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Friday, December 17, 2004
‘Tis the season for shopping!
Oy! It’s only a week until Christmas and I still haven’t started shopping for anyone. I guess I should get going on it. Tomorrow, we have the family get together for my father’s side. This year we’re having it at our house instead of grandmas. I’m a little disappointed because it’s always fun going to grandma’s house. There are a lot of great ol’ memories from my childhood there.
I really don’t have to buy a gift for anyone. This year I was able to get out of the secret Santa thing we usual do for all the grandchildren. Being an adult it was rather silly for me to be buying a gift for one of the little kids and having one of them buy a gift for me. I believe I’m also out of getting a gift for my god-parents. Actually, I’m not sure on that one. Mother hasn’t said anything about it so either she just bought something and put my name on the card or we’re not doing it. I’d assume I’m not doing it. I mean hey I’m an adult so getting and receiving gifts for god-parents is pretty silly.
Anyhoo, we’re doing a brunch instead of a dinner like usual. I guess it’ll all work out fine.
The only people I need to go shopping for are my parents, brother, sister and my girlfriend.
I’m pretty sure I know what I’m doing for my parents but I’ll talk to my sister to see what she’s up to. I’ve suggested a gift every year for the last 2-3 years and they always poo-poo it so I’m thinking I’ll just go and do my own gift this year instead of going together with the brother and sister.
I’m at a loss for my brother and sister. I’ll probably get something silly for my brother. He’ll like it! My sister I’m having troubles with. Good thing I still have a week to think!
My girlfriend I’m almost 100% set in what I’m going to get. It’s just a matter of getting out and shopping.
On top of all the shopping I have to do it’s time for my car to get its oil changed and tires rotated. Yesh! I’m going to be broke by next week.
I just love the holidays!
