Analog

It terrifies me knowing that kids as young as elementary are being required to 

purchase laptops. Technology undeniably has its perks and strengths, but I'm a 

strong believer in the art of writing. Writing has so much history, so much 

personal character, and enriches your brain on so many levels that digital 

outlets can not. 

For me, there is also a sense of comfort when I have something written on paper 

—a kind of reassurance through something tangible and lasting. Unless I 

lose, burn, or throw away that piece of paper, I'll have it with me for as long as I 

can. Though blogs and websites can save information and leave digital 

footprints, I can never whole-heartedly trust technology. There can always be a 

sudden wipe out, crash, glitch or a permanant deletion I can not have control

over unless I am a tech wizard. But since I am not, I don't trust it. 

Writing is also human. I feel a sense of reality and connection (corny, I know) 

when I write or read hand-written notes. It just feels natural and right. 

I always keep a notebook and pen with me. I jot down thoughts and ideas that 

pop into my head. Sometimes I'll be driving and have this idea, and I literally 

have to assert myself that I can not drive and write at the same time. 

All the time, I'll meet someone and get really curious about their handwriting. It's 

weird. I will try to catch glimpses or seize opportunities where their handwriting is 

exposed. I can't explain it, but I just like to see the way people write their letters and 

words and put a name and face to it. Sometimes I think I know what to expect, and 

then I'm completely surprised. They're all so different, unique and personable, I love it. 

There's actually this moment every time I see someone's handwriting for the first 

time, I pause for a second and smile inside, sometimes my smile shows on my 

face, sometimes it doesn't, but I smile. It's a beautiful thing. 

I can go on about my love for analog ways, but I'm full and tired. Pardon the 

botchy flow of this post. Work was long. 

Photo: quotes I love and love to write for memory's sake.