Never underestimate the power of snail mail! Yes – undeniably, we live in an era of technology where we can contact each other at the touch of a button be it through texting, emailing, online or by phone BUT… you should have seen the faces of people yesterday when the mail arrived.
Several of us received cards from people just wishing us well and catching us up on life back home. It was great and gave us something to laugh about and share over morning tea. Then, when we went back to class, another cadet had received mail as well and I happened to turn around just as they were opening it. They were lost in their own little world – as happens more regularly than not of late! – and as they read the card, the smile that spread across their face was incredible.
I know, I know! A bit touchy-feely for a Wednesday but you’d be surprised how cut-off it can feel living in community…. NOTE: community not commune! We even have one of the ‘outside’ students bring us the junk mail – now how bad is that!!
So, even though most of us receive bills and let’s not even go there about the memos, (!! – are there any trees left in NZ!… an issue for student council that one…), suffice to say – we LOVE hearing from you all!
Ciao!
K.
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