Christmas Shopping My Way

Christmas Shopping My Way

I'm not an expert, or a lazy bum. I'm just a little guy with a little bit of time to make the absolute best of something I'm just not built to do...

Wait Until the Mood Strikes!  I'm not the type that can start Christmas shopping in September.  I need the trimmings, the weather, and the urgent need to spark whatever nuclear reaction that it takes to get me into a department store.

You Got to Pay to Play!  Sure, I always work with a budget, but I'm not a big fan of searching high and low for the best bargain.  There's something to be said for the "impulse buy" at Christmas.  When I'm shopping, and I see what I like... I get it, and check it off the list!  Compared to most, this strategy causes me to pump a few more dollars back into this struggling economy than the average shopper... I'm sure the President loves me!

Always Have Fun With Store Employees!  None of this is possible without the worker who doesn't quite get paid enough to deal with "yahoos" like me, decked out in my Santa hat, rushing through the store to get it over with as quick as possible when they have to stay.  Every chance I get, I try and crack the joke, or say thanks, or make the goofy observation.  Its fun, and they need all the support they can get!

Beat the Clock!  When the mood strikes, and the "impulse buys" come quickly, and you're having fun at the checkout cashiers expense... Time flies, and POOF you're done!

The True Purpose of Gift-Giving... The way I see it, we're all paying homage to the Christ within each and everyone of us.  Whether its the way we share a cheerful spirit with a store employee, or hand that really great set of fuzzy slippers to the one we love; we are approaching one of God's wonderful children in a similar way that those "Wise Guys" approached the Christ-child.  We become "Wise Guys" too, showing folks our love and respect, as we say, "Thanks for being YOU!  Enjoy this really cool Yo Yo that plays your favorite football fight song!"