No! The Archie's Gallery or the Hallmark people or for that matter, none of the tycoons of this ‘say it with gifts’ business are paying me even a single penny for this free publicity I’m giving them. Worse, they do not even know I am doing it for them! But then, there are places where hard-cash payback just doesn't matter. You get a lot secretly and that’s all that matters!!! Realization strikes.
So, I was talking about saying it with gifts. Gifts that could vary from flowers to books, jewellery to cars, pens to accessories or whatever to wherever. All that matters is, just saying it! Saying it (differently) when things are simply superb and you want your special ones to know, or when things are just not fine and you want them to be! And trust me, gifts help.
Of all the things that I've felt, I realize that “just saying it” is the toughest (and I know that all my readers of the opposite sex would want to shower me with accolades (read ‘gifts’) for conveying this to all :)). But it gets much easier when we try and go the gifts way. All those beautiful people who have tried this would sure want to reach out and support me on this, and well, I thank them all in anticipation! You Hail!
Wading through those unsaid, unorganized emotions gets just so easy when cards say it for you. And recall the ecstasy (please note that I don’t use the word ‘pleasure’ for thisJ) when you discover ‘the one’ that you feel was drafted only for you to word yourself!
Or imagine the look on his/her face when you get daring enough to gift a coffee mug, simply because that would become the first thing to touch their lips every morning!
It could also work out if a crystal globe was chosen all in all to convey that the sender was handing over his/her world to the receiver (exempt me for this, but I am essentially an electronics and COMMUNICATION engineer, I can’t just get away from the basics!)
Or let’s be thoughtful enough for the sincere ones when we take a plunge in the massive pool of the latest bestsellers so as to find one by their favorite author. Big task for us. May be. But for them, irresistible, simply! Same goes for the disciples of rhyme as well. And nothing could be more wonderful, if you gave an extra edge by composing something for them yourself! After all, its only words, and words are all we have, to take their heart away!
Everyone does it on special occasions, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, et al. You go, do it, when it is hardly expected. And there lies the recipe. Of a gate-crashing entry into their hearts. Because, one of the things that keeps the spark alive is the element of surprise. Cliche but very very true, indeed.
Now some small tips of the trade. Say it fresh and with something that they've been waiting to acquire. Better still, something that they could not do without, that they always wanted, especially lately. Something that would be tangible and non-perishable (that’s how I like it) and best would be something that could stay on, till as long as it can. Gurus say, avoid key chains and deodorants or perfumes. They tend to trigger a quarrel. Try keeping away from dried flowers, they bring in negativity. Go by the ‘appeal’ and the ‘feel’. And don’t forget, the wrapping, the presentation is equally important.
Say it with enrollment in ‘salsa classes’ or free passes for a theater workshop, Say it with candles, with earthen pots, with colors for those with creative fingers, or with a lollipop!
Say it with personified tees or songs of their soul, Say it with something you sketch for them, or say it with an idol.
Say it with pens of their favorite brand, or with a pair of kissing fishes in an aquarium on the stand.
Say it with a solitaire ring rattling when their drink is done, or say it with a canvas that’s aglow with the rising sun!
And please don’t forget to scribble a message yourself, And then, when they’re away, secretly place it on their shelf.
Say it now, do it today,
And take my word, they’ll be by you, to stay!
The bottom line is to say it, with gifts, of course! And yes, the next time it works out for you, do drop in a line to me and make me a part of it all! Fingers crossed, I’m waiting to hear from you….
So, I was talking about saying it with gifts. Gifts that could vary from flowers to books, jewellery to cars, pens to accessories or whatever to wherever. All that matters is, just saying it! Saying it (differently) when things are simply superb and you want your special ones to know, or when things are just not fine and you want them to be! And trust me, gifts help.
Of all the things that I've felt, I realize that “just saying it” is the toughest (and I know that all my readers of the opposite sex would want to shower me with accolades (read ‘gifts’) for conveying this to all :)). But it gets much easier when we try and go the gifts way. All those beautiful people who have tried this would sure want to reach out and support me on this, and well, I thank them all in anticipation! You Hail!
Wading through those unsaid, unorganized emotions gets just so easy when cards say it for you. And recall the ecstasy (please note that I don’t use the word ‘pleasure’ for thisJ) when you discover ‘the one’ that you feel was drafted only for you to word yourself!
Or imagine the look on his/her face when you get daring enough to gift a coffee mug, simply because that would become the first thing to touch their lips every morning!
It could also work out if a crystal globe was chosen all in all to convey that the sender was handing over his/her world to the receiver (exempt me for this, but I am essentially an electronics and COMMUNICATION engineer, I can’t just get away from the basics!)
Or let’s be thoughtful enough for the sincere ones when we take a plunge in the massive pool of the latest bestsellers so as to find one by their favorite author. Big task for us. May be. But for them, irresistible, simply! Same goes for the disciples of rhyme as well. And nothing could be more wonderful, if you gave an extra edge by composing something for them yourself! After all, its only words, and words are all we have, to take their heart away!
Everyone does it on special occasions, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, et al. You go, do it, when it is hardly expected. And there lies the recipe. Of a gate-crashing entry into their hearts. Because, one of the things that keeps the spark alive is the element of surprise. Cliche but very very true, indeed.
Now some small tips of the trade. Say it fresh and with something that they've been waiting to acquire. Better still, something that they could not do without, that they always wanted, especially lately. Something that would be tangible and non-perishable (that’s how I like it) and best would be something that could stay on, till as long as it can. Gurus say, avoid key chains and deodorants or perfumes. They tend to trigger a quarrel. Try keeping away from dried flowers, they bring in negativity. Go by the ‘appeal’ and the ‘feel’. And don’t forget, the wrapping, the presentation is equally important.
Say it with enrollment in ‘salsa classes’ or free passes for a theater workshop, Say it with candles, with earthen pots, with colors for those with creative fingers, or with a lollipop!
Say it with personified tees or songs of their soul, Say it with something you sketch for them, or say it with an idol.
Say it with pens of their favorite brand, or with a pair of kissing fishes in an aquarium on the stand.
Say it with a solitaire ring rattling when their drink is done, or say it with a canvas that’s aglow with the rising sun!
And please don’t forget to scribble a message yourself, And then, when they’re away, secretly place it on their shelf.
Say it now, do it today,
And take my word, they’ll be by you, to stay!
The bottom line is to say it, with gifts, of course! And yes, the next time it works out for you, do drop in a line to me and make me a part of it all! Fingers crossed, I’m waiting to hear from you….
you can be a great writer Homie !!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Harsh !
ReplyDeleteComing from you, it means a lot :)
Thats it. I'm buying someone a gift today! :D
ReplyDeleteHey gal!!
ReplyDeleteFor a minute it appeared to me dat I am reading some novel or an article in some magazine.. And I am sure you too have a story to write a novel on your own life ;). Keep going!!!!