Monthly Archives: May 2010

Poetry – I

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Diana

I am dreamy and sloppy, I wonder at scars I hear pianos, I see only stars I pretend to be careless, I touch the blue skies I worry for nothing, I cry at goodbyes I am dreamy and sloppy

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Starry giveaway!- Now Closed!

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Diana

Some time ago I ordered my own printed postcards from pictures taken during holidays and old black and white reconditioned postcards from the ‘30s. Now is easier to choose the right card for the right person and mail it without … Continue reading →

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Boris Akunin – Leviatan

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Diana

M-am luptat ceva vreme s-o termin de citit si-ntr-un final am reusit. Nu prea reusesc sa inteleg de ce Boris Akunin este recomandat ca fiind “cel mai bun nuvelist rus al zilelor noastre” cand el este de fapt din Georgia … Continue reading →

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My first Haiku

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Diana

Haiku comes from Japan and it’s a form of poetry that usually paints a picture of something in nature. Haiku starts with a vivid image in the first line followed by an interesting transition in the second line which leads … Continue reading →

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Grenada

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Diana

I’ve been away three days and when I got home three postcards were waiting for me. First one is from a direct swap with Arcadi from St.George, Grenada who was kind to send me a beautiful view of the harbour. … Continue reading →

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Guatemala

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Diana

The second one is a nice little girl in a traditional costume, I think, from Guatemala. Gunter thought a smile will bring back the sun.

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Finlandia

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Diana

Third one is from Finland.  When I joined postcrossing I was hoping that maybe someday I’ll get a card from Finland too but, as I said in a previous post, those Finns are a majority on postcrossing which makes me … Continue reading →

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Etsy wednesday

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Diana

I’ve came across some bookmarks again. This time they are artistic, whimsical, fairytale-ish and even steampunk-ish. You can visit RusticGoth on etsy for some more designs. And also be sure to check out her sad and surreal, at times whimsical … Continue reading →

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Netherlands

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Diana

Martyn from the Netherlands sent me this. It reminds me of Milka, the purple chocolatish cow from commercials; very sweet.

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How to – making an envelope

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Diana

On Wednesday I have my conference presentation. All it’s good. The paper was finished long time ago and the ppt file I managed to have it done last Friday so I can have the time to actually prepare my speech. … Continue reading →

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Etsy wednesday

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Diana

Grigiodesign has awesome and out of the ordinary pieces of jewelry. Her love for skulls, creepy skeletons, bats and all creatures of the night has turned into things like these. How cool is that?!

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