| | Yes, I am a normal kid at heart individual who does like getting gifts, but I also like giving them.
I have my practical needs and wishes, which tends to mean I need practically everything. As I said, I am a kid at heart, but as an adult, the toys are simply a little more solid and costly than the G.I. Joe and car I got as a kid, and took apart to see how they worked the next day. That car never did get back together.
The roles I have served at work, rest, play, and volunteering have had an influence on the things I tend to give. Tools to build and fix with, first aid, fire, and other supplies for emergency preparedness, and the wealth of technology in lifes work and entertainment. I will continue to supply some good practical things for friends and family. My wish for them all of course is to be safe, prepared for the emergencies life has to offer, and have the right tool for the jobs around the house or workshop. I just can't afford to get them all as well equipped a workshop or computers as my own continually growing ones.
I came up with some ideas for small things that those who might wish to stuff in my stocking could consider, especially to make life for them a little easier when shopping around, even if that is by mouse. I find I am using eBay and the internet to find things more and more, and it tends to save some money on each item. That said, PayPal gifts can be a safe and easy way to give a little money that might have gone to a gift card or alike, and you don't have to go to the store to pick it up. Ordering things online sometimes has an option to pay with PayPal, and the gift can be used directly, not just at eBay. Near everyone knows I shop at www.tigerdirect.ca for many technology items for myself and others, and they also accept PayPal. I even saw some things at www.4sevens.com that have brightened my way of seeing things. I also have great difficulty passing a Canadian Tire store without stopping to see what I still need, or what is on special (www.canadiantire.ca).
I like a good beverage in hand. That has meant a good cup of coffee, something cold and refreshing, or even a sip of quality scotch, wine, or alike to enjoy an evening. I have enough mugs for home and travel for coffee, but am short on good heavy glasses to enjoy the others, and would like enough to share them with others as well. I say heavy glasses, as the quality of a glass is often found it its weight and thickness. You would not build a house on a foundation that was not very solid, so one should not enjoy even a glass of water without a good solid start to it. Cheers!
The coming season of giving and sharing is likely to be as busy as any other in the past. The giving of self and gifts should be a comfort and not so stressful. Share, love, laugh, hug, and do take time for quiet and self.
 "Be Good All Day"
Paul
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| | Posted 12/9/2008 11:10 AM - 3 Views - 0 eProps - 0 comments
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