To be honest, I don't know why I haven't been excited. I haven't really thought about Christmas that much, I've had a lot of other stuff on my mind and in particular, I'm not getting any presents for Christmas this year (except for those self presents, which were a moment of weakness - shh, stop with the guilt, it'll be a blog post). Also stop worrying that I'm one of those people who are like "oh I don't want any presents this year." I've found that everyone wants presents. Think about it, if they didn't get any presents any everyone else is tearing into their presents with their teeth (depending on your Christmas, you'll take that literally or not), this person would sit there and look really depressed. And that's not something that should happen on Christmas. (Although for me, it usually Christmas is generally is one major anti-climax).
Also before I forget, I should apologies for the lack of blog posts, I swear it's not my fault. Because I'm in rural Australia, our internet drops out when it rains or just chucks a tantrum when it feels like it. These tantrums generally occur when you're about to get the the cliff hanger of Pretty Little Liars (although those are actually quite predictable, and yes I emotionally invested in the show so I have to keep watching, although I sort of don't want to anymore) or it decides to commit suicide in the middle of the school holiday. (Much cursing the internet has occurred during the last few weeks). Also it's been family time (something that generally frightens me, but it's OK because it's only two brothers).
OK so moving on now. You know those people (or maybe you don't know them, that sucks) who are just really great at buying gifts? Whatever they buy for whatever person, whether they've known them for ever or barely at all, this person loves it. I mean this person actually loves it, not the "oh thanks..." *grimace* *wants to run to nearest bin and jump in it to get away from this gift.* Well I would like to inform you all that I am incredibly jealous of those people. When I give gifts, I feel like I have to be all mushy and sentimental, which for a portion of us is about as easy to do as it is to make out with a dog. Needless to say, I've never given a sentimental gift really or even tried to make out with my dog, just in case you were wondering.
Now I have been studying gifts people give. (Yes I am a proud nerd). I've come up with a list for you all (this is for you as much as it is for me, because I don't want to forget theses things).
1. Scented candles - someone was trying to tell me this was like a se gift or something but I'm fairly sure they were just having me on. I've given candles, other people have given candles. They smell amazing. People love them.
2. Decorative things. Obviously. People adore them, and all you have to do is think of their style. Something useful is always a bonus too. If you know them well, try and get them something funny that they can put in their room.
3. Photos. For those of us who don't have a lot of money, just get a nice picture and stick it in a photo frame (seriously, those are cheap. I got 3 for $6 at Big W the other day). If you want to be fancy, decorate the photo frame.
4. Generally funny things. Everyone loves this.
5. Remote control toys. If you're buying for a guy especially, they all love remote control things. Although they'll be too busy playing with it to think about anything else for a couple of hours.
6. Creams. No not the food. We're talking about hand creams, or a face moisturizer or a body polish, and even though it's not really a cream, nail polish. So long as it smells good it will be lovely. Also don't think that they are expensive, I got a nice travel sized one for $5 to give to someone and I think it'll be fine.
6. Creams. No not the food. We're talking about hand creams, or a face moisturizer or a body polish, and even though it's not really a cream, nail polish. So long as it smells good it will be lovely. Also don't think that they are expensive, I got a nice travel sized one for $5 to give to someone and I think it'll be fine.
And that's it for today! Merry Christmas for tomorrow! :D
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