I Got Mail!

Yesterday i received my first postcard in what seemed like ages. In fact, i think the last time i received one was close to a decade ago. So thank you MissSeniorPisces, i really appreciate the fact that you took time out and even bothered. Like you said, Old Skool Is Still Cool!

I mean, even if it's a short "hello, i thought i'd invade your mailbox or wish you were here" kind of a deal, it's always nice to receive something other than bills or notices once and awhile.

But then again, in order for that to happen, it would help if "friends" had my address to begin with OR they were even bothered to want to know what my address is. But we all know it's far easier to construct a message on either facebook or ones' email account and just click SEND.

The internet has made Life so much easier. In fact, there's no excuse why one shouldn't be contactable. We all have our own excuses for being lazy. "Oh the internet was down", "...there was no electricity", "i'm so busy" or simply, "i forgot".

I know i am guilty of that.

However, there is no doubt, that the good ol' pen-on-paper form of communication ranks as far more personal. So, if anyone would like to send some snail-mail my way, feel free to message me/shoot me an email and i might just send you my details.

[PLEASE NOTE: Perverts and Dodgy people should NOT apply - you can never be too careful nowadays ya know.]

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So anyway, here's some useless/interesting information for you. Since arriving, i've noticed that addresses here are written unlike any other place i've been stationed at.

A TYPICAL GERMAN ADDRESS FORMAT

1) Title + Receivers' first name or initial + Surname
2) The Street Name + the Street/House/Block number.
3) Postal code, City.
4) Germany [if the sender is sending it from elsewhere]

But where is the unit number?


Well there isn't one.

I live in a 4-storey block with 3 other blocks connecting in a row one right after each other. And each block of 8 units is designated a number but there are no individual unit numbers.

I guess one just hopes prior to moving into a new place that he/she doesn't live in a block with another resident with the exact spelling of the surname, name/initials and title. I'm not sure what the chances of that are but i'm sure it's happened.

And we all know how annoying it is if you're expecting mail and it doesn't arrive.

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Speaking of expecting, J and i are finally going to meet our babies [Derry and Darcy] tonight! Our appointment is at 7pm and i'm hoping to take lots of photos.