Things that matter

It's still weeks from my birthday and my colleagues have been either hinting or just blatantly asking what I want. What people don't know is that I'm actually the most difficult person in the world to buy gifts for. Buy me a plush toy and I will tear the cotton stuffings out right in front of you.

People assume they know you when you talk about certain topics all the time. I talk about comics, games and design. So people give me things like manga collectibles, sudoku puzzles and arts-and-crafts shop vouchers. They got it so wrong that it's not even funny. It's like they weren't listening!

So this year, I tell people not to get me anything. Still they persist in asking me what I want. So I tell them that their gifts will probably gather dust or end up in the bin. Still they ask again. So I tell them that all I want is you.

They stop asking.

Really, it's the thought that counts. I would rather people be less of a jerk then be nice to the birthday girl for just a day.

And for those who are playing, here's what I really want:

I want a brand new Playstation 3. (That's the easiest!)

I want the entire collection of Fables. (Aww, you know me!)

I want a real samurai sword. (Bonus points!)

I want a complete spa treatment. (I owe you one!)

I want an endless supply of IDN magazines. (Best friends forever!)

Most of all, I don't want to be alone this Christmas.