weekend presents
They say to beware Greeks bearing gifts (due to that Trojan Horse gag, y'know?) but since Chris isn't Greek, I don't know what to think.
Chris came by after work on Friday and gave me this pretty candle, the lovely 3-D card at left and below, and that attractive gift bag with lots of Hershey kisses (Neapolitan flavor). She wasn't staying long since she needed to be in Charlotte all day on Saturday but it was still good to see her--and she was going to be back on Sunday to visit.
Unfortunately I hadn't considered getting her anything so I had no present to give her in return. How serious do women take these things? Can anyone give me any advice. BTW, would the fact that she cleared all her things out of my bathroom be significant?
Here's a different angle on that card. Isn't it clever? Once you fold the card out it looks like a fish swimming in an aquarium. What a nice card! (and again, I didn't get her anything)
I don't have to work today since I took Monday and Tuesday off what with the 4th of July holiday landing on a Wednesday. Most of my assays take 3 days to run so there's not a lot I can do this week. I'll go in on Thursday and Friday to get some paperwork done and keep my cell lines fed, split, and happy.
Damn. I'm still thinking about that gift thing. I did send her flowers a few weeks back and bought her an autographed book but those were for her birthday...
Chris came by after work on Friday and gave me this pretty candle, the lovely 3-D card at left and below, and that attractive gift bag with lots of Hershey kisses (Neapolitan flavor). She wasn't staying long since she needed to be in Charlotte all day on Saturday but it was still good to see her--and she was going to be back on Sunday to visit.
Unfortunately I hadn't considered getting her anything so I had no present to give her in return. How serious do women take these things? Can anyone give me any advice. BTW, would the fact that she cleared all her things out of my bathroom be significant?
Here's a different angle on that card. Isn't it clever? Once you fold the card out it looks like a fish swimming in an aquarium. What a nice card! (and again, I didn't get her anything)
I don't have to work today since I took Monday and Tuesday off what with the 4th of July holiday landing on a Wednesday. Most of my assays take 3 days to run so there's not a lot I can do this week. I'll go in on Thursday and Friday to get some paperwork done and keep my cell lines fed, split, and happy.
Damn. I'm still thinking about that gift thing. I did send her flowers a few weeks back and bought her an autographed book but those were for her birthday...
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Without knowing her or the circumstances of the bathroom clearance it's hard to comment but for what it's worth I suspect she might be worried you might think she is trying to move in or that it might look like she is 'cramping you' or just that she wants to walk before she can run if you know what I mean? Like I said it's hard to tell.
I love the new top bar on your blog :) adn if you drop over to mine you get a big mention for your virtual birthday gifts. Thanks! :)
As for her clearing out her items in the bathroom....was there a reason she left them in the first place? Inquiring minds want to know.
I noticed your 13 changed to 17...what is up with that? Is that some sort of counter?????
Bob-kat, that's great advice. Thanks!
Teresa, more great advice. Thanks!
I wouldn't sweat it, but like some others said, I'd give her a card now and then and flowers or candy.
It seems like a lovely thing to do---her gift, I mean. And I agree with Bob-Kat...EVERYONE LOVES flowers...especially women.
Why she removed her things? Well, I don't know enough either...like why had she moved them in, in the first place? Was it by invitation?
Maybe SHE'S confused by your sihnals...."Men Are Like That, You Know..." (lol) I couldn't resist..
Well, if she is important to you, and it sounds like she is...maybe you should ask her about her things being removed?
And a lovely bunch of flowers and a thank you card from you, will go a long way...If you want to do that.
Send her some flowers again on a random day if you're worried about the pressie. Girls love flowers any time of the year.
Mind you a relationship shouldn't be that you expect something from your partner everytime you see them. Nor should one give gifts just so that they can get something back.
I'm not a big fan of flowers. They die. I'd say do something that requires a little more effort if you're genuinely worried/concerned. Flowers to me, say 'knee-jerk reaction to shit! I screwed up'
WHY did she give you gifts in the first place ?
Jen
I don't know about the gifts... any occasion? Did you get a fish tank? All the wisdom I can offer is... use a florist! Even if you have a friend that works at a funeral home and there are always excess flowers available that won't be used at the gravesite... do not, DO NOT take them and offer them to your girlfriend as a gift! Oh yes! And it is NOT cost effective to send your estranged wife a dozen roses the night before the divorce hearing! Should have sent the roses way back there when you brought the funeral bouquet!
I know.... give her a kitten.... or a cat...