I was at Starbucks @ MOA last thursday with Myckle and we were reading magazines. While sipping my grande chocolate cream chip frappe, I read articles on the Dec. 2006 issue of Marie Claire.. the one with Zsa Zsa Padilla on the cover, what a brave woman she is pala.. having to go through multiple surgeries, facing death, etc.. anyway, that's totally out of topic, SO going back..
I came upon a page which posted answers to a survey called "best gifts you've ever given". Someone answered, a shopping spree for her mom, clothes for her friends, bags, and even a baby for her husband. But what really caught my attention was someone buying her boyfriend a Lacoste watch. She said her boyfriend has been eyeing it and she's sure he would be surprised since it's a bit expensive (a bit is exaggerating.. it IS expensive).
It got my attention kasi there was this book that my boyfriend was looking for for the longest time.. Actually ang hirap talaga hanapin nung book na un.. It's called Until Today by Ayanla Vanzant.. It's a good book, it's inspirational.. It has a different story for each day for the whole year. bla bla bla bla bla whatever, i'm not advertising the book anyway...
Well, you're probably guessing, "so you also bought the book for him as a surprise?" TADA!! you're right.. i went through the hassle of searching for that book.. and i needed to find it in 5 days, in time for our monthsary (and before he does, kasi he's looking for it din).. I had to search for it through the internet but with no luck at all. We (Myckle and me) had to go to several bookstores, National Bookstore, A Different Bookstore, Fully Booked, and lastly Power Books. We went everywhere, SM Megamall, Gateway mall, Shangri-la, MOA, Robinson's Galleria, everywhere! but couldn't find it. I was about to give up but when we were in Power Books Megamall, I asked the nice lady at the customer service counter if they had the book. She said there was only 1 copy left and it was in a different Power Books outlet. I asked if i could have that reserved and just transferred to Megamall so it would be easier.. She agreed and i just needed to come back after 3 days to claim it..
After 3 days, there i was again at Power Books Megamall.. feeling victorious!! feeling giddy and excited that i got a copy of the book.. add to that, a HARD-BOUND copy of the book.. It was a bit expensive.. it's more than 800 pesos for crying out loud!! but in the end, the moment i handed him the package, the exact second he laid eyes on it, the reaction there was well worth the 800 pesos! it was PRICELESS!! especially that he appreciated verbally the fact the it was hard-bound, made it a sweeter victory for me.. i guess that was the best gift i've ever given.. something he really wanted and something that no one could give to him easily (unless they're willing to go through the same hassle).. i think it was something really special and meaningful... it gives a nice warm feeling knowing that you made someone genuinely happy (and you really wanted to...)
HAY.. all for the sake of love...
I came upon a page which posted answers to a survey called "best gifts you've ever given". Someone answered, a shopping spree for her mom, clothes for her friends, bags, and even a baby for her husband. But what really caught my attention was someone buying her boyfriend a Lacoste watch. She said her boyfriend has been eyeing it and she's sure he would be surprised since it's a bit expensive (a bit is exaggerating.. it IS expensive).
It got my attention kasi there was this book that my boyfriend was looking for for the longest time.. Actually ang hirap talaga hanapin nung book na un.. It's called Until Today by Ayanla Vanzant.. It's a good book, it's inspirational.. It has a different story for each day for the whole year. bla bla bla bla bla whatever, i'm not advertising the book anyway...Well, you're probably guessing, "so you also bought the book for him as a surprise?" TADA!! you're right.. i went through the hassle of searching for that book.. and i needed to find it in 5 days, in time for our monthsary (and before he does, kasi he's looking for it din).. I had to search for it through the internet but with no luck at all. We (Myckle and me) had to go to several bookstores, National Bookstore, A Different Bookstore, Fully Booked, and lastly Power Books. We went everywhere, SM Megamall, Gateway mall, Shangri-la, MOA, Robinson's Galleria, everywhere! but couldn't find it. I was about to give up but when we were in Power Books Megamall, I asked the nice lady at the customer service counter if they had the book. She said there was only 1 copy left and it was in a different Power Books outlet. I asked if i could have that reserved and just transferred to Megamall so it would be easier.. She agreed and i just needed to come back after 3 days to claim it..
After 3 days, there i was again at Power Books Megamall.. feeling victorious!! feeling giddy and excited that i got a copy of the book.. add to that, a HARD-BOUND copy of the book.. It was a bit expensive.. it's more than 800 pesos for crying out loud!! but in the end, the moment i handed him the package, the exact second he laid eyes on it, the reaction there was well worth the 800 pesos! it was PRICELESS!! especially that he appreciated verbally the fact the it was hard-bound, made it a sweeter victory for me.. i guess that was the best gift i've ever given.. something he really wanted and something that no one could give to him easily (unless they're willing to go through the same hassle).. i think it was something really special and meaningful... it gives a nice warm feeling knowing that you made someone genuinely happy (and you really wanted to...)
HAY.. all for the sake of love...
1 comment:
Hmm...i was with you when you were scouring through the metro for that book. Duh! We went to different Powerbooks stores.When the recipient of that book got the your gift,i think he was touched by your persistence/dedication, wahetever you call it...to look for that book he was "goshing" about.Well, i hope he's going to treasure it..i think he will...i mean he MUST!lolz
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