This or That Tuesday

1. Go out and buy gifts, or shop online/mail order?
Last year I discovered the joys of shopping online. It's easy, and you don't have to carry it all to the car. I had a really bad experience at a mall parking lot which has caused me to avoid malls during the Christmas season. It's not worth getting an ulcer over. I'll go once or twice to check out the decorations and such, but other than that, target.com and amazon.com are my weapons of choice.
2. Gift cards/certificates or pick out gifts?
I like to pick out gifts, no matter how hard it is.
3. Pay cash or charge holiday gifts?
I've got a Mileage Plus card. By buying gifts for other people, I'm buying myself a trip to Hawaii.
4. Are most of your gifts mailed or given in person?
In person. I'm not keen on mailing big packages.
5. Are you an early-bird or last-minute holiday shopper?
Last minute, though I vow this year to start early.
6. If you shop in stores...big chain stores or smaller specialty stores?
It depends. I travel a lot, so I end up in little stores every once in a while. If I find anything, I buy it. But chances are, I'll find it in a bigger store.
7. Wrap gifts yourself or have them wrapped at the store or mall?
I have two little elves named Claudine and Fatima that get paid by the hour. But I insist on putting on the bows myself!
8. Shopping on *Black Friday* (day after Thanksgiving)...did you or didn't you?
Not this year. I know that if I did, I'd go crazy. I've been REALLY good about saving money for the wedding, and I haven't been shopping at all. If I went out on Friday, it would be over. I would buy everything in site.
9. Is your holiday gift list large or small?
Small. I accept cash and checks can be paid out to 'The Christine Wedding Fund' thank you very much.
10. Is it better to give or to receive?
I'm totally serious when I say that I love to give presents. I love to buy people little knicknacks that remind me of them. Of course, I'd be lying if I said that I didn't like getting presents too, but I think my sisters can vouch for me when I say that I give a lot more than I recieve. *cough* *cough*

Posted by Yano at December 3, 2002 12:13 AM