Shopping for Christmas

Got some done today.  I don't have to get a lot though, as my family does a kind of white elephant gift game on Christmas Eve, in which each of us buys a silly present. We then draw numbers and each person picks a present. We can steal a present from another person, and each present may be stolen only three times.   This is a good idea for those who don't want to have a to buy a present for everyone in your family.  Everyone gets something.   A silly toy, bottle of liquor, a board game, DVD,  book, food basket, gourmet coffee or candy are just a few gift suggestions for those who want to consider this idea.  

And this Friday is the gift exchange at my work.  Those who chose to participate can spend up to $10 on their gifts.  I went to look for something at Walmart today.

The Wrapping Paper Test

You Are Whimsical and Imaginative

You approach the holidays with creativity and imagination. For you, it's yet another opportunity to express your glorious view of the world. Whether you're decorating your house or baking cookies, you like everything to have your personal touch. You do your best to make the holidays a unique and special time for everyone around you. Of all the types, you are the most likely to give delightfully surprising and interesting gifts. You're also the most likely to wrap your gifts in an quirky, beautiful way.

The Wrapping Paper Test

Blogthings: A Fine Line Between Insight and Stupidity

What Christmas Cookie Are You?

You Are a Gingerbread Cookie

You are an organized, responsible person. You value success, and you're likely to get an early start on the day. You are good with both planning and numbers. You have ambitious life goals, and you're well on your way to achieving them.

What Holiday Cookie Are You?

Blogthings: We're Not Shrinks, But We Play Them On the Internet

Shots of My Fiber-Optic Christmas tree

I've had this fiber-optic tree since 2001.  In addition to changing colors, the tree also rotates.  The bottom picture was taken first,  with the camera flash on.  

What Color Christmas Lights Are You?

You Are Red Lights

Your holidays are a time of warmth and sharing. No one epitomizes the spirit of giving as much as you do. You enjoy all of the tastes, sounds, smells, and sights of the holidays. You usually have the best decorations, music, and food.

What Color Christmas Lights Are You?

Blogthings: We're Not Shrinks, But We Play Them On the Internet

What Jones Holiday Soda Are You?

This must be why I don't drink this stuff!

You Are Turkey and Gravy Soda

Gobble. Gobble.

What Jones Holiday Soda Are You?

Blogthings: Waste Time at Work!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...Valentine's????

Every holiday seems to come earlier every year in the stores.  Only the first five days of December have passed and at work we are already receiving Valentine's Day items?  It's not even Christmas yet!  Of course we received Halloween items  in July and began receiving Christmas in September and even before the calendar switched to October, Christmas displays were overtaking the Halloween ones.  And very few Thanksgiving decorations were sold (hidden between Halloween and Christmas items),  hence everyone's belief that everyone has forgotten that holiday.    I have yet to check to see what date Easter occurs on next year--how much sooner before those arrive?  And don't even get started on St. Patrick's Day, please!

Even getting Valentines in January seems too early (I seem to remember this being true when I worked at Dollar Tree),  but in December?  People were still buying Christmas tree ornaments today! And I have not yet gotten any of the few Christmas presents I need to get.   How many of you have gotten all your Christmas presents yet?  

I mean really--who is thinking about Valentine's Day right now?  I can see thinking about New Year's right now, since that's only only one week after Christmas.   But are Valentine candles and candy going to get sold out two months ahead of time?   Seriously...!