Kyle and I began opening gifts today since we are going to be traveling during the holidays. It would be hard for us to take all the gifts with us to our destination.
I got great presents from Kyle: a lot of craft supplies and Pocket Dragons!...oh, and chocolate. I also got chocolate from a coworker and a really pretty ornament from my boss. I also got some not so great things from other people. I am actually frustrated that I don't like the stuff I think is pretty horrible. In my mind, I should like the gifts because they were given to me. On the other hand, the gifts were thoughtless (intentionally thoughtless) and pretty much stuff I know was re-gifted to us.
So what? It was a re-gift, what's the big deal? The big deal, to me I guess, is that I know these people have a gagillion dollars and plenty of time to get something that would be semi-special. For example, I got a chocolate from someone. It was one chocolate, but it was very special because they took the time to pick it out and knew it was something that would be enjoyed. I would rather have one special little thing than have something that was passed on to me just because the person is cheap.
Rant, rant, rant.
Is it better to get something rather than nothing? In this case, no. Am I selfish? Probably so.
Hi Flora...thanks for checking out our blog. We also enjoyed reading yours. My boys have found some of the same pictures you have (the cat ones). I hope you and Kyle hav a great holiday and safe travels.
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