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madeline's avatar

there's a neighborhood cat who greets me every time I get my mail!

Rowan's avatar

I really love the fact that someone thought about me, be it another person or past me, it makes me realize someone cares

Cattryn's avatar

I love getting mail, there are always details on the paper that tell a story. I've got a mail pal for about a year now and this is my sign I shall write to him now!

Alicia's avatar

I have a PO Box where I go to collect my mail, and I love the fact that I get to contemplate what might be there waiting for me (except when its a bill or that one time it was a fine!). I also love saying hi to the ladies at the post shop and the little rituals I have created around it, such as getting a coffee from the cafe next door and talking with barista about their current reads. I love that it is one of the very few times I use my works "flexible working" function to leave during works hours for a personal errand.

Heather's avatar

Receiving anything in the mail that isn’t a bill makes me feel thought of. It makes me feel like I matter to someone in that moment in time. It also gives that happy endorphin rush that is just, so special.

Jessica's avatar

Getting mail that’s actually exciting sounds lovely

Emily Stacey's avatar

I love that receiving mail means someone thought about me and now I have a physical reminder of that I can put on the wall or carry with me. I have many friends that live far away, and snail mail is one of those things that has always been a way to stay connected in a way that feels authentic.

Abby's avatar

I get so excited to get personal mail because what do you mean someone sent something to *me* specifically?

Sonja Loecker's avatar

It makes me excited, especially if it is a letter from one of my long distance friends or an achievement letter. I love getting presents in the mail or by mailman as well. It just brightens up my day.

Emily's avatar

I love getting packages or magazines. Not that it happens much but it just is like a nice break from the bills

Jan MacNally's avatar

Receiving something personal from a favourite author, that is connected to a series of novels that have brought me so much pleasure, sounds lovely.

Jaime Hotaling's avatar

I love it when I receive something like a letter in the mail because it makes me grateful for the fact that someone thought about me.

Fabia's avatar

I love getting mail (except bills) because in our digital world it feels special when somebody takes the time to send something with the post!

Kit's avatar

I've been exchanging letters with a couple of friends for the last few years and I just really like having something tangible to show "I was thinking of you", especially since I don't get to see them in person all that often.

Uptown Connie's avatar

I love 'real' mail--esp. if they are books....

Julies_cozycontentcorner's avatar

I adore receiving post because I love collecting things and keeping physical media.

Every single piece of mail has the potential to either already be something interesting and creative or can be turned into something interesting and creative. Especially colorful adverts usually offer some materials to use in my crafting projects!

But there is something I love more than the potential crafting supplies delivered to my door: letters from my friends. They are incredibly creative, and I always love seeing what designs they come up with. It's also a reminder that in this digital time and age, someone thought that you are worth the time and effort to make something just for you. I just love mail <3