Friend Zoned

April 30, 2013

FOUND by Sara in West Lafayette, Indiana

I found this Valentine’s Day card in the hallway of my dorm at Purdue University.

You’re My Drug

April 2, 2013

FOUND by Margaret Pratt in Valencia, California

I found this outside of CalArts on Valentine’s Day.

Pigeon Perfect

March 27, 2013

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FOUND by Alicia at Zaytoons Hookah Bar on Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, New York City, New York

I started a job as a waitress at a hookah bar in Brooklyn and got stuck alone with the Valentine’s Day shift this week. The owner had recently fired the busboy so it was extra crazy for me– so many couples came in!! I think that’s why we only noticed this homemade Valentine under a table at the very end of my shift. The manager was about to toss the card but I asked to keep it. The giver (Murat I think) had clearly taken so much time to make it. I love the two pigeons on the cover, and the message on the back.

Valentine’s Bummer

March 21, 2013

FOUND by Ellen underneath some pool stairs

I work at a pool and at the end of the day I walk around and pick up trash. Today I spotted this Valentine underneath the stairs. I hope Drew is okay about losing Missy. For some reason this touched my heart.

Tyler Is Sweet

July 16, 2012

FOUND by Clover in Oregon

After locker clean-out at school, I found a binder in the trash. In the clear display cover was inserted this drawing of Tyler. In the insert on the back was this sweet kitten picture, a valentine from a girl.

Felen Tims Day

June 16, 2012

FOUND by Vincent R. in Albuquerque, New Mexico

I walked out this morning to get the newspaper and saw this crumpled up note stuck halfway under a flowerpot. It was so windy here yesterday that it must have blown in and got stuck there. At first, I thought it was an old tissue that we had left out there. I picked it up and found that it was a Valentines Day card/note.

I Miss You Granny

May 28, 2012

FOUND by Jess Wobschall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I found this Valentine’s letter unopened just as it was starting to snow. I hope this boy can continue expressing his feelings to women the way he does for his granny!

Effing Hot

February 14, 2012

FOUND by Beth in Portland, Oregon

I went to get in my car on the street I live on and found this taped to the window. I have no idea who put it there– nothing like a little stalking on a sunny afternoon. (But hey, I get to be hot!)

And to Many More

February 13, 2012

FOUND by J. in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

So, there is, in fact a story attached to this and it involves you!
I had never heard of FOUND before, but I’ve always liked to collect other people’s old stuff. So, when I was browsing through the used bookstore and found the attached card, I held onto it (even though I didn’t want to purchase the book it had been in). As I continued my browsing, I came across a very interesting looking book. It was large, brightly colored and appeared to be covered in notes. I wasn’t sure what it was about, but I figured I’d find out later, it was too fascinating to pass up (I’m a compulsive book buyer and can’t walk buy a unique looking book. Even if I have no idea what it’s about). I slipped the card into it and continued my shopping.
I purchased my stack of books and took them home to discover what wonders they held. You can imagine my delight when realizing that I had unwittingly stumbled upon a book dedicated to a weird little quirk I thought I alone had. So, that is how I found FOUND and this card came to me on the same day.

Thank you so much for making me feel less creepy and also giving me my fix of FOUND!

Endless Love

January 20, 2012

FOUND by Monica Anchondo in Las Vegas, Nevada

I bought Nicholas Sparks’ A Walk to Remember at my local library’s bookstore. A beautiful but tragic love story. Inside I found a real love letter written on the first page. After reading it I couldn’t help but wonder what happened them and why would anyone give away such a beautiful letter.