Glad to be the first to post a response to your beautiful writing, Martina. As a follow minimalist, I can't agree with you more and like the fact that I have laid things out so beautifully.

I couldn't resist it when people want to do things for me. So, I wouldn't let them know how much I don't like getting presents, but will appreciate them and find the way to let the next perfect receivers of these gifts get them when there is a opportunity. I then will have both stories to tell to the giver and the receiver about how I have become the middle person who receive gratitude of both giving and receiving.