Ruin My Week Notecard #1

This swap was inspired by @mariewilliams810 s great series, which I have participated in and enjoyed: Brighten My Week Notecard. However, because she already has the week-brightening covered, we're bringing ourselves back to reality a bit.

For this swap, please send one nice storebought or handmade notecard in an envelope. In the notecard, we will be writing something to ruin your partner's week! I have a lot of prompts ready to go in case people enjoy this series, but for now, this week's prompt is:

Share one piece of awful news that is local to your city or region. Make sure it is local enough that your partner likely has not heard about it in national news. If you really can't find anything, you can use some really bad news you got about or from your family, friends, etc. Include as many details as you like.

Since this swap is negative, we will also be sending a flat surprise that is not intended to ruin your partner's week. It does not need to be extremely profile-based, but please do not send something from their list of dislikes/things they do not want to receive. It is ok if your partner does not mention liking or using the type of item you send as long as it isn't a dislike -- just make sure it's something nice that they can pass along if they don't love it. Examples include: a sticker sheet, 3 washi samples, memo sheets, a couple blank postcards, a blank notecard with envelope, ephemera, stamps, playing cards, a drawing or short piece of writing about something they've requested on their profile, etc etc.

Swap Rules

• one storebought or handmade notecard (make sure it isn't "Happy Birthday" or other greetings that aren't relevant).

• in the notecard, answer the writing prompt about a negative/awful piece of local news

• include one flat surprise that is not on your partner's dislikes

• include your username and name of the swap somewhere in the card

• use correct postage, especially if you have any concern your envelope may be considered rigid, may be over an ounce, etc

• must have 5 completed/rated type 2 or 3 swaps and no recent/unresolved 1's or 3's. Please message me preemptively if you have any concerns.

• rate fairly and appropriately. 5 if you receive it in a timely fashion, heart if you love it. Please message both your partner and me if you are going to be late.

• I will angel if the item is not marked as sent and there isn't communication within 3 weeks of deadline, or if nothing arrives in 2 months and your partner is non-communicative, after you rate them a 1

Have fun and DM me with any questions!