In the world we live in now, technology is everything. It seems to be a huge survival factor for everyone. Communication seems to have lost its personal connection. Whether it's text messages, emails, Snapchat, anything - it's all electronic. What ever happened to actually writing to someone? What about actually receiving something in the mail? Sure it's not instant, but at least it is personal.

I can remember before I had a phone and everyone I knew only texted - I was SO excited to get letter or cards in the mail. I still get as excited today whenever something come in the mail for me, despite that those times are now few and far between. Nowadays, the only time my mailbox seems to not be filled with junk mail or bills or ads are dates of importance, times when people they feel like they HAVE to send cards. But why have we let it become such a chore? Why can't it be the norm to drop someone a letter to just let them know you are thinking about them, or to send them positive words of encouragement, or even just because you want too?

Letter writing is one of the most popular forms of communication because everything you do is with the person you are sending the card to in mind. You pick a card for them, the message is for them, the fun stamp and sticker you can pick to go on it, all for the same person. Sure you can add emojis to a text or an email but most of the time they are recycled and used for the same people many times over, whereas a letter addresses one soul person and is for that person only to have and enjoy.

What's also very sad about cards and letters not being written anymore is the fact that kids now are so used to everything being instant and throughly technology that they aren't exposed to writing as much as they should be. Most kids don't know how to read cursive because it's no longer taught in many schools. Handwriting is a form of art that is now no longer being taught and exposed to younger generations. Without change, handwriting could be some that falls further to the wayside.

My mom describes herself and as "self-proclaimed stationary nerd." For as long as I can remember she has always been writing letter. She could spend hours in a card store no matter if she needs a card or not. In fact, she is already telling me about all the mail I'm going to get while at school. She truly had a passion for letter writing and it is something she has shared with me and something she hopes to share with other people.

So write a letter just because, because more people will appreciate it then you think.