I am a giver. Ew, not that! Well, that too but that’s not what I’m talking about. I am referring to the art of gift giving. Anyone can walk into a mall, purchase something they think you’ll like and throw it in a box with a big red bow. That’s cute, I guess. I think gifts should say ‘I have taken the time to learn you and here is the proof’. I am not moved by things I am moved by the sentiment behind the thing. For me, it really is the thought that counts and I think there is a huge difference between price and value. Give me a diamond bracelet and I will thank you but give me a book light (because you know I Love to read in the middle of the night) and I will really thank you. *Wink*
For some reason, my friend’s mates Love to come to me to help plan dates, anniversaries and birthdays. The one question I hate to hear is “what do you think I should get her?’. It literally makes me cringe. It’s so.. impersonal. You get her that thing she mentioned wanting in casual conversation. You know, the thing she barely recalls bringing up and thinks you’ve long forgotten about. Get her that painting she can’t take her eyes from every time you visit your favorite restaurant. Get her a laptop because she’s been hinting at starting a blog or writing a book. Book that spa day that she is always too busy to get around to doing herself. Fly in her best friend from her hometown that she cries about missing so much. Pay. Attention. Dassit.
I think this is especially crucial when dealing with a baller boo because I’d like to see just how creative one can get with their giving. How easy it to throw a wad of money my way? I mean, I’ll catch it but still.. I am not saying don’t pick up a dress you may like to see me wear or a pair of heels you know are my style.. But I don’t want to be showered with a bunch of things that don’t mean a thing.
How about you? Are you more of a material girl or a sentimental chick?
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