery!
'I may be mad at you, but I still love you'
Visiting the countries from where I received my postcards!
Finally turning from a stressed mom of always argueing kids into an easy-going grandma, that lets her beloved grandchildren do anything they want...
I managed to fight down an upcoming panic attack and that during a super busy day at work.
"I got my taxes done on time" ;) Thank you for having a giveaway!
seducing more and more people into postcrossing
I posted in a comment thread with minimal self aggrandizement!
"Congratulations - you've kept your house plant alive and have levelled up as an adult!"
Not forgetting to scoop my cat's litterbox!
Just listen to your heart
Congrats - something changed from your to-do list to your I-don't-care-at-all list....
Put gas in car before gas gauge showed red!
Remembering where I hid my birthday money.
Cleaning up the Electric Fans before the Summer Wave Arrives ~
Managed to stay awake for some NCAA March Madness Final4 action!
Asking my crush out to go grab coffee
Getting assignments done without procrastinating!
Congratulations on unselecting "reply all" before responding to that work e-mail!
"I Just Survived A (TV Show Title) Marathon~!" :)
Kept my mouth shut
Kept this post 'safe for work'
Reading is my good habit.
Postcrossing is my amazing habit.
:)
Getting out of bed when the alarm rings without using snooze!
Filed my taxes!
Happiness is a cup of good coffee, a good book to read, a good song on the radio... and nobody else disturbing around!
Finilly started talking to people normally not only online, but in real life too!
You got out of bed (and no-one needs to know about the black dogs chasing you)
Go to the gym several times in a row.
Congratulations on making it through the meeting without swearing once! Well done on surviving that bad cold!
I am proud of the way you managed to adult today!
Well done for being cheerful without coffee.
You talked to your teenager and everyone enjoyed the conversation...
Those are the small victories I want celebrating...
I am celebrating waiting until the 2nd of April to send my next postcards!
Making someone dear to you smile
it's not about succeeding but about trying.
Remembering to do some things today, that I completely forgot about yesterday.
Just began working off the piles - without thinking whether I like it ;-)
Smile! Somebody can fall in love with your smile)
Good job on making dinner instead of just ordering in! Way to be an adult :)
Surviving breast cancer and I get to hug my kids for many more years.
Making it to a meeting!
Congratulations on not lowering your standards to raise theirs ...
Congratulations! :D
Completing a planned running mileage even though from start to middle, your mind keeps telling you to quit.
Making it through a low-spoons day!
Some days, just getting out of bed and dressed is worth celebrating.
Making it through the day is really my main victory everyday.
Cleaning your dishes right after using them instead of leaving them in the sink.
Add Chocolate to your Milk today......You Deserve It!
press "1" to talk to a real, live person in the state you live in.... 😊
Some days, just getting out of bed needs to be celebrated.
Oh bummer, I see HaymarketRiot felt the same way.
The sun finally came out!!!!! ..... how about that one? :)
Actually cleaning the lint out of all the vents in the clothes dryer, with the vacuum!
Send your mom a postcard, no special reason needed, just to say Hi!
Getting gas before the tank hits empty.
For not karate chopping your toddler when they slap you awake at 5 in the morning.
Remembering to actually mail your post cards after writing them!
I talked to complete strangers and now will probably have these friends for the rest of my life!
I worked in the garden too long, but was able to walk upright afterwards. Until i sat down and couldn't get up. Good time to write a postcard!!
For having the strength to enlist in the military instead of sticking with a cushy civilian life.
Eating Anything without Concerning Any Weight Problem
Cracked a poor joke,
wife laughs and saves me!
True Love!
Potted a cactus and only had 5 spines in my fingers aftwards! :D Improving.. :p
Brushing my hair before I go to work.
Getting better after being sick for a few days!
Being late to class without lecturer noticing!
Nice hiking this Saturday (though I wanted just to leave at home). :-)
Getting up every morning :-)
I can't run fast, but I can make a real good cuppa tea!
Woke up early to soak those nuts for hours on, so that I can have that vegan meal!
For 9 months of breast feeding!
Finally saying "I'm sorry I haven't been in touch .... I didn't know what to say".
I stuck to my diet for a whole month and lost 10lbs (I don't usually get past 1 day!)
"I may be getting older, BUT I refuse to grow up"
Finally got the dishes done!
