Maybe not the usually topic for this community, but there is paper and pen involved, so close enough?
Basically I decided on a whim to send a handwritten letter to a friend of mine. I don’t think I ever did that before. I didn’t even really know what to say, so it’s just a few lines long. But nevertheless, I put in an envelope, got stamps and now it’s on its way.
Well, what can I say. Now, I am sitting here like a little kid before Christmas waiting for the letter to arrive!
We basically text everyday and I did not tell her, so it will be a surprise. I am really exited for her reaction.
I already am thinking about sending a postcard to another friend. Just because. It just seems like such an easy way to give out a little happiness to someone? And I really enjoyed sitting down and taking time to craft the letter. Even if I struggled to come up with things to say, it feels so different to sending text messages or e-mails that arrive instantly.
Anyway, this also got me curious. Do some of you guys still send out handwritten letters? Or is it something you consider a thing of the past?
I have two penpals and both love colorful paper. I also love sending postcards. My list of friends who get postcards from me on vacation has become pretty long.
Oh yes, there is some really nice paper out there and decorating the letter is also a lot of fun!
Did you know your penpals before and you started to write letters or did you look for a penpal and found them that way?
No, I specifically looked for penpals. I met my oldest penpal on a website for finding penpals in 2007. We have since met pretty often and even lived in the same city for a while by chance. The other penpal contacted me after I wrote my address in a friendship book.
2007? Oh wow, that’s been a while. So cool that you clicked so well and you are still in contact and even met. Sounds great!