On Facebook I mentioned that I had different birthday gift lists. This also ties in with my post "Holiday before the holiday". Basically I started something like this a few years back, when I first crossed the 30 barrier. I figure I'll never get what I want if I dont ask for it. Honestly, it worked. I appreciated the gifts I got as opposed to nothing at all or something outlandish. So I expanded on it at the time and gave them names. Like any other major event,theres the platinum, gold, silver and bronze level gifts. You pick it and fall in line...

On the bronze level
Music is good. Cd's of new albums(although I download on the regular) artists are good because I need something for the car. Can't forget dvd's of movies, especially action flicks. The more recent the better. Gift cards are a good move cause its simple and Signature Tees are good too. I usually spend my summer trying to find that one t-shirt that no one else rocks and dare to be different. I usually come back to it and get some sneakers but thats a good start. Gifts under $30 fall in this category for me.

Silver Level
I have an xbox(for the kids) and an xbox 360 so any of the new sports/action games are A-OK with me. I'm an Apple computer person so accessories along that line work. I guess this is where the gadgets and "boytoys" come into play. Accesories like watches, belts and cufflinks arent to bad to introduce either. Computer harddrives

Gold LevelThis isnt for everyone. These are personalized gifts that mean you really know me. You have spent some time and heard me comment on items and thats what you want to get me. These are also opportunities to show off...weekend getaways, massage/spa tratments, crazy exotic stuff like that.

Platinum Level

Super exclusive. Basically only wife(y) knows what this is....