Date: 11/21/2003 12:50:00 AM
From Authorid: 51049
I don' have the money to buy things to impress people. Plus, I hate shopping for other people, I always feel bad afterwards, like I am just buying something just to buy something for them, and that it may have been a waste of money.......  |
Date: 11/21/2003 1:58:00 AM
From Authorid: 53052
i have no money so i can't buy to impress*LOL* i admit i like being social and bringing a little something, like cookies or such but that is tbecause i like to bake!  |
Date: 11/21/2003 3:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 54570
I used to. Trying to gain favor in one young lady's eye. But it didnt work out. She got everything she wanted and I am still sitting here behind the keyboard while she is partying with her "friends".  |
Date: 11/21/2003 5:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 53054
impress....lolz its had to impress when your sister has got a boyfriend lolz....i swear he is trying to upstage me buying expencive gifts when i only get her something small lolz....oh well....Umm i normally buy soemtihng which i think they would like or want or need....i dont think sometihng has to be expencive as i dont really have the money....i like to give little gifts, but nothing much...i think that this year everyone is getting photos that i have on my computer with a bunch of roses from the garden! Lolz....yeah well its something personal lolz....but ill still shop! hehe LOVE SHOPPING!  |
Date: 11/21/2003 5:23:00 AM
From Authorid: 60052
I enjoy purchasing extravagent gifts for people. Not to impress them, but because all of my friends have large families to support and never buy anything just for themselves, so on birthdays and holidays I always try to find something 'moderately extravagent' meaning that it is something I know they have been wanting for a while, but either couldn't afford, or couldn't justify the expense because the kids needed something. It is never anything extrordinary, but it makes them feel good (Ex: my sister-in-law had been wanting a pair of silk pajamas for a while, but wouldn't buy them for herself, her current PJ's had holes, so I got her the pair she'd been eyeing they cost $50 but it was worth it to see the look on her face and know that she wears them to bed every night) She said they make her feel like a Queen.  |
Date: 11/21/2003 5:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 62146
I always fell unconfortabble about reciveing gifts I don't know why even for my birthday unleas it is from family I really do fell guilty and uncomfortabble and I even fell kinda bad when it is from family even though they are the ones who wanted to give I still fell bad it sux to cus i wish i could enjoy receiving gifts. I always have loved getting money to go spend it though like a gift volture or something then I can chose what I want.  |
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Date: 11/21/2003 6:19:00 AM ( Chatmin-FA )
Well, I like to give to people... and I'd rather help out with someone or make there day by giving them a nice gift oughta no where than blow money on useless junk that I don't need. |
Date: 11/21/2003 8:19:00 AM
From Authorid: 53284
I try to get gifts that a person would not buy for themselves. So, if you really know a person, then sometimes you can purchase something that they really want but wouldn't get themselves. This requires a lot of thought.  |
Date: 11/21/2003 8:19:00 AM
From Authorid: 42259
I don't buy to impress either.I knew that my sister wanted these books and when I found them at a used bookstore,I got them for her. She knows they don't cost much but she doesn't care and neither do I :)  |
Date: 11/21/2003 8:39:00 AM
From Authorid: 44321
I buy what the person wants or needs or I surprise them with something I know they like ,but don't get themselves :)  |
Date: 11/21/2003 10:15:00 AM
From Authorid: 12823
Heck no I don't buy to impress. I'm a tightwad. ;-) I just had my baby shower on the 8th of November and the loot ranged from awesome nursery furniture all the way to baby outfits from Walmart. I couldn't imagine exchanging or returning any of the gifts. Each of them were given with a happy heart and to the best of the giver's ability. But with Christmas coming up and being married with a bunch of new in-laws, I am dreading the amount of people to buy for.  |
Date: 11/21/2003 12:11:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
AMEN!!!!! good post....hugs  |
Date: 11/21/2003 12:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 62184
I used to buy to impress, but it just kind of became pointless after awhile. The person is normally grateful for what they receive, and not the money that was spent in the process. When i buy someone something, it's my way of saying that i care about them and i think by knowing that is much greater than any amount of money. Nicely said.  |
Date: 11/21/2003 4:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 36511
I think the best kind of gifts are the ones that you yourself make. It shows that you've taken time and effort to show them you care.  |
Date: 11/21/2003 6:31:00 PM
From Authorid: 62367
In my family, we buy at garage sales, Goodwill and the Salvation Army as well as the standard stores. We look at the item, not where it came from. My best friend is different. Place of purchase and name of brand are very importmant. This year I got her a beautiful Lenox cat ornament on e-Bay for less than $20.00. I will not tell her either where her gift came from or its price. I'll just enjoy her enjoyment.  |
Date: 11/21/2003 10:28:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
Author 51049(sorry for some reason my computer won't show the names on people's tags right now so I have to use ID #'s when replying for the ones I don't know off hand.) Thanks for you comment and I can relate since that's how I feel most of the time too. :)  |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:29:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
