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About Johanna...

Hello everyone,
I am Johanna, and I am living with my husband and two children in Zeeland, The Netherlands. I am of German origin, living near Middelburg for more than 15 years.
My avatar shows a fishmonger in the traditional clothes of our village.
I like a lot of things, and I am interested in everything I can learn from.
I believe that learning is the ultimate purpose of life.
Learn about the people and things that surround you, what makes the world the place that it is, and - not least - about yourself.
Stay curious (but in a positive way!) and keep asking.
And don't forget to listen when you get the answers.
This will make you realize that love is the greatest gift in life.

And as learning is not only an intellectual thing, I love doing textile crafts as knitting and crocheting, and card making.
And I love cooking and baking, try out new recipes or spices or just do things differently.
The place I love most (apart from where my family is) is at the foot of a little lighthouse, surrounded by the colours, sounds and tastes of the sea and the sky.

When I started with Postcrossing, I thought of “tourist cards”, distant countries and cultures.
But there is much more, and that is the person behind the card – you in this case.

Instead of sending a “normal" / "average” tourist card I would like to invite you to pick a card for me with something that attracted your attention, a piece of art or a quote you identify yourself with or a thought written by yourself (if it is in a language I do not speak I appreciate a translation).
Something you would call your dream.
Or the place you love most – or a sacred place (which might occasionally be the same).
I would like an expression of what touches you, what makes you smile, or cry, or laugh, or angry.
What you think is great in this world, or what needs changing.
Or a colour that you like, your favourite recipe or what makes you feel comfortabel.

And if there is no card: a photograph taken by yourself, or a doodle, or a drawing, or a painting, or a collage would be great. And – just in case you have got some yarn you spun or a leftover of your last work – you might consider to knit or crochet or quilt a card for me. Or maybe you can do origami?

But no matter what kind of card you choose: any card you send will be treated with the same love and respect.
Maybe you can write something about you and the subject of the card. Why you chose or how you made it. Or which book you recently read and if you liked it (or why not). But, please, write a little more than “Happy Postcrossing”
A nice stamp is very much appreciated.

Groetjes (greetings) from Johanna

p.s. I don't like free / ads / twilight /pirates / hello kitty / anne geddes / princess or similar - cute - themes very much.
I am sure there are people here who will appreciate those more.

Thank you very much!