There are certain times in life when you just need a sign that the world is going to be okay. This week, that sign came in the form of my postcards exchange gift.

It was so lovely to receive my postcards exchange present from Mexico! My poor Santa had a terrible time finding postcards! She really went out of her way to find amazing things to send though, with some help from her family. I received a beautiful magazine, a totally cool vintage picture (which I'm planning to have framed so I can put it up at work!), two postcards from a hotel (going up on my fridge!), and an incredibly sweet and thoughtful letter.

To my secret Mexican friend - I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for the time and thought that you and your family put into this gift! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

This has been a rough week for me. To be honest, I am devastated by the results of our presidential election. As someone who wants to be friends with people from all nationalities/races/ages/genders/etc. - I am so glad I selected "International" for this exchange. Because now I have a friend in Mexico! Santa, I hope you know you also have a friend in Colorado.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

(I blacked out our real names, but not locations - if you want me to edit the photo more, just let me know and I will!)