Gift-giving is supposed to be thoughtful, but let’s be honest, it’s also stressful.
You want to give something meaningful. I want to receive something useful. Somewhere in between, panic happens.
So instead of pretending I “love surprises” (I don’t), here’s a simple solution:
a list of things you can gift me without thinking too hard and I’ll genuinely appreciate every single one.
This isn’t about being picky. It’s about removing friction, awkwardness, and unused gifts.
Note: I already have the items with strikethough.
Gadgets:
Aroma Diffuser(I already bought this at a discount)- Canon 6D Mark II (or better)
- Garmin Forerunner 55 (or better)
Jisulife Handheld Fan(gave by my boss)- Nord Stage 4 (expensive af, I doubt someone can give me this)
- StackMat Timer (for speedcubing)
- Industrial Grade Water Purifier (At home, we drink water directly from the waterfall UNFILTERED ☠️)
Motherboard (AM4)Vacuum CleanerGimbal
Personal Items:
- Herschel Survey Backpack 20L Black
Nitori Mochimochi Large Bolster(already bought)- Running Shoes (black or dark blue)
- Garment Steamer
- Tupperware Lunch Box
- Eros Versace for men (for the ladies ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°))
Books
Experiences
A dinner to a restaurant I've never been. My preferences are:
- An Al Fresco dining facing overlooking view or high foot traffic street.
- A place with Matcha, you can refer to the list stated here: "The Hunt Continues - A Right Shade of "Green" - My Story of Finding the Perfect Matcha in Manila"
- Listed in The Michelin Guide
- Trip to Baguio City (or any place with cold weather)
The Ultimate Low-Effort Option
If you’re really unsure:
Ask me
Or just show up
Presence beats panic-buying every time.
Why This List Exists?
This list isn’t about removing meaning, it’s about removing pressure.
A good gift isn’t about surprise value.
It’s about usefulness, timing, and intention.
And honestly?
The best gift is knowing someone didn’t stress just to make me smile.