Hand written letter to all myLotters

Hand written letter to myLotters - Writing has become rare. I tried it after years.
@allknowing (137896)
India
October 27, 2011 11:18pm CST
Attached is a hand written letter from me to my dear myLotters.I do not hand write any more and this is an attempt after years!! Do spend a moment to read it and interact with me.
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21 responses
@topffer (42156)
• France
28 Oct 11
Thank you for this letter. You have a nice handwriting. I really have a bad handwriting and except new year cards I don't send handwritten letters : the invention of printers was a good thing for me.
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• United States
28 Oct 11
LOL! So if I ever get a handwritten letter from a Topffer, then I know it must be an imposter as you do not know how to write.
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
29 Oct 11
That was a good attempt topffer. Did you not feel happy that you can still write! Keep up the good work. Ignore what purple says! I hope she is not hear listening
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@topffer (42156)
• France
28 Oct 11
A proof that I have learned to write in the past. - You asked for it ;)
I give you an autograph. To sum up, if you can't read a letter, it is probably from me.
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• United States
28 Oct 11
What a lovely letter, Allknowing. Thank you for sharing it with us. I actually do write letters more often than most it would appear. They are not all letters, although some are, but I write a lot of notes to my little one. She loves getting them, and it makes her feel very special, important and loved. She can't read yet, but I read them to her ... over and over again! It helps her to recognize and identify individual letters. Also, the repetition is helping her to recognize some words as well.
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• United States
29 Oct 11
I try to put a couple of them in her scrapbook, so that she will have them as she gets older. She likes looking at them now, though, so she is resistant when I try to suggest putting them in her scrap book. Fortunately, my oldest daughter still has the "love notes" that I wrote to her, so that has helped convince my little one that she should save some of them as well and the rest she can "cherish" and look at now.
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
29 Oct 11
In the good old days writing letters by hand that ran into pages was felt to be a natural process and I have a collection of hand written letters that I have kept as mementos. The handwriting speaks volumes of a person. So you write little notes and read them to your daughter. Perhaps you could keep them and give them to her which she could keep to remind her of your association with her as a child.
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@topffer (42156)
• France
29 Oct 11
Scrapbooking was not very popular when I was young, and I had no scrapbook, but the idea is really good, and she will appreciate it and your "love notes" later.
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@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
28 Oct 11
Such a delightful gift to the "myLot" world, and a sharing of a lovely part of you! You must have a true flair for creating beautiful things! I do have a "very special" Step-Mother whom is venturing on 94 years old, whom I share written letters and notes, cards and levity with, on a common basis! As I send little quips/quotes and family momento's..the postage is usually around a $1.00 (Cdn)...a very small price to pay, to keep the love alive! Thank you for a beautiful start to my day!
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• Canada
28 Oct 11
I must admit, I truly do enjoy putting pen to paper...and it is truly out of love and respect for her, being 94, I don't think she wants the intrusion of a computer in her world, and I so respect that! There are just some things she wishes not to be challenged with! Once again, thank you for sharing your lovely letter!
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
28 Oct 11
When I got down to jotting those few lines I suddenly felt that I was going to wake up many myLotters like me who have not put pen to paper for years. Some have already promised they will. You seem to be an exception perga...as usual. Nothing like writing by hand to 'keep the love alive'
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
28 Oct 11
In the olden days we used to go for the best pens that one could find and even take pride in displaying them. I need to look for them now!
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
28 Oct 11
That was awesome and touchy. I really appreciate your writing. Not every mylotters has the chance to write a letter (handwritten)to express their gratitude,and you made one here
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
28 Oct 11
@ ak, Virtual world and friends are never far with the real world since we are dealing with real people here
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
28 Oct 11
As I was writing this letter I truly felt I was being personal and in a virtual world it indeed is a great feeling.
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
28 Oct 11
I still feel there is a vast difference between the real and virtual world. I don't think anyone knows the real me!
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
28 Oct 11
I really enjoyed reading it.(^^) Your questions are all there so in order to answer it we need to read it. What a creative way. Even if my daily life always about computers and typing with computer but I still need pen and papers as I like writing so much. Jot down some notes here and there... But I must admit that I stopped writing letter many years ago. The last letter I wrote if I am not mistaken was a letter for my school friend since she moved out to other place. Till the IT people came up with the social networking we just continue keep in touch with others through it. But honestly I missed write some letters to them. Oh, you bring the memories back~ The sentimental value...(^^)
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
28 Oct 11
I am glad I woke you up. If only you know what happiness I got jotting those few lines for you guys. Writing by hand is not just writing - it goes beyond that!
