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Originally Posted by LycanOtaku (Post 842268)

I don't consider myself to be an overly materialistic person... This is the outcome of growing up with little to nothing, you come to expect little to nothing... A new computer would be nice, and probably tops my list (will become reality after I get my money from uncle sam after filing taxes this coming year)...

I had a customer not two weeks ago (I work for walmart, to give clarification and all...) that blew my mind. It was this family that came through with 5 carts full to overflowing with toys and board games and a 6th cart that had 5 bikes in it. They spent a thousand dollars at my register and had spent 800 dollars at toysarus already and every bit that they bought was going to kids in foster care. I was blown away by the giving nature of these people and I have decided that once I get a job that pays me well enough that I can, I want to do this also. I think that it would be the type of thing that makes one feel complete, helping those less fortunate that are innocent in their plight. And even if it is not toys that I give... Like if it is food, blankets, and clothes to a homeless shelter or a women's shelter (like for battered and abused women or some such) or food to a soup kitchen or something, it would be ideal. I think that is my goal for Christmases to come... This year I am not so fortunate... But much can change in a years time, and hopefully next year and can do something like this (smaller scale, naturally...)...

I know how you feel.... I wish I could do more....What I did was to sponsor two girls in the Philippines. It is a joy every time I receive a letter from them. It is even more joyous when I get a photo of them along with their progress report. They've grown up so much since I first "adopted" them.... It's warming to the heart when they call me their "Uncle"....

See, something like that would be amazing to do also... I've wanted to sponsor a kid for years now and just have never gotten around to doing so... I want to make a difference, in some way, to people less fortunate than myself...

I'm sure you get a warm fuzzy feeling knowing that you're making a difference in those girls' lives. :-)

As far as giving things that are expensive I really don't understand how important that should be. I think that as long as people's wants are fulfilled on a special day then the job's done. As far as getting things I'll usually get overly happy about it and sometimes feel like I owe the person something. I guess it just depends on the person. But for me. I'd really like a few books here and there. Novels and Manga know how to keep a Rin entertained.

*plooka plooka*

If i had to choose a gift to myself I think I would pick...

A Library of my own....A big one.

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Originally Posted by LycanOtaku (Post 842268)

As a person who spent her childhood in the CARE system either in HOMES or fostered-- It often was due to the thoughtfulness and kindness of people such as you have just mentioned-- that do indeed make a difference.

Usually the churches organised collections-- but for a child who has no family or something to Love-- opening up a gift-- especially for HIM OR HER is wonderful.

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Originally Posted by RealJames (Post 842200)

I'd like a girlfriend who can control her emotions for at least a few days a month.

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I have to laugh about wanting a girlfriend who can control her emotions:

She is a WOMAN-- what do you expect LOL. actually I was under the impression that the Japanese were brought up to control their emotions. thats probably a fallacy and also could be dangerous when they REALLY EXPLODE!!! LOL

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Originally Posted by dogsbody70 (Post 842332)

Oops cant see this ending well.

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Originally Posted by dogsbody70 (Post 842332)

Incidentally I am a woman.

It may sound incredibly selfish but the gift I would like most
is for my father to get a job so I could move out.

I'm not so much materialistic but I'd just like a really nice piece of jewelry that I could call my own. I've never owned a bracelet or necklace or really nice earrings that weren't garbage. I think I'm going to save up for a year or two and buy myself something that'll last a lifetime.. :D