My father's birthday was celebrated recently. So being the best son ever I got him... Nothing. Well, besides a card and my thoughtfulness, nothing. I know that it's the thought that counts, but I felt rather disappointed in myself that I couldn't find a suitable present, or find time to look for one for that matter.
Finding good presents for my parents is not a simple task, especially for someone like me who is not very good at picking out gifts. Despite composing being my passion, I generally lack creativity, and struggle with original ideas. Usually most clever puns, smart ideas or even musical compositions are stolen from somewhere else.
The other option is to go out and buy something. Also not an easy task. Why? They have next to no preferences. There are very few things that they want that a broke teenager's money can buy. I asked my father what he would like, and he said a Ford 2014 diesel F-150. For the fuel efficiency. Plus we need a truck, for practical purposes. We can't ask our truck-owning neighbours for favours forever.
Other than that, there's nothing I can get him that he will like and use only for himself.
Other than that, there's nothing I can get him that he will like and use only for himself.
So when I handed him the card I had prepared, I felt a little inadequate. It's not like I completely failed. But I feel like I didn't do everything that I could have (because I didn't).
