When I was a kid, we had a next-door neighbor whom we called Nana. I remember she would buy us Christmas presents every year. I also remember the feeling of disappointment because she would buy us underwear. No kid wants underwear for Christmas. From anyone. Under any circumstances.
And now, I think fondly on the underwear from Nana because I would LOVE to get undergarments for Christmas. Like a new, well-fitting bra.
They say adults lose their ability to feel joy or magic, but I disagree. I simply think the things they find joyous and magical change. Like underwear. Or a new dishwasher when theirs doesn't work anymore.
D's family does a Christmas gift exchange every year so, for any of them who might have my name and might read this blog and might need this information, here are some suggestions of things I could use:
1. a new bra, which no one will buy me (so a gift card to Victoria's Secret or anyplace that sells nice bras would be fantastic so I could apply it toward a new bra. I haven't purchased a nice bra for myself since pre-nursing....so almost 11 years ago.)
2. tall socks (the older I get, the colder I get, so I wear tall socks all winter long. Including to bed.)
That's it.
I did order myself some new Old Navy long-sleeve t-shirts because most of mine are stained, have holes or are stretched out (and have a new life in my pajama drawer). I called my mom (who, like me, abhors shopping) and said, "Want to give me some of these shirts for Christmas?"
As soon as the weather turned cold, I bought myself some new house slippers because my previous pair, which N had given me before M was born so I'd have something nice for the hospital, were falling apart.
All of this discussion of practical, boring Christmas desires reminds me of why I am such a terrible shopper. I am so practical that it sucks the fun out of shopping. I always think, "Is this useful?" rather than, "Is this a great gift?"
For example, one of the best presents I got for Christmas one year was a pair of rain boots. I would have eventually bought myself some, but I would have stewed over the purchase because rain boots, while not a luxury item, aren't necessities either. But I use my rain boots a lot.
The only time when "Is this useful" and "Is this a great gift" coincide is when I buy teacher presents. I always, always buy gift cards, and I try to buy to locally owned restaurants or find out where the teachers get their hair done.
Ok, I have really bored myself to death by writing this post. I just better stop.
And now, I think fondly on the underwear from Nana because I would LOVE to get undergarments for Christmas. Like a new, well-fitting bra.
They say adults lose their ability to feel joy or magic, but I disagree. I simply think the things they find joyous and magical change. Like underwear. Or a new dishwasher when theirs doesn't work anymore.
D's family does a Christmas gift exchange every year so, for any of them who might have my name and might read this blog and might need this information, here are some suggestions of things I could use:
1. a new bra, which no one will buy me (so a gift card to Victoria's Secret or anyplace that sells nice bras would be fantastic so I could apply it toward a new bra. I haven't purchased a nice bra for myself since pre-nursing....so almost 11 years ago.)
2. tall socks (the older I get, the colder I get, so I wear tall socks all winter long. Including to bed.)
That's it.
I did order myself some new Old Navy long-sleeve t-shirts because most of mine are stained, have holes or are stretched out (and have a new life in my pajama drawer). I called my mom (who, like me, abhors shopping) and said, "Want to give me some of these shirts for Christmas?"
As soon as the weather turned cold, I bought myself some new house slippers because my previous pair, which N had given me before M was born so I'd have something nice for the hospital, were falling apart.
All of this discussion of practical, boring Christmas desires reminds me of why I am such a terrible shopper. I am so practical that it sucks the fun out of shopping. I always think, "Is this useful?" rather than, "Is this a great gift?"
For example, one of the best presents I got for Christmas one year was a pair of rain boots. I would have eventually bought myself some, but I would have stewed over the purchase because rain boots, while not a luxury item, aren't necessities either. But I use my rain boots a lot.
The only time when "Is this useful" and "Is this a great gift" coincide is when I buy teacher presents. I always, always buy gift cards, and I try to buy to locally owned restaurants or find out where the teachers get their hair done.
Ok, I have really bored myself to death by writing this post. I just better stop.
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