Cruising the blog highway has its rewards, especially if you’re in the food lane.
A few weeks ago, quite by chance, I read about an event dreamed up and hosted by the industrious and brilliant Meeta of What’s for Lunch Honey? Basically, Meeta’s idea was to host a postcard event where you buy a postcard, take a picture of it, blog about it and then mail your postcard off to the blogger you’re matched up with. Of course you must keep that blogger’s identity secret (don’t want to ruin the surprise)!
I was most definitely game. I signed up and then mentioned the event on Cream Puffs in Venice. Every now and then I’d check back to see how Meeta was doing and was thrilled to see the list of participating bloggers grow each day. Way to reach out there and touch someone, people!
I took considerable time to buy my postcard. At first I didn’t want to buy the "typical" city postcard that featured a skyline or famous landmark. Initially I thought I’d buy a postcard with art work on it or perhaps a drawing. But I couldn’t seem to find anything I liked. I finally returned to a postcard of Toronto that features its most famous landmark: the CN Tower. It’s part of my city’s identity!
This entire experience has had me thinking about how much richer my life is since I started this blog. And it’s not richer because I’m baking more or because I finally learned how to use that digital camera (right Uncle N!). It’s richer because of all of you. It’s richer because of all the wonderful people that I’ve met, including the person who will be receiving this postcard very soon.
A big Cream Puff thank you to Meeta for starting the postcard event.
And a big Cream Puff thank you to all of you for making every day that much more fun!
Ciao!
Technorati Tags: toronto, postcards, bpw, blogger postcards from the world
22 comments
Tanna
You are right on the money Ivonne. That’s what I wanted to say and didn’t. Thank you!
Sue Vancil
Ivonne, sorry I didn’t make the deadline for the unique post card event. I am glad you decided on the postcard of the tower. A long time ago on a business trip to Toronto, I was at the top of this tower and thought it was so cool! It was my first trip out of the USA and was so exciting for me.
Kat
my card is in the mail! and am thankful for your friendship too!
Anni
Ivonne,
Lovely display of your Postcard.
You make me glad that I am part of this event. I have also gained so much more enthusiasm when it comes to my cooking and I’ve been so inspired to look at food in a different perspective. As a food industry professional, I only saw it the way it’s “supposed” to be. I am free-er now and see it as it “IS”. It is all that keeps the food blogging community connected and supportive of one another.
I look forward to receiving my postcard and learning about a fellow food blogger!
Many Kudos to Meeta!
Tootles,
Anni
barbara
Your postcard brings back wonderful memories of my visit to Toronto in the ’90s.
Saffron
Really nice postcards and flowers! Thank you for you wonderful blog!
naturegirl
First time here what a yummy site! I have copied your recipe fpr Mascarpone Tart..who needs Martha now that I found you! Thank YOU!! Must return and read more when have more time!
Sally
Nice post Ivonne. I, too, am looking forward to my postcard. What a great idea! I’m so glad you “turned me onto” this blogging thing. I’ll forever be in your debt.
gilly
Hi Ivonne! Beautiful post to go with a beautiful postcard! I, too, am excited to be part of such a wonderful event – and am eagerly awaiting my postcard!
And special thanks to you for your friendship as well – we are all much richer for it!
clarice
There are so many wonderful people in blog land, what a fun way to meet each other. Clarice-who is glad she met you
Mrs B
Wow, you take such great pics. I’m embarrassed by my effort, shot on my dresser before running off to work this morning. You put us all to shame.
joey
I love this event! Very well written post and a very pretty postcard to match
Paz
Beautiful card, beautiful setting, beautiful city! Thank you for making everyday fun, too!
xxoo
Paz
fran
What a beauty! Over the top—-as usual.
Alicia P.
Funny how it all works, huh? xo
Ceendy
Wow, that’s a breathtakingly beautiful postcard, Ivonne! Marvellous choice
I haven’t been here quite a long time and I see you’ve posted a lot more, almost everyday! Good job! I hope you can visit mine too sometimes.
Thanks to your blog, I found out about BPW and participating from Indonesia!
Btw, I made Amaretti yesterday using your recipe! It’s a perfect match with morning/evening tea
Thank you!!
Thanh
I totally agree Ivonne, this whole blogging journey has been lots of fun due to the people you meet along the way. I can’t believe that I now have a food blog too. Thanks to your encouragement and advice. Also that blog is co-contributed by fellow bloggers who I didn’t even know before I started blogging a few months ago.
Anupama
the colours in your postcard are sensational Ivonne
Meeta
Ivone you are a sweetheart. I am so with you on meeting such fantastic people through blogging. When I first started I never really imagined that it would be to this extent. This event was really just a way to bring us all a lot closer and WOW! what an amazing reponse.
I am so glad to have met new people and come across new blogs.
Thank you for taking part and yes, I will be doing this again!
Big Hug
Ellie
That’s a beautiful postcard! Thanks to Meeta for hosting the event, but also thank you for posting about it as I’d never have found out about it otherwise!
Bron
Very pretty card Ivonne, makes me wonder where it’s going!
Ivonne
Hi all,
Glad you liked the postcard. If you come to Toronto I’ll show you the real thing!