One of the abiding delusions of the male mind is the belief it is actually possible to put off critical Christmas shopping until late on the 23rd of December. I am the apostle of this delusion. I take comfort in this false belief every year. No amount of actual experience ever shakes my conviction that it is not only possible to shop like this but economically prudent too. And every year this faith is tested and found wanting. Whatever I may save in last minute markdowns I pay for in this evening's glowing and gut-wrenching angst.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Last Minute Shopping
I went out for a bit to get a couple of things. Here's the parking lot shuffle outside the Target store at the Irvine Markeplace. I picked up a couple of CDs and a gift card:
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I save too much of my shopping until the 23rd and 24th. More and more I'm shopping online earlier though. Hate the crowds and traffic.
Hope you found something special!
Looking at those photos, I don't know how you deal with So Cal's blizzard-like conditions. The sheer horror of that kind of punishing weather must be exhausting. It takes a special person to deal with it. My hat goes off to you.
My reaction to the male 12/23 start date? Why start early??!
Don't let me fool you- we Midwesterners are horribly envious.
And those of us who just shoveled 20" of global warming off their Long Island driveways last weekend are a little jealous, too, Professor.
I too, am a late shopper ... and just finished wrapping my gifts to my wife, BTW.
A joyous Christmas to all!
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