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Fri, 15 August 2008
It's funny that I used to like living alone because you can do whatever you want without any complains. That is why I lived alone until "A" moved back in with me again. Now, he is back home in the Netherlands on his vacation from today. He asked me whether I wanted to come with him (No, for the record, we don't "come" together when we are at it but that's not what I am referring to.:p) but I couldn't take another vacation since I had one last month. When I came home today, it was dark inside and I remembered I didnt have to cook tongiht:) I think being single isn't bad, and I am not one of those who say "Being in a relationship completes me" bullshit. Anyway, when I went into my study, I saw the envelope on the desk. That was a hand written letter from A. "Don't forget water the plants" "Don't drink til morning at the bar", "Be a good boy" with his itinerary. I thought that was sweet. At the same time, I thought it was too primitive. :-) E-mail is more 21st century:-) But that primitive letter made me realize I should write "Summer Greeting postcards" to several friends as we do this as a summer custom. Even in the 21st century, handwriting has something e-mail/computer text doesn't have. warmth if I put it in a freaky way. Anyway, summer greetings from Tokyo, Japan!! Today is the anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender and I am going to the special mass today in the afternoon after work. I pray for one thing. Peace! Happy Weekend!
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A handwritten note from someone you love beats a million email greetings any day... :)
Posted by: TigerYogiji at August 15, 2008 02:47 AM
I agree with Tiger Yogi. I especially bought a Waterman fountain pen and Kobe ink for snail mail scribbling purposes. Have you ever seen a Montblanc pen catalogue? Their marketing people know how to work the sentimentality of love letters!
Posted by: GaijinGirl at August 15, 2008 08:36 AM
Aww. Sweet. :-)
TK
Posted by: T. Kevin at August 15, 2008 10:49 PM
Peace Shigeki. I thought your site had disappeared -- glad to see it was just some glitch on my computer's end, apparently.
Handwritten notes are wonderful. We need more pens, less word processing software in the world!!
Glad you're having a hot summer -- Toronto has had record breaking amounts of rain; is the wettest city in Canada this year. Blah.
Posted by: steve at August 16, 2008 09:47 AM
Warmth is exactly it. I love getting cards. A rare occurrence these days!
Posted by: Jeff at August 16, 2008 11:56 AM
Primitive! LOL!
Posted by: goblinbox at August 16, 2008 12:47 PM
My bf complains that he can't read my handwriting.
Posted by: William at August 17, 2008 11:55 PM
That was very sweet of A to do. It sounds like things are going great with you guys.
Posted by: Kai at August 18, 2008 11:44 PM
I prefer personal notes over electronic messages. . So sweet of your guy to do that! :)
And I don't like receiving forwarded emails, I just delete them right away..
Posted by: freshmess at August 21, 2008 10:44 PM
I like Amsterdam a lot....I think you should go on holiday!
Posted by: Terry at August 25, 2008 08:08 AM