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I always thought that receiving was just as important as giving however today I must say I think differently. I think I always got more pleasure out of giving than receiving. Of course it would always sort of be at the back of my mind whether this person I am giving to will appreciate it or not or if he/she will like it because I spent the time and money in getting something that I think that person would like. There would also be times where I would wonder what this person may get me on my birthday. For some reason I don't think that today I lack anything really in life. I don't think that there has ever been something that I could not afford to buy if I wanted to but it's the thought that always counted for me. It would be important for me to know how much the other person cared from their end or whether it was just me that kept making the effort or spending my money. I think everyone loves to receive gifts and surprises on special occasions or even without reason but personally I don't think it is in everyone to give. Even if a person can afford it, they may not have the heart to be able to give to others however those are the same individuals that love to receive gifts which is interesting.

I think the feeling of giving has always put a smile on my face even before I have actually gone out to buy something for that person. The first thing that would come to mind would be is how they would react once they saw the gift or if they would even like it or not.I must admit that after giving a gift to someone there would always be some sort of expectation. Perhaps an expectation to receive one back or to be cared for in a more unique or special way but I think that gifts really only hold a material value. One cannot buy another person's feelings by showering them with expensive gifts.

There was a movie I once saw that was called " Can't Buy Me Love ". I think the title alone holds so much truth. I think the only items that can be bought are those material items that hold no emotional value. They cannot be compared to the time and attention that one can give to another by just being in their life or even sharing those precious moments that make them happy or make them sad. These minute things hold a lot of importance for a person in his/her life. I have held a lot of respect for a person who has been there for me to share with me those feelings and emotions that have either been uplifting or downgrading.

I have also come to the conclusion that by giving

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