Midnightly, I think it's great that you back for people. My hubby and I do that too and I think more people should since most people can't afford to buy for everyone. Thanks for replying. |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:30:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
SmoknJoe...Yep, it usually doesn't pay off in the end anyway. If that girl wasn't impressed with you as a person, she wasn't worth it anyway! :) |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:32:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
Lil_Leppy...that's so sweet. Roses and photos...sounds good to me. Gifts should be given from the heart anyway, it's not about the wallet. Thanks for commenting. :o) |
Date: 11/21/2003 10:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 12341
I never worry about impressions. I love gifts that come the heart, regardless of cost. A macoroni necklace from my grandson will be just as dear as a diamond from my husband, probably more so. Maybe thats why I don't get lots of diamonds? LOL Give from the heart and give only what you can, those who recieve will never be disappointed either way.  |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:34:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
ToDieFor....that's different though. You're buying a gift for someone that may be somewhat costly but you're doing it because you want to make them happy. You're not doing it solely for the purpose of impressing others to up your self-esteem. I think your generosity is admirable. :~) |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:36:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
Cosmic Freak...I guess we're a bit alike in that way then. We should be able to enjoy recieving a gift but it's hard sometimes if you feel the person giving it couldn't really afford it or did it out of guilt. Thanks for your thoughts. :) |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:37:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
FallinAngel, I know whatcha' mean. I like to buy for others also but just for the purpose of giving...so I guess we're doing it right then I suppose? :o) |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:43:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
PrairieDawn, what you did is fine...you got your sister what she wanted and she was realistic enough to know that it doesn't matter if they weren't brand new. It's all about the thought that you did that for her. |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:45:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
WildBob....good idea there. That's tricky though but you sure put a lot of thought into gift giving. Once again though, the thoughtfulness of giving is there. :) |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:46:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
Medusa...see, it's people like you that give the best gifts! :) |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:47:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
Aeruxia... I know what cha' mean, I'm dreading the holidays too since I also HAVE so much family to buy for. I wish I had the cash to buy for everyone but I'm afraid that's just not the case. So you've got a baby on the way huh? Congrats to you!!! |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:48:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
Zema...thanks for reading it and thanks for stopping in too! |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:49:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
SilentExistence...thanks for your thoughts. I agree with you. :0) |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:50:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
WolfGirl, YES...very true. I was going to add that into this post and should've since I agree. I made a bunch of gifts one year and most of them were appreciated. Thanks for adding that. :-) |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:52:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
Peridotcat...yep, good point. Enjoy her enjoyment and why should she know where you got it or how much you paid. That's not important anyway. |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:54:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
ShadowGhost....Ah, very wise words there. That's so cute too, "a macaroni necklace!" I can't wait for my son to be old enough to make me one. I don't know if I'll wear it in public but I'll surely wear it around the house! :o) |
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Date: 11/21/2003 10:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 12341
If you don't wear it now, you will later, I promise. I'm so into appreciating my grandchildren and everything they give me. I wear some beautiful, handmade "jewels" with pride that each have given me. It makes their day and my patients love it. I've been asked many times about my " necklaces and bracelets" and recieved lots of "oohs and aww, that's soo sweet", hey! it means everything to me! These little guys love me! They make me the best gifts and I wear them proudly! |
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Date: 11/22/2003 6:34:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
You're just an awesome grandma, plain and simple. I agree though, some day I'm sure I'll wear them everywhere with much pride. :~) |
Date: 11/23/2003 10:07:00 AM
From Authorid: 11341
Its hard for me to recieve a gift when I cant return one worse yet is when its something that cost alot. I dont buy gifts to impress who Im buying for, I buy them gifts because I love them.  |
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Date: 11/27/2003 7:38:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 34487
DMK...Well, you're doing it right then. You're buying for the right motives and I agree with what you're saying, I feel the same about receiving gifts when you can't give back. |
Date: 9/3/2005 11:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 7574
Eh, I probably do. I just try to put a lot of thought into it.  |
