I'm kind of hopeless when it comes to giving gifts. I want so badly to give people exactly what they want that I almost always end up either telling them what I got or asking for very specific recommendations. (Or sometimes both!) (i.e.,"I was thinking of making you a quilt. Do you want a quilt? If you do, what color and pattern do you want ?) I personally like surprises, but I'd rather get what I want than be surprised.
Do you like surprises? or
Would you rather give input and make sure you get exactly what you want?
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- Jessi
- Mom of five lovely daughters, wife of one dashing man. Born in Utah, grew up in Oregon, live in Georgia.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Surprise?
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SURPRISES SURPRISES SURPRISES all the way!!
For me it depends on who it's from, and what their tract record is like. If someone, in the past, has "gotten" who I am, and what I'm about, I'm thrilled to be surprised. If not, I would rather give them a little direction, although I only would do that if asked.
I'm with Sally! She said it perfectly.
I love surprises!
My husband is great at surprising me with thoughtful gifts. I love it. However, I am horrible at surprising him, but he doesn't mind telling me exactly what he wants, and then I know he'll like what I give him.
Especially with quilts I like surprises and surprising because I think the gift has more of the giver in it if she chooses all the fabrics, details, etc. Even if it's not something I would have chosen, I like the variety and the reminder of the friend. That's just me, though.
I'm same as Emma on husband gifts. He has to email me a link.
Both! That means they have to get me 2 gifts...haha. :)
I wanted a new camera for Christmas, but Travis told me a long time ago that we weren't getting anything expensive for each other, but when I opened my gift, it was a new camera, and I was totally suprised....so...both!
I am frugal, and I don't like to waste money. I am also hard to buy for because I don't even know what I want, let alone other people. So I go for the "tell them and make sure its what they want" strategy. Not fun, but very practical!
Surprises when it means a beautiful home-stitched afghan and cute homemade bag!! :) You are SO good at giving gifts. I have loved snuggling in that new afghan since Christmas. But I think sometimes you really want a specific thing, and then it's best to tell somebody just what you want. There's a time and a season for both. :)
I ditto you mom's comment. We must be alike. (that's nice)
both
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