I've changed my mind.
Lately I've been finding myself wanting to write but I have nothing to really write about, poo. So let's see if I can reel in some snail mail pals since e-pals are so hard to come by. I'm lazy so I'm taking what I wrote up for penpalsover20 and x posting it here.
I made an attempt at filling out the questionnaire but, per usual, I hated it. Why? Well I hate being shrunken down into a few basic facts, such as what I watch and what I do. What about who I am and what I feel?
Facts, although necessary at times, are boring.
I’ve had quite a few snail mail pals in the past but I’ve only ever had a true connection with one. There’s no way I could possibly find another penpal like her but I’d like to find at least one more person with whom I can form a close bond with.
Realize that just because you and I may both be searching for “that kind” of penpal it doesn’t mean we will be a match. I’m not saying that to be rude I just don’t enjoy it when people are extremely forward, assuming that since we both want the same thing we’ll be bffs.
Okay, now that the boring formalities are over and done with let’s get into some “about me” facts. In the penpal and online world I go by Kirpet, I’m 24 years young and a full time college student at my local community college. I reside in southwest Florida and to this day I still don’t know what it is I want to do with my life. Honestly I’d like to do something in the arts, such as being a classical artist, or a writer. Those are really just dreams though, granted there are times I indulge in the idea of being a successful writer, haha. At this point in my college career though you’ll find “clinical psychology” under the subject of what degree I’m seeking.
When it comes to what I like to write about I’m rather easy going. The only kinds of letters that I detest are factual letters.
“This week I went to the grocery store. Last week I went to the movies.” Blah, blah, blah.
No. Give me emotions and ideas. I like my letters to contain life. Tell me about your interactions with the world around you, with the people in your life. How did it make you feel? Why do you think you had the reaction you did? Did it affect the rest of your day? The inner working of the mind along with the daily struggle between the id, ego and superego is fascinating.
My current penpal (of about three years) and I rarely ever discuss books, movies, music or anything in the entertainment world; unless of course it impacted us in some way. So I don’t really see any point in listing what shows I watch or what books I’ve read. To be honest I’m sure that very few people read what I do, haha.
My letters tend to consist of my thoughts, ideas and basic life/social interactions. I talk about my past, present and future. My past being extremely unpleasant; so much so that I suffer from PTSD and have been in therapy for three years now. My present that sometimes suffocates me. And my future that breaks me down every couple months.
I don’t mean to sound depressing and I promise that my letters usually aren’t “depressing” per say. They’re more analytical and thought provoking. Also, depending on my mood I can be quite goofy; you’ve just caught me in a very solemn state this evening.
As for the length of my letters well, I won’t lie they can be quite long, 5-12+ pages. I don’t expect you to consistently write me 10 page letters but I really dislike it when I spend hours writing a lengthy letter only to receive a page or two in reply.
Bottom line is I yearn for depth. You’ll get to experience my life as though you were me through my letters, I would like the same from you.
Age and gender don’t matter to me. (I was posting in a 20+ community and I'd like to stick to that.) Realize and remember that I am in no way looking for a romantic relationship. I would however like to be lj pals if we become penpals.
As for location it would be preferred if you were within the continental US seeing as I wouldn’t have to go to the post office to mail your letter. But if you feel you and I would get along immensely well I’m sure we could work something out. (I’ve got the hots for England)
Message me here on lj or comment with your e-mail address and we'll hopefully get things started.
I'll even include a picture of myself.
This was taken earlier this year at the Florida Film Festival.
Tl;dr: don’t bother contacting me if you’re unwilling to read the entire post.
I made an attempt at filling out the questionnaire but, per usual, I hated it. Why? Well I hate being shrunken down into a few basic facts, such as what I watch and what I do. What about who I am and what I feel?
Facts, although necessary at times, are boring.
I’ve had quite a few snail mail pals in the past but I’ve only ever had a true connection with one. There’s no way I could possibly find another penpal like her but I’d like to find at least one more person with whom I can form a close bond with.
Realize that just because you and I may both be searching for “that kind” of penpal it doesn’t mean we will be a match. I’m not saying that to be rude I just don’t enjoy it when people are extremely forward, assuming that since we both want the same thing we’ll be bffs.
Okay, now that the boring formalities are over and done with let’s get into some “about me” facts. In the penpal and online world I go by Kirpet, I’m 24 years young and a full time college student at my local community college. I reside in southwest Florida and to this day I still don’t know what it is I want to do with my life. Honestly I’d like to do something in the arts, such as being a classical artist, or a writer. Those are really just dreams though, granted there are times I indulge in the idea of being a successful writer, haha. At this point in my college career though you’ll find “clinical psychology” under the subject of what degree I’m seeking.
When it comes to what I like to write about I’m rather easy going. The only kinds of letters that I detest are factual letters.
“This week I went to the grocery store. Last week I went to the movies.” Blah, blah, blah.
No. Give me emotions and ideas. I like my letters to contain life. Tell me about your interactions with the world around you, with the people in your life. How did it make you feel? Why do you think you had the reaction you did? Did it affect the rest of your day? The inner working of the mind along with the daily struggle between the id, ego and superego is fascinating.
My current penpal (of about three years) and I rarely ever discuss books, movies, music or anything in the entertainment world; unless of course it impacted us in some way. So I don’t really see any point in listing what shows I watch or what books I’ve read. To be honest I’m sure that very few people read what I do, haha.
My letters tend to consist of my thoughts, ideas and basic life/social interactions. I talk about my past, present and future. My past being extremely unpleasant; so much so that I suffer from PTSD and have been in therapy for three years now. My present that sometimes suffocates me. And my future that breaks me down every couple months.
I don’t mean to sound depressing and I promise that my letters usually aren’t “depressing” per say. They’re more analytical and thought provoking. Also, depending on my mood I can be quite goofy; you’ve just caught me in a very solemn state this evening.
As for the length of my letters well, I won’t lie they can be quite long, 5-12+ pages. I don’t expect you to consistently write me 10 page letters but I really dislike it when I spend hours writing a lengthy letter only to receive a page or two in reply.
Bottom line is I yearn for depth. You’ll get to experience my life as though you were me through my letters, I would like the same from you.
Age and gender don’t matter to me. (I was posting in a 20+ community and I'd like to stick to that.) Realize and remember that I am in no way looking for a romantic relationship. I would however like to be lj pals if we become penpals.
As for location it would be preferred if you were within the continental US seeing as I wouldn’t have to go to the post office to mail your letter. But if you feel you and I would get along immensely well I’m sure we could work something out. (I’ve got the hots for England)
Message me here on lj or comment with your e-mail address and we'll hopefully get things started.
I'll even include a picture of myself.
This was taken earlier this year at the Florida Film Festival.
Tl;dr: don’t bother contacting me if you’re unwilling to read the entire post.