Dec 08 2008
Drink first, shop later
When it comes to Christmas shopping there are three types of people. The first being the plan-aheaders, these shoppers start the day AFTER Christmas and hoard all their purchases for a year saving themselves the headache of last minute shopping in a crowd and long checkout lines.
The Second in this list are the season-shoppers. They are the people who start on black friday, who wake at an ugodly hour to sit in front of some department store to get a great deal on the popular electronic gift for that year. They are the most courageous of all, these cats will brave the possibility of being trampled to death in front of wal-mart all in the name of great presents!
The third and final type of shopper is the worst by far. They are known as….. duhn duhn duhn “the procrastinators”. They generally start their shopping on Christmas Eve, waiting until the last minute to pick up a couple gifts and telling the rest of their family that their gifts haven’t arrived yet, blaming the “damn postal service” for the delay.
Generally speaking I would catagorize myself somewhere in between the season shopper and the procrastinator, and this year is no exception. I went out for the first time yesterday amidst the holiday bustle. I walked into the mall, took one look at the crowd, turned right around and went to the bar for a few cocktails before trying to navigate in a mass of people that size. (That’s my little holiday shopping secret. Drink first, shop later.) After I have my fill of wings and beer, the mall doesn’t seem so scary…
Miss Nataley! I am soooooo very sorry that I have not commented on this website! First and foremost, I as a writer, would LOVE to tell you that I think you’re witty, humorous and such an adorable story teller! I’m even a little jealous! lol.
I am soo happy that you have started this little blog of yours! Isn’t it fun to finally find something to write about and have readers!?! (I hope I was at least a little bit of inspiration!) I hear you’re writing a book! Well let me know when you need an editor and you can hit my uncle up! 
Anyways, love, I just wanted to say I LOVE your stories and all of them made me smile tonight! hahaha. I especially love the urinal cake and the dirty stilletos stories!!!
Miss you exceptionally more this time of year than ever!
Love
Aimee
Miss Nataley
First off, I wanted to apologize for not commenting on any of your stories before this one! I have been keeping up with them (sorta) and I find you exceptionally witty, humorous and such an adorable writer. I as a writer must admit “writer’s jealousy”….hahaha. I hear you are writing a book! (I hope I am a little inspiration to this!) When you’re ready for an editor let me know and you can contact my uncle!
Anyways, you’re stories are HILARIOUS and definitely keep me smiling and laughing! I especially enjoyed the urinal cake and dirty stilletos story!! hahahaha. Funny stuff right there!
Anyways, I am soo proud of you for this blog site!!!!
Missing you exceptionally more this time of year than any other,
Love you lots
Amay J
Miss Nataley
First off, I wanted to apologize for not commenting on any of your stories before this one! I have been keeping up with them (sorta) and I find you exceptionally witty, humorous and such an adorable writer. I as a writer must admit “writer’s jealousy”….hahaha. I hear you are writing a book! (I hope I am a little inspiration to this!) When you’re ready for an editor let me know and you can contact my uncle!
Anyways, you’re stories are HILARIOUS and definitely keep me smiling and laughing! I especially enjoyed the urinal cake and dirty stilletos story!! hahahaha. Funny stuff right there!
And I must say that I am a procrastinator shopper!!! hahaha….Remember when you, me and Susie when shopping and we drank margaritas beforehand?!?! Damn, I miss Nat and Aimee Mondays!
Anyways, I am soo proud of you for this blog site!!!!
Missing you exceptionally more this time of year than any other,
Love you lots
Amay J
This year I am a “plan-aheader.” (I started in September.) Last year I was finishing my shopping on Christmas Eve.
OK… This is the FIRST year I didn’t go on Black Friday……
I wish I had gone… I miss it! This year, I’m gonna have a beer or six and head on out to the walmart on Christmas Eve….
Wanna come too?
-Jason
GREAT idea! I will remember that forever. Drink first, shop later