It's just frustrating to see money wasted. I'd rather have not received anything.
I even thought my work secret Santa would come through as they received a literal list of things I wanted. And they got me.. a charm bracelet kit..? It is literally for 12 year olds.

I kept hinting that I would like a Travis Kelce shirt cuz it's not something I was thinking of buying myself. Easy gift. But no.
I even said a Walmart gift card as everyone is always concerned about how we're affording groceries. And I got a gift card to an arcade

Aging is so underrated. Your peers are more interesting, and conversations richer. You're able to revisit books you first read twenty years ago. There is less jealousy, and God willing less pride. It's just a great time of life, aside from the thing that contains you (or is you) falling apart.

I want a Dear Hank and John / New Heights crossover

Omg it's so fun. My sister and I quote it all the time