My favorite gifts over the recent holidays may come as a surprise to most, to be honest. While I got some notable things I asked for like Brazilian sneakers, some reverse suspenders that hold dress shirts in your pants, and even some much needed jeans, the things I was most impressed by and surely will get the most use out of were kitchen tools, shipping supplies, and other assorted office supplies. So, why would these be my favorite gifts I received over the past few months? Why something as “bland” or plain as mere supplies that could be considered commonplace items? Well, that’s why. Because, as an adult now, I find far more joy out of the things that are incredibly useful around the house rather than something that will see a few weeks’ use and then be old and not fun anymore (like some video games or other technology). The thing is, the value increases of these everyday items that will help me from day to day. I already know I’ll be much more organized in general because of it all. I’ll pick up the apartment more often and be cleaner in general. And all this stuff? Well, it’ll lead to a happier mindset and a much more productive lifestyle. The thing is, I actually seemed to enjoy other gifts like this that I would get a lot of actual use out of. The clothes, shoes, music, and other things I received which I really enjoy having aren’t necessarily of much use, per se. I realize that it’s awesome to get new things that make us feel better instantly, such as concert tickets, video games, other technology, new clothes, an experience, or a nice bottle of bourbon. But it’s the useful items that allow me to really get a lot of mileage out of them. Heck, even the things I got for my kitchen like a mini charcuterie board, a recipe box, and mini shot glasses just seemed more welcome than things that were superficial by nature. It’s the shipping supplies, kitchen accessories, and other general office supplies within the lot of our gifts that we should learn to appreciate and even ask for in the coming years.
Just make sure you’re getting use and fun out of the gifts you have. Otherwise, what’s the point in exchanging all kinds of gifts? Don’t let your gifts (given or received) be just another item that sits on someone’s shelf unopened.
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