Boy, do I it fit the profile or not? Gives gifts, wears red, fat and jolly (well, maybe not the last one.). I love giving gifts, actually, I’m a bit known for giving away stuff (I’m THAT generous-friend-which-rarely-asks-for-anything-in-return type), that’s kinda my thing. Seeing people happy makes me happy, and I have no problem if it is reciprocated or not. This year, I gave out at least 10 gifts to my closest friends. In addition to that, I have two “inaanaks” (godchildren), which means, under the fine print of the unwritten contract I involved myself about a year ago, I am required to give them some form of “aguinaldo”. LOL! Kidding, seriously, the two of them are so cute that I can’t help myself but give them free stuff!
I also usually wrap my own gifts to perfection (part of being my semi-OC-ness). I make sure the wrapped is straight and is taped properly. TO let you know how weird I am, it took me at least 3 hours wrapping the 12 gifts I mentioned. I tape up the gifts so much that opening them can truly be a challenge. I hate people who actually take extraordinary care in unwrapping their presents. They neatly peel off the tape, making sure the wrapper doesn’t get torn, then fold them neatly beside them. After that process is the only time when they finally appreciate the gift they got! Come on! Tearing up the wrapper is part of the fun; you get to be a kid again! It’s as if you’re seriously thinking of reusing the wrapper you got! FYI, that’s not really part of the gift. LOL! Its one thing to be neat, thinking of how you will properly remove the wrapper of a gift you got is another.
Anyway, I expect this Christmas to be “fairly fun”. It won’t be bad but, it won’t be the best either. The best was 1994 I think. A wonderful veritable family reunion (which we rarely have). Where the love is real and the gifts are an extra bonus. It’s those times which are truly etched in my mind and in my heart.
I don’t like being politically correct, especially when it comes to Christmas. I don’t like saying Happy Holidays. So let me greet you a Merry Christmas…
Whether you celebrate it or not…
I also usually wrap my own gifts to perfection (part of being my semi-OC-ness). I make sure the wrapped is straight and is taped properly. TO let you know how weird I am, it took me at least 3 hours wrapping the 12 gifts I mentioned. I tape up the gifts so much that opening them can truly be a challenge. I hate people who actually take extraordinary care in unwrapping their presents. They neatly peel off the tape, making sure the wrapper doesn’t get torn, then fold them neatly beside them. After that process is the only time when they finally appreciate the gift they got! Come on! Tearing up the wrapper is part of the fun; you get to be a kid again! It’s as if you’re seriously thinking of reusing the wrapper you got! FYI, that’s not really part of the gift. LOL! Its one thing to be neat, thinking of how you will properly remove the wrapper of a gift you got is another.
Anyway, I expect this Christmas to be “fairly fun”. It won’t be bad but, it won’t be the best either. The best was 1994 I think. A wonderful veritable family reunion (which we rarely have). Where the love is real and the gifts are an extra bonus. It’s those times which are truly etched in my mind and in my heart.
I don’t like being politically correct, especially when it comes to Christmas. I don’t like saying Happy Holidays. So let me greet you a Merry Christmas…
Whether you celebrate it or not…
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