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What’s the Best Gift You’ve Ever Received?
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Pokemon cards.
Why did you choose that, Leyla?
I collected them when I was in middle school. When I was 12, my mother surprised me with a binder and a new pack. It was like a dream come true, I was so thrilled!! It was also completely unexpected, since she abhorred my habit of collecting “worthless junk.” It kept me walking on air for a while. At what other age can a person really get THAT excited about something material? Petra also named a gift she received at age 12. No coincidence!!
Do you still have the card collection?
Either the Pillsbury cookbook–yellow cover, 3-ring binder style–or a beautiful, hand-drawn mandala. Or maybe the water pistol that shoots jelly!
Who gave you the cookbook?
My parents. I was probably 10 or 12 years old at the time.
They were already grooming you to be a great cook
Best gift ever was being adopted at the age of 5 by two wonderful people. Second best gift was something I gave myself – my retirement. It’s official, I am retiring January 15th and I plan on going out and finding that little girl all over again.
That is the best gift, ever. Thanks for the perspective!