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Sandra Omo contemplates Christmas presents to oneself
My countdown to Christmas has been so slow lately because am still stuck in the common confusion of what to buy for my loved ones and especially for myself. Come on guys, don’t say I’m selfish, tell me what other time do we have to give ourselves gifts apart from Christmas? This is the thing I like most about this period; it is the only time you can legally lay claim to the right to be loved. Even the law respects this. This is the reason I do not blame people when they say Christmas is not about celebrating Christ but love. Well let us look at it this way. The Bible says that God is love. If we celebrate love are we not equally celebrating God? Ha ha, I bet you never thought about that.
“I spent hours looking around and buying gifts for others but still could not find what I like”
As I was saying, finding what to spoil myself with this Christmas has proved to be more difficult than last year. I mean, I can’t even remember whether I bought myself a gift last year as I spent the whole period in Holland doing photo shoots and commercials, thus the reason I am so concerned about this year. I went shopping yesterday hoping to find that thing I will admire for a long time. I spent hours looking around and buying gifts for others but still could not find what I like. If it’s taking me this long to find a gift for myself, just imagine what my family is going through as they try finding me the perfect gift considering the fact that I have even given them a list of ‘don’t buys’.
However, towards the end of my shopping, I walked into this Swarovski store and there it was. The gift I knew I would have a neverending love affair with if I bought it – a Swarovski-crystallised gold ring. I stood there looking at it for a while, then tried it on and it fitted perfectly. There is this thing with rings and me – I just cannot get enough of them. I buy rings like a man buys socks. Moments later I walked out of the store without it. I thought it was too expensive, even though I could afford it. What? Aren’t models materialistic? Don’t they like fashion more than life? Isn’t looking good all that matters? No, my dear.
Firstly, models are lovers of life, and we just want to enjoy it as much as we can. Thus, partying, shopping and looking good are all part of the celebration.
Secondly, believe me, I have not reached the stage where I can spend hundreds of pounds on a fashion ring. At least I can say that for now.
Finally, I guess I realised that this was not the gift I wanted the most. For me a time to rest from competitions and anticipation is the gift I want above all, and I have the power to give it. So this Christmas shall be, for me, a time to spend relaxing with loved ones, swallowing the successes of 2007 and above all, celebrating Christ – or is it love you call it?
I hope you find the gift of your dreams whether it be from a friend, family, or from yourself. I wish you a merry Christmas with lots of kisses from Model City.