Not crying during Manchester by the Sea :D
Getting young children to agree with you =D
It doesnt matter "what" you do. What matters is "how" you do it.
Folding your laundry! Love Adam's work.
Reward Postcards:
• I Put My Shirt On Correctly
• I Remmebered To Brush My Hair Before Leaving The House
• I Checked & Cleaned My Teeth After Eating Broccoli
Most cats trapped! (for tnr - trap, neuter, return =D)
Get rid off sugar "addiction".
Life is...
Congrats for fulfilling your duty as a citicen and voting in the elections!
My dog loves me!
Managed to navigate through a foreign country, plus new friends along the way, of course!
Wrote a postcard in Spanish 💛
I survived substitute teaching 6th grade!
The victory i would like to celebrate is: "You drank an adequate amount of water today. Yay, hydration!"
"Rediscovering postcrossing after 6 years of absence." :)
Taking out the trash without being asked. Or when your husband actually replaces the roll of toilet paper.
Keeping mom's plants alive.
"You remembered to water your plants before they withered!"
Congratulations on getting dressed today!
Getting up in the morning without hitting the snooze button!
"Thank you for that time you chose to be the better person."
I adulted today and survived!
For not screaming at work colleagues when they destroy beautiful stamps...(but still dying a little inside..)
I would love to have a postcard to send to honor someone who keeps on going faithfully in a long-term difficult situation, like a child's chronic illness or a parent's failing health or even a tough job situation.
Making it 8 months without holidays!
Submitted the last assignment for my master's degree!! yayyyss!
I would like to see a postcard celebrating the fact that we overcome our insecurities everyday. Yey for that!
For not totally freaking out because my toddler pooped again and is not potty trained.
Getting tickets for a Radiohead concert! Or any other concert 😊
Making it to work on time .... on a Monday!
So many good ideas and good moments to celebrate! :D
Adam, cool postcards and the planner!
I'd celebrate sleeping myself out after noisy March night in one house with my tomcat ;)))
Surviving the change to summer time.
Good luck for move of house/ find house to rent
Make one less person unhappy by smiling at me :)
Take care for parents whose kids left house to live alone
Beating your fear and standing up for yourself, no matter how afraid you might be!
Picked up the trash other people have littered all around the forest, because yes, even though it's not MY fault, I can still take responsibility for the planet I live on instead of being a complete dick who throws garbage onto the ground :)
Received a postcrossing postcard from the top postcrosser from (country's name)
Rembering the password I changed just yesterday.
Well done you! You walked halfway to the postbox by yourself - that's halfway more than yesterday :)
Remember to make someone smile today <3
Just for today, I will celebrate myself.
Wishing you the best of luck on your adventure,
kvchouse
I once was very, very sick but managed to win a cupcake-making contest :D
My victory today:
Challenging myself. I learned 93 embroidery stitches in 93 days!
My victory every other day:
Despite my flaws, accepting that i'm beautiful...inside and out.
"Finding energy to tidy up your messed up room"
"Being able to run a Full Marathon"
The new puppy only peed on the carpet once today!
Didn't realize that being an "empty nester" meant they'd be emptying our nest as they left.
Making it to the next pay day with money in your waller
Addressed five postcards without using whiteout!
A year later, it's okay to still be grieving the death of your cat.
Students learned something new from me, it's awesome!
Getting through an extremely hard level on Candy Crush Saga!
Postcard's traveling time to Russia and China just around a week >_<
*no offense*
Surviving another day
You just completed your first run/workout! Now keep it going :)
Baby insomnia for 3 months!
'Well done on registering that postcard!'
'Great job scanning and uploading those postcards'
'Resisting the temptation of chocolate'
'Cooking a nice meal for your family/yourself'
'Complimenting yourself'
'Cleaning your home'
Surviving the most boring seminar at university by browsing through the postcrossing website
I'd celebrate my Thesis and Graduation. I studied in the air while working as hostess during boring long flights xD
Happy postcrossing!!! <3 <3 <3
One day without chocolate
Today I would need a postcard saying:
"Managed to change the bedsheets even though it's the most hideous housework ever!"
Making a quarter report in time
Love is Love
Dropped everyone off and arrived at work early today! Coffee in hand. Smile on face.
I would my postcard say: " Keep doing your live No one else will do it for you. "
I'm so happy I got a present from my cat today !
Always appreciate life's little gifts <3
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