My maternal side decided that this year's christmans presents should be given only to children. Morever adults don't really 'get the fun of it'. They feel the pain of their pockets being burned. And its troublesome trying to guess what everyone likes. If not, it would just be a waste of money. I agree...

Anyway, they also came out with this wishlist programme. Everyone writes down ten items that you want. Each family will draw one of your options and get that present for you. Budget is $20. Although the fun of guessing and anticipating what you get is gone, I think its a rather good idea. So on the deciding day, my parents sat down at the dining table with my younger sister. You see, my brother and I both know what exactly we want. But being a small kid, she might just want anything in the world that she likes, so parents are VERY VERY important. In case she request for something that is 'not very suitable'. It was like some law case whereby they were deciding some legal rights - serious. Come on lar... its only a christmas wishlist. They went through all the different catalogues that departmental stores like TOY 'R' US, Takashimaya and others gave. My sister ticked the ones that she wanted and the final decision was my parents. I think that the toys now adays are like totally cliche and NOT FUN TO PLAY WITH. There are few good toys left in the market, that really stimulates a child. In fact, most children do not need toys. I prefer imagining and creating my own. -Thats what I used to do.

She choosed stuff like the Barbie doll, some hippo game... I couldn;t be bothered to stay on for the details. Want to know my wishlist? Its the easiest to get. You don't even have to step out of the house to but me anything. Just give me the cash. I go and but or save it up myself. I didn't ask for vouchers cause I wanted to save part of it. Morever, I didn;t have much to but. I just need a new pencil case. The old one is bursting into pieces soon. Well, to people around the world... have a really white Christmas :D

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Elaine