Letters, a thing of the past?

So sorry this is late. I didn't get my post done in time and then today my computer acted up. Here it is now, enjoy, Heather

I think letter writing is one of those lost arts. There was something special when girls would take the time to sit down and write long, thoughtful letters to their friends. Let's face it, taking time to dig out paper, sharpen your ever dull pencil, and write a page or more not only can take a great portion of your time but also your brain as you must think of what to say.

In the olden days, when family members wrote to other family members who were miles away they filled every last space on the page with words. Now people barely take time to go on a friend's face book and if they do a majority of them only put so and so likes so and so's comment.

Things have gotten easier with keeping in contact. Emails, phone calls, texts, face book – you name it they have it. But how many of you actually use any of these means to talk to friends? Do you sit down at your computer and write a personal email, or do you simply say, “Hi, how are you? I've been busy with such and such.” Even with Face book, do you take time to comment? What about blogs? Or anything for that matter.

Let's admit it, we are all busy. But, are we too busy to set aside even half an hour a day to keep in touch with friends? You set aside time for other things, do you not? Surely friends are important enough. At the moment I am talking of friends who do not live near you. It is harder with friends like this and writing is in fact the only way you can keep in contact. If you fail to write then these friends will slip away. Take my word on it, I've done it.

Why not try setting aside a certain amount of time a day for letters, emails, and such. And when you do write make sure that the letters are person, not just general. Your friend who is miles away will be delighted to know you took time to think about her 8-D. Also, there are things the two of you can do online or over letters that would be fun – seeing as it is hard to do activities with friends not near by.

Some things I have found work is making up stories. With one friend we write letters. She is a sailor and I a ranger and we make up stories and write them to each other. Another fun thing to do is read a book your friend really likes and she read one you do. You can get online at the same time, over a chat, and read together, commenting as you go. Also there are now role playing sites in which friends can play together. (Not meaning to sound like a sales man, but I know of such a site I could recommend if any are interested). I am certain if you put your mind to it you and your friend could come up with a lot of fun things to do “together”. But remember, it is important to make time for ALL your friends, even ones half way cross country or on the other side of the world.