It was my birthday a few days ago. After birthdays and Christmases when was but a youngin’ I was forced to write thank you notes for every gift I received. I used to boiler plate them out like none other. Even though each note was exactly the same, it taught me the importance of a handwritten letter.
Nowadays, the only handwritten thank you notes I write are to my grandma back in the bay area. She sends me the nicest cards (and a few shiny nickels) on non-present giving holidays like Halloween, Valentines Day, Easter, and Thanksgiving–along with the usual gift giving holidays.
So, I got some niiiiice Vera Wang stationary and I jot her a nice little bread and butter note whenever she sends something. Thanks Grandma!
so glad your good manners stuck! Love, mom
Awww thanks mom!!
It somehow feels that my handwritten letters go unnoticed… perhaps I should make them less personal like yours?
@diana: I don’t think handwritten letters ever go unnoticed. People remember that kinda stuff.
You’ve inspired me to give hand-writing letters a go. Also, it gives me an excuse to buy pretty stationary.
@Amy: Cool. It’s strange, now even the simple act of writing a handwritten letter feels like I’m being crafty and working with my hands.