The history for this is that many years ago, a friend asked me what I wanted for my birthday so I made a list for her to choose from. Other friends decided to use that list as well, so it became an annual thing.
But I realize that it also serves as a list for me to look back on things that I used to just want that I eventually ended up having – either as gifts or bought by myself. It’s a good reminder, an exercise in gratitude.
Here is a list of gift ideas and also everything that I want to buy for myself right now but have been holding off on buying because they’re not a need:
- Audible gift voucher
- Body wash with a great scent
- Cape coat like this one from Etsy (XL)
- Cat carrier backpack big enough to fit a 6kg ragdoll cat
Celina backpack from TumiBought a grey one when it went on sale.Chanel rouge allure laque liquid lip colour in Exigence shade. Received one from the Chans in a different shade coz Exigence was not available, I love it!Charlotte’s Magic Creamor any skincare product. Received one from the meanies.Diptyque Baies candleor other scented candles. Received one from the Chans.Massage voucher.Received one from LZ friends.Nars Laguna bronzing cream (shade 2) or something similar.There was a Sephora sale so I bought the Anastasia bronzer cream in amber shade.Statement necklace from Dash gift shop.I saw this weeks ago but thought about it. I bought it on my birthday. I’m glad I waited because it had a 20% discount by then!- Sunglasses with this shape:
Obviously some of the items are very expensive and I don’t really expect anyone to buy for me, but like I said it’s also a list for me to deliberate on.
To clarify, you don’t have to stick to this list! I am always happy to receive any gifts of any sort. This list is just here to help in case you have no ideas because I know it’s difficult sometimes!
Another idea – gift vouchers in any amount that I can use towards partly paying for any of these, like from Amazon US or an online retailer that ships to Hong Kong.
And that’s it! KTB!
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