top 10 :: reasons why snail mail is better

I'm a huge fan of old school snail mail. Nothing quite beats opening up your mailbox and seeing that one handwritten envelope mixed in with bills and marketing ads. About a week ago, I received the absolute kindest letter from a family member. It was such a pleasant surprise, and the letter came on a day that I really needed it. She will probably never know quite how much her handwritten words touched my heart, or the power of her encouragement. And sure, if she had emailed me, the words would have still been extremely thoughtful, but there is just something about holding the paper in your hands while you read... reading a letter in someone's handwriting is almost like hearing their voice... I can't quite describe it. Regardless, I'm a huge advocate of snail mail... and here are 10 reasons why you should be too...

1) It's a good excuse to buy stationary. {photo}

2) You get to pick out pretty stamps at the post office.

3) You can practice your penmanship.

4) It's a great way to get rid of that stationary you've had since 6th grade.

5) Your words become so much more genuine when written in your own handwriting.

6) You're much more likely to reminisce over old letters.

7) You get to put that little red flag up on your mailbox.

8) It's a good excuse to find the perfect ink pen.

9) You can reflect your mood by changing your handwriting.

10) You have the ability to make someone's day. {photo}

So... go ahead... pull out that pretty stationary and favorite ink pen... put your handwriting on paper... splurge on a $0.44 stamp... make someone's day... I promise you will.

Linking this up at Oh Amanda.