give more gifts!

as i am someone who loves having options, i don't get why people think giving gift cards is such a bad idea as a token or appreciation or love?

some say that it's very thoughtless and a cop out gift, but i say nay! firstly, a gift card is a ticket to freedom and happiness! tis much better than receiving a useless gift! and tis more thoughtful than cash, i suppose. but i don't know anyone who would complain or refuse cash...

i feel great pleasure when i am at the check out line and i can slide my fresh target gift card for a mini shopping spree!!! even if i end up purchasing more unnecessary thing than usual.... free cookies and cereal and nailpolish, oh my! or knowing that my Nordstrom's beauty products will be taken care of for the next season is awesome too! i guess the trick then, is to getting the right gift card for the right person...

i'm a super practicalist when it comes to receiving. i prefer not to get cards or flowers as expressions of love because staring at withering flowers is just depressing and reminds me of the transience of life in general; and cards are only funny when read the first time. pretty much, all useless to me. (i believe words of affirmation are enough to satiate my hunger for affection. besides, words are cheaper and can last an infinite amount of time!) i don't even like to waste money on wrapping gifts when it's just going to get torn up and thrown away...

i do, however, try to consider that others might really enjoy receiving cards or flowers or watever... because i can't force my personal standards on others, now can i? so, please, do inform me if you love the blabber written in cards, or enjoy freshly cut flowers from jia's jia's florist. i will do my best to accommodate to your happiness. :)