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
29 Oct 11
I only write when I have to sign cheques or make shopping lists - nothing beyond that. But now I am determined to go a bit further than that!
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@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
29 Oct 11
I can feel the happiness and I am sure it's as much as what you felt when you were writing down those lines.(^^) I just stopped writing letters and will not stop them totally. I like to read and because of it I need to write things on papers as well so there is no way I should stop writing at all. Pus even if we write more with computers but we are not always with it all the time and for me the pen and paper is much easier than I need to turn on the laptop and write.(^^)
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
28 Oct 11
Thank you for the lovely letter and for taking the time to write to all of us. I just love receiving letters by mail as I do collect the stamps pasted on the envelope. The last letter I wrote to a friend in US was a few months back, well actually I sort of typed and printed it and sent it out. The postage doesn't really costs much but the feeling of receiving a snail mail letter is really exciting.
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
28 Oct 11
Very few these days hand write what with emailing and stuff. I too am guilty there. But I have preserved some lovely love letters written to me by hand!
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@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
28 Oct 11
I'll wait for you to pay up what you owe me first so that I can buy the stamps.
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@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
28 Oct 11
Me too. I am still keeping those letters that my sister sent me when she was staying and working in another place, that was maybe like 20 years ago. I never throw away anything that is precious to me.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
29 Oct 11
Hi ak! You have done something unique. . Have not come across so for this kind of wonderful attempt or post. It was very sweet and appreciable thought on your part to write a letter like it and show it to all of us here. I tried to analyse your handwriting, as I have some knowledge of graphology. I found that - a) you are very mature and sensible b) you get carried away by your emotions c) when you like something or some activity, you throw caution to wind. d) you are a logical person and won't act randomly (most of the times) f) You are still emotionally attached with your mother g) Sometimes you are not able to decided whether to move forward or backward? let me know about my analysis.
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
29 Oct 11
Thanks pergammano for your kind words about my interpretation of allknowing's handwriting. She is creative, I missed this point. I am not very sure whether she loves perfection ( could not analyse by this sample of her handwriting)
• Canada
29 Oct 11
WOW...dpk, I am seriously impressed! And now, I am looking forward to "allknowings" reply...but the one impression I got, was she is extremely creative, with astute attention to detail, and settles for nothing less than perfection!
@allknowing (137896)
• India
30 Oct 11
Flower arrangement by allknowig - Not perfect as you will see (lol)
@dpk - An expert in so many fields? Great! I can give you good marks for your analysis excepting your observation about decision taking. I am extremely good at this but external circumstances which are beyond my control prompt me to procrastinate. I used to be perfect in the good old days but have realised that not many like to be around those who seek perfection!. Thanks for spending your time over this. @perga... Thanks. I do have an inclination towards creativity but nowadays I do not go after perfection for the reasons that I have mentioned above! This arrangement that you see here is not perfect!
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
28 Oct 11
I have almost forgotten how to write with a pen as I've not done any handwritten notes for ages since the existence of computer as now everything is done with the dance of the fingers at the keyboards. It looks good to come back to basic.
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
29 Oct 11
This was my first hand written letter that I attempted to write after ages and felt good as I was writing. Email has robbed us of this art zandi
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
28 Oct 11
Hi dear, Thank you so much for the lovely letter. It is really touching, you spend time for us (writing, that also after a long time) to write a handwritten letter. Recently nobody bother to write a handwritten letter. I think we have lost the habit of writing. Once again special thanks.
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
28 Oct 11
You guys made my day by responding so beautifully. I feel I have achieved something and that too in a virtual world.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
28 Oct 11
That is the gift for you on 'Bhai Dooj'
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
28 Oct 11
Thats cool sweetie. I wonder if i can still write though. Seems the pc's and laptops makes us lazy lately.
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
28 Oct 11
I;m just as lazy sweetie. Sorry suny, my check book bounced right out the damn door. Nasty thing.
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@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
28 Oct 11
I agree with that. I am one of the lazy ones.
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@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
28 Oct 11
You can see them on the internet. Save the money.
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• Philippines
28 Oct 11
What you did here was touching. Actually, it was just last week that I gave three (3) handwritten farewell cards to my friends who left for US. I put it with my remembrance for them and told them that what is really valuable was the card or letter that comes with it. I too love writing. But it has been a long time since I received a handwritten letter. That was during my high school days and I am now in my early 30's. So that was very, very long time ago. Have a nice day!
