So, today I wanted to do something a little different and send out some postcards to friends and family. I haven’t done this in ages, and I realized I was a bit rusty on the whole process. The main thing I was stuck on was where exactly to put the address on the postcard. It’s not rocket science, but I wanted to get it right, you know?
I started by digging out some old postcards I had lying around. I picked out a few that I thought my friends would like. Then came the tricky part – figuring out the address placement. I remembered there’s a specific way to do it, but the details were fuzzy.
I grabbed a postcard and looked it over. Usually, there’s a line dividing the back of the card into two sections. I figured the address probably goes on the right side, and the message on the left. But I wasn’t 100% sure, so I decided to do a little experiment.
First, I wrote a short message on the left side of the card, just a quick “hello” and a little update. Then, I penciled in the recipient’s address on the right side. I made sure to include the name, street address, city, state, and zip code. I also left a space at the top right corner for the stamp. It seemed right, but I wanted to double-check.
I did a quick search online for “postcard address placement” and found some useful info. It confirmed that I was on the right track. The address should indeed go on the right side, and there are some guidelines about leaving enough space around it. I adjusted my address placement slightly to make sure it was within the suggested boundaries, It’s a bit of a hassle, but better safe than sorry.
After addressing a few postcards, I felt more confident about the process. I double-checked each one to make sure the address was clear and in the correct spot. Then, I affixed the stamps, and they were ready to go! I popped them in the mailbox, hoping they’d reach their destinations without any issues. I just made a note to myself that I should write a thank-you message after they’ve arrived safely.
It was a fun little project, and it reminded me how nice it is to send and receive handwritten mail. Even though it took a bit of figuring out, I’m glad I took the time to do it right. Next time, it’ll be a breeze!