Our family has always been big on giving surprises , mostly pleasant.
But giving a pleasant surprise to someone is not easy . It is no less than organising an event.
First & foremost you should have the talent for keeping secrets.
It requires first and foremost affection & feeling toward the person. You have to know the person very well , their tastes, preferences etc.
Depending on the scale of the operation there has to be meticulous planning.
Oh there is lots to it .
Of course it was only this time when I was thinking hard about what to give my daughter on her birthday that I realised how complicated the whole process was.
We have had repeated success , whether it be a birthday, new year, doing well in exams, just about anything.
I would never "simply" give a toy to my kids, there was always an element of surprise & drama involved.
The immense joy one can give is so satisfying.
We all know that there will be gifts given on our birthday but its fun trying to figure out how its going to be given.
People who want a break from their mundane lives should try this!
