- I like informal- laid back parties. I remember having some events last year that were more "uptight". I'd prefer to pretty much avoid that experience more often than not. I can blend in, have a "nice" time, but I am always happy it is over; like I had been holding my breath the whole time. As for the atmosphere of other parties, time is irrelevant and it is usually a surprise how much time had passed since arrival. Laughs are genuine, conversations and interactions feel authentic and later, I remember how grateful I am to have such cool friends and acquaintances
- I put up a small tree and a few lights if only to light up the long evenings. I also like sparkly things.
- I have my shopping done, but I only had a few people to buy for and that is never a stressful thing; usually just the traffic annoys me and the frustrated feelings emanating off of people. The perfect gift is something you want to give someone, not reading and scrambling around for something off of a "christmas list", right?
- I have however, bought myself stuff. I don't get out to shop, really don't care for it, but once I am out (for others), I am much more inclined to buy for myself. Bought a bunch of movies at various places and some music. And lip gloss, of course.
- I was going to make cookies, but I really don't need to. I'll just eat them. I'm so done with eating.
- I mailed out some Christmas-holiday-festivus cards. It has been a couple of years since I last did that. I realize that I do not have addresses for snail mail. It took a little digging and asking around to get what I needed.
- Still no snow. There are a few very light patches, but mostly still green. I wonder if that is what is needed to feel that holiday vibe?
- Watched a few holiday themed movies. I think that is one of my favorite things to do. I really like, and own, Elf and The Holiday. There are others, but I have to rent them, which might be something to do this coming week.
- tried a scalp massager (like that seen below). It is such a simple thing but feels so good. I bought one for my step dad, but I'm going to go back to the store and buy a couple more (one for me!).
- Sherlock Holmes movie comes out on Christmas- if my plans are light, that might be something I go see.
How are your preparations coming along? ready?
So is this in the "Beyond" section?
I want to make cookies with you and (e:Heidi) - you two are the best in the trade! :-D
I get the giggles every time I see Buddy jump at the Christmas tree. Ferrel does well with this movie.
book link, trying this again:
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(e:Lauren), I have not been accosted by any women at the mall, but if the chance arises and I see someone out to molest my scalp, I may enthusiastically allow it. :)
(e:Tinypliny), I bought the multi pronged scalp massager at "Bed Bath and Beyond" (for cheap!) Seriously, who wouldn't want one? Other gifts were more specific to the person- ie; books, jewelery, movies, household items.
oh hey, speaking of books, (e:MrMike), that book..http://www.buffaloheritage.com/audieu.html
"AUDieu: Buffalo Says Goodbye to the Aud" is at Barnes and Noble. There is also another cool WNY book by what appears to be by the same publishing company having to do with our weather (can't recall the name). That was fun to look at.
(e:Jenks), I would be inviting myself over to make cookies with you. It is fun and relaxing to make them. Giving or receiving cookies/goodies as gifts is great- it is fun to see what other people came up with.
(e:metalpeter) -I've never made or eaten fruit cake. Stores have already dropped prices on all that wrapping stuff, so go grab your tape and paper!
Going to the movies on Christmas is cool. Awhile back, for several years a few friends and I would meet up for a late movie and Dennys run, after the long day of family stuff.
What no drunkin fruit cake making aw man, HA.
I need to finish up shopping after work and before hockey might get interesting but it is at two places so hopefully it will run smooth, think I still have paper from last year but need lots of tape and who knows what else really.
I really want to see that new Sherlock Holmes movie that might be a great idea of something to do after gifts. don't feel like going to anyone place really. Well unless of course there is some big making fruit cake get together,HA. Part of that is I know I'm going to have to work Sat. after Christmas. Hey 5 days work can't happen in 3 days really.
Skipping the cards, but making plans to see Holmes
Where do get these massaging million legged gizmos? What else did you get for people? I LOVE listening to what people get - because the lazy part of me just goes and gets the exact same things for people them. Heheheh
I am totally with you on the scalp massager. Those things are awesome.
I also agree about what the perfect gift is. I had so many ideas running around my head- but was wondering will they like it? do they need it? do they want it? And in the end decided a gift should be some little luxury that someone probably doesn't need, and would probably never buy for themselves- but would love to have. So as much as they may need/want a new winter coat- that is not the kind of gift that warms my heart. But I do love being old enough that I get more pleasure out of giving than receiving.
I was going to skip cookies for the same reason (do not need all that butter and sugar sitting around staring at me), but have now decided that they will make a good (cheap, yet personal) present for the zillion people that work in my office. And, I kind of like making them.
Oh man, are you sure that is a scalp massager and not some disguised basement devil - because it sure looks like one!
And don't you love that scene when he presses ALL THE 56 (or whatever) buttons on the elevator because they light up. Hahaha Oh, and of course the mailroom dance!
did you, by any chance, have an attractive woman with an accent accost you at the mall and molest your head with the scalp massager? if not, you should try it some time!