A new resolution...
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 11:44PM I was wonderfully surprised earlier this week to find an email in my inbox from an old high school friend whom I haven't seen in more than 10 years but have wondered about often. It was a fabulous gift and a good reminder. I've been rather embarrassingly slack in my personal correspondence of late. Once upon a time, I was really very good at writing letters and keeping in touch...honest. I used to know everyone's birthday and send little cards because knowing they'd enjoy getting one made me happy. I'd send postcards just because. I loved writing letters. And then. I had kids. And life has never been the same. I'm sure some of you can relate. :) After kids, simply remembering their birthdays and helping them learn their letters seemed enough of a chore.
So, while I'd like to think I've still made a decent effort at keeping in touch with people, I've come to realize that I'm much more likely to reply to someone than to send them a letter or email out of the blue...the very thing that used to bring me such joy. And that makes me a little sad. Because I really do love sending mail and taking the time to make it special. Maybe it's because the boys are finally getting old enough that I'm finding myself with a little (a very little) more time to spend time on things without interruption. Maybe I'm just feeling nostalgic. Regardless, I am hereby resolving to write actual letters more often...actual notes just to say hi rather than shooting off quick answers to direct questions. I am setting myself the goal of writing a "real" letter at least once a week. I think I'll invite the boys to do the same. I'm so excited!
(BTW, I do intend to continue utilizing email in conjunction with this new resolution. Much as I love the feel of a letter in my hands, I'm fully aware that email provides the instant gratification that the impatient me craves. So, I may mix in an email letter here and there...the intent really is to actively send a greeting to some unsuspecting person in my life...to bring the smile that the email I received earlier this week brought to me.)
Oh, and speaking of happy mail, I'm rather proud of myself today. Finished the birthday invitations for the party we're having at the end of the month. It'll be a joint party for Asher and Micah (both their birthdays are in July)...with a bubble theme. I've got some fun plans, don't you worry...great photo ops hopefully. :) Anyhow, the invites turned out really cool. I printed them on transparencies, rolled them up, tied them with "bubble-like" ribbon and added a little bubble wand. Fun!
I've already started gathering party favors and supplies. Now, just wish me luck with all the kids! :)
Oh. And don't forget about that giveaway I'm doing for anyone who links me to some work inspired by the Album in a Year column...remember, totally doesn't have to be an actual month in review layout, just anything inspired by any part of it.
Reader Comments (5)
I know what you mean about the whole letter/card thing. The moment I think Im caught up I realize Im a month behind, lol.
I love the bubble invites!!! Great job!!!
Hayley
perfect little bubble things, i'm sure it'll be a fun party!
the invites are the sweetest! love the idea of physical invitations rather than just paper. and hey, totally feel you on the sending written notes and saying hi. things always seem busy and i find myself thinking of days before child/children and school and teaching and bedtime stories and puree-ing green vegies so they hide well in her favorite dishes. :D where does the time go?
i've been thinking about out-of-the-blue letters recently too(as i too was once good at remembering/writing down bdays, anniversaries,etc..) thanks for the added encouragement to begin again. i do however, find it hard when the people you write to don't necessarily write back. does that happen to you?
Yes, I know what you mean. Actually it seems like actual letter writing has been a thing of the past. I remember being stocked up on very cute stationaries (most were from the Sanrio/Hello Kitty stores) and writing just so I can use my goodies. And yes, after having just one boy, my priorities have shifted.
I love your birthday invites...so cute! Even actual invitations seems to have vanished too. Lately, all I've seen are e-vites now.
Oh, yes, I did not forget about your giveaway. I've e-mailed you my layouts.