[ Paper of Love ]

It started with a blank hard cover paper, fold it into halves, adding colors & designs to it. Then, words of sincere greetings filled this insignificant paper. Each word, though looks unaligned to the paper is written with much cautious. Finally, the card is ready to be sent out, not forgetting the stamps to go along.

You will never forget the feeling when you receive a greeting card would you? The amazing feeling grows deep down from your veins, stirred through your heart causing it to pump harder. You will feel happy no less, especially if it’s your birthday card. Somebody remembers your birthday, that’s not the point. The point is somebody is spending effort to send you a birthday card.

Now think back a second, when was the last time that somebody send you a birthday card through snail mail? If you tell me you are 26 years old and it was last year or the year before, I would have congrats you for having such wonderful friends.

For me, I can’t even remember when I received my last birthday card. Maybe 6-7 years ago? Who would have blame these people when the technology is so advanced nowadays? These days, I would be blessed if somebody bothers to send me a SMS with a dull looking sentence of “Happy Birthday to you. All the best in life” In some cases, you would expect to receive an E-Card with some funny animations & sound to celebrate an occasion.

Sometimes I wonder is it the Technology or have we really grow out of the traditional birthday card thingy. The latter should not be the case since Hallmark is making millions selling paper cards like these. Then are we been spoilt by the fact that SMSes & E-Cards are easier & more convenience? Whatever it is, I hope if you are able to read this. You would know all about SMSes greetings & E-Card. I hope you reconsider than trying to take the easier way out.

When was the last time you’ve ever write a letter / card?

Handwrite a greeting card or a letter today. Never mind your ugly unreadable handwriting which you think nobody in this world except yourself can read. I believe the receiver will be able to read your thoughts. And believe me, Thoughts counts more than words…

“Let this paper of love continues, as nothing is more sincere by doing it with effort.”

Anntonii Lim