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Gift Lists

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I just sent off my gift list to my mom. It had mostly books on it. I have this whole thing about asking for specific things. It's not like I'm 10 and can't afford anything. For the most part I can buy the things I need and if I want something I'll save up for it. If you have a gift list, why not just exchange piles of cash? I never ask people what they want. I like to give people gifts that are a surprise. Honestly I'd rather my mom just knit me an awesome scarf or sew me some pot holders. Things I can't make myself, but would love. That will never happen though. Instead my family always wants to do this extravagant gift exchange. It makes me sad.
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  1. leetee ·

    My mom wants gift lists, too. I find it reminds me of being wee and making a list for santa, only the theme is far more boring since it is usually things i have to struggle to think of.

    Like you, i prefer a gift to be a happy surprise. I just wish that i was better at it... i have so little practice.

    Maybe next year, i will just take my chances and tell everyone to get me something they think i might like... or that they made.

  2. lilho ·

    you are a huge jerk. i am not asking again. you get what i choose... it will be fabulous.

  3. hodown ·

    I'm not a jerk. I think you SHOULD give me what you choose. I mean otherwise what's the point?

  4. metalpeter ·

    If a gift list is done right what you get will be a surprise see many things are listed and then the person chooses one or a couple of things or something based on that list, but you don't know what it is if there are many items.

  5. ladycroft ·

    now that i look back at my childhood i never got excited about 'wanting' something for christmas because we never made lists for santa. we just got a few small things sitting in a chair christmas morning (wrapping paper cost too much money). maybe it was best that way, you do appreciate whatever comes your way, and it certainly is a surprise :)

  6. jenks ·

    yeah, my mom is bugging me for a xmas list too. It's always hard for me to think of things I want- b/c usually I buy them for myself. And yeah, I hate asking for something specific and knowing what it cost.

    But my mom refuses to give gift cards. she thinks it's a cop out.
    And I kind of agree. I think it's a lot nicer to put some time and thought into picking a gift out for someone.

    (I certainly don't mean to offend anyone that gives gift cards.)

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