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Adventurous Xmas gift ideas?
Talka
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So my parents have been bugging me pretty hard for a Christmas list the past few days. They know I've had a rough year and I've been sort of a killjoy ever since I came home for the holidays, so they're excited about a chance to cheer me up by buying me stuff. However, I honestly can't think of a single thing they could buy that I'd want. I mean, the things I really want is like love and happiness and friendship and all that. Right now all they can come up with is showering me with video games and new electronics. If I can't think of anything I'll lie and ask for some of that, but honestly any of that stuff would just be a waste. I don't want anything material like that. But my parents are worried about me and my mom particularly is hellbent on finding me the perfect gift. They won't let it drop. I can't go in the same room as them without them begging me to think about what they could get me. I'm afraid if I don't come up with some good ideas or if I try to tell them how I don't want anything again I'm just going to be acting difficult.
But then I had an idea. There is something that I might want. I want to feel motivated and inspired and alive. I want to be adventurous and do something exciting and outside my comfort zone. So now I'm thinking of crazy adventures that could make for good stories and get me feeling bold and daring and dashing.
For instance: I've always wanted to learn how to dance. So paying for salsa lessons would be an awesome gift. But that's kind of tough logistically and it might work better if I went with a partner or something. Another example: arrange for me to go skydiving. That would be good, I think.
Now, I can always just go the get-me-a-book route but I'm liking this idea since an adventure like that really would be fun and I'm sure my parents would be thrilled if they could give me something other than video games and clothing gift cards.
So I'm just asking for help brainstorming: what are some crazy adventures I might be able to ask my parents to give me for Christmas. Money isn't a huge issue for them, but I'd feel weird if it were too expensive. And if it's something they could really give me, like tickets or something, I think that might make them feel better. Also something I could go to alone is probably for the best.
But then I had an idea. There is something that I might want. I want to feel motivated and inspired and alive. I want to be adventurous and do something exciting and outside my comfort zone. So now I'm thinking of crazy adventures that could make for good stories and get me feeling bold and daring and dashing.
For instance: I've always wanted to learn how to dance. So paying for salsa lessons would be an awesome gift. But that's kind of tough logistically and it might work better if I went with a partner or something. Another example: arrange for me to go skydiving. That would be good, I think.
Now, I can always just go the get-me-a-book route but I'm liking this idea since an adventure like that really would be fun and I'm sure my parents would be thrilled if they could give me something other than video games and clothing gift cards.
So I'm just asking for help brainstorming: what are some crazy adventures I might be able to ask my parents to give me for Christmas. Money isn't a huge issue for them, but I'd feel weird if it were too expensive. And if it's something they could really give me, like tickets or something, I think that might make them feel better. Also something I could go to alone is probably for the best.
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Tickets to a ski/snowboard lesson resort place
Skydiving tickets
cooking class tickets
wilderness survival school
any of these sound tempting? When I think of adventure, I think of things like free-solo rock climbing and base jumping. Others think of taking a 1-way train to the west coast from the midwest and then youth-hostelling their way down the coast of california. What kind of time frame do you have available? How old are you?
Helicopter skiing
However, if its friendship you are looking for, I would ask for classes/lessons/excursions related to something you are interested in that they can afford. Best way to meet new people who are actually cool and you'll make some great memories. Best gift.