Another International Friendship Day is here. According to the United Nations, "friendship feels almost radical in its simplicity. It doesn’t arrive with fanfare or policy; it doesn’t need speeches or signatures. It begins with something quieter: a conversation, a shared moment, a willingness to see one another not as strangers but as fellow travellers through the human experience."
Missing your best friend?
A handwritten letter or greeting card will never go out of fashion when it comes to showing your emotions to a dear one. Handwritten letters are valued for their deep sentimental value as it remind the receiver that the sender did take some time to think and put their thoughts for the person on paper. They say nothing can beat the gift of love and time. Yet, material presents can be a tool for close souls to relive favourite memories. As another International Friendship Day is here, here are some pocket-friendly gifts to send to your best buddy who is geographically far away.
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- Friendship Bracelets: Send him/her a meaningful friendship bracelet or a matching charm. It's a constant reminder of your connection and who knows, you may get a similar one in return!
- A Curated Playlist: Put together a Spotify or YouTube playlist of songs that remind the two of you of your best trips, occasions or events together. You can also include memorable songs from the movies the two of you caught together.
- Digital Gift Cards: Most leading online shopping websites now have e-gift cards that allow the holder to shop for a certain amount. In most cases, you can choose the amount, making it an affordable option that fits your budget.
- Shared Subscription(s): Split the cost of a streaming service. If your buddy is a gaming freak, it could be a gaming subscription. For bookworms, there are audiobook services and for film buffs, of course, there are several OTT options!
- Personalised Mug: The cup or mug could carry your favourite selfie together or even that one iconic photo when the crew was in its full strength. You can further customise them with a funny quote, or your initials. Most digital studios offer mug customisation these days. Even better, a simple Google search will throw up at least half a dozen websites; it is a practical gift that will make them smile with every use.
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- Matching Phone Covers: The concept is the same as with the mug. With a phone case, your friend will see the photo of you together more often every day.
- Digital Scrapbook or Video Montage: The success of this item depends on your creativity and digital savviness. Even with both, don't begin unless you have enough time to invest in it because making a nostalgic story of your friendship may take hours before it yields a decent output that you may feel is worthy of sharing with him/her. Canva, InShot, Google Slides, and Genially are all free online platforms that you can use to make incredible digital scrapbooks. Apart from in-built tutorials, you can also check out YouTube to master them.
