weird question for the "dear f-list please help me section"

[smirkingcat]

so, when i moved (yay for move being done *does happy dance*) i decided that i need a more simpler and easier life, and started to define that for me, since that is what living simply is all about, and also getting rid of much stuff. you wouldnt believe how much stuff i threw out- starting with papers, and ending with clothes and everything in

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[themightyflynn]

It makes sense to me. My mother always asks me what I want, then she ignores it and gives me stuff I don't want. So being able to say that and have them listen to you would cut down on a lot of angst and stress. :)
Also, video games and books are presents! Expensive ones, at times!

[smirkingcat]

i hope that one day your mother will give you what you want!
and video games are the best presents there are (besides books of course XD)

[gelsey]

No it's totally reasonable. Lead off with these are what I actually want or something.

[smirkingcat]

the actually makes your phrase quite catching: instead of giving me clutter, here a list of things i would like, use and need.
still i feel like my family would say i am a prat... though i help them save money when you look at it...

[gelsey]

They might, but somw of them at least might go, oh good something i know she'll use.

[smirkingcat]

i will for certain try, because i will through it out, it was so painful to get rid of all the stuff i am not letting it invade my home again!
thanks for the tip

[capitu]

Actually it makes a lot of sense to me. The relationship I have with my family is like that, I can perfectly well go to them and tell them what I'd like for birthday or for Christmas and they'd be happy with that help, you know? So to me it's brilliant and I'd be happy to do it if my brother/sister/nephews/dad do this. :)

[smirkingcat]

that sounds awesome!
sadly my family does not work that way - yet- maybe i can get it to do that? it would make things so much easier, lets see how it will go- i will keep you posted after christmas if it worked out and i got what i wanted XD

[nbsiren]

Gift cards from your local supermarket, Amazon, etc :) best gift list ever lol

[smirkingcat]

exactly- something useful!
not just stuff for the sake of stuff...

[enchanted_jae]

I would much rather someone told me what they want (or don't want!), so as to make the best choice in gifts.

I, too, am trying not to ask for "stuff" for the holidays. However, I am going to list things that can be used up, such as lotion, candles, fancy chocolates, etc.

[smirkingcat]

right, it would make the season so much more easy! so yes i will go and tell them *takes all my courage*
and uhhh for fancy chocolates! and candles, i am not so much with you on the lostions- some of them are so sticky and so intense in the smell-department (is that even a phrase in english? the xy-department?) that i cant stand them, so you are brave!