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
28 Oct 11
You must have felt such joy doing that just as I felt when I was writing this letter.
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@Amfyre (512)
• Canada
28 Oct 11
hmm I do sense a touch of the artistic in you! Do you have any hobbies that are artistic? You do have nice handwriting and I did enjoy reading you're letter, it was thoughtful of you do this for a discussion!
@allknowing (137896)
• India
28 Oct 11
Yes. I do have hobbies such as flower arrangements, gardening designing, interiors, home designs, etc. Thanks for your appreciation. What about you. Do you hand write. Tell me more.
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@vasumathi (436)
• India
28 Oct 11
Good artistic Work. very Worth
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
28 Oct 11
What about you. Do you hand write to your dear ones? When was the last time yhou did it?
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• United States
28 Oct 11
You have really neat hand writing. I love the way you write your capitol eyes. My cursive stinks so I always write in print. Thanks for taking the time to write that!
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
28 Oct 11
Nice to know that! Thanks for your appreciation. Actually I am a bit impatient and with little patience perhaps I could do a better job. But after all writing depicts ones character I suppose - impatience is my middle name.
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
29 Oct 11
I have already written my full response in my comment to your photograph allknowing. I intend to write more hereafter[at least some hand writing in a note book so that my hand writing is maintained well.]
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
29 Oct 11
I too am supposed to write very neatly allknowing[ we have all been educated by nuns and I owe it to them and an old master who made me write handwritng everyday when I was young]. Till last year I was writing pages and pages of question papers though my Tamil writing was slightly out of touch.I started jotting down recipes in a note book to keep my hand writing in good order.Now I must start doing it all over again. So much for resolutions. Must make time for this too.
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
29 Oct 11
Feels good that I have woken up many here to realise that one needs to keep in touch with one's hand writing. I have a better hand than that you see here and this is all because I have not written for eons, excepting writing cheques, shopping and other check lists! I saw your comments on the photo and thanks for that kala.
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
29 Oct 11
I am also impatient kala. I want everything fast and I rush through it. Even while solving maths problems I used to make careless mistakes and lose marks on account of that.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
28 Oct 11
hi all knowing That is a lovely letter. It seems like we all are losing touch with snail mail and writing real letters to lovedones and friends. I did send several Christmas Cards out last year and handwrote messages on them.I prefer typing email letters as my handwriting is horrible, no practice any more for one thing.
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
29 Oct 11
We are all sailing in the same boat.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
29 Oct 11
The last letter I wrote to someone was to my grandmother about 6 years ago now. We loved to write back and forth to one another and to be honest, before I reunited with her I had forgotten hoe wonderful it was to have someone to write too and look forward to getting something in the mail. I think the postage was .35 at the time. It was worth a million dollars though.
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
29 Oct 11
Yes. Jen indeed worth a million dollars. I am so glad that I did not destroy some hand written letters I received from my near and dear ones which I sometimes go through which bring back memories. With this letter I have written to you guys I hope to make a beginning and perhaps attempt to write again. Why did you stop writing to your grandmother?
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
2 Nov 11
She passed away.
@allknowing (137896)
• India
2 Nov 11
Sorry to hear about that Jen. But you have her letters!
@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
29 Oct 11
Wow you have a really nice handwriting And to be honest I love writing letters and hmm the last letter I wrote to was probably a friend. The thing is, we write each other letters when we are bored and just exchange them even though we meet everyday LOL I love writing letters and receiving them too. I think they are so much better than emails though emails do have their own perks.
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@allknowing (137896)
• India
29 Oct 11
At last I find someone who loves writing letters by hand. Not many do it. It must be a joyous exchange. Keep it up!
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@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
19 Apr 13
Hi, It is very beautiful handwritten letter. Your handwriting is also very nice. Now a days no one is willing to write a letter in own handwriting. We all dpend upon soft copies of the letters. Handwritten letter has personal touch and it is different feeling of writing and reading it. Thank you for reminding me my past years. Before having phone we used to write a letter to relatives, friends.
@allknowing (137896)
• India
19 Apr 13
If we give up hand writing then we will have problem writing.
@just4him (317277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Feb 17
Hard to read your handwriting in places, but I got the idea. I've done postcards this past year and totally enjoyed it. I'm not certain what an international stamp costs.
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