Yep, that's me. Christmas is 6 days away and I haven't bought one damn present. I'm the worst procrastinator everThe really bad part? I don't even wanna go shopping. Screaming kids, snotty parents and crowded malls? Yep, just call me Grinch.
Yep, that's me. Christmas is 6 days away and I haven't bought one damn present. I'm the worst procrastinator everThe really bad part? I don't even wanna go shopping. Screaming kids, snotty parents and crowded malls? Yep, just call me Grinch.
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Two words for you procrastinators out there: Gift cards.
Hell, you don't even have to go to the varying stores the cards are meant for anymore. Grocery or general merchandise stores often have racks full of them for everything imaginable: restauraunts, specialty stores, online stores, airlines, iTunes.
And before you scream tacky, consider the advantages: Your recipients can buy exactly what they want, and there's no need for either of you to deal with returning unwanted crap to the store. They can even use them to scoop up that reduced price merchandise that will be out on the 26th.
For what its worth, I'm DONE with my shopping. I stood in line for 45 minutes yesterday just to buy a shipping box. Thank God it was the last line I'll have to stand in, at least until next year.
[/rubs it in]
Former SCJ now in rehab.
lol. My family is kind of, er, anti gift cards, tried it last year...didn't get a great response. Or trust me, woulda already done that. I wish my family would just freaking draw names for gifts already, I have 10 people in my immediate family to buy for, including spouses and kids..and it's only gonna get worse. *bangs head on wall*
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Fuck forced giving. I'm generous enough all year round. Why should I suddenly shlep out to the mall and be crammed in with the hoi polloi, struggling to find a great gift. Everyone's getting alcohol this year. At least we won't remember the holidays.
Heh Sxy.. I'm starting AND finishing my shopping on THURSDAY! I'm not going anywhere near the freaking malls though, or I'd have to cut some bitches. If it weren't for the kids, I wouldn't be doing crap for presents.
I believe you Dottie and you have my support
I have some of mine done. I still have some more to do on Friday. Guess what, it never fails, it will be raining on Friday too! Good news is that Hubby will be home about 12:00 though, so I don't have to take the kids with me!
I haven't done any shopping either. That's the great thing about being as broke as I am... nobody really expects anything!I do want to get my bf something just because he's spoiled the hell out of me, but haven't done it yet.
You could always just bake a bunch o' batches of your fave holiday cookies/brownies/other goodies. If you're into that kinda thing.
Then all you need is an assortment of gift bags. Wrap the goodies in plain colored tissue paper, stuff 'em in one of the bags, stick a bow on it and you're done. That way you only have to brave the grocery store for both ingredients and gift bags/tissue. Look ma, no mall! (I avoid it as much as humanly possible myself.)
Major players in your life might require a bit more, though, I know - and for me, when in doubt: bookstore.
"Before I conceived you, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you. Before you were here an hour, I would die for you. This is the miracle of life." -- Maureen Hawkins
"I just can't get over how much babies cry. I really had no idea what I was getting into. To tell you the truth, I thought it would be more like getting a cat." -- Anne Lamott





Im about to throw christmas in the trash can already. Is it the new year yet? I dont feel very christmasssy this year afterall. *bah hum bug*
you live like an ivy vine
you can only survive by clinging onto trees
that's your flaw
put down some roots so you can stand on your own
-Kenpachi
I feel ya TM. I finally bought 2 presents today. Both for the bf, still havent gotten anything for the fam. I had to get out of the mall after hitting 3 stores, I wanted to kill someone. Or anyone. Or just blow the mall up.
I believe you Dottie and you have my support
OK grinches! The HoliDoctor is here. I prescribe you all a viewing of "Elf" and/or "It's A Wonderful Life" and/or the Charlie Brown Christmas special. Then lots of hot chocolate and/or eggnog with or without rum. Now do the Snoopy Dance. Repeat as needed.
Voila! Cheer.
*coyly holds mistletoe over her head*
"Before I conceived you, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you. Before you were here an hour, I would die for you. This is the miracle of life." -- Maureen Hawkins
"I just can't get over how much babies cry. I really had no idea what I was getting into. To tell you the truth, I thought it would be more like getting a cat." -- Anne Lamott





