Singapore. FUCK!!!!!

:-(

Be creative or keep your presents.

This Christmas I got impressed by the amount of paper that was put to waste after the presents were opened, and not in a good way. Whereas some people make an effort to re-use wrapping materials (yep, that's you sis), most go the lazy way and have it all wrapped in fresh new paper at the shop where they buy the presents. Well here's a bold statement for next year: if my present isn't wrapped in previously used paper or a different wrappiong material that has already been used or can be used for different purposes afterwards, you can keep it.

Bold statement indeed, but think about it: you all know that I barely care for what is conventional or traditional just for the sake of it. I like creativity and if you make a bit of an effort I will enjoy your present a lot more. Use previously used wrapping paper. Wrap the present in a piece of fabric (hey, if you put it in a t-shirt I get two gifts!). Even last week's newspaper will do (trust me, it has been done before). Just don't use fresh paper - even if you choose recycled wrapping paper energy has been put to waste to produce it.

Have a look at http://www.bobowrap.com/ for a stylish, ecological alternative for wrapping paper. Looks a lot nicer too in my opinion.

Oh and while you're at it: get rid of the plastic tape too. There are lots of ways to avoid it, and if you can't think of any feel free to get inspiration from this link: http://www.represent.uk.com/futurepresent/