9. Gift-Giving for the Holidays



Took a break from shopping for the
photo booth. Like it's 2001.

Glorious gifts!

     As we all know, it is finally December. The month we've all been waiting for. Christmas is coming up, and lots of us have been out shopping for gifts - I know because every time I've gone to the stores this week, it's so packed that I have to park 5 lots away. But that is besides the point. I personally have a great obsession with shopping for my friends and family - it's my third favorite thing to do, after shopping for myself and putting clothes on my cat. I love to pick out things for people that are very personalized, based on what I've heard them say they like. I remember little details like that - you may think it's creepy that I remember that one time you mentioned that you wanted to read The Great Gatsby, but at least I'll buy something you'll like. A little bit. Maybe. Anyway, after finally coming out of my shell and acquiring not only a good group of friends, but a very sweet boyfriend as well, my list of people to shop for has grown. A lot. But I like a challenge. I may have to shrink my budget per-gift a tiny bit, but overall, I'm really excited to buy things for everyone. It makes me feel like Oprah - You get a gift! And you get a gift! - and I really like to make people happy.  Gift-giving to those close to me just makes me feel good, and those that are receiving probably don't feel too bad either...