Typewriters and Love

Today a special package came in the mail from amazon!

The ribbon spools for my new to me, old to the world, typewriter!

It is a Smith Corona- most likely made in the 1960s. The best part is that after struggling to get the ribbon threaded into the typewritier, it still works!

And all for a whopping $30 after tax (including both writer and ribbon). I looked online and a typewriter the same as mine was selling for over $100. I'm pretty proud! So I thought it might be fun to do some sort of vintage finds blog posts every now and then? I'll think about it and post more on my typewriter and other things if I decide to go through with it.

Naturally, I had to write my boyfriend a letter to add to my letter collection from me to him.
Long distance relationships are hard, so I find it easier to write him often. Even if he doesn't get the letters until I see him next. I will be attempting to get his station address in Oki so I can send letters again. I used to send my letters when he was in Afghan, but after he returned we stuck to facebook letters instead.

However, recently I have learned that he kept every letter I ever wrote him. So I want more of my letters in his possession as silly as it sounds. I miss writing about books to him and giving my thoughts and feelings about his favorite books. I miss telling him everything. I find it hard to speak my mind and my feelings, but to write it all down and clear the air? It makes me feel so much better and often brings us closer together.

Writing letters to him is also an excuse to waste paper on practicing typing on this typewriter.

I may have started a new collection of typewriters. This could get dangerous. Hopefully my boyfriend won't mind too much! He already has to deal with all of my bookshelves of books and journals. Not to mention my photographs from photo shoots and the fact that I want to buy a record player.. I just love old things and the written word! I can't help it.

I haven't been able to read much lately, so I am just giving a little writing update about my typewriter. Who knows, maybe I will turn this into more of a full-blog and not just reviews?

Summer break is mostly here and I will have two days worth of free time on my hands.

Sickness in the Lake

Hi everyone! I've had this story idea for a while now and have just started to edit and revise it. It is quite the work in progress! I can't wait to finish this story. I'd love to get feedback. Maybe a beta for this short story. I'd like to maybe flesh it out and turn it into novel if the beta goes well. I am ready to get serious about my writing. So here is a very brief synopsis on the story,

Tormented by the memories of his past, his childhood catching up to him as the sickness takes over. Ed brings his wife to where it all began more than 50 years ago. His loving wife has no idea that after 53 years, there are still secrets buried in the closet. This lake holds many secrets and Ed knows it’s time to tell Elizabeth the truth. But, can he live long enough to tell the tale? Or will the sickness take over?

If you would be willing to help and give me feedback once the story is done, please comment below.

“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” ― Philip Pullman