whodalalee

(or Arlene) is a member in Canada . She has been a member for over 3 years (1,296 days).

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For me, this year is a year of recovery and discovery! Last July I suffered a stroke and have had to learn to read and write again....Postcrossing has helped me practice my writing. I have learned a lot about myself and the people who care for me this year. I have discovered that I am far more resilient than I would ever guess...I am grateful for every journey my life leads me on...and Postcrossing has given me something to focus on and enjoy.

This is a wonderful video showing my part of the world entitled "Born to wonder" enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc7yOOMk_2w
Here is another great video about our town...this one is a little funny too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cohNti8_SSo&feature=iv&src_vid=gEsuclHCAgo&annotation_id=channel%3A57c8d383-0000-2964-901c-94eb2c0b249a

We live in the south central part of British Columbia. The Okanagan valley is also called the "desert of Canada". Our temperatures in the summer can go up to +40C and in the winter can go down to -40C. We get snow every winter, but some are whiter than others. Our town is a tourist spot as people love the beaches of Lake Okanagan and the skiing at BIG WHITE ski slopes.
Here is a video showing my town https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEsuclHCAgo

I have been married 30 years last October. We met in high school when I was 15 and he was 17 ( you can say we actually grew up together and we been together 35 years now). We have 2 grown children and share our home with 1 dog and 2 cats. Our son was married last September.

I enjoy reading, writing and doing crafts. I recently got a three wheel bike and look forward to being able to ride it around soon. I love the 4 seasons we have here. Spring is so full of flowers and Summer is warm and bright...Fall is my favorite season, I love the cool air and colours of the changing season. Winter is usually clean and white, crisp and cold.

May I first and foremost express that I am willing to swap, but the one and only thing I am willing to swap are postcards. Postage in Canada, to international countries, is very expensive so I am not able to send more than a postcard. Please do not message me with requests for teabags, money (banknotes or coins), seeds or magnets etc.I will not be able to do it. Thank you.

I would be more than happy with most postcards.(I do NOT enjoy typical tourist postcards,advertising and rude cards), but if you'd like some suggestions, I would love to see:

- cards with bright colours (THIS IS MY FAVORITE)
- cards with things that are meaningful to you
-whimsical cards
-funny cards
-cards that make you happy

One of my favourite quotes is:
"Always listen to your heart. It's on your left side but it will always be RIGHT."

List of exchanged postcards

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