September 27, 2004
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Currently Playing: Xbox
I’ve been giddy-happy the past few days because my friend Augie gave me an Xbox as a housewarming gift. For months I’ve been hesitating on getting one as my primary DVD player or getting a combo DVD/VCR instead. But now the decision is settled for me. It’s not like I couldn’t afford it myself, but it makes me so much happier to get one as a gift from a friend. Isn’t that always the case?
A long time ago, I gave Augie a cool gift too — it was my first stained glass panel, customized with his signature symbol in the middle. Here’s a picture of it:
I haven’t given any extravagant gifts in a while (probably the last one was a set of nice Henckels knives for eyeman’s birthday), but it’s something I should do more often. It’s a real privilege to have close friends that won’t feel obligated if you get them expensive gifts. Or you can splurge on pastors and teachers. They make low wages for the love of serving you, so they understand if you give them gifts. Word of common sense: if it’s a teacher, do it after your final grade or else you may give the wrong impression.
Comments (9)
Certainly feels good to be able to give with a sincere heart an expensive gift to someone dear.
Hee, it’s like, yeah, finally I can afford it.
Hahaha there goes whatever’s left of your free time. Now instead of us coming over to play PR and Starcraft, we can come over to play Halo. Be sure to check out my guide on gamefaqs if you’re insane enough to want to play on Legendary:
http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox/file/halo_legendary_a.txt
yeah, i feel like it’s a priviledge to give gifts.
yes! show love to teachers!
hehe. actually, some schools have policies about gift giving: i.e. students can’t give gifts to teachers.
wow. that’s a nice stained glass panel. Impressive.
Teachers like spa gift certificates
And I’ve gotten nice sized ones from parents who chipped in what they could, so you decrease the number of coffee mugs and bath oil, too. Very nice. 
I’m a total sap for handmade gifts and memorable events (thanks for that b-day party again, Ed!). But yeah, while I think extravagant gifts are nice, I’m still a sucker for personalized stuff…
Ok I heard that you were interested in getting Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (SW:KOTOR). No doubt you are drawn to the temptations of playing the dark side. Have no fear, I wrote a guide for KOTOR too and played through both endings: http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox/file/star_wars_kotor_char_buildup.txt
May the Force be with you.
Ah yes, I heard you wrote the FAQ. Thanks for the link. I’ll warn everyone before I disappear for a week, playing nonstop.
wow, ed, you made that?!? cool.. =)