As I mentioned in my last post, I made some beeswax lip balm last weekend. I'll get some pictures up on the website soon. It turned out quite nicely, if I do say so myself. In fact, of the three people I've given some to so far, two of them reacted quite positively. One even suggested I could get rich selling it. Needless to say, THAT person will be receiving future home made gifts from me. Probably she'll be the proud recipient of some home-made soap, but that little jewel isn't quite cured enough to be a gift yet.
We've established how much I enjoy the whole obligatory gift giving notion, but there are times when I do feel obligated to give a gift - and even times when the spirit just moves me to do so. And because of this, I feel it only fair that I should tell you how I expect you will react when you are the blessed soul that recieves a home-made gift from me.
Gushing is completely acceptable. Proclaiming me The Queen of All Things Home-Made is not only acceptable, but somewhat expected. Doing these simple little things will insure that: 1) I will not hate you for all eternity and 2) you may well be the proud recipient of another slice of heaven made by my own hands.
The truth is, as much as I enjoy making home-made gifts, I do NOT enjoy giving to people who do not appreciate them. In all honesty, that kind of pisses me off. So, lie if you must - but certainly gush over your gift. You will not only receive future home-made gifts from me, but you will insure I will actually speak to you when we cross paths in the future.
You may think I am a little sensitive on this subject. You may be right. But I'm the one making this crap and I'm the one giving it away, so I get to make the rules. So gush away or be dropped from my gift list. And have a nice day.
Bee Free,
Penny
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Dealing With Miss Penny 101: The Proper Way to React to a Home-made Gift
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2 comments:
Heck, it was the same way when you coded too... but I gushed and made a big deal, and it worked :).
It was a big deal, and I miss you! Say hey to Bernie and keep enjoying life Miss Penny!
Darrell
My Dear Darrell - darn good thing you were a gusher, or you would have never gotten a line of code out me! But you knew that already ;-)
I miss you too! Life is good here. I'm still working for our favorite client - but from home now. Come see me some time - I don't get out much anymore......
Penny
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