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This early morning I received a text message from a girlfriend of mine that said: “I need some tips on Valentine’s Day gifts, so, shall we do lunch tomorrow?” She thinks that I am some kind of expert in gifts, not because I AM an expert but because I have a motto in purchasing and giving gifts:
ALWAYS GIVE YOUR LOVE ONES A PROPER GIFT, OTHERWISE IS JUST INSULTING!
A gift should send a message that you actually care about the person you give a gift to, so show it and do not be cheap about it. I know that there are many ways to insult someone, including your loved ones, but using gifts to do it, is just tacky, rude and shamelessly cruel.
Let’s use the word “proper” then? Yes, PROPER! When it comes to gifts, I prefer to use the word PROPER instead of SURPRISING because something can go totally wrong when you try to surprise someone (or be surprised by someone, for that matter).
I remember one true story that a colleague of mine ones told me. She said that she had a very nice couple as her neighbours and friends. They were engaged to be married and for their Valentine’s Day he arranged a surprise gift for his fiance. It’s a very thoughtful idea of hem until she actually got her surprise gift! Two tickets for a private swing party! No doubt that both of them were willing to spice up their sexual life but a private swing party was too much to bear for her. A few months later they split up because she couldn’t help thinking and wondering whether her fiance was actually a regular swing party’s visitor behind her back! As you all know that uncertainties and doubts are two of many lethal weapons that can distroy relationships, any relationship.
So, what was the word I mentioned before? PROPER. If and when you want to give someone a gift, always ask for her/his wish list and surprise them with one of their wishes, not with something you think that they wish to receive. Believe me, it might even keep your relationship alive!
If you are too shy or something to ask someone for his/her wish list, you might consider these following wish lists, both for him and her.
Valentine’s Day gift tips for him:
Men watches
Electronics: TV & Home Theater, camera, cell phones, computer, notebook
I remember when one of fellow community members on Dooce asked a question: “Do you celebrate Christmas even you are not a Christian?”
I believe that Christians all over the world have been ceberating Christmas but where I come from, celebrating Christmas is all about being together with my (our) loved ones, whether you are a Christian or not. Although there are some people who are actually going to church on Christmas Eve, even when they normally aren’t. Well, as long as I don’t have to come along with them, it’s fine by me. Besides, wherever you celebrate it, the point remains the same: being together.
Being together is fun and cozy. Telling each other what’s going on in our lives. Sharing dreams, plans, and New Year’s resolutions. Giving and receiving presents (I really do love this part ). Playing some fun and silly games. Watching some “feel good” DVD’s and of course, enjoying each other company with lots of food, drinks, snacks and more….
I am not a big eater; in fact, I often lose my appetite during holidays simply because I see too much food everywhere. Even so, I am always in the mood for snacks (and presents). Thanks to those people who have invented Santa.
Since yesterday I have been indulging myself with delicious snacks, especially some home made “kerst”-chocolates, that’re made of sugar, cocoa butter, milk powder, cocoa mass, emulsifier, soya lecithin, brown and white chocolate. My favorite presents are a brand new patterned woollen plaid and a pair of cute woollen shoes. Warmy!
The holiday seasons are coming and the most common question I keep on hearing is, “This is my wish list, what is yours?” I know that it sounds a little bit childish but like some of you, I do like presents very much! SMILE).
Some people say that when it comes to present, it is the thought that actually counts. Yes, it is true but it is so much better if you actually get what you really want. Well, I hope so. I see snow everywhere and I hope that Santa is coming to my town this year! SMILE). In order to get what I actually want I have made my own gadget wist list:
1. Apple iMac MB952LL/A 27-Inch Desktop from Apple Computer: The iMac, is the fastest ever with Intel Core 2 Duo processors starting at 3.06 GHz. Storage is never an issue with the iMac, this unit features a 500GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive. The iMac ships with a wireless keyboard and the wireless Magic Mouse, the worlds first mouse with Multi-Touch technology. 21.5 iMac – 3.06GHz/1TB HD plus ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics with 256MB Apple Wireless Keyboard Magic Mouse Cleaning cloth Power cord Install/restore DVDs Printed and electronic documentation, and many more …
2. Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6″ Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation): Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required 3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots International Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Paper-like Display: Reads like real paper with no glare, even in bright sunlight Carry Your Library: Holds up to 1,500 books Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging Read-to-Me: With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable Free Book Samples: Download and read the beginning of books for free bfore you decide to buy Large Selection: Over 350,000 books, including 104 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers, plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs.
3. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Black) from Sony: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 camera combines style with power and intelligence. At just under 5/8” (15mm) thin, the T90 comes in 5 sophisticated colors and has a stylish look. With the T90 taking great pictures is now easier than ever. The iAuto mode goes beyond the traditional auto mode, thinking and working for you; recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and automatically adjusts camera settings resulting in clearer images, and faces with more natural skin tones and less blur. T90 also features HD Movie mode, recording in 720p for capturing your precious moments on video. Compose, review, and share your memories on the 3.0” (230k pixels) touch-screen LCD.
It is Sinterklaas! It is one of so many fun traditions that is very difficult to be ignored. But to be very honest, I am too old for celebrating Sinterklaas. And having my sister who is now being hospitalized has made me absolutely not in the mood for any celebration at all.
But my little nieces and nephews have been looking forward to celebrating this day for the whole year. This day is a special day for them to be shamelessly pampered and spoiled with gifts and Sinterklaas-poems. Yeah, I am their Sinterklaas, not that white-bearded guy with his Zwarte Piet (= Black Pete).
Like last year (and years before that) I haven’t got enough time to buy some gifts for them days before the Sinterklaas. Lucky me, they gave me their wish list about a week ago so, they know exactly what they want, which makes my gift shopping a lot easier. These are some of things that they’ve mentioned in their wish lists.
I need to do some serious gift shopping, now! Happy Sinterklaas to all!
). Playing some fun and silly games. Watching some “feel good” DVD’s and of course, enjoying each other company with lots of food, drinks, snacks and more….
