I work near two malls. Pity me.
Except for the traffic and the money just flowing away I've had fun Christmas shopping this year. I have one more stop to make (I hope) and then I'll be done.
This year the family (well, my sisters, brother and fiancée, brothers-in-law, and aunt) are drawing names. My older sister was trying to be pragmatic about it, but ended up sounding so disappointed that I suggested optional $5 gifts for everyone you don't draw. Well, I've kinda flopped on the $5 part — some more than others, so I hope no one is doing math on Christmas Eve. Especially my younger sister, who is receiving a gift I got for free. I just love it though, so I hope she does too, even if it is branded C2 and was free. I really have to talk myself out of evening stuff up financially. As long as they like it, right? And that's really what I'm going for.
I lost my damn mind on my Dad's present. I went to Orvis, which was featured on a Queer Eye makeover which my dad saw (hee, by the way) and he had loved the clothes. Fisherman chic, yo. I found this great sweater which was TOTALLY my dad and proceeded to drop a fortune on it and a shirt. Other people might spend that kind of money on clothes but I just don't. But my dad has so little in the way of nice things and I think he deserves some nice clothes. My dad deserves a lot in general.
Oh, and I had already gotten him Andy Griffith Season Two. Like I said, I've lost my damn mind.
I got my mom a good gift, I hope. It's more practical than fun, but it is something she needs. I hope. And I hope *practical* is okay.
This week should be fun, except for the traffic. I took a walk at lunch and picked up a gift at Aveda for my aunt and a giant burrito at Chipotle for lunch. That was nice, especially as it was taking 10 minutes for people to get out of our parking lot today. Working in Buckhead -- near the two nicest malls in the SE -- is taking a toll on me at Xmas. Damn. I am dreading my commutes this week.
Tonight my friend G is going to help me pick up a Steelcase desk that G&L are giving me. Sweet!
Talk to y'all later.
This year the family (well, my sisters, brother and fiancée, brothers-in-law, and aunt) are drawing names. My older sister was trying to be pragmatic about it, but ended up sounding so disappointed that I suggested optional $5 gifts for everyone you don't draw. Well, I've kinda flopped on the $5 part — some more than others, so I hope no one is doing math on Christmas Eve. Especially my younger sister, who is receiving a gift I got for free. I just love it though, so I hope she does too, even if it is branded C2 and was free. I really have to talk myself out of evening stuff up financially. As long as they like it, right? And that's really what I'm going for.
I lost my damn mind on my Dad's present. I went to Orvis, which was featured on a Queer Eye makeover which my dad saw (hee, by the way) and he had loved the clothes. Fisherman chic, yo. I found this great sweater which was TOTALLY my dad and proceeded to drop a fortune on it and a shirt. Other people might spend that kind of money on clothes but I just don't. But my dad has so little in the way of nice things and I think he deserves some nice clothes. My dad deserves a lot in general.
Oh, and I had already gotten him Andy Griffith Season Two. Like I said, I've lost my damn mind.
I got my mom a good gift, I hope. It's more practical than fun, but it is something she needs. I hope. And I hope *practical* is okay.
This week should be fun, except for the traffic. I took a walk at lunch and picked up a gift at Aveda for my aunt and a giant burrito at Chipotle for lunch. That was nice, especially as it was taking 10 minutes for people to get out of our parking lot today. Working in Buckhead -- near the two nicest malls in the SE -- is taking a toll on me at Xmas. Damn. I am dreading my commutes this week.
Tonight my friend G is going to help me pick up a Steelcase desk that G&L are giving me. Sweet!
Talk to y'all later.
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