i’m liking this email thing. it’s been a long time since i’ve kept up an email exchange that wasn’t work related. the last person i could honestly say that i had the pleasure of writing to and hearing from was about 4 years ago. i haven’t spoken to her in at least 2 years now.
my sunday was a typical one. i woke up a bit past lunch just in time to cook myself breakfast for 2pm. then household chores, laundry and all that. then i watched some downloaded movies (this time it was Crash — seen it a few years back but i’d forgot most of the details so i thought i’d see it again.)
i guess i can’t remember anymore the last time i sent a letter by post. i’ve written postcards though (although the last one was by request; i know someone who collects cards). yes, it does feel nice to open your physical mailbox to find a real envelope holding a letter made from dead trees. i like looking at people’s handwriting.) and i think you don’t write badly at all. when i read your email it’s like i can hear you whispering them to me in a very quiet room. which is strange since i don’t know how your real voice sounds like yet.
i actually checked my email twice during the day after i sent it. no need to be sorry, though. no rush to reply. the worst thing would be if you replied only coz you know i’m expecting one. take your time and mail only if there’s something you want to tell me. i really don’t mind waiting at all.
i shall google “functional poems” coz i’ve never heard of them before. i guess i am only familiar with the classic kind, the ones you study in high school and see in movies like Patch Adams. i’ve known quite a few poetry fans too but i’ve yet to try making my own. i have this feeling that i’d fail miserably. same with my photography thing. i’ve been a newbie for years but i never ever liked my work. (well, maybe once or twice.) i guess i’m more a consumer than a creator of things. i consume books and music and photos but i hardly give anything back. i should really try to make my own stuff but my laziness keeps me from it.
speaking of consuming books: do you have a favorite author? right now, i don’t. back in high school i used to read a lot of tom clancy and michael crichton but i’ve already outgrown them (they start sounding the same after a while). i’m looking for some new author to start on, maybe you can suggest one? i need an alternative to my non-fiction business/finance books.
-kdc
p.s. my real name isn’t really karl. it’s quite a bit longer than that too. i hope you don’t mind that i can’t tell you yet.
p.p.s. you should try riding a bike again. it’s a lot of fun! besides, you’ll need that skill when you get to japan. the japanese can ride bikes while texting on their cellphones and holding umbrellas. i kid you not.
