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dogsbody70 12-17-2010 01:18 PM

what gift would you most desire?
 
If money were no object-- what in this world would you really desire as a gift?

Is it something possible-- or not likely to happen.

I always wanted a pony when I was young, and so disappointed when it never arrived. HA HA.


Nowadays I prefer to GIVE rather than receive.

There is so much pleasure if one knows what a person really wants-- and If one can actually provide that.


Would you say it is a good thing to give something rather expensive-- or that it is better for the recipient-- to work towards their real desire.


what would you say was a useful gift for a person who is a student or struggling. would you pay towards their costs?

How would you feel if a very generous person did buy you something that cost a lot?

dogsbody70 12-17-2010 01:21 PM

at present if I could I would love a trip to Japan to see the sights.I also would love to stay with a japanese family.

As my walking is not too good I could not do the walking or hiking that in my heart I would love to do.

But I would love to visit Japan before I leave this earth.

evanny 12-17-2010 01:31 PM

well. after i receive this months grant my parents probably will chip in and i'll be getting a new electric guitar.

Suki 12-17-2010 01:35 PM

I want this watch



And a trip anywhere would be nice.

protheus 12-17-2010 02:06 PM

Science Fiction:
A time travel and teleporter watch.
Real (well, something existent I mean):
A restaurant near Eiffel Tower, not especially on the Champs Elysees, but somewhere near.

RealJames 12-17-2010 02:32 PM

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

and the realistic one:
money donated to a charity in my name

Suki, that's a sexy watch..

Suki 12-17-2010 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RealJames (Post 842200)
Suki, that's a sexy watch..

Yeah, and guess what? I have sexy wrists to so heeey good match! :D

Kozyra 12-17-2010 03:12 PM

I won't give a material thing because it will be in wastepaper basket in the end whatever the time increased
I will give the reality to all people , and if they accept the reality , I will give them love , brotherhood , collaboration and forgiveness and all other decency and good feeling .

Kozyra 12-17-2010 03:24 PM

Quote:

what would you say was a useful gift for a person who is a student or struggling. would you pay towards their costs?
I would give him if he has a noble aim

Quote:

How would you feel if a very generous person did buy you something that cost a lot?
First I would to know why he bought this thing for me , if he has a noble aim , I will thank him a lot and I will help him in his life

Nyororin 12-17-2010 04:05 PM

This year... I would like this.

The chances of actually getting it are pretty close to zero - make that a complete and total zero unless it comes falling out of the sky into my hands.

In reality, I can`t really think of anything feasible I would like as a gift. I basically bought the things I wanted around my birthday, so there isn`t anything in particular at the moment. We don`t really exchange gifts on Christmas, so chances are there will be nothing more than a nice meal.

spicytuna 12-17-2010 04:08 PM

I consider myself to be a simple individual. All I ask is for one of these...


dogsbody70 12-17-2010 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by spicytuna (Post 842218)
I consider myself to be a simple individual. All I ask is for one of these...


Ha HA HA---------- naturally it will arrive on your doorstep.

KyokoUK 12-17-2010 04:34 PM

I already have everything that I want in that, I have my dear love of my life, my shining star and light of my world. This person is KuranUSA.
What would I give a student? Kuran is a student and studying 4-thousand miles away from me so I will daily give him my loving support by staing strong and faithful to him while he's gone, by loving him every day in the way of telling him how proud I am of him for all the hard work he is doing for our future, encouraging him when days are hard, laughing with him when days are sunny and funny, holding him in my virtual arms when he falls and skins a knee (metephorically) and encouraging him every day to be his best and find his fullest potiental. I know how great he already is, and I want to be the woman who constantly tells how I see him growing into the wonderful businessman he is going to shortly be, I want to give him the kind of strong, dependable love "back home" that he can look forward to someday returning to. That is all I want for Christmas.

dogsbody70 12-17-2010 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KyokoUK (Post 842225)
I already have everything that I want in that, I have my dear love of my life, my shining star and light of my world. This person is KuranUSA.
What would I give a student? Kuran is a student and studying 4-thousand miles away from me so I will daily give him my loving support by staing strong and faithful to him while he's gone, by loving him every day in the way of telling him how proud I am of him for all the hard work he is doing for our future, encouraging him when days are hard, laughing with him when days are sunny and funny, holding him in my virtual arms when he falls and skins a knee (metephorically) and encouraging him every day to be his best and find his fullest potiental. I know how great he already is, and I want to be the woman who constantly tells how I see him growing into the wonderful businessman he is going to shortly be, I want to give him the kind of strong, dependable love "back home" that he can look forward to someday returning to. That is all I want for Christmas.

that is So beautiful. May your wishes come true.

SCIFFIX 12-17-2010 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KyokoUK (Post 842225)
I already have everything that I want in that, I have my dear love of my life, my shining star and light of my world. This person is KuranUSA.
What would I give a student? Kuran is a student and studying 4-thousand miles away from me so I will daily give him my loving support by staing strong and faithful to him while he's gone, by loving him every day in the way of telling him how proud I am of him for all the hard work he is doing for our future, encouraging him when days are hard, laughing with him when days are sunny and funny, holding him in my virtual arms when he falls and skins a knee (metephorically) and encouraging him every day to be his best and find his fullest potiental. I know how great he already is, and I want to be the woman who constantly tells how I see him growing into the wonderful businessman he is going to shortly be, I want to give him the kind of strong, dependable love "back home" that he can look forward to someday returning to. That is all I want for Christmas.

