Apparently the beginning of Spring is my once a year time to write. I'm not gonna apologize for posting so sporadically, because I rule the blog- it doesn't rule me :) Mwahahaha.
Caleb and I write a long email to each other every night. I used to secretly like writing because it gives me time to think and I can savor every word he writes, but lately we're both decidedly wanting to do anything with each other but write- pick noses, hold hands, run through fields of flowers, watch tv, eat vegetables, sit on a couch...you get the point. But what, one might ask, could a person write several paragraphs about each night? It's not like either of our lives is very exciting (I know China may seem alluring to some, but it has its routines and ruts). For all those who wonder (and a few mixed in there who really just don't), here's a little Mad Lib-esque template for writing a daily long-distance relationship email. So if you ever happen to be separated from your loved one for a year and a half, here's an idea of what to write about:
Wow, re-reading this it sounds slightly depressing. It's really not, though writing can get old for sure. Hope you find this template useful...actually I hope you never have to find it useful!
I do hope to write more next year and give everyone my outsider's perspective on life in rural United States after living in large cities for the past 10 years...not to mention a Chinese city which is "bustling" to say the least. It's sure to be enlightening.
Caleb and I write a long email to each other every night. I used to secretly like writing because it gives me time to think and I can savor every word he writes, but lately we're both decidedly wanting to do anything with each other but write- pick noses, hold hands, run through fields of flowers, watch tv, eat vegetables, sit on a couch...you get the point. But what, one might ask, could a person write several paragraphs about each night? It's not like either of our lives is very exciting (I know China may seem alluring to some, but it has its routines and ruts). For all those who wonder (and a few mixed in there who really just don't), here's a little Mad Lib-esque template for writing a daily long-distance relationship email. So if you ever happen to be separated from your loved one for a year and a half, here's an idea of what to write about:
Paragraph 1:
"Dear (fill in blank with lovey pet names),
Today was ___(adjective)___. I woke up and __(verb)_____. My morning was ____(adjective)__________ because __(independent clause)___. For lunch, I ate ____(noun)____ and it was _(adjective)____.
Paragraph 2:
After lunch I ___(several sentences going into detail about activities of the afternoon). I wish you had been there. I thought of you when _____(independent clause)___. I talked to ___(person's name)___ and they asked about you. They say "hi." They can't wait to meet you/see you again (circle one). I think you'll really/not really (circle one) get along with them. They're ___(adjective)___.
Paragraph 3:
For dinner, I had ___(noun)__ and it was __(adjective)___. And now here I am I'm writing you. My day wasn't very exciting, so I don't now what else to write. _________(
Paragraph 4:
Respond to every paragraph written in yesterday's email from your love.
Paragraph 5:
And now I'm going to bed soon. I miss you so much every day more and more. I can't WAIT to be together. Just ___(fill in with number of weeks or days)___ left. ____(fill in blanks with why you love that person and how wonderful it would be to be together)___
Your ____(your name)____
PS: my mom says hi
Wow, re-reading this it sounds slightly depressing. It's really not, though writing can get old for sure. Hope you find this template useful...actually I hope you never have to find it useful!
I do hope to write more next year and give everyone my outsider's perspective on life in rural United States after living in large cities for the past 10 years...not to mention a Chinese city which is "bustling" to say the least. It's sure to be enlightening.
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