Can Presents be Passe ? Can Presents be "Useless"?

Was chanel surfing the other day, and chanced upon the news, yes, I don't watch Ch5 news that much.. I did thought all news was switched to Ch6-CNA ? But oh well... now I know.. but I can't remember the time that is telecasted (grammar?) though. Oh, Nevermind.

Anyway, they were interviewing the man on the street, question posted : What Christmas Gifts are out-dated???? Can you believe such a question ??? Mine-oh-mine!

Many people interviewed labelled - Chocolates, Photo Frames, little-cute decorations, towels as passe. Well, I don't mind receiving either of the above.

In fact, I have received my fairshare of photoframes, keychains, candles, candle-holders, cute-little-towels and whatnots. But, I am thankful for each one that I receive. True, we might justify that the giver should have saved up the monies laid out for better causes. But, that person didn't. He/She took the effort to get something for ME. Well, it could be most likely that the giver didn't get much time to do Christmas presents, hence, the not-so-creative gift. But, have we ever stopped and think, we should be thankful as someone on the receiving end. That person did bother, even if he/she probably have made a hurried pick up at the departmental store before meeting up with me. That effort made, though, haphazardly, should not go un-notice by me, the receiver.

At this point of time, I'm sure alot of hands raise to have a take on this. But, hang-on.. without a doubt, can we say that that person didn't put in an ounce of effort ? Even if its those "its-christmas-I-have-to-buy-something" effort. Braving through the crowd while making his/her way there, queueing up to pay.. all those throngs of masses he/she has to endure. That has to mean something ? I hope.

So, I guess, for all those out there who has given me photoframes, keychains, little cute-nothings - a big hearty thank you! Somehow or other, I will find use for them.

For each photoframe given - I thank those who gave; Because, from those, I frame up the happy moments captured. Having them around me, reminds me each day of those who care. Looking at them, reminds me of the wonderful times that I have.

For those keyrings, keychains that I receive, I thank those who gave. With these, I bunch the many keys I have at work. And, those in excess... They make lovely hangings on my desk. Having them around me while I work, adds colour and reminders that I have friends and people who love me, not because of my competence in work, but because of who I am.

For those cute-little-towels that I receive, I thank those who gave. I don't think I would ever spend $15 on a tiny little square towel. Hah! Hah! Having them in my cupboards and coming upon them time and again reminds me of the endless supply of really good quality towels I have. Hehe... okie, that's dumb. But really, I have no qualms about having them.

For those pretty-little-nothings I receive, I thank those who gave. Having it displayed on my room shelves does perk up the room. If it wasn't for these "frivolous" Christmas gifts that I receive, I would have never bought them on my own.

So, to the many people who have given me gifts such as those - I thank thee. Thank you for remembering me while you shop - thank you for the effort taken. And most of all, thank you for being in my life, and my home with so many articles that I can't really use.

Kidding. :)

From chocolates (YUM!) to towels, to those plastic-ky decorations. I'm sure there's use for all of them. If not, well, they will just go into some nook/corner of my room - but all the same, thank you for your presents.

But honestly, I want to thank all of you, for the presents each and every Christmas.


xxx