Christmas Blahs

I just can't do it. Shop, that is. First I tried ordering some stuff online, but it seemed every site I went to had some kind of technical difficulties. Since I'm pregnant and, therefore, impatient and cranky, I just quit.

So, this weekend I tried the mall. Well, that lasted about 20 minutes. I was so tired and couldn't focus on anything. Shopping takes mental and physical effort, and I just don't have any of that stuff right now. Plus, the crowds are insane and I'm cautious about taking an elbow to the gut right now.

I don't know what to do. I think I've missed the window for online shopping and I can't face another crowded store. Sigh. The only "people" I've bought anything for are my dogs. Pitiful.

I think all pregnant people should be exempt from Christmas.

What do you mean all pregnant people?

All people should be exempt from Christmas, full stop. You know my feelings about Christmas! It's rubbish!

I also know what you mean about being impatient and cranky. Everything is making my hackles rise at the moment. I'm disgruntled in particular with that university library where I applied for a job. They still insist I don't have proper qualifications, when in fact I do have one of the qualifications they list. (They gave three options to choose from). My theory is that because you don't have to shortlist everyone who meets all essential criteria, they just didn't shortlist me. They weren't expecting anyone to ask for feedback, though, because the job advert says if you don't hear from them in 20 days consider yourself unsuccessful. (However, if someone asks for feedback you legally have to give it to them.) So, not knowing what to tell me, they went for that one. That's my guess. Anyway. Maybe they needed more males, or more Asians or whatever. Maybe they don't like Americans. Can't say that, though!

Oh, hell, I may have burned that bridge but so what! I don't want to work for their podunk city centre uni anyway!

See, told you I was grumpy.

When's the baby due, by the way?

Carla

I agreee

I don't want to deal with the crowds either..I've been trying to sneak out at lunch and pick up a thing or too but it's no good...I just hate dealing with parking and driving and the mall...UGH! 

I buy my dogs gifts too...dog bones from the grocery store ~ they are so easy to please!

I'm still shopping

I didn't start (except for a few things online) until the 20th, and my family celebrated on the weekend this year, so that was cutting it pretty close.  I think you're exempt.  Is that good enough?

Take time to give your body what it needs.  Other people will still be around when you're feeling more energetic.

Hello

You still out there? How's it goin?

HHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEYYYYY

Haven't 'seen' you for such a long time!!!!!!!!!  Today I thought I'd peep in to see whether you're still alive and not only you're alive but you're PREGNANT. Super Wow.  Congratulations.  I hope your back isn't giving you too much trouble in your pregnant state.

As for Christmas shopping I do it in November to beat the crowds and all the hype.  Hope you were able to enjoy Christmas and I do wish you a lovely 2008.