This year, I’m going to share my birthday with you guys. My birthday is on July 12 and I am super excited this year.

Don’t ever let anyone tell you not to be excited about your birthday! It’s a day to celebrate and you have the right to do whatever you want with that day.
This year, I’m going to do a couple things for my Simplicity Embellished readers to celebrate.
1. First, I’m going to list 5 of my favorite posts I’ve written and published here on Simplicity Embellished. A question I often get in my letters is “What is your favorite post?” and now, I’m telling you! Let me know if any are your favorites too!
2. I am going to have a marathon letter-writing day on the morning of my birthday BUT there’s a catch! If you’d like an extra special letter from me written to you on my birthday, please leave your name and address in the comments. If you don’t want to leave your address down below, send me an email using the link on the left.
So, with that said, here are 5 of my favorite posts:
Diamine Ink in All Kinds of Colors
And a bonus: Why You Sometimes Never Hear Back From a Pen Pal
What do I want for my birthday? Well, you can see some of the things I’m lusting after at my Amazon wishlist and my Jetpens wishlist. I *LOVE* to see people’s wishlists–if you have one, share it with me! It’s how I find new things I want! ;)
So with all that said, I hope to write some of you letters on my birthday!
Cheers!
Hello! My name is Cole. Simplicity Embellished is my special place. I talk a lot about writing letters, etegami, gardening and yoga. Please sign up for Sunday Tea (comes to you via email), subscribe using your feed reader of choice and don't hesitate to say hello on Twitter or Facebook either.

(Gasp!) — A fellow Cancer! :) (Jul 20)
We’re everywhere!!!
I love all the Cancer’s in my life….we crabs must stick together!
-c
I LOVE birthdays, especially mine! I sent you a letter so maybe you can respond to me on your big day. You share the birthday with my father-in-law.
Barb aka Zuzu
Yay! I will absolutely write you on my bday!
And I’ll be checking my PO Box today too so we’ll see what’s inside!
-c
Hi Cole! Happy Birthday (in 5 days)! I am sending out a note to you and would love a letter in return. Have a great day and an especially great day on your birthday! Jamie (PS-I’ll email my address to you.)
Yay! Thank you so much Jamie!
I will look for your letter and keep an eye out for mine soon! <3 -c
Hi Cole! Happy almost-your-birthday! Do you still have my mailing address?
Yes I do! I will include you in the birthday mailing!
Happy birthday, lady! I’m a Cancer, too. :-) I think there’s something in our sun sign about being devoted letter writers…
I want a letter on your bday
You got it!