We are wired in such a way that we love surprises. We like being caught off guard or amazed. We get scared by terrifying scenes in movies and scream in horror, but we keep watching the film and even get upset if the director didn’t scare us enough. We keep spinning the roulette wheel, knowing our life savings are on the line, but we can’t stop. We hide engagement rings in cakes and propose in the most unusual places at the most unexpected times.
Why do we love giving unexpected gifts?
The basis for such behavior lies in quite simple biological reasons that helped us survive for a long time. Reacting to an unexpected sound or smell could be a matter of life or death. The body would release a massive dose of adrenaline, all senses sharpened, and every muscle tensed, ready to fight off a sudden danger.
Although times have changed, and our survival is no longer so dependent on alertness and reflexes, we still react to the unexpected. With one exception—now we enjoy experiencing reality more vividly and intensely when our brain mobilizes all its resources. At the moment of surprise, we experience a powerful surge of emotions and feelings. Remember how many times and with what pleasure you retold the story of running away from a bear in the woods, testing your courage on a roller coaster, or getting into an unequal scuffle with hooligans.
We have loved surprises since childhood because the world is still full of wonders and dangers that we haven’t lost the ability to marvel at. The spirit of adventurism periodically seizes us and pushes us to travel to new countries or commit the most absurd acts. Even situations where we refuse familiar dishes in another country in favor of local cuisine—that’s the same desire to experience new sensations. We expect a gastronomic surprise from unusual food, from what we consider an unconventional combination of tastes and aromas.
It’s the same with gifts. You’ve known since childhood that the main component of a gift is the surprise. The delight of finding a box tied with a red ribbon under the Christmas tree was often stronger than the joy of the box’s contents. We excitedly tore off the wrapping, and if what we wanted was inside, our joy knew no bounds. Even adults often find it hard to fall asleep on New Year’s Eve, anticipating how they will wake up and immediately rush to unwrap gifts.
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An original and romantic gift
When preparing a surprise for a loved one, we also want them to be thrilled by an unexpected gift. We can wander around a mall for hours, choosing an unusual item, checking the prices of trinkets, and comparing the color of the wrapping paper with Zodiac sign preferences.
We look for an original solution and often do silly things, like ordering a banal “Love you, sweetie” inscription on a billboard with a low-quality photo, thinking such a greeting is original. In doing so, we miss other important parts of a surprise for a loved one—the intimacy and romance of the gesture.
If you think about it, we are trying to find not so much the gift itself, but a way to express our feelings. Especially when it comes to a wedding or dating anniversary, when you have already given everything possible. Both you and your partner know perfectly well that after 10 years of marriage, things will ultimately come down to a candlelit dinner and an expensive piece of jewelry at best, or a “practical” household gift at worst.
Let’s change everything this time and try to truly surprise your loved one—let’s sing a song. What could be more beautiful than expressing emotions and love through music? It’s a method proven by centuries of serenades under windows, yet it hasn’t lost its romance; on the contrary, in our era of “mall gifts,” it stands out even more with its uniqueness and sensuality.
You can compose a song yourself and, using the services of a music studio and professional musicians, record it. The song can be set to the tune of a famous piece or completely created from scratch. By contacting Studio Evolution managers, you can order a service to have your custom song individually added to the karaoke catalog and sing it wherever you like.
Whether it’s a karaoke club with a huge stage, backing vocalists, and a screen where you can show a slideshow with photos of your loved one or an edited video clip with important moments of your life. Or your cozy apartment, a candlelit table for two, and romantic intimacy. Tell them in the song about everything you feel when you are together; what you experience when you are lonely; share the warmth that has been keeping you warm for so many years.
At the same time, it is not at all necessary to buy a karaoke system if you don’t have one. Evolution equipment with great sound and microphones can be rented for the evening. Almost all companies that rent out karaoke systems will deliver it, set it up, and pick it up at the agreed time for free.
An original gift is always about the emotions and the mood you want to share with your loved ones. Leave refrigerators and bedding sets for another day.
