I'm working on a personal art project that requires a little help from willing participants. The participation? Giving me your mailing address. Yep, that's it. I want to eventually mail you something. Maybe it's something you'll love, maybe it's something you'll hate but it will be small and won't clutter your house and you can throw it away easily in an instant. I don't care what you do when you get it, I just want to send it. I don't care if you toss it because truthfully this project is about helping me grow as a person generally and more specifically as a creative person. It's about helping me stop being afraid to be the kind of person I want to be.

I wanted to do this project simply and quietly. Meaning no announcement on a blog, no big deal making. I'd just ask for or confirm a few people's addresses and then one day something would show up in their mailbox. Hopefully that something would make them smile a little bit or it would just add a little pleasantness to their day. But I was afraid that people would just think I was weird. As strange as I am "that's weird" isn't the response I'm looking for in this project. I don't think anyone would say to me "it's weird that you sent me something" but the fear is still kind of there. Even though I really like this idea and really want to do it that fear is still there. So I'm asking you to help me over the fear of making a fool of myself, over the fear of personal failure. If you're interested/willing to participate then I'll feel slightly more secure in this little personal art project. I'll feel a little less afraid that it's just another dumb idea.

I had a clear idea of who I wanted to participate back when I was just going to do this quietly. I still want those people to participate (though I've decided against asking them directly. If I know you and like you then I probably want you to participate) but I'm open to people I don't know participating as well. I see it as a potential doorway to getting to know new people.

So if you're willing to participate just drop a comment here saying you're interested or email me directly (address in the sidebar) and I'll get back to you for your address soon.

Fondly,
Michelle