heeding gifts

it's kind of nonsensical, perishable thought. the spirit of giving during the holidays never fail to hit me on the groin. this piece was not merely contemplated because of the cheers, the parties and tips to avoid in being a bad santa. but what if i'm presented with something i don't dig? it happened to me a few times, not only during special occasions but a maudlin friday. like when one of the nicest persons on earth brought me a dubai dvd from the lovely tropics. he was seldom generous with anything material but a dubai dvd is like anathema to my spirit. one of my brothers also lavished me with kindness. in one of his scheduled stops in the town center, he picked up a colin montgomerie bio for me. it was a charming present, but i'm not a monty fan. someday i will read that symbol of magnanimity. monty is a great golfer and deserves to be read.

this is not only limited to objects. an ambiance of hospitality is also a medium for socially entertaining options. there's food, magazines or the tv, all wonderful sidebars to regale guests. knocking on a friend's abode a few days ago for a gathering, i was offered the filipino channel. television is a choice, between a drama or a comedy, a variety show or a reality program and the likes. but i'm simply not a banana split person. bubble gang anytime, ogie and michael v. are super hilarious. banana split was an hour's waste of resources, not only are the gags not funny, but the girls definitely lack a few acting chops. nonetheless, there was a viewing of pinoy fear factor, part and parcel to the judy ann santos network.

i know i sound like and ungrateful old hag. but i also give away run-of-the mill, state of the art boring presents. a pair of socks? aagh. the complaints pile up from the offended parties. but bestowing gifts is only one aspect of pleasant intropection. for any occasion, rather than a mr and mrs smith of any kind, a simple greeting for me would definitely suffice.