We never thought we would ask for the gifts that are on our list this holiday season. I am not sure when my list transitioned from Disney toys to school supplies, or when I started getting more excited about shoes than dolls. However, we cannot ignore that at some point everything changed for us as we grew up. These are the gifts, that as kids, we never imagined we would put on our list.
1. Gift Cards
As a kid, we would have thought, "You mean... I actually have to go to the store and pick out what I want?" Now, this gift means endless opportunities at our favorite stores (or free food).
2. School Supplies
Somehow a book bag, planner and pens have made the list.
3. Money
An even worse gift than gift cards as a kid, an even better gift than gift cards as a college student. We will take all the funds we can get.
4. Room Décor
After staring at the same room all semester, it is time for some changes. Moving into a new apartment next year? It's never too early to start getting ready.
5. Clothes
Unwrapping a gift to see a clothing store's logo on the box used to be a disappointing feeling. Now, it is one less necessity to spend money on.
6. Technology
For completing schoolwork, not playing games.
7. Shoes
After trying to save money by wearing the shoes we already have, it seems they are falling apart. There is no choice but to ask for new ones.
8. Beauty Products
Unless it was a '90s-looking makeup set, we did not want it.
9. Socks
To replace all the socks the floor's laundry room has eaten this past semester.
10. Furniture and Appliances
When did receiving a Keurig become more exciting than receiving toys?
11. Travel Accessories
Studying abroad and traveling was, quite literally, a foreign subject as a kid. Now that it has become a reality, it's time for our own suitcases and passport holders.
Tangible gifts are cool and all, but it really comes down to...
12. A Promising New Year
2015 was filled with many ups and downs. Through the achievements and disappointments, we made it through. The holidays are a time for reflection and giving thanks for the past year, but we cannot help but to look forward to the year to come with the hope that it will be better.
13. Time With Family and Hometown Friends
After a long and hard semester away at school, the greatest gift is coming home to family and friend time. As a kid, living at home, we never thought about how this would feel.
14. Happiness
This happiness is spending the holidays with the ones we love, sleeping in our own bed or eating home-cooked meals. Although this was the norm as kids, it does not come so easy now. Happiness does not cost anything, and this is the greatest gift.
Happy holidays!
