So as I was Saying
I'm ashamed to say this, but it is true. I'm a terrible gift giver. As much as I try, it just never seems to work out the way it should. Thankfully, with gift cards this whole practice has gotten a whole lot easier. For Christmas and birthdays, I just put a few bucks on a card, and send it off. And with the presents that people have received from me over the years, everyone is a whole lot happier.
HK and I rarely give presents to each other. We usually take a trip at Christmas, and that is usually the gift to ourselves. As far as a box under a tree all wrapped up, we usually don't do that. In fact, we haven't even put up a tree the last few years. That did change a bit this Valentine's Day though, as I did buy her something. More on that later.
The whole concept of gift giving has changed somewhat over the years. Think about it now, what do you really need or want? What do you have to have right now, that you couldn't go out and buy for yourself? I remember as a kid, pouring over the JC Penney catalog, then trying to convince my parents that I needed that toy, or that game. Now, most kids get anything they want. It's true, we know that. The day of hoping and wishing for a certain present is over. Except this year for HK. The gift I gave her is something she absolutely needed, and wanted.
I used to give the same gift every year. A clock radio. I gave them out to everyone. In my house today, there are five. If I could find a place for more, there would be others. Anyway, one Valentine's day, I gave my (then) wife one. That may be part of the reason, that she soon became an ex-wife. She didn't like it, and I didn't like the fact that she didn't like it. There is a name for that. It's called 'irreconcilable differences.' But HK will like what I gave her this year.
And really what is Valentine's day? The one day a year to 'show your love' to your significant other. Why not show your love 365 days a year? That way you wouldn't have to buy a gift on February 14, to try to make up. I'm convinced that this day was created by the candy companies, florists, jewelers, card companies, and clock radio manufacturers to play on our guilt, and drop some money. And this year I bought in, and spent a few bucks on a Valentine's day present for HK.
Okay, so now it is time for the unveiling. What did I get my wife for this holiday? Well, Sunday afternoon we went to the store to grab a few things, and she saw what she wanted. I told her to grab it, and we will call it a Valentine's Day present. It was her own, just big enough to fit her hand, heavy duty hi-speed, Milwaukee (I'm not being paid by the tool company, but if they want to, I'll cash the check) brand, electric with battery pack, drill. Yep, my wife wanted a power tool for Valentine's day. Which is fine with me, since I don't own any tools, and refuse to get my hands dirty.
She loves it. When I got home from work last night, she was hanging a cabinet in our kitchen (we are in the middle of a remodeling project). Also now with a lighter drill (the one she was borrowing was rather heavy), she won't have to worry about falling dry wall. Well maybe, at least I wont have to hold it in place anymore. With a lighter drill, she could probably hold it herself, right?
Have a Happy Valentine's day, and we will talk on Thursday with a new Person of the Week.
Just call me Mr. Romance
Jeff
HK and I rarely give presents to each other. We usually take a trip at Christmas, and that is usually the gift to ourselves. As far as a box under a tree all wrapped up, we usually don't do that. In fact, we haven't even put up a tree the last few years. That did change a bit this Valentine's Day though, as I did buy her something. More on that later.
The whole concept of gift giving has changed somewhat over the years. Think about it now, what do you really need or want? What do you have to have right now, that you couldn't go out and buy for yourself? I remember as a kid, pouring over the JC Penney catalog, then trying to convince my parents that I needed that toy, or that game. Now, most kids get anything they want. It's true, we know that. The day of hoping and wishing for a certain present is over. Except this year for HK. The gift I gave her is something she absolutely needed, and wanted.
I used to give the same gift every year. A clock radio. I gave them out to everyone. In my house today, there are five. If I could find a place for more, there would be others. Anyway, one Valentine's day, I gave my (then) wife one. That may be part of the reason, that she soon became an ex-wife. She didn't like it, and I didn't like the fact that she didn't like it. There is a name for that. It's called 'irreconcilable differences.' But HK will like what I gave her this year.
And really what is Valentine's day? The one day a year to 'show your love' to your significant other. Why not show your love 365 days a year? That way you wouldn't have to buy a gift on February 14, to try to make up. I'm convinced that this day was created by the candy companies, florists, jewelers, card companies, and clock radio manufacturers to play on our guilt, and drop some money. And this year I bought in, and spent a few bucks on a Valentine's day present for HK.
Okay, so now it is time for the unveiling. What did I get my wife for this holiday? Well, Sunday afternoon we went to the store to grab a few things, and she saw what she wanted. I told her to grab it, and we will call it a Valentine's Day present. It was her own, just big enough to fit her hand, heavy duty hi-speed, Milwaukee (I'm not being paid by the tool company, but if they want to, I'll cash the check) brand, electric with battery pack, drill. Yep, my wife wanted a power tool for Valentine's day. Which is fine with me, since I don't own any tools, and refuse to get my hands dirty.
She loves it. When I got home from work last night, she was hanging a cabinet in our kitchen (we are in the middle of a remodeling project). Also now with a lighter drill (the one she was borrowing was rather heavy), she won't have to worry about falling dry wall. Well maybe, at least I wont have to hold it in place anymore. With a lighter drill, she could probably hold it herself, right?
Have a Happy Valentine's day, and we will talk on Thursday with a new Person of the Week.
Just call me Mr. Romance
Jeff
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