Okay, so I’ve been meaning to get better at showing my appreciation, you know, like actually saying “thank you” properly. And flowers – people give them for all sorts of reasons, and I always feel a bit awkward just mumbling a quick thanks. So I thought, let’s try writing some actual “thank you for flowers” notes. Figured it would be a nice little project.
First, I gathered some supplies. Nothing fancy, just:
- Some plain notecards I had lying around.
- A decent pen – gotta make it look somewhat presentable, right?
- And, well, I needed some flowers! Luckily, my neighbor’s garden is overflowing, and she’s always happy to share.
Getting Started with pratice
I started by just practicing. I mean, you can’t just magically write a perfect thank you note, can you? So, I grabbed one of the notecards and scribbled down a few phrases. Things like, “These flowers are so pretty!” and “Thanks for brightening my day!” Sounded a bit cheesy, even to me.
Then I remembered some advice. I’m not quite sure where I read this advice, but I remembered * I tried to be specific. Instead of just “pretty,” I wrote things like, “I love the vibrant colors of these roses,” or “The scent of these lilies is amazing, it fills the whole room!” Much better, I think.
Next, I thought about the person who gave me the (imaginary, for now) flowers. What would they appreciate? If it was my grandma, I’d probably write something a bit more formal and sentimental. If it was a friend, I could be more casual and maybe even throw in an inside joke.
I also practiced different ways to close the note. “Sincerely” felt too stuffy. “Love” felt too…much, for some situations. I played around with “Warmly,” “Best,” and even just a simple “Thanks again!”
After a few tries, I felt like I was getting the hang of it. I even wrote a real note to my neighbor for the flowers she gave me. It wasn’t perfect, but it felt genuine. I mentioned how much I enjoyed seeing them in my kitchen and how they reminded me of her kindness. She loved it! Said it made her day.
So, yeah, that’s my little “thank you for flowers” note project. It’s not exactly rocket science, but it’s a small thing that can make a big difference. And honestly, it felt good to actually put some thought and effort into expressing my gratitude.
