What is your favorite gift from others when you birthday?

@freerr (666)
China
March 23, 2009 5:09am CST
When I am a child, my family is poor, so I always got two boild eggs for birthday gife. But I also felt very happy since eggs is luxury for me and my family. When I am a student, the birthday gift always came from my classmates, such as music box, photo frame and so on, I am happy too. Now, I always get some expensive gifts from my wife, and the gift also become more and more expensive, such as watch plus cake, shaver plus cake, camera plus cake and so on. But I find expensive gift don't make me more excited. For me, the favorite birthday gift also came from my parent when I was small. About twenty year ago, my father returned back from my town before my birthday. So, I got a game machine, I am so happy, I felt I am the most happiness guy in the world. I wantted to got it for a long time, I got it, I love it. But unfortunately, my performance in school became a little bad in the following times. Hehe
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@kedves (728)
23 Mar 09
you know for me the greatest gift is just their words and thier time. its nice to know family and friends remember and want to wish you a great day always :) material things can not replace love and friendship :)
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@freerr (666)
• China
23 Mar 09
Right, my parents are more than fifty years old, they live in another city. So, I always remember to do a call and they are very happy I can feel. But unfortunately, I forgot to wish my father's birthday several days ago, I remember this when I called my mother yesterday. I know my father must be sad and disappoinment, I also felt sad when I know it yesterday. So, I must keep the birthday of my parents and wife in my mobile phone as a alert. Your response let me remind of this thing, thank you .
@kedves (728)
23 Mar 09
its a pleasure to help :) I'm sure your father is forgiving so do not worry :)
@freerr (666)
• China
23 Mar 09
I think so, he is a kindly father.
@a638000 (219)
• China
24 Mar 09
As is vividly depicted above.the expensive gift don't make us more excited!we have good reasons to believe that the gifes from our friends is really exciting when we are young. the memory is colorful. Consequently, I don't want to get anything when my berthday is coming . just like talk with my friends! and have a meal! have fun with others!
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@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
Expensive gift really don't instead of concern from friends and relations, I agree with you.
@DCMerkle (1281)
• United States
23 Mar 09
freerr, It's the simple things like flowers, a card, or a nice dinner at a restaurant, and that doesn't have to be fancy. I wouldn't want McDonald's, but I wouldn't want a high end restaurant either. DCMerkle
@DCMerkle (1281)
• United States
24 Mar 09
I think when I was a kid, I had been asking either for a flute or guitar for my birthday. I knew that I was going to get at least one of them. On the day of my birthday, both my parents and grandparents knew that I was waiting for something and so excited that I couldn't sit still, they had me run errands, or wash the dishes or return some things to a neighbor. They had me doing things just to bug me....lol My grandfather finally took pity on me and had everyone gater around while I was haded my present. It was the most beautiful, shiniest flute I had ever seen. I played it foe 6-7 years. I haven't touched it in eons, but thinking about it just now may make me go did it out. I bet I'm going to have to tak eit in and have the keys reset and repadded. DCMerkle
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
Really great, If I were you, I also be excited. You are so happiness, and this will be your nice memory for ever.
@freerr (666)
• China
23 Mar 09
Yes, this is all favarite gift, and do you remember what is the most excited gift to you?
@j4ck_86 (102)
• Indonesia
24 Mar 09
The simplest one is their greetings. I would really appreciate hand-made greeting cards. From that I know that they reaaly fight hard to celebrate my birthday. I am happy just to listen to my friends' singing "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU". But, so far the most impressive birthday present is the iPod nano from my friend. I like it very much!
@j4ck_86 (102)
• Indonesia
24 Mar 09
AH, I should ask my friend to make you one, I guess. It's always nice to have somebody made a thing for you, rite?
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
Of course, If so I will not sleep for several days I think.
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
hand-made greeting card is really good, but I have never gotten it till now.
• Philippines
24 Mar 09
simply being with my family is the best and favorite gift i had ever received. i am born with my father outside of our country to earn a living. but i really loved it when he always come back home whenever it is my birthday. =)
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
Life is hard but parents love us for ever. Best wishes to your family.
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
Sorry to hear that, so you must love your mother more than before. For me, my best wish is let my parents happiness and living well.
• Philippines
24 Mar 09
yup! i really do! thanks much!
@haiershen (1080)
• China
24 Mar 09
meal together with our family is my favorite gift. working far away form home, all of us together on the birthday is so little.
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
I have so situation with you, always miss my parents and brother.
@ajithlal (14716)
• India
24 Mar 09
I was in school, when I got two pens from my cousin during my birthday. I was very happy I got pens from my birthday. My first gift was a doll when I was 1-year-old. This my parents told I got it from my father's friend. I kept the doll for around 25 years. I always keep my gifts without destroying or spoiling. I also got a cassette recorder during one of my birthday.
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
Keep a doll for around 25 years, you are the guy who know treasuring. If I were your friend, I have to send you a gift so that you can remember me for ever. haha
• Philippines
24 Mar 09
my favorite gift that I received is their presence, my families and friends are more than enough despite their busy schedule they find time to go to your birthday party. Giving a gift is a bonus.
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
Yes, that is more happy than just get a gift.
