Show that you care about your best friend by writing a letter, whether she has to move some distance away or is away for a certain period of time. Even when you are neighbors with them, writing a letter can be a good way to express your appreciation for them. With beautiful writing tools and meaningful phrases, you can write a special letter. Also, your best friend can keep the letter as a keepsake of friendship and read it whenever she needs to remember how much you care for her.
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Part 1 of 3: Finding Letter Writing Ideas
Step 1. Take notes
Sometimes it's terrible when you have to sit in front of a blank sheet of paper and try to write a long, meaningful letter. Even if you know your best friend well, sometimes it's not easy when you have to think of things to write about.
- As you go through the day, jot down the little things your best friend likes, events you want to talk about, or things you find funny. Your best friend will surely appreciate the small details in everyday life that you include in your letter.
- You can write these things down in a regular notebook, but it will be easier for you to write them down on your phone using a note app. You can create a section or note with the title “Letters to Friends”.
- When you are about to write a letter, review your notes to get an idea of what to include in your letter.
Step 2. Think about the questions
When writing a letter, you need to show your interest in him. Even though the two of you have been friends for a long time, there is always an opportunity to learn more about each other. Ask him questions, and give your personal answers to those questions. There are some interesting questions you can ask, such as:
- “If you were an animal, what would it be, and why?” You can tell your best friend what animal she might get along with.
- “If you could meet one fictional character in real life, who would you want to meet?”
- “If you could choose an ability or magic skill to have, what kind of skill would you like to have?”
- “Do you feel that aliens really exist?”
- "What makes you the happiest?"
- "What food do you hate the most?"
- "Who is your crush right now?"
- "Of all the things we've done together, what did you like the most?"
Step 3. Make plans to see him again
These plans can be specific or just fun things to do together. By writing down plans like that, you will be excited to meet your best friend and do new things with her.
- Plan your favorite movie marathon.
- Have a book club with him (just the two of you).
- Think of projects you can work on with him.
- Write down the places or attractions you want to visit.
Step 4. Tell him what you like about him
Sometimes, when you have friends, you both feel so comfortable with each other that you don't talk about friendship. You two just live it. Therefore, letters can be an excellent medium for revealing things you know, but never said.
- Think about the positive things you like or admire about him.
- Also, think about times when he helped you or made you feel better.
Part 2 of 3: Writing Letters
Step 1. Choose the right stationery
Use beautiful or cute stationery to make your letter look more special. Think about the things he likes. For example, if your friend likes daisies, look for stationery (in this case, paper) with a daisy design on the corners. You can also use envelopes that match your paper design.
If you're using unlined paper, you can put lined paper underneath as a guide for neat writing
Step 2. Put the date on the letter
You can include the date of writing the letter in the upper right corner of the paper. This way, your friend will remember when he received your letter.
- In addition, if the delivery of the letter is delayed for some reason, your friends will still know when you wrote it.
- This is important to remember, especially if you are sending a letter to a destination that is quite far away.
Step 3. Begin the letter with a greeting
This is the standard format for any letter. You can start the letter with “To the Goddess!”. Don't forget to include your best friend's name.
- After that, you can say “Hello!”
- If you want to write a more personal letter, you can say “Hello, my best friend!” or “Hi, buddy!”. You can also use a special nickname that you use only for your friends.
Step 4. Write the main body of the letter
You can write as much (or as short) as you want. Even if you only write a paragraph or two long, your best friend will still be happy with the letter you wrote to him.
- Feel free to use more than one sheet of paper.
- In this section, you can include funny anecdotes and ask how they are.
- Write down news about your current life. Because he is your best friend, of course he wants to know what is happening in your life. For example, if you have a new crush, tell him about your crush.
- Give him a list of things he might need to find out, such as a new song or television show.
Step 5. Write a closing sentence
End your letter with a sweet sentence. If you haven't seen him in a while, let him know that you miss him.
- You could say, for example, “I love you! Immediately reply to my letter, yes!”
- After that, you can write “Your best friend,” or “From a friend who loves you,” followed by your name.
- If you forget to write something in the main body of the letter, you can reread the letter and add the NB section at the end of the letter, followed by what you want to say.
Step 6. Decorate your letter
To make the letter look more unique, try creating an image on the letter. You can draw on the letter envelope. Use colored pencils or markers with your best friend's favorite colors.
- Make a small picture of yourself and your friend, or add a heart and flower to your letter.
- If you don't want to draw, you can use stamps or stickers to decorate your letter.
Step 7. Spray your perfume on the letter
The smell of your perfume will make your letter seem sweeter and remind your friends of you. Hold the perfume bottle a few inches from the letter and position the nozzle facing directly towards the paper. Spray some perfume on, but make sure you don't make the paper feel too wet.
- Just a little perfume that you spray can spread a lasting aroma.
- Smell the paper to make sure you can smell the scent.
Part 3 of 3: Sending Letters to Friends
Step 1. Fold your letter
If you are using standard size paper (eg A4), fold your letter in three folds. Once folded, put the letter in the envelope.
- Secure the envelope by gluing or using a sponge to wet the adhesive side (you can also use rice or lick the adhesive side if you prefer).
- You can also attach stickers or decorative adhesive tape to the cover. This way, you can seal the envelope better and make it look prettier.
Step 2. Write the address on the envelope
This way, the post office will know the mailing address. First, write your best friend's full name on the front of the envelope (usually in the right corner of the envelope).
- If you don't want to send it, just write your best friend's name on the envelope.
- If you want to send the letter, write the full address (eg street name and house number) under your best friend's name. On the next line, write the name of the city, province, and postal code.
- Write your name and address on the back of the envelope (or in the top left corner). After that, on the front of the envelope, in the upper right corner, paste the stamp.
Step 3. Put the letter in the post box
If you live abroad, make sure you raise a small flag on the post box to let the postal officer know that you want to send a letter. In Indonesia itself, usually you can put a letter into a public post box.
- In addition to putting your letter in the post box, you can also take your letter to the post office. Sending letters through the post office directly can reduce the time it takes to send your letter to your best friend.
- If you include additional letters or items that make your envelope feel heavier, it's a good idea to take your letter to the post office to find out the additional costs involved in sending the letter (if any).
