Since high school my parents have designated a certain amount of money for each of us for Christmas. Once December rolls around, our parents give us the money and let us do our own shopping. Granted it takes a lot of the surprise out of presents (like all of it) but it allows us to get what we want and relieve the shopping stress off of my parents.
Since I was home this weekend, I got my present from dad ordered and mom gave me money. Yesterday and today I did a fair amount of shopping. I called mom after I did some hefty online shopping for a few things I had really been wanting. I admitted that I had a really hard time clicking the purchase button. Maybe it's because I'm a missionary and use to a really small living budget. Maybe I just don't feel justified blowing money on myself. But whatever it is, I have a really hard time shopping for myself.
Now when it comes to shopping for others, I love it! I would honestly rather take the money mom gave me and just shop for her. But I know she'd kill me if I did it. She actually told me when I left the house that I wasn't even allowed to buy a coke with it. (which I would not do because I have been caffeine free for almost four weeks now!!!)
Overall I absolutely love the Christmas season. I love buying gifts for people. I love lights and wrapping paper and bows. It's all fabulous. I like the weather and the music and the time with family and friends. Now if I could just enjoy shopping for myself too...... Until then......
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