IN: But , I 'd added , if you really want to , do n't spend too much money and get something craft - related ( e.g. play doh or paints ) or sports - related . She readily agreed , but on Layla 's birthday , came with a battery - operated doll from one of our neighbourhood shops , " for her to open for fun . "
What may be the reason for their advice on what to buy ?

OUT: They wanted Layla to get something purposeful .

IN: So , here it is , the first day of another September , and I sit here in the virtual eve of my 26th birthday , I find that there is no better time than the present to write a retrospective narrative of the past year , my 25th year . It has been a crazy ride . If ever there were events or people that could have ignited a 1/4-life crisis , they occurred in my life over the past year . Let 's start at the beginning , and go from there .
What reason might this individual have for suddenly becoming introspective ?

OUT: They are about to turn 26 , which is a new chapter in their life

IN: " She 's a good friend , but that would be imposing . " More in bemusement than anger , I looked at the schedule . A bus was coming in five minutes back to the transit center . I ran for it . And when I got to the transit center , guess what?I'd forgotten my keys . Okay , you can all stop laughing now . Since Omaha could n't help me-- she had the kids and ca n't drive-- I took a deep breath , and called Lisakit anyway .
How do I feel about her ?

OUT:
I thought she 's nice eough .