First off . . . can you believe I’ve actually completed a full PostADay month!! Whoo hoo!!
Now the real challenge is seeing if I can keep it up . .
The real topic today is Christmas Shopping . . . I stopped by a big box store last night to pick up a gift that I had ordered online and had shipped to the store to save me shipping costs. I was in and out in just a few minutes . . . and thankful to not deal with the crowds. Then I met a lovely lady as I was walking out the door. She wished me a good evening and success on my shopping adventures. She asked how I liked the store pick-up option and I told her I LOVED it!! She said that she loved the option too and did most of her shopping online now because of the frustration of dealing with crowds and unhappy shoppers at every location . . . and I looked at her and said that was exactly the reason why I shopped online as well.
Now I know that online shopping is causing the death of brick and mortar stores, and people are losing their jobs, and all sorts of other things . . . but this lady is right. I stopped shopping in stores because of the people who aren’t friendly, or courteous, or even civilized in some cases. There are crowds that jostle and fight over every little thing just to save a few dollars. There used to be joy in holiday shopping . . . there doesn’t seem to be any joy. Yes, I try to spread my own joy when I can but it’s disheartening to have your smile and friendly “hello” ignored by your fellow shoppers . . . and the cashiers who are taking your money . . . and it’s not always when you’re shopping for gifts . . . I get the same feelings when I’m grocery shopping . . .
So instead of adopting the “bah humbug” attitude, I shop at home. With the puppies at my feet. Playing Christmas music. Usually in my sweats or jammies . . . and this helps keep my holiday spirit during the holidays . . .