I just love Christmas but I am not a fan of the shopping. Maybe that has something to do with me waiting until the last minute. I am getting better by the year but I am far from perfect. I started the week before this year. There are at least 2 items left I need to get but I dread going out there again. We are having dinner here on Christmas and I need to hit up the grocery store on Sunday. I think the stores will be just as packed as the malls are. My plan was to get up super early yesterday and go to the mall but my laziness got the best of me. It wasn't until 2 pm that I got of the house. My hubby has gotten me into the AMC channel. I watched "Cool Hand Luke" with none other than the sexy Paul Newman. I was glued to the tube and couldn't move until I found out how it ended. Not a nice ended but none the less a great one. I am a go getter. I know what I want when I go to the malls. The mission is easily accomplished when you know exactly what you are shopping for. I went alone and walked at my fast paced speed to maneuver through the crowds. My poor Visa check card has been through quite a bit in the last three days. I'm surprised the stripe isn't worn off. Oh and I had a dilemma with Circuit City. You've seen the commercial. Buy online and pick up at the store and guaranteed your item is there in 24 minutes or you get $24. That wasn't the case with me and I was a unhappy customer. That was the entire purpose of me buying it online. 1) I'm guaranteed I have it and 2) I just walk in grab it and walk out. The cashier wasn't all that apologetic. I maybe got an "I'm sorry" but I need a bit more than that for this time of year. It's like everyone was buying digital cameras this year and the more affordable ones were all sold out. I asked homegirl how do we fix this and she informed me that she can credit my card back. That's what she did. So I had to buy the camera from Sears for my mom. I hope she actually uses it this time instead of having me take over it.
Now the wrapping. Last night I put on some carols and pour me a glass of red. Sat my butt on the floor and let the fun begin. I did all I could before my back started giving out on me. I wasn't sitting in the best position. I have several more to go today. I feel like I'm ahead of the game. Monday I will drop off those gifts to those that I have to and run home to prepare for the big day. I can't wait. This is my all time favorite holiday of the year. It really is about spending time with those you love and it's just an added bonus to receive gifts. I love giving regardless of the occasion but this is extra special for me.
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Yeah, next year I would really like to be finished shopping before Thanksgiving, because at this time of the year, the stores are crowded and the people are getting crazy. Not sure if my plans for shopping are a pipe dream, though. I really am a procrastinator.
Wow, I went to Circuit City, and ordered a digital camera online yesterday to pick it up in the store. I picked it up today, though, so I didn't have that problem. Man, these sales people these days need some more training in customer service, although I'm sure she was harried because of the season. Did she give you the $24?
Wow, you are really good. I don't even wrap, I do gift bags. My poor baby isn't going to get the joy of tearing the wrapping paper off the gifts. Oh well.
Yeah the chick gave me the $24 gift card and I am giving it to my nephew as a gift. Awww no she doesn't get to rip one gift up? Remembering back when I was a kid, it wa that anticipation that I liked most. Ripping up the paper to reveal the prize, LOL
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