Yes, you read that one right. I wanna tell you about my alarm clock - it's one of my most favoritest things.
A couple of years ago, it was Christmas time. I was "contracting" (i.e. temping) to make the bills. I had lost the job of my dreams, due to layoffs, and was more than a little depressed and stressed.
My friends M & J invited me over for a Christmas gathering. We sat around laughing, telling stories, listening to music and eating. There were gifts to exchange and I was pretty excited about that. I put a lot of thought into what I give, and even though there wasn't much money I had found the perfect things.
M was especially excited about the gifts this year. He could hardly wait until we opened them. As the time approached he rushed to the tree and pulled out a box and handed it to me. Picture this - 6'2" guy, very daper, very polished - jumping up and down (literally) telling me to "open this one. Open it now!"
So I did. It was an alarm clock. Not an especially attractive one either. It was tall, like a tower. Very modern. Kinda gawdy.
Take it out! Take it out! Look see! It has aroma therapy and cool, soothing sounds. The light simulates sunrise and sunset. It's to help with stress relief!!
If I could give you anything - I'd take away your stress. This was as close as I could find.
I had tears in my eyes. My beloved friend, even with all that was going on in his life (we had both lost our jobs) took the time, and cared that much, to find a gift that he thought would make my life better.
I love that alarm clock. I use it every night - with soft fragrant lavander beads to help to soothe away the tension from the day. It was the most thoughtful gift I've ever received.
It is the perfect alarm clock.
Posted by Tammi at December 20, 2004 08:38 AM