xMAS gift idea for a new female friend.

[videogeek]

Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

Please, no gifts outside a committed relationship. I understand the temptation, but this will hurt your cause.

Just wish her a happy christmas, done.

+1

The only way this would be different is if she was a "special non-committed friend" you've had for 6 months or more. Clearly not your case. Take her out to a nice dinner and be done with it.

 

[slumdawgbillionaire]

Why would you customize a windbreaker? We're talking about a nike windbreaker right?

since you mentioned both of you enjoy hiking, maybe get her a camel pak, or a nalgene water bottle from REI. A new pair of hiking shoes or shoes, something she can use.

 

[Mr. Clean]

Originally Posted by slumdawgbillionaire

Why would you customize a windbreaker? We're talking about a nike windbreaker right?

since you mentioned both of you enjoy hiking, maybe get her a camel pak, or a nalgene water bottle from REI. A new pair of hiking shoes or shoes, something she can use.

 

[guardimp]

the best gift is no gift at all

 

[dfagdfsh]

give her a card and inside have a picture of you smiling. when shes like 'wtf' be like 'your gift is spending time with me'

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by Teger

give her a card and inside have a picture of you smiling. when shes like 'wtf' be like 'your gift is spending time with me'

This is quality.

 

[Threak]

^^^Cut out a round picture of your face smiling, and set it as the face of a clock. Same message, but 1,000,000x awesomer.

 

[brown eyes]

Best Buy has the Logitech V220 wireless optical mouse for $9.99, that's about 50% off!

I assume she owns a laptop.

if she doesn't, you could always cut a hole in a box.

 

[willpower]

Nada. If you're too nice you'll be punished by the withholding of sex. If she happens to get you something, tell her you're Russian Orthodox and you don't celebrate until Jan 6th.

 

[Benzito]

Marvin Gaye's Greatest Hits Live (1990), track 8. If she doesn't figure it out, she's not your friend.

 

[chrome_dout]

Something tells me the OP has long departed SF after the first 2-3 quality replies for his question.

 

[kdv10]

Thanks everyone for the ideas! Reading what people wrote made things clearer. A lot of good suggestions.

What I ended up doing, was booking a Sunday brunch for the two of us at a fabulous five star hotel along the coast right after xMas. I figured, I'd just call her on Xmas day and wish her the best. Inside, I'm dying to get her a gift, but am refraning from doing so as most suggested. I'm probably going to make a bookmark and have it painted and laminated to give to her when I see her next Sunday.

On a side note, if you were following this thread, I'd like to ask another question that has me perplexed.

We went out to lunch today and she insisted on picking up the tab (4th date). The first 3 dates, I picked up the tab. Nothing wrong here, except she is still a student with no income. She tells me about how she needs to keep up her grades in order to receive her student loans, so I know for certain she is on a student budget. I love the fact she makes the gesture of paying and I admire her for this. On our 3rd date, we went to an expensive restaurant. When the bill came, she wanted to 'pitch in', but I told her, I really appreciated it and since she was a student that I will take care of it. I mentioned, perhaps, when she finished school and got a job, she could pay for some of our outings.

Now that she is on Xmas break, we are starting to see more of each other and doing more things together. I know this sharing the cost thing will creep up again sooner or later. I'm at a point in my life where I'm doing quite well and don't mind picking up the tab all the time -- at least for this girl. So my question is this: Is there a better way to handle this? If so, how would I go about telling her? What to say?

 

[alan]

GL in your relationship.
If the issue does evolve into a detailed conversation id just explain to her that its simple and that theres no need to make a contest or issue out of it, you have a comfortable income and shes still in school therefore its more appropriate and that itdnt feel right otherwise.

As for christmas im in the no gift gift thingie but if you find something funny/relevant and simple go ahead.