Believe it or not, the holidays are almost here.
In the retail world, the holidays start in mid - late October. Of course, it's not until mid - late November that things really start buzzing, but it'll be soon.
I always think about Christmas. I shop early, so I don't mind it. I have already figured out a few presents for people. Some I had in mind as early as May.
I buy cool stuff. It is my mission to buy clothes for my nieces and nephews that they might not get otherwise. I will admit, when Lainee was little, I bought her a tartan plaid jumper with leopard print trim because I thought that it might make people do a double take. Leopard trim? She's a toddler? I loved it. Leopard trim and tie-dye. I am a cool aunt.
So now I am actively browsing the mall while at work. Would April like that? Would that look cute on Laura? It that a thoughtful gift for Bern or a hilarious gift for Karol? Should I get something for Sharon even though she keeps telling me I have to stop? And the question with which I struggle every year: what the hell do I get for my brother-in-law? I'm serious. I want to get him something nice, but my sister always says something like "Oh, he needs new razor cartridges." Um. Boring! That's worse than socks.
I have thought of a few things that I would like. No, I don't want anyone to go out and get them for me. They are a little pricey. These are gifts I would like to get at some point, for myself. A new leather handbag, a bracelet, an awesome stereo that plays CDs, tapes and LPs. Too cool. And a guitar. That's probably the hard one. I can't just order one. I need to know that it's comfortable and that I like it. Just any guitar won't do and I will never again make the mistake of ordering one from a catalog. Those are junk.
I just thought I would share.
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My man is hard to buy for. He isn't into "stuff."
He really wants a treadmill though. So, there you are. At least I didn't say socks. (Although he needs those too.) We are remodeling around here. A Home Depot card might be nice. (For me or him.) Or the razors... but did I *really* say that, or are you making that up, because I don't think I would have told you that unless I was joking.
How many nephews do you have, by the way?
You did mention razors at one point, yes.
And I have one nephew. Ooops.
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