Ive gotten a few " Happy Birthday" emails from some of my friends as early as last month! I got a card (sent through snail mail) from a friend in California early July and I got the first card sent via snail mail from the Philippines today. The greetings are starting to trickle and though Im trying to ignore the fact that I will be turning 30 in 2 weeks, the cards and messages certainly remind me of the milestone birthday lurking around. :)

I appreciate those who really take the time out to write and mail a snail mail card. Nothing beats snail mail! Its more personal, it shows that the person has really taken the time out to send their wishes and greetings. Not to say that emails and text messages are less appreciated. Im really just a snail mail kinda gal. And I try my very best to send snail mail cards and letters to family and friends on their birthdays, Christmas and other occasions. I know that there are times when they get lost in the postal limbo world and they never get my cards or letters but I still try and hope for the best.

When the greetings start to trickle, it reminds me of how birthdays bring thoughts and memories of the person who is celebrating a birthday and how I discover once more the joy of being remembered and wished well by family and friends near and far. I realize too who actually take the time out to send me greetings, call or even send gifts... that brings that warm fuzzy feeling inside. :)