So beautiful, I hope your wish come true someday!:vsign:

I hope these Christmas gifts:



Suki 12-17-2010 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicytuna (Post 842218)
I consider myself to be a simple individual. All I ask is for one of these...


Really nice.

Audi A4 8H Cabrio for me, please.


JohnBraden 12-17-2010 08:02 PM

The gift of youth....

....or the chance to take another one of these


back to Narita for the 4th time.... which will happen in another 14 months....:D

shu 12-17-2010 10:02 PM

I want a trip to japan,and hopefully the world will turn out a better place than what it is now.

LycanOtaku 12-18-2010 12:20 AM

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...)...

JasonTakeshi 12-18-2010 12:22 AM

This.


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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.



And this. Italian design the best.

OR

Cancer cure discover.

JohnBraden 12-18-2010 01:00 AM

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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"....

LycanOtaku 12-18-2010 05:01 AM

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. :-)

Rinai 12-18-2010 07:58 AM

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*

Ghap 12-18-2010 09:24 AM

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

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

dogsbody70 12-18-2010 09:32 AM

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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...)...


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.

dogsbody70 12-18-2010 09:38 AM

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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.

..


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

Ghap 12-18-2010 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dogsbody70 (Post 842332)
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

Oops cant see this ending well.

dogsbody70 12-19-2010 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dogsbody70 (Post 842332)
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

Incidentally I am a woman.

seiki 12-19-2010 05:16 PM

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.

Eunice 12-19-2010 06:16 PM

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

RobinMask 12-19-2010 06:39 PM

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Suki 12-19-2010 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RobinMask (Post 842582)
I know no one will probably believe this, but there's actually nothing I'd want as a gift. . .

I'm not really a materialistic person. I grew up pretty much getting what I asked for, and I think I lost an appreciation for physical things because of that, and when I hear certain friends reeling off lists of 'I want, I want' it makes me feel sick inside. To me what matters is shelter, food and love, and as I have all three I'm pretty much content.

I have everything I want, and if there was something I wanted I'd rather save up and get it myself than have someone hand it to me, because it's worth more then :) Like with Japan, sure if someone gave me a ticket and paid for a trip it'd be cool, but I would never appreciate it as much as having saved up myself and arranged the trip on my own. Each year everything seems to be more and more about consumerism and materialism, and each year I can't help but think 'do we really need the new Ipad, Mercedes, PS3 etc.?' I think the value of families and holidays is lost. Christmas is no longer religious or cultural, it's about presents and items.

I'm not selfless enough to give everything I get away, because I know people worked hard to get me things to make me happy, and I appreciate the gestures and love them for being so kind. I do wish though that I had enough that I could give possessions or money away to charity, to make people who needed it happy themselves, but sadly I'm not rich enough, lol. . .

I don't know, I guess my perfect gift would be to see all these presents going to kids who deserve them and seeing them smile for the first time in ever :mtongue:

I want you to be my boyfriend.

Plus you'd be ok with me being a working mother. Seriously, marry me.

nobora 12-19-2010 09:22 PM

What I want is actually really simple but I still want it. I want a notebook with blank pages ( not lined) so I can draw in it. I havent been able to find one yet.

protheus 12-19-2010 10:16 PM

Give an address and I'll send one, spring type joint on left side, those from which you can rip the pages easily, A5 size, 80 sheets, clear white. I've received a few from the company I work at :D .

RobinMask 12-19-2010 11:24 PM

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dogsbody70 12-19-2010 11:55 PM

NOW ROBIN why do you have a picture of a man on your profile?

RobinMask 12-20-2010 12:06 AM

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I forgot how Dogs is a transphobic piece of trash, though.

dogsbody70 12-20-2010 12:10 AM

thanks then ROBIN.


what do they say women are from venus and men from MARs or is it the other way round.

I find that men are often very logical indeed.


I don't think they are the same at all. But whatever makes you happy?


I always enjoy your posts-- regardless

Saradus 12-20-2010 01:04 AM

I'd like to live in the best penthouse on 1 Hyde Park. :D

Oh and a new phone ;)

JasonTakeshi 12-20-2010 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RobinMask (Post 842673)
I don't really feel like getting into an off-topic discussion about gender and identification and the like, so I'll be brief as I can (which admitedly isn't very brief) . . .

My name is androgynous partly because I like the name and the character it's from, the cartoon picture on my profile and anime display picture are partly because I like those characters, and the other reason - and the reason why I don't disclose my gender - are because I don't believe in gender as such. . .

I believe in equality and that people are free to be exactly what they want to be. People make assumptions based on gender - regardless of whether they intend to or not - so with my writing, my essays, my presence on the online commuinity I choose to be neutral. It's interesting that when I say or write certain things I'm sometimes referred to as 'she', mostly on a writing forum I visit, and sometimes when I say other things I'm referred to as 'he'. For various reasons people assign me a 'gender' based on their own assumptions, so rather than people go 'your opinion on so-and-so is partly down to being a woman/man' I choose to let them think what they like or nothing at all, because frankly the whole 'she said that as she's a woman' or 'he said that because he's a man' thing happened too much for my liking.

And anyways, the picture of the man is Ukitake from "Bleach". I find the picture aesthetically pleasing and I can relate to his character, I also find his personality pleasing and it's something I don't mind being associated with or identifying with. Just because he is a man doesn't mean I can't relate to him or find him inspiring.

Sorry for the off-topic rant :(

I always thought you were a guy.

Even if you were a boy (or lesbian) you wouldn't want a Barcelona adept as your wife, I can tell you that.


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