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Gifts of Love

As the years go by, the number of presents received becomes significantly lesser. So is the amount of gifts given! I remember I used to get myself busy over having to buy gifts for every one of my friends. And ironically I was just a poor student then. Now that I have the earning power, I don't do that anymore.

I used to feel guilty about not getting friends gifts for Christmas but as I grew older, I realised that's quite a foolish thought. Then, I was absorbed in the whole Christmas atmosphere of giving and an expression would be that of tangible gifts but I was doing it for the sake of doing and because everyone is doing it. Now, I choose to be selective. Not that my friends are not worth the gifts but if the act of giving is not meaningful, then is there a point in it?

This Christmas, I took quite a while to think about the gifts I wanted to give to specific individuals. In different seasons of my life, there will be people who have ignited a spark in me and I want to appreciate and celebrate their friendships. I realised a few of those who got my personalized gifts felt touched and I'm overjoyed. I'm glad I was able to touch their heart in some ways and I guess in this time of giving, the heart counts.

What is in your heart as you choose the gift, wrap it and present it to the person?

I received a few gifts that are blog-worthy as they are expressions of gifts of love. Its not the amount of gifts I gotten, but its the quality of the thought and heart put into the gift that strikes me.



Gift #1: Blazer/Jacket from Cambodia
Dearest Anais took it out of her wardrobe and chose to bless me with it as she remembered me trying it on and I liked it! She liked it too I'm sure (if not she won't buy it!) and the act of giving it to me simply touched me in more ways than one.


Gift #2 : Black bag (Queenie & Ben)

She knows me; practical and minimal 'gu-niang' stuff. So the bag which is big enough to store my worksheets & stationaries that I'll bring to class in future

Gifts #3 & 4 : Schedule book (Sam) & Organizer (Jo)

2 similar gifts by 2 different persons. Its telling. I need to be organized as I keep forgetting my dates/appointments. So Sam told me this "You will need this!". Haha...I see the light now. OK...I will attempt to maximise them this coming year. I TRY as I'm a failure when it comes to organizers!

Thanks friends.

Above and beyond, thanks for the love. It is what makes the gift special.

Blessed Christmas!

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