Well, the planning begins again....
I bought outside decorations for my house next year. I didn't get to do much outside this year. What I had was tacky, but it was something. Usually my mother in law and I go out the day after Christmas at the butt crack of dawn and get Hallmark ornaments for the kids next year. They are half price, duh. Went to Wal-Mart around 10 a.m. or so and it wasn't so bad. Had to wait in line for a bit to check out and couldn't drive the buggy around so much but people were polite. So, I have stuff at half price, that is what it is all about.
There is one thing I find flabbergasting. Literally. How come it is that at the "happiest" time of the year people are rude? How come the common courtesy of "excuse me" alludes people? I was raised that even if it isn't really your fault, you say excuse me when bumped or do the bumping. I have found that this really exists all the time. And what is the deal with people not smiling back when you smile at them? I mean really. I am amazed at that phenomenon. And I even heard of a fight back on the day after Thanksgiving shopping day. Over a damn toy.
Well enough bitching. Had a good time this year. Usually do. Got some really great gifts, didn't expect them but they were nice just the same. I know it isn't about the gifts you get or give. I got a automatic grind and brew thermal carafe coffee pot, a nice new coat, a new toaster, and a bunch of money to buy clothes. And that is beside the money to help get our new furniture.
We are going to be heading home here soon. Got to get the house in a bit of order for friends to come over tonight. I am looking forward to that.
I hope you are as blessed as I am.
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