Tuesday, March 20, 2007 8:44 PM
Small Talk
By Jeanine
If you've been keeping up with our blog, then you know (1) I recently moved into a new apartment and (2) I am in a bit of a financial pinch right now. So given my money situation it's probably not surprising that my new digs are a bit sparsely furnished. I have the basics (a couch, a mattress and a TV) and even some luxuries (a sweet dining room table!), but my apartment is essentially empty -- so much so that when I walk or talk or basically make any noise, there's an echo. Yeah, it's that bad.
So, my birthday was last Thursday and one of my aunts offered to buy me a piece of furniture. Well, let me rephrase that. After raving about how much she likes this décor site she said, "Oh, do you have everything you need for your new place?" Surprise, surprise – I say no, but I am still getting settled in. She then says, "Look on that site. Find something you like, send me the url and I'll buy it for you as a birthday/housewarming present." I laugh it off and say okay, but I really have no intention of sending her a link.
Fast forward to yesterday and I am talking to my mother who says she's talked to my aunt who wanted to know if I found anything I liked on the site. I explain to my mom that I didn't think she was serious about buying me something and even if she was I just wouldn't feel right having her get me something so expensive. Well, my mom thinks she wouldn't have offered if she didn't mean it and that it would be rude not to at least acknowledge the offer by sending her a link to something.
I am still not sure, though. Whether or not I could use the "gift" is not what's in question (need I remind you about the echoing), but I'm just uncomfortable with such a big present even if it is from my aunt. What do you think? Should I take her up on the offer or is it safe to assume she was didn’t really mean it but was just trying to be nice because it was my birthday?
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