El intercambio de regalos

On the 25th in the morning we exchanged Christmas presents. A several days before, we drew for the person to who you will give a present. Up until the very day, among us it was a top secret who will give to who.

The maximum price of the present was 50USD. Mom Zulema decided the amount saying “you don’t have to get something expensive. The maximum is 50.” Honestly speaking, I thought it was 50Bs. (7USD), not 50USD, because she mentioned that it is not expensive. I mean, 50 bucks is not cheap for me even in Japan. Anyway I realized it WAS 50 bucks, after my sister Karen got a nice bag for 35USD for her aunt the day before 25th.

In actuality, I already got a present for the person written on the lot I drew; Claudia. But it was 50Bs earrings. Seriously, I was like WTF! Since Karen, Claudia, and I were shopping all together that afternoon on the 24th, So, in order to get a present for Claudia by her side, I had to pretend as if I was buying it for myself.

I got a present from the aunt Roxana. The present from her was a ring, a beautifully shining silver ring with a transparent stone. Unfortunately, the ring was way too big for me. So the other day we went to the same shop, where she got the ring, to exchange it.

When the aunt said “you can exchange the ring”, I thought we could exchange the size. I realized, however, they never have two rings with the same design. Thus, I had to find a new ring with a completely different style. Here, a ring exists for one. Nothing can be the same. When you find a ring with your style, and if it perfectly fits your finger, forget the ring and go get a lottery. Shopping here is exciting or more like superstitious, depending on luck.