Wednesday, January 18, 2012

My love for greeting cards

This evening, I was reorganizing my humble collection of greeting cards and notes. These were the expressions of the thoughts and care from friends over the years. It was a comforting and touching experience to reread these cards and notes. I felt I was rediscovering a way to count my blessings, i.e. through rereading at least a part of my collection of greeting cards and notes.

I started collecting greeting cards and notes from a time when I was possibly in lower Secondary level. The collection started as a way to remind me of the care and encouragements that friends so generously give. I continued to collect the cards over time after I have experienced that it is therapeutic to browse through and reread even a portion of the collection.

Some cards may bear simple words of greeting yet the thoughtfulness that came with them can be deeply felt. Some cards bear interesting designs and often remind me of one of my dreams to establish a business that aims share kindness and care through greeting cards, notes and gifts. Some cards which were hand-made reminded me of the care and effort that went into realizing the cards.

With this post, I thank my friends for the thoughtfulness and care that were so generously shared, through simple gestures such as sending an encouraging card. Thank you!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

happy new year, peiyun.
all the best this coming dragon year!
-tuti

oceanskies79 said...

Thanks Tuti. Best wishes for the New Year.

Anonymous said...

Live strong, PY. Cards paled in comparison to paintings/drawings. And you are beyond generous & thoughtful to offer both. Hope you catch more rainbows and feel more sea breezes this year, lifting your spirits higher & making your dreams nearer!

oceanskies79 said...

Thank you Anonymous, for your kindness and encouragements. Wishing you beautiful rainbows and positive spirits too.