Because Writing is Always Right

I started writing letters a few years ago -- mainly to show off my cursive -- and ever since then I've been hooked.  It's like writing a diary, except it's better because you get a response back (well, sometimes).  And it's fun to use fountain pens (oh hey fancy calligraphy).  Also you look super chic.  And you get to go buy pretty stationery and cards, which is really therapeutic and satisfying.  

Yes, I am on a mission to bring back letter writing, and here are some reasons why you should join me:

One.

Your handwriting gets better.  And your spelling.  We're so used to typing (and spellchecking) everything that we start sucking at writing.  Like how many people can actually write in cursive comfortably?  Or have a handwriting that doesn't look like it belongs to a third grader?  Or correctly spell "separate" and "definitely" without pausing a little? 

Two.

You get up close and personal when you write letters.  Something about writing makes me want to spill my soul to the other person, and it's really cathartic and refreshing.  I call this the diary effect: you start getting really deep and reflective and maybe even a little emotional.  And the next thing you know, you're professing your love to the other person and telling them about how nature inspires you (but actually).  Talk about being romantic!

Three.

Stationery.  Oh my god, I'm obsessed with buying them.  I love the the different colors and the little designs and the monograms.  And obviously, you use different ones for different occasions -- it's like picking out an outfit but better.  Oh, and have I mentioned how therapeutic stationery shopping is?  

Some of my stationery crushes:

1. "You Can Do It!"

2. Iznik Tile

3. "You're a Fox"

4. Jackie Glasses 

Four.

Handwritten notes can change your life.  Seriously.  Whether it be personal or professional, handwritten notes show that you really, really care.  You're essentially saying, "Hey, you mean a lot to me, so I'm actually going to sit down with a pen and paper to tell you how great you are instead of typing out an acronym-filled email/text via iPhone."  And at the end of it, you're going to feel just as good about sending that letter as the person getting it.  (Unless, of course, you're sending a not-so-happy letter.)

The main conclusion from all this?  Writing letters is basically an easy way to class up your life.  And you should do it.

So can we be pen pals now?

PS.  Don't forget this, too.

(obvi not my picture)