Am I the only one who hasn't started their Christmas shopping?

@sodapop (977)
United States
December 20, 2007 6:22pm CST
I don't even know where to begin this year. My kids are getting so old, 26,22,17. Very hard to shop for ages. Guess I'll have to get out this weekend and get shopping. Maybe I should just get them gift cards from several stores...that would be the easy way of doing it...so let me hear how many of you are done.
7 responses
@moodus (118)
• United States
21 Dec 07
You are definitely not the only last minute shopper...In fact, b/c I also live paycheck (or should I say, unemployment check to unemployment check...which is not enough) to paycheck, I am forced to make things for people...I haven't been this poor in a very long time...I just sold a dryer I've had and am going to use that money to buy everyone a little something...A "Beggers Christmas" for sure this year...I also hate to go and exchange gifts when I don't have anything to give...I won't go unless I have something so it kinda leaves me out of the events...No biggie...I really am not a holiday person..this time of year I am usually too depressed for whatever reason..a very draining season without a doubt...Oh well..my two cents...
@sodapop (977)
• United States
21 Dec 07
It is a very draining event...I think that is the real reason I haven't started yet because I can't get out of my depression. By now I am usually done, with everything wrapped, and cookies made. This year...nothing.
@moodus (118)
• United States
21 Dec 07
Oh I definitely can relate to that one soda...Depression is my only friend this time of year...oh, and being unemployed since October doesn't help either..Just like you...normally have all gifts bought, wrapped and cookies made and set up in tins..nodda this year...stinks for sure!
@packgirl4 (402)
• United States
21 Dec 07
I am close to being done, I just have a few more gifts to pick up that I had forgotten about. Then I am DONE DONE DONE!!!!
@sodapop (977)
• United States
21 Dec 07
Good for you!!! Do you want to do mine for me???
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
21 Dec 07
I won't be doing any shopping this is the worst Christmas I have ever had. But it is Ok, I am not going to let Christmas stress me out. that is what our Pastor said don't let Christmas stress you out, and I am not going to let it. My Kids are grown anyway. so they can take care of there Kids, I don't have any kids I have Adults, So I don't worry, Happy Holidays to you and your Family!
@Lindalinda (4111)
• Canada
21 Dec 07
Ha, ha, you are not the only one. I also have to go out this weekend. If you get gift cards be very careful. Some cards expire, some take a fee when the person uses them. I saw a program on this not too long ago. Read the fine print. I also have to get something for a teenager and have no clue what to get. My own kids are also grown up and the worst ones to buy for. They don't want anything. They like to live a minimalist life style and don't want "stuff" . So last year I gave a donation to a charitable organization that provides live stock to poor families in Africa. So I got the gift of a goat in my son's name. He just loved it. This year he mentioned that he would like a book. I will see what this year's best sellers are. So you see I know exactly how you feel. Well, then lets go shopping and a Merry Christmas to you!
@sodapop (977)
• United States
21 Dec 07
Sounds good to me...hold me a place in line at the cash register please...LOL
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
23 Dec 07
I am sure you are not the only one, but we have finished ours 2 weeks ago. It is such a good feeling. I think gift cards sound very good. It will make it very easy for you and they can get whatever they would like.
@swirlz (3136)
• Philippines
22 Dec 07
I haven't shopped yet. I don't know what to get them. I already tried to shop last week, but I think I just wasted my time because I haven't found anything they would like. Of all the things they asked, it just have to be difficult ones. Example: my sister wants something japanese. Where in the Philippines could I find something japanese that's cheap? I found a few wallclocks but they're way past my budget. lol. Tomorrow I'll have another try. Actually, I really have to make up my mind by tomorrow, because I'm running out of time. I hope your shopping would go well. Have a Merry Christmas!
• United States
21 Dec 07
Let me see where do I begin hahaha...I don't go out to the malls or what not too many lines too many crowds...I prefer shopping online it's better...and sometimes they have better deals than the store itself...And because of the holiday they deliver for free you can check out some great give on sale now for kids in your age group...I got a printer and a flash drive for my 22 year old sis and for my bro who is in his late twenty forgot his age (not biological brother) I got him a GPS for under $200 dollars from my site---http://makingmoneyandshoppingincyberspace.blogspot.com/