Monday, November 7, 2011

carded

i love buying and giving cards.  i could stand in the card aisle for a half hour, picking out the perfect card that says exactly what i want to say.  at work, i'm the unofficial card picker-upper for birthdays and other events.  i enjoy mailing cards to friends across the country or even closeby, not only for holidays but sometimes just because.

i also like receiving cards.  i have boxes of old cards stored throughout the house because i can't throw them away.  i wouldn't be surprised if i managed to keep every card given to me, ever.  there's just something about being on the receiving end of a quick note or a heartfelt one that brings a smile to my face.  i guess this is the reason why i like spreading the cheer to others too.

recently, i met my card-giver match.  my coworker will give me a card for pretty much anything.  to thank me for doing my job.  to thank me for something she would have done for me.  to thank me for every day things i don't expect to be thanked for.  i almost feel spoiled for the cards.. but every one of them is a sweet gesture, a kind reminder of being thought of and appreciated and noted.

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