Write an actual pen and paper, stamp and send through
snail USPS mail. They are seriously hurting for funding so we should
support our fellow citizens that work at the post office by dropping $0.44 on a
note. Do you remember the last time you got something personal in the
mail? Signed by a friend or family member with love or even XX's and
OO's? It is a pretty feel good moment in a day - especially when arriving
among bills and people wanting!
Two years ago, I was missing my best friend/roomie from
college. We lost touch as often happens after graduating, getting married
(her), kids born (hers again) and moving a few states away (her a third time).
Life is demanding and it is tough to keep up. So after a year of
intending, I wrote a long letter - we're talking 7 pages - just to tell her how
important a person she had been in my life. Having had a dear friend like
that is a great feeling. She played a tremendous role in my life and I
wanted to share the good feeling I still get reflecting on that friendship.
A month later and another 3 pages, I finally got it in the mail - with
the DVD of one of our favorite movies from college days (Beauty and the Beast -
we even had the movie poster in our room). I write all this because even
6 months later, I still feel good about writing her - giving her a gift of
appreciation without any expectations of getting something back.
