Heavyarms Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 My parents asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and I said nothing. They then proceeded to ask me once more. I said, "take all the money you wish to spend on me, and give it to charity." Their reply was that it's my birthday, and they give enough. Am I stupid or something? No, seriously, I don't think I deserve anything when someone else can use it more than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue15 Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 ask for a car...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygomaticus Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Originally posted by Heavyarms Am I stupid or something? No, seriously, I don't think I deserve anything when someone else can use it more than me. Does the need for it justify them deserving it more than you? Since that's the word you use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Shears Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 lol, I started feeling that way about two years ago. I thought I was sick, not asking for anything for my birthday. But that's probably because I'm pretty content with what I have. Beatles, computer, Gamecube, it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavyarms Posted April 14, 2003 Author Share Posted April 14, 2003 by deserve, I think they need whatever they were to spend should be given to a charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagobahn Eagle Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 My parents asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and I said nothing. They then proceeded to ask me once more. I said, "take all the money you wish to spend on me, and give it to charity." Their reply was that it's my birthday, and they give enough. Am I stupid or something? No, seriously, I don't think I deserve anything when someone else can use it more than me. lol, I started feeling that way about two years ago. I thought I was sick, not asking for anything for my birthday. But that's probably because I'm pretty content with what I have. Beatles, computer, Gamecube, it's all good. Strange, but I've felt exactly the same way lately. I don't want to speak up about it, because I'm afraid it might sound ungrateful, but I'm tired of birthdays, and I actually, strange as it may sound, feel bad about getting so much new stuff in one day. Don't get me started on celebrating christmas (my family's christian protestant). Well, that's me. I'm so not materialistic that it almost scares me. As I said, I don't wanna sound cold or ungrateful, but I like to think that you can celebrate without giving presents, right? Besides, I already have too much. Oh, and I wonder if being materialistic is genetical. My brother is the most materialistic person I know:confused:. Does someone know? And HA, my American friend, no, it's not weird. And as you can tell, you're not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Gnarly Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Originally posted by Heavyarms My parents asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and I said nothing. They then proceeded to ask me once more. I said, "take all the money you wish to spend on me, and give it to charity." Their reply was that it's my birthday, and they give enough. Am I stupid or something? No, seriously, I don't think I deserve anything when someone else can use it more than me. no man your not strange nothings wrong, just say i want money and then you give it to charitys....youll feel better. anyways, i think your a cool guy for giving up your birthday stuff, your either very good person or very rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edlib Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Giving gifts is often more about making the givers feel good with the act of giving somebody you care about something they want or like. In other words: Your parents want to see you get something you would really want, but most likely wouldn't get otherwise, to witness the pleasure it gives you to make themselves feel good. Giving money to charity in your name doesn't quite have the same immediate effect, so that's probably why they're a bit reluctant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbguy1211 Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Originally posted by Heavyarms Am I stupid or something? in a word, yes. j/k seriously though, there's nothing wrong with being content with who you are and especially with what you have. you're just not a greedy little bastard anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_dog no.3 Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 I can see the good intentions here Heavyarms. Besides there's nothing too good out now in terms of games and movies ( Unless u want to see Johnny English or Shanghai Knights) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 Originally posted by Heavyarms No, seriously, I don't think I deserve anything when someone else can use it more than me. Power to ya! Materialism is over-rated anyway. The more we get, the more we want...it's a vicious circle that's pretty pointless. I used to collect books and videos and stuff, until one day I looked at the wall groaning under the weight of all this...this...stuff...and I thought - what the hell am I doing? I've wasted all that time and money for nothing. So yeah, I can see exactly where you're coming from. While it's nice to give presents to people if it makes them happy, it's also far more rewarding to help your fellow man (or woman). Touching other people's lives and making a difference is priceless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherack Nhar Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 Ask for something inexpensive that can make you happy. As edlib said, it'll make your parents feel good about giving a present to their son. You could also ask for money, and give it to charity yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygomaticus Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 I just asked for a copy of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (as I lost my copy years ago)...didn't feel like wanting more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_dog no.3 Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 IMO it is rather balanced if u are an average person in the Western world. Average people do not have that kind of income to buy everything they want. But average people are encouraged by companies to buy things, so therefore it balances out. If u are poor then u are at the worng end of the scale unfortunately. However, if u are really rich then lots of money WILL (usually) bring u happiness. I myself am materialistic. I worry that if I ever fall into the situation above (no presents), then later I will learn of something that was around then that could be really good to have now but that I didn't get then or is unavailable then. Then u look back and think "if only I had been more selfish" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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