Thats a wrap, 2 shopping days are left!
Back when I was a single man I did all my Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve. I would go to the shopping mall with four other guys that realized that they have to buy a present or never hear the end of it.
So three of us would get out at the curb, while the fourth person drove in circles trying to find a parking spot.
Inside the mall for the only day out of the year you will find it is pretty much only men. Men with collective looks of guilt on their face would be looking at whatever was left after all the women, children, men that plan ahead, and Mongolian Hordes have left behind (Mostly on the clearance rack.)
Such gems are left for purchase such as a potholder that looks like a giant strawberry that is 90% off, Old spice cologne that smells like really really old spice (a favored gift for Father's Day for any unemployed kid in the world), a tablecloth that a color-blind circus clown with no fashion sense would get. Well you get the idea...
We would buy the stuff that no one wanted, get gift receipts, and let them exchange them back for something with taste and thought.
Now that I am married (and have been dating long enough before that,) I don't do that sort of thing anymore. My main shopping is done for Bella, since Bella does most of the shopping for both of us when it comes to other people. She is more patient and thoughtful than I am and would never get my dad Old Spice.
I no longer wait until Christmas eve and try to get what is left. I do most of the shopping at least a week ahead of time, and today I finish some final touches with my gift shopping (Hey one day earlier than usual!) So today while my wife is doing facebook and reading blogs, I am going to be finishing up.
After that I need to learn how to wrap presents, since mine tend to look more like a crime scene than a cherished gift. Too bad my nieces aren't around so I can pay them to wrap things up pretty for me.
Wish me luck bloggers, and if I don't get back here tomorrow or the next day have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Beer.
So three of us would get out at the curb, while the fourth person drove in circles trying to find a parking spot.
Inside the mall for the only day out of the year you will find it is pretty much only men. Men with collective looks of guilt on their face would be looking at whatever was left after all the women, children, men that plan ahead, and Mongolian Hordes have left behind (Mostly on the clearance rack.)
Such gems are left for purchase such as a potholder that looks like a giant strawberry that is 90% off, Old spice cologne that smells like really really old spice (a favored gift for Father's Day for any unemployed kid in the world), a tablecloth that a color-blind circus clown with no fashion sense would get. Well you get the idea...
We would buy the stuff that no one wanted, get gift receipts, and let them exchange them back for something with taste and thought.
Now that I am married (and have been dating long enough before that,) I don't do that sort of thing anymore. My main shopping is done for Bella, since Bella does most of the shopping for both of us when it comes to other people. She is more patient and thoughtful than I am and would never get my dad Old Spice.
I no longer wait until Christmas eve and try to get what is left. I do most of the shopping at least a week ahead of time, and today I finish some final touches with my gift shopping (Hey one day earlier than usual!) So today while my wife is doing facebook and reading blogs, I am going to be finishing up.
After that I need to learn how to wrap presents, since mine tend to look more like a crime scene than a cherished gift. Too bad my nieces aren't around so I can pay them to wrap things up pretty for me.
Wish me luck bloggers, and if I don't get back here tomorrow or the next day have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Beer.
posted by Janus Torrell at 12:33 PM
5 Comments:
Hope you and yours had a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the coming New Year, Janus. Take care and God Bless.
Ned
Getting Hippier
PS - Blogger has found a way to truly screw up the commenting system. I would prefer spam to this monstrosity.
Hmmmm including that one too?
At any rate, hope your xmas was peaceful. Look forward to the new year.
Peace,
- Neo
Thanks Ned, and yeah, I miss the simple systems.
Neo, Christmas was great..happy New Year to you too.
I opted for late Xmas, n did the after sales. Saved a bundle on toys, then xchanged gifts... worked for me!
Hey in some places it is a different day, when it comes to presents I am tempted to be an athiest til January sometimes...never works out though.
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