December 12, 2003

Christmas Shopping

I'm about half-way finished with Christmas shopping, I think. I've gotten presents for Pete and my dad, for Brandon, for my grandparents (well, sort of -- my grandma bought something for herself and told me how much it was, so I guess that counts) and Cinnamon's brother Cassidy. That leaves quite a few people, unfortunately.

(You'll note Cinnamon isn't on that list. Cinnamon and I are getting each other a car for Christmas.)

I have some ideas for the rest of the people on my list -- scotch or a golf game for Mike, a wallet for Danny, my mom told me a few things last night, some other things for other people... I'll probably shop more for Cinnamon's family out in Phoenix.

The funny thing is, I haven't thought about what to get my newer friends. What to give Naz? Jes? Phineas? Jim and Amy? Shylo? Nothing, or something trivial? Considering many of them will read this blog, I'm not about to say exactly what I'll be getting them here. But I feel like I ought to. On the other hand, if I give them something, they'll feel obligated to get me something, even if they weren't planning to. Oy, the vagaries and complexities of gift-giving. The delicate dance of who-gets-what.

Posted by Andrew Huff at December 12, 2003 03:10 PM
Comments

If it helps you decide what to get us, you'll probably be getting one of these.

Posted by: jima at December 12, 2003 04:13 PM

Yay!

Posted by: Andrew at December 12, 2003 04:47 PM

I think you should just get everyone you know a subscription to one of those "citrus fruit in the mail" programs. I don't know anyone who wouldn't be thrilled to get a giant box of fruit in the mail.

Posted by: Ruthie at December 12, 2003 07:04 PM

Fine first quality plastic fruit is a gift that will last and last. Jewwel encrusted fruit makes the recipeint think "I was just givin this.. ...now I will have to dust it every few years." But a realistic plastic vegable of high quality and if its got the bonus "squeaker" I make a person mavel.. and marvel some more. The texture.. color.. and a non plant like sound. Calls one soul to the zone. just arrainge them on a pedistol made from a Yanni album and big glup cup. Beauty will explode then Bliss becomes your state. You bliss, wondering if you can still manage a pucker. Song plays in blissed mind "... joy to the squirels" Time to check that coffee order: double decaaf, lowfat, sugarfree.. with a pinch of whip

Posted by: Uncle Tom ...yes really at December 15, 2003 02:21 AM

Heh. I have several friends whose holiday gift is such: "can we not get each other anything and our present to each other is one less person to shop for? Great!" A drink or meal shared in good company is gift enough.

Posted by: j3s at December 19, 2003 12:08 PM