@babyorchid (1737)
• China
24 Mar 09
well, my birthday is happens school days. bcz i am living in school since i was in my primarly school, my parents are very far away from me. so i seldom hold any party as well as got any gift bcz i didn't tell anyone else about my birthday.. lol but when i was in my university,i think the best gift was from my bf who brought a set of cosmetic for me.. happy mylotting
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
A beautiful girl come from one of the most beautiful city Hangzhou. Best regards to you and your boyfriend.
@23uday (2997)
• India
24 Mar 09
Hi friend, My birthday will celebrate with family members and with friends, For birthday my father,sister will gives me a separate gift each one. In my childhood my uncle gifted me a bicycle and my father given a hand watch. recently friend gifted me a dress for me, iam so happy its my favorite gift for me and i will remember in my life. have a nice day.
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
Have a nice day too, my friend.
• United States
23 Mar 09
i like simple cash. that way i can get whatever, unlike with giftcards you HAVE to shop at that place
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
I think you are a pragmatice guy.
@dismalgrin (2604)
• United States
24 Mar 09
I didn't really get too many gifts growing up either. I'm the oldest of 7 and I would often watch and wait expentantly while my dad would run out and buy on of the other children a coloring book and crayons or a kite, or some other cheap gift. I started get excited about my birthday, but I never really got anything from him because he said that I shouldn't expect presents for my birthday. I usually just got a birthday prayer from him. Haha.'God, thank you for giving us another year with Marie.' Ooookay. Anyhow. For my 16th birthday my mom told my dad that he had to do something really special for my 16th birthday. So, he got me a CD player. I was so excited because all my friends had CD players and I didn't have one yet. I got a camera from my Aunt and a piano keyboard from my grandma... oh and she got me 16 roses as well. Anyhow, a couple of weeks after I got my CD player it broke and I found out there was a recall on that brand of CD player so I went to take it back, but I didn't have the box or reciept so they wouldn't even trade it for a new one! About a year later I got my first job and then I bought a new CD player then. Now, I like personal gifts that means someone thought about the gift before getting it. If they don't seem to think about gifts too much, then I'd prefer the cash. Haha. My grandma got me a ralph lauren perfume, lotion, and body wash set last year on my birthday. My mom got me a candle that smelled oh so good. These days my dad goes all out for birthday gifts for me and all of my siblings, but we all know the reason he does that is to try to make himself out favorite parent. He knows that after the divorce we ALL sided with my mom and I think he thinks he can buy some of our loyality. But, I told him straight out that I think he was very selfish when we were growing up and there is NOTHING that could buy my loyality... but thanks for the cool stuff! Haha.
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
There are teens and happiness in your life, indeed in all our life. I think your happiness more than a little teen. Wish you happy for ever, my friend.
• China
24 Mar 09
the thing that certainly is oneself to like, i compare to like better other people to send me the birthday gift,literally what all can,only is sincere good
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
Thank you for your responding.
• China
24 Mar 09
Well,for me ,i don't care which gift they gave me even just a birthday card which filled with their bless.Someone who isn't around me pop up and give me a surprise and celebrate my birthday,that can let me felt happy.
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
Good girl, anyone who can remember our birthday must be our good friends or relations.
• China
23 Mar 09
birthday gift?let me think, maybe my favorite gift is from my roommate in nanning. it is my first gift, ever no one give me a gift, that day he give me a cake, it is so unexpected, so I remember it very clear.
@freerr (666)
• China
23 Mar 09
Birthday cake, out of your expected, this is a happy thing. I think the roommate of you must be the one of your best friend .Right?
• India
23 Mar 09
Hi my lotter i belong to a middle class family and and we are 5 brothers and sisters so we never celebrated our birthday in a grand way so never got any great gift.
@freerr (666)
• China
23 Mar 09
Don't be sad, you have so many brothers and sisters, you can get more help when you meet difficults, this is a good thing at the same time.
• United States
23 Mar 09
I dont think I have a favorite thing. I was always a very shy kid growing up and I know although I liked having birthday parites I hated being the center of attention. I am still that way today. I hate having people watch while I open presents and stuff, even at Christmas. Anyways, I like getting things that mean something, like the stuff my kids make for me or that hubby actually puts thought into something I want or need or anything that will make everyday life easier and run smoother for me.
@freerr (666)
• China
23 Mar 09
You must have a beatific family, I know from your avatar.
• China
23 Mar 09
I got a watch also like you in my last birthday, it is very beautiful, I can give up all my bracelets so. Another reason, I don't usually get birthday gift from my husband because he consider it is wasting of money. If I need to fight with him? But I couldn't be a winner.
@freerr (666)
• China
23 Mar 09
Fighter, I sustain you . But I think he just want to save some money so that make the life better.
• United States
23 Mar 09
Things don't make me happy for long. I like gift cards and birthday cakes.. but most of all I enjoy time with my family.
@freerr (666)
• China
24 Mar 09
Thank you for your response.
• China
23 Mar 09
well, i prefer regards from my friends or relatives more than a real gift, because that means they still remember my birthday. that would make my happy!
@freerr (666)
• China
23 Mar 09
Yes, it is right of you said.