All throughout the year I am CONSTANTLY reminded that i am the single worst gift giver in the entire world, and I am even more so reminded now that Christmas is just around the corner and I have yet to buy a single gift. No matter how hard I try, and no matter how much I want to I can never seem to to get my life together enough to actually figure out what people want as gifts.
As I aimlessly walk up and down the aisles of every store just begging inspiration to strike me at any moment, I realize that it never will strike. I could wonder a million stores and still have no idea what to gift my loved ones. "Does my sister neeeeeed a sweater? Does my best friend want this makeup palette? Does my mom actually cook? Are ties still a good gift?" these are just a few of the many questions I ask myself with every almost purchase. As I contemplate the usefulness, need, and actual enjoyment my gift could bestow I am also struck with the realization that no one will ever want half of the gifts I picked out, and honestly that is okay.
My gifts might be terrible, but they are always thoughtful. I will debate over a certain gift for days, weeks, or even months before I finally decide it is worth it. In the time between figuring out what I want to give and actually purchasing it, I have snooped. I not only snooped, but I also hint HEAVILY that, that is the gift I am giving. Common questions I ask are "Hey, if you got *insert gift here* as a gift would that make you happy or sad? Wow that looks really cool, wouldn't it be better if you had another one? I saw this really cool *insert gift idea* the other day, what do you think of that?" If it wasn't obvious before I had no idea what to give you, it totally is now.
There is no denying that my gift giving skills are extremely subpar, but honestly that is okay. Every gift was thought out, planned, and questioned a million times before it came to you. It might not be the correct size, the right color, or even something you actually wanted, but that gift has more heart than any other gift you will ever receive.
If you know a terrible gift giver (or if you are one yourself) please be kind. We tried, we really really tried. I apologize for the terrible gift, but honestly, would it even be memorable if it wasn't?
