The perfume, the scarf, and the bag
By ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
Philippines
December 22, 2015 10:07pm CST
This is the token my big brother gave me. I am forever grateful for having a brother who is so selfless and always looks after us his siblings. He shouldered all the finances when I was hospitalized last 2010; he takes care of our ancestral home and us, and he is the funny brother who always cracks jokes on us.
The bag is not LV. My brother knows I am not so fancy about beautiful bags; I prefer the boyish big types of bags where I can put all my things when on duty. The perfume is another addition to my stall of perfumes, and I still have 6 more, unopened. No favorites, as long as they are sweet and delicate scented for a health care provider like me.
The scarf is tied on the handle of the bag, but inside is a shawl that can be used (maybe) if I am on formal dress. Suddenly, I recall my lady @SIMPLYD with her scarf.
My son was given a pair of new denim pants, cologne, and I gave him the Galaxy phone (hand-me-down from my brother to me) because I have 3 phones now, and I do not want to give my son my phone which I bought for myself. My son’s eyes are so happy even though he does not say it. My brother gave him some insights on how to use the phone (but my son is better than me as regards these new gadgets).
The tokens make me the formal lady I wish I would not want to be. It is because I am the ‘informal rugged-type’, and I cannot change my personality just yet.
Happy Holidays to us all!
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9 responses
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
23 Dec 15
Being online and talking to a lot of people from different countries has made me realize a few things. It seems as if those from the Phillippines such as yourself are more and more kind and loving towards family. Here in the States we want to leave home as soon as possible, and feel over burdened with family at times. I am not saying that everyone here is this way, but a great majority are.
I am glad to see all of these pretty gifts that your brother has given you. I am also not much for grand items. I prefer something practical, and a big bag would be the ticket for me.
Happy and Merry Holidays to you and your family.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
23 Dec 15
the gifts are simple tokens only, my friend. I prefer simplicity rather than things I might not be able to use at all.
yes, we Filipinos value reunions.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
23 Dec 15
@sharon6345 friendship is like having a family. I appreciate you and your friend are close as sisters now.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
23 Dec 15
@ridingbet I have a relative who buys things that she thinks people will like. It ends up being things that are shoddy (not useable) and things they do not like. I know it is the thought that counts, but in this sense I feel the gift giver is only thinking of herself.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
28 Dec 15
@ridingbet Oh i envy you my friend for having those imported items . 
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
23 Dec 15
the bag, scarf, and shawl are all of the same tint my friend. it is earth color. The perfume is ISIS pink, of Marks and Spencer. My lipsticks are also marks and Spencer. I have other perfumes with M&S brand as well.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
28 Dec 15
@SIMPLYD oh! don't, my lady. When your daughter will graduate and think of working abroad, you will also be given tokens and gifts from abroad. Or, there are some imported items at the department stores and malls here so you can purchase some in our monetary unit.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
23 Dec 15
It's so good that you have a very nice and caring big brother. Though I know my elder brother cares for us, I don't think he'd buy handbag and scarf for me, these are too fashionable items for him.
I like the bag, I think it looks good - simple and nice!
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
29 Dec 15
@ridingbet That's why I think your big brother is very caring!
Won't the perfumes get expired? I don't always apply perfume, and those perfumes I bought always stayed until expired. 
Won't the perfumes get expired? I don't always apply perfume, and those perfumes I bought always stayed until expired. 1 person likes this
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Dec 15
@kaka135 hmm! I have not checked the boxes if the perfumes indeed have expiry dates. I will look into it.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
24 Dec 15
he knows my style, and my style is the simple yet elegant ones. I would still prefer the big bags that I can use for duty. The perfumes, I like them that I still have 6 unopened.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
23 Dec 15
a lovely gift that you obviously treasure a great deal
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
24 Dec 15
@ridingbet that is always a wonderful way to think of any gift-bearer
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
24 Dec 15
I treasure every gift I receive from anybody my friend. even the gift of friendship, I treasure.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
24 Dec 15
@hereandthere yes I think so, that @wiLLmaH is the richest that is why she is not given any gift by her brothers!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Jan 18
all sisters or bothers are lucky and fortunate because they can be generous.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Jan 18
@Hannihar hmmm, are you talking about yourself and your siblings? basically, there should be love and generosity among family members.
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
15 Jan 18
@ridingbet
ingrid, not all are generous or even nice.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
24 Dec 15
he is the most generous sibling I have. He cares for us, and he is so selfless.
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