Hey TM and Sxy do ya wanna blow stuff up? I'm feeling rather destructive anyway.
I have not bought any gifts yet.... I'm on stocking stuff duty though. Luckily I only have 4 to do it for. Still I don't know what to get, maybe oranges, or that coal candy. lol
One more cup of coffee for the road,
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below....
Slowly moseying my way to the exit.
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yep. i haven't started yet either. And I honestly don't know when I'll have time. I was going to buy my best friend's present this morning, but I just found out she's on her way over to my house. So now i'm screwed. Can't really take her along to pick out her gift. And as for my boyfriend, well i don't even know what to get him. i'm starting to panic a bit.
oh and the only time i can get to the mall is on Saturday...and i hate crowds. I know i'm going to end up yelling at someone. Last year i got into a fight with someone over something. I don't remember what it was, but i remember being ready to fight her for it. (and i'm not a fighter. at all. crowds just make me irritable)
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Bah.. Okay, I started and finished the kids' shopping last night. Let me tell ya, it was HORRIBLE! We ended up going to Walmart (I'm sorry afx.. They entice people in with their in-store Drunken Donuts.. I'm weak, I tell ye.. WEAK!)
I have no idea why we all went TOGETHER! Ugh. It was Dan's bright idea. I told him he'd have to keep Delia FAR AWAY from the toy section, for obvious reasons, and that I'd take Hunter because he'd be easy and just hanging out in his carseat in the cart. Yeah, I was wrong. He didn't want to sit in his carseat, so I had to carry him and push the cart, drink my coffee, use my calculator, all while dodging other last-minute shoppers. That was the worst part...
I've always said that BIG WOMEN shop at Walmart, with all their 12 kids in tow. And last night proved my point. They were all blocking up the fucking aisles with their massive asses (NO LIE) and screaming children.
It took me 3 hours to get the shopping done, and I never left the freaking toy section.
And since I couldn't concentrate fully, and even though I was using my calculator.. I overspent on Delia--BIG TIME (like $100). But hey, it's the Holidays, right? It's about kids.
You know what else? Dan kept $200 to spend only on ME! Now, how is this fair? I had $300 for both kids AND him? Grr. Anyway, I have a little left to get him a few gifts, but the bastid went and got me like 5 presents (one of which is HUGE). He wrapped them all up and now they're teasing me by the tree. ("Rhiaaaaaa... come and peek.. we know you want toooooo!")
Something funny though---I did grocery shopping yesterday. I had a new mixer on my wish list. Dan told me he wasn't getting me any appliances for the Holiday, because it's not a real present. So while I was grocery shopping, I picked one up. I get home, he unloads the groceries, and says "WHY DID YOU GET A MIXER??? TAKE IT BACK!" The fucker GOT me a mixer. Grr. So, I got to unwrap that present at least.. Haha. But why tell me you're not getting me something that he knows I'd probably get on my own anyway, if you said you aren't getting it.
I just can't wait for this crap to be over with. If I didn't have tiny little ones, and the In-Laws, I wouldn't be celebrating Xmas at all, because it's not what I celebrate.
Bah.. I hate this Holiday. Merry Freaking Kwanzakahmas, Everyone.





Just be glad you didn't go to Kohl's!^^^
I had to stand in line for 30+minutes listening to a women complaining about how bad the customer service was compared to when she worked at Woolworth's in the 50's.
That coupled with a healthy dose of corn & bunion banter, was enough to make me wanna through some cash on the counter, and just leave with my "purchase".
Keep the change you Kohl's-phuckers!




I'm about to jump into the fray (finally) this afternoon...haven't bought a damn thing yet, and not half a clue about what I want to get for most people.
I'm reminded of a time when my brother and I went to Valley Fair mall in San Jose; this was about ten years ago. Sunday before Christmas, predictably packed. My brother (about 20 years old) notices that everyone looks dour, so he opens the window and yells "Everybody smile, it's Christmas!" Cracked my shit right up.
I'm one of those who actually doesn't get all riled up over the crowds - it's that time of year so I expect it. And I'm in that frame of mind that I'm doing this for others.
All of the above though is contingent on not running into stupid people though...if I get too many of them, after the crap I went through at McDonald's this morning, there will be profanity and threats of violence.![]()
"Women, not girls, rule my world" - Prince
"No parking on the dance floor" - Midnight Star
Hahaha.. I did take the opportunity to ram a few people with my cart in the Barbie aisle. I blamed it on my multi-tasking of course:
"Oh! I'm sorry, I can't see a thing over this FULL cart. And trying to push it around while holding this baby, AND my coffee is hard! (~mumble~ now out of my way, fucker. ~mumble~)"
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Bwahahaah Rhia. Well, I gotta go finish my shopping tonight, or tomorrow. I dunno which. I'm so unambitious. I hate driving in the traffic, it's the worst.
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Ugh.
Bought a couple presents (because I don't mind shopping), but I LOATHE Christmas. Maybe it's the Jew in me but I'm sick of hearing about the fake birthday of a certain false messiah.
Ugh.
And apparently "holiday season" translates to "drive like an asshole" in Tucson.![]()





When you think about it, we know who we are going to buy for family and close friend wise, why the hell can't we just order online between August-November and get guaranteed delivery for Christmas with wrapping?
Rhi was it one of those blendtec blenders from http://www.willitblend.com/ ?
I just love them adds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RpSKWc7kF0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifzdez7FRbk
-I love the can of soup in the intro!!
One more cup of coffee for the road,
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below....
Slowly moseying my way to the exit.
A Blogging?




There's a wild side behind every innocent face.
End violence against women.
I support Dottie.
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