Dec
24
Ok, being Christmas eve and all, I thought I'd do a blog check-list of all the gifts I managed to snatch up from unsuspecting shoppers. Christmas shopping: You snooze, you loose. It's that serious.
My mom, bless her fad-loving soul, has come across those shoes that give you tighter buns, longer legs, and also cook your Christmas turkey while you wear them. Ok ok, I'm exaggerating about that last point, but still. I remain unconvinced when items advertise themselves as being the "cure-all" to every weight problem known to man. Not to mention, these beasts are U-GLAY... and by ugly I mean "give-crocs-some-competition" ugly. Yes, I said it.
So, I bought her a pair of.... those. The shoe lover inside me died a little bit that day. Also bought her a 10 mega pixel camera since hers was only 5.0 mega pixels.... yeah, 5.0. Pretty sure I wasn't born yet.
Next, daddy dearest. I really REALLY try hard to out-do the typical "tie" or "gift card" gift that people typically buy their fathers, but I defaulted to the gift card. *sighs* He is just one HARD person to buy for! Great gift idea - FAIL. Don't worry though, I ordered some cologne and aftershave from Banana Republic... may he never know the great deal I got on it from EBAY.
The older sister - Ash. This is her first Christmas as a newly wed, and, as a newly wed, apparently she didn't' get the "budget" memo. So now her hubs has put her on a very strict cash-only buying budget. Since we share the same shoe loving gene, I decided to buy her a gorgeous pair of BCBG heels with an adorable flower on top. Perfect, right? The day after I bought the shoes, in she walks.... with the SAME pair of shoes I'd just bought her, but in black. I'm pretty sure there needs to be a "No buying yourself gifts for the month of December" clause.... I'll take it up with Hallmark later.
Older sister's Hubs - Jer. Now if you remember my post from Chapter 6 you'll totally understand the reason behind this gift: The Bro Code.
The younger sister - Sum. She is S.P.O.I.L.E.D. but for some reason, I just can't help but to buy her more! The one thing she wanted this year? Juicy Couture bracelet. Now, the idea behind this bracelet isn't the bracelet itself, but the Couture charms you put on it. Adorable, yes. Expensive, yes times 2.
Grandmother. She loves this Susan Boyle chick. Apparently she's some off-beat British singer who has literally taken America by storm. I can see it now- the ultimate sing-off: Lady Gaga versus Susan Boyle. A fight to the death.... well, not literally, but Lady Gaga would probably take it literally now that I think about it.
I think that basically wraps up my Christmas gift list (pun totally intended). I'd say I pulled it off quite nicely this year, no? I guess tomorrow will be judgment day.
In conclusion (haha this is how I end every college paper I've ever written), I'd like to present (sheesh! I've got it going on with the puns today!) you with the idea that Christmas is actually all about the gifts. The joy of giving them, I mean ;) Have the most WONDERFUL Christmas and I'm looking forward to 2010!!!
My mom, bless her fad-loving soul, has come across those shoes that give you tighter buns, longer legs, and also cook your Christmas turkey while you wear them. Ok ok, I'm exaggerating about that last point, but still. I remain unconvinced when items advertise themselves as being the "cure-all" to every weight problem known to man. Not to mention, these beasts are U-GLAY... and by ugly I mean "give-crocs-some-competition" ugly. Yes, I said it.
So, I bought her a pair of.... those. The shoe lover inside me died a little bit that day. Also bought her a 10 mega pixel camera since hers was only 5.0 mega pixels.... yeah, 5.0. Pretty sure I wasn't born yet.
Next, daddy dearest. I really REALLY try hard to out-do the typical "tie" or "gift card" gift that people typically buy their fathers, but I defaulted to the gift card. *sighs* He is just one HARD person to buy for! Great gift idea - FAIL. Don't worry though, I ordered some cologne and aftershave from Banana Republic... may he never know the great deal I got on it from EBAY.
The older sister - Ash. This is her first Christmas as a newly wed, and, as a newly wed, apparently she didn't' get the "budget" memo. So now her hubs has put her on a very strict cash-only buying budget. Since we share the same shoe loving gene, I decided to buy her a gorgeous pair of BCBG heels with an adorable flower on top. Perfect, right? The day after I bought the shoes, in she walks.... with the SAME pair of shoes I'd just bought her, but in black. I'm pretty sure there needs to be a "No buying yourself gifts for the month of December" clause.... I'll take it up with Hallmark later.
Older sister's Hubs - Jer. Now if you remember my post from Chapter 6 you'll totally understand the reason behind this gift: The Bro Code.
The younger sister - Sum. She is S.P.O.I.L.E.D. but for some reason, I just can't help but to buy her more! The one thing she wanted this year? Juicy Couture bracelet. Now, the idea behind this bracelet isn't the bracelet itself, but the Couture charms you put on it. Adorable, yes. Expensive, yes times 2.
Grandmother. She loves this Susan Boyle chick. Apparently she's some off-beat British singer who has literally taken America by storm. I can see it now- the ultimate sing-off: Lady Gaga versus Susan Boyle. A fight to the death.... well, not literally, but Lady Gaga would probably take it literally now that I think about it.
I think that basically wraps up my Christmas gift list (pun totally intended). I'd say I pulled it off quite nicely this year, no? I guess tomorrow will be judgment day.
In conclusion (haha this is how I end every college paper I've ever written), I'd like to present (sheesh! I've got it going on with the puns today!) you with the idea that Christmas is actually all about the gifts. The joy of giving them, I mean ;) Have the most WONDERFUL Christmas and I'm looking forward to 2010!!!
The picture of the present.... yeah, totally my creation. I know i know, you're thinking "WOW, she should totally be a proessional wrapper..." and yes, I've given it some thought myself. We shall see, friend, we shall see... ;D
lol - "give Crocs some competition". YUCK! Crocs are definitely the ugliest footwear I've ever seen so if they're getting competition, the others must be pretty scary...