The Girl Appreciated My Gift
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19273)
Philippines
August 5, 2018 4:33pm CST
My seven years old neighbor appreciated the gift I handed her for her birthday yesterday.
As we entered their home, I gave it to her and saw her smiled and happy about it although she had not opened it. It contained a box of colored pencils and stickers of flowers, animals, etc. that I thought a little girl can appreciate.
I had a hard time thinking what to give a "well-endowed" girl on her birthday. So the gift, although his parents can easily buy it. I gave it just to show that we are good neighbors and we appreciate their invitation to the party.
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15 responses
@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
10 Aug 18
@acelawrites wow. So you get chocolates from them on Christmas? hehe
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
6 Aug 18
It's the best i can think of instead of giving money which I think they no longer need because his father is a well-paid engineer in Japan.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
10 Aug 18
@sol_cee yes, they already gave us goodies from Japan like rice crispies with choco almond on it. Also almond coated with chocolate.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
6 Aug 18
It's the best I could think, and because of budget considerations too!
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
5 Aug 18
It's nice that you thought of something educational to give, yes Filipino good neighbors invite each other on special occasions or send special food if they could not come
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Aug 18
@acelawrites Pinoys are like that, they would get insulted, good you came and with a gift for their beloved daughter
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
6 Aug 18
It is true; and we are ashamed not to attend or refuse their invitation because our houses are so near to each other.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
10 Aug 18
Good to know that she has an appreciative heart.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
13 Aug 18
@acelawrites She will have good heart when she grows up.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
12 Aug 18
I was glad too, in spite of the fact that her parents can buy such things for her.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
6 Aug 18
Thank you! We just wanted to go and celebrate with them, but we were too shy to show up without any gift.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
6 Aug 18
I felt that way too, because anyone can always be delighted receiving any kind of gift.
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@GardenGerty (157481)
• United States
11 Aug 18
It was special because it did not come from her parents. Kids love to be recognized as individuals. I think it was a great gift.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
7 Aug 18
I think so, because anyone would always be happy to receive a gift.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
It is the best thing I could think of; because I knew children like little girls would always such cute things.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
6 Aug 18
Yes, she smiled so sweetly upon receiving it!
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
She was so happy about it. I was so happy upon seeing her appreciate the gift.
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@Edsamacos (557)
• Philippines
13 Aug 18
You are so nice. I know she will remember the gift.
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@asternoel (214)
• India
8 Aug 18
If the kid turns out to be a great artist one day then pages of history you will be remembered as the one who led the kid in the path :p
And if the kid starts scribbling on walls and messing around then sure the parents will have hard time.
Just kidding, your idea of gift sounds thoughtful.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
So very nice analysis!
I agree, the girl could be a budding artist. and then she will turn their walls as her canvas.
I agree, the girl could be a budding artist. and then she will turn their walls as her canvas.1 person likes this
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
6 Aug 18
It's so sweet of you to buy these gifts that little girls will love.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
6 Aug 18
Yes, I was happy when I saw the girl smiled upon receiving the gift.
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