okay, I admit it - I love this day. I know many people don’t and I can see why they don’t - over-consumerism, over-spending and the very cut-throatness (yes, i realize that isn’t a word) of it all. But, for me, well, it’s like getting ready for the Super Bowl. When I think back on the past few years, I realize that the reason I like it so much is because for me, it kicks off the holiday season. My family doesn’t really place a lot of emphasis on Thanksgiving Day. In fact, for the past few years, I haven’t even celebrated the day with my family. My sister usually goes to her husband’s family’s house, my parents celebrate with my brother down in Atlanta, and I usually go to my husband’s house. So, the holiday season kicks off with the shopping day - well, at least for my mom (when she’s home) + I. Traditionally, we head out bright and early - coffee in hand and hit the stores. My mom and I have usually finished by 10 or 10:30, go out to breakfast, then come home and take a nap. I believe that the secret to enjoying the day is to avoid going after the “hot ticket” items - you know, the Flat Panel TV for $199 - ’cause honestly, nothing will ruin your day faster than trying in vain to get an item when there’s only 2 for 1,000 people or having someone shove you out of the way, so they get there first or watching people stock up and buy 7 of one item (really, you know that they are not buying all of those gifts for their family. As an aside, I think all of those hot items should have a limit. Come on - share the love - buy one or two of those items and let other people get some too.) I usually buy several crafts items, cool holiday decorations, some new clothes, a few presents. Seriously, it’s a perfect day.
I’ll be hitting it by myself again this year - I tried to con my sister in allowing me to take my niece with me, but, alas, she’ll be at her grandmother’s house. (And, yes, I do realize that she’s just 5 - but she would enjoy it; plus she’s a morning child - really, she’d be the best kid ever to go on the sort of black friday trip I do) So, it will just be me. And that’s okay. I have lots of Christmas gift ideas that I’m thinking making this year. I don’t think I’ll be able to fullfill the handmade pledge (I have a couple of people that I can’t even think of gifts for), but I’m going to try for a bunch of them … I’ve already bought my niece’s gift …so be forewarned…
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