My name is Eftychia and right that moment I am sitting behind the screen of my computer, in order to write this post to you. In fact, I am sitting behind my computer screen the whole day, because this is my job. I am a MSc Bioinformatics student, with Bachelor in ICT & Business and have been working as a web developer. In other words, my daily life is behind a computer. That doesn't mean I don't like it, on the contrary, I do like it! I enjoy what I do, as I enjoy writing this post to you at the moment. But what I really like is being afk (away from keyboard). And what I LOVE is postcrossing!
Our life is bombarded by computers, e-mails, text messages on the mobile phone...it is very easy to keep in touch with your friends, you only need to move your fingers. The idea of writing a letter seems outdated, boring or even funny. But be honest to yourself; who doesn't enjoy a personal letter at your postbox? Each time I get a letter, my heart gets wings and is ready to fly ! I am so happy, that I feel like every single cell of my body gets a smiley. Can you imagine that? And the reason lies to the fact that the letter is much more personal. Sending a letter is the next thing to showing up personally at someone's door.
Receiving someone's letter or card is like receiving a unique present, something that was made for you and only. The letter is something personal, you can read one's handwriting instead of Arial or Verdana! You can see the frustration, stress on somebody's handwriting or how calm and happy he/she is. A letter carries each person's thoughts, ideas, creativity, geekiness and of course feelings. Is something unique made by you aiming for a person you love/care. The paper that was earlier sitting on your desk, now sits on another's. Letters create a connection, that modern, impersonal forms of communication will never approach. And yes is me, this geek girl sitting the whole day behind her computer screen, that hates technology when it comes to creativity, imagination, building memories, friendships and communication. A letter travels among people and places to come to you and I can't stop longing for it! So right now, you that you read my post, grab a pen and a paper and drop me a few lines. I'll make you happy too when it comes my turn!
If you think that letter writing is an old fashion, you would be surprised to know how many people, nowadays, send letters and postcards. There are many blogs related to snail-mail, stationery, stamps etc. that show how many letters are exchanged everyday (and not only for christmas), share the happiness and embrace the flame for letter writing! Anyone who has ever come across the old letters of parents and grandparents and suddenly felt transported back to another time and place, knows well the legacy-leaving power of letters. What will we leave our grandchildren? The username and password to our email accounts?
Our life is bombarded by computers, e-mails, text messages on the mobile phone...it is very easy to keep in touch with your friends, you only need to move your fingers. The idea of writing a letter seems outdated, boring or even funny. But be honest to yourself; who doesn't enjoy a personal letter at your postbox? Each time I get a letter, my heart gets wings and is ready to fly ! I am so happy, that I feel like every single cell of my body gets a smiley. Can you imagine that? And the reason lies to the fact that the letter is much more personal. Sending a letter is the next thing to showing up personally at someone's door.
Receiving someone's letter or card is like receiving a unique present, something that was made for you and only. The letter is something personal, you can read one's handwriting instead of Arial or Verdana! You can see the frustration, stress on somebody's handwriting or how calm and happy he/she is. A letter carries each person's thoughts, ideas, creativity, geekiness and of course feelings. Is something unique made by you aiming for a person you love/care. The paper that was earlier sitting on your desk, now sits on another's. Letters create a connection, that modern, impersonal forms of communication will never approach. And yes is me, this geek girl sitting the whole day behind her computer screen, that hates technology when it comes to creativity, imagination, building memories, friendships and communication. A letter travels among people and places to come to you and I can't stop longing for it! So right now, you that you read my post, grab a pen and a paper and drop me a few lines. I'll make you happy too when it comes my turn!
If you think that letter writing is an old fashion, you would be surprised to know how many people, nowadays, send letters and postcards. There are many blogs related to snail-mail, stationery, stamps etc. that show how many letters are exchanged everyday (and not only for christmas), share the happiness and embrace the flame for letter writing! Anyone who has ever come across the old letters of parents and grandparents and suddenly felt transported back to another time and place, knows well the legacy-leaving power of letters. What will we leave our grandchildren? The username and password to our email accounts?
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