Almost. Nothing can compare with the sparkly ring in the toe of my Christmas in July stocking. But almost! When I came into the office today, there was a present where I always keep my purse, but I didn't want to assume the gift was for me. When Steven came in, he grabbed the gift and said "for you." "Oh thanks. Who's it from?" "Me." What?! Steven hates Christmas!! Hates gifts!! Hates shopping! He's a bigger grump during the holidays than me. We've been friends for three Christmases now, and we have never given each other any gifts for anything. So, my question wasn't me being rude. I just figured someone had left a gift behind which isn't uncommon.
Well Steven got me a present and it may be one of the best presents I have ever gotten. He got me the World Poker Tour game for PS2. What fun!!! The gift itself is great but its totally the thought that makes it so great. He saw something that he knew I would love. So he made sure Timmy's system was the right one and then he bought it for me. He hates Christmas. He hates gifts and shopping, but he saw it, thought of me, and bought it. I was so touched. I told him "I feel so special." His response, "Good. You are. " Aw shucks.
Gifts given out of some sense of obligation annoy me. Christmas gifts tend to really annoy me. But this game from Steven is what I think Christmas gifts should be. There was no expectancy. No extravagance. Just a token from him to me and it is one of the best presents ever. Thanks Steven!
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And I expect you to use the game to hone your skills so I can retire as soon as possible while you earn all of our money in a casino. ;)
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