Rainsong is dreading the fruit basket I have promised him for his birthday from our conversation about a week ago. Very rarely do I yield to a birthday boy or girl's polite request: Really, there is no need to get me a gift... . But for Rainsong, I shall make an exception.
And because Rainsong knows I'm no cheapskate, so my repute - as a pretty decent giver of gifts - isn't compromised. However, one might ask: Jael is strangely obliging, and why's that? Simply because:
1) Rainsong would feel bad if I 'trouble' myself to get him a gift.
2) Rainsong means what he says, and if he receives a gift from Jael, he'd probably do a research on the source of purchase; get the refund (highly doubtful) and return it to her.
3) Rainsong might not enjoy his birthday cake very much because he feels bad and in that, Jael would feel bad for the cake-giver.
4) Rainsong might see Jael as a liar from then on.
So, it is an arbitrary risk and probably not wise to wager her minty friend-status in exchange for something else; like, an unreliable person. But I tell myself, it is after all just a bloody fruit basket, probably very old fashioned but it is still a gift. Maybe I should remove the papayas since Rainsong might be allergic - for aesthetic reasons - to those heavy looking fruits, and throw in more peaches since he seems to like them; a matter of good taste on his part.
But, who would send a fruit basket as a birthday gift? I wanted to send a card, with my signature doodles but I'm not inspired to pick up the pen. However, this piece was inspired by Rainsong's 25th which is today. Don't be surprised, because you did inspire me to write this line that day on this thing called love: It's gonna be hot and you won't be given gloves for it.
Finally, to Rainsong, Happy Birthday. I kept my word, no gift, but how is this one?
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A humidifier, and a dehumidifier (which is the same item) is all Rainsong got for Halloween 2008 as a gift(indeed an outstanding one from a really close childhood friend). Another family alcohol cake forced down Rainsong's throat while he is sleeping is a surprise. Plus many wishes through mobile messages(some anonymous) and facebook pages add up to the joy that Rainsong receive just. Oh yeah, and some useless birthday cards from insurance agencies...
Gifts, Cakes, Wishes, Cards... don't we get that every year on our special day. This year is special. Never in Rainsong's life did he warrant a message and blog entry about himself from anyone in his life. This time, Halloween felt so much more special... and its all thanks to the poker stand, and the genius behind it. Thank you Jael, for making Eurydice's owner feel so special and happy after so many years... :)
Nevertheless, a fruit basket is definately healthier than an alcohol cake...
So I can send the basket?
You are very welcome :) the irony lies in my ineptness to express how glad i am that you are glad. ok, that was a mess. hahaha
Thank you for the message :)
no u can't send the basket! it will be too troublesome, and my dogs will most probably find a way to dislodge the beautiful plastic wrapper you made(or rather paid someone to make..hehe) and finish it without leaving some for the family... ha! thanks jael. u are really someone special.. :)
I kept my promise but that doesnt mean i can't send something else. hahahahaha
A fruit basket's a lovely idea - it's healthy and anything edible gets a thumbs up from me. But I guess it depends on the birthday boy/girl, and their temperament and preferences.
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