I am not one to go to shopping malls. Truthfully, I hate them. They are crowded, busy and no one ever seems happy. Online shopping is one of my favorite things. I don’t have to deal with line ups or not finding the right item. I also only purchase the exact thing I wanted, no impulse buys (for the most part). As you likely know, I even have my groceries delivered via an online store.

As for Christmas presents this year, I don’t forsee myself stepping foot into a shopping mall. I will wait and see the deals online and whether there is anything that really is worth while to purchase. What is the point of buying a gift just to say you bought someone a present. Aren’t presents suppose to be heartfelt and thoughtful?

So far in this lovely month of December, at least two dozen people have asked me if I have my Christmas shopping done? What do I say? NO!
Many people are aghast that my shopping is not complete. Many people try to make me worry I won’t get it done in time. Hah! In time? I think I might wait for the boxing week sales online to finish my shopping. You heard me, I might wait until after Christmas to purchase gifts at a significantly lower price.

So to alleviate anymore confusion, my Christmas shopping may or may not get done in time for Christmas Day, that really isn’t my priority. So please stop asking! If I do buy gifts you can bet I purchased them online while wearing my pyjamas, and that my mail-lady happily drops the packages off at my front door. (another fun tip – presents you buy online, depending on the company, can come pre-wrapped!).

Have a Merry Christmas everyone! And remember to enjoy it – not stress over it.

-Deanna