what's awesome about having out-of-state pen pals

So in the afternoon last Monday, I received a letter from one of my friends (whom I've never met) from New York. My sisters brought this package to me and when I saw who it was from, I was overflowing with excitement. I love, love, love getting something in the mail, especially a package! But hey, doesn't everybody? ;)

My sweet friend Ellie and I started to email each other back and forth last October. We both took the same online class for Latin, and shared the same interest in that being our favorite school subject. But to keep in touch more once the school year was over, we decided to become pen-pals.

Here are a few reasons why having an out-of-state pen pal is awesome:

- You might receive very sweet gifts. (In my case, it was a Rainbow Loom bracelet.)
- You can compliment each other's handwriting. ;) I guess you can do that with anybody, but it's just more fun to compliment someone you've never met.
- You can learn about each other's interests and how different their's might be from yours. It could encourage you to try one of their hobbies.
- Your pen pal can support you. Just like any good friend, he/she can encourage you to do things that you love.
- Last but not least, you get a friend. If you have trouble making friends in person, you can always have a friend you don't have to talk to in person. (even though you want to meet your pen pal.)

It was kind of cute. The outfit I was wearing the day I received the letter, matched exactly to the bracelet Ellie sent me. :)

Comment below on some of your reasons on why it's awesome to have an out-of-state pen pal. That is, if you have one. ;) Talk you to you guys later!