Write me..

Is writing letters a lost art form?

Today I received a birthday card from my beautiful friend J who left for home in Singapore last year. It was a beautiful card and it made me happy.

I remember when I used to write to my pen pal across the world as a little girl. I would eagerly await for Mr. Postman to deliver the letters, hoping that I would find a new letter as a reply to my last. Back in the day, that was all we depended on to tell someone that was far away that they were loved, not forgotten, but constantly thought of. My parents did the same. While my dad was miles away from home in his younger days, living abroad studying in New Zealand, writing letters was all he had to express his love for my mom while they were dating (International calls were just too pricey). How romantic it must have been.

Writing an email or a SMS just isn't the same. There is just more effort and thought put into writing a letter. The time spent into penning down words on pretty stationery, licking the envelope to seal it, then licking the stamp to post it is an experience that I would never want to forget. So, this year I am determined to write more letters and cards to let that someone know that they are treasured. Hopefully you will receive my snail mail soon, friends!

So, make someone feel special today. Pick up that pen and start writing that letter. I know I would love to receive one.