Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I confess that we bought our son a $500 guitar for our son for Xmas but we aren't putting it under the tree for him. My son thinks that he is only getting money towards a new guitar which he'll be able to spend a couple of weeks later on his birthday. We have ordered a few rock t-shirts and got him a magazine subscription and a couple of cd downloads from Sony, plus some strings, picks and a guitar stand. Well, we just found out the shirts might not be here until after Xmas. We might have to run out and buy a couple of more things to put under the tree so that he isn't totally bored/bummed on Xmas morning. Little does he know that my brother and his girlfriend are bringing the guitar with them to an early Xmas breakfast at our house. He is going to be so excited!!! (But we still might get him a couple more things for him to open so that he isn't sitting there with nothing while we all open presents.) Can't wait to see his face when he gets the guitar!!!
Originally Posted By avromark I confess you should make the presents dollar store level to add to his "mood" and heighten the excitement at breakfast
Originally Posted By JazzCat LOL Avromark! I confess this is why I thought your statement was so funny: I confess our stove died on us a few months ago. We cooked on a two-burner for about six weeks. Finally, a couple of days before Thanksgiving we bought a new one and considered it our Christmas present. I know Christmas is not about gifts, but I hate waking up on Christmas morning and not having anything to open. So I suggested that we have a $10 spending limit and buy all our gifts at the dollar store! Hey, they have great stuff!
Originally Posted By avromark I confess I live in a middle class neighbourhood, however unlike most in my neighbourhood i'm single income (obviously) so curb shopping, dollar stores are in my budget. I have some expensive hobbies (reading, um technology, DVD's, etc.) so no matter how much I make, my priorities gobble up my money. I'm not saying i'm rich (far from it) but it always seems there are things I want that take priority. I'm a "Sears" level dresser, not Wal-Mart, but not a brand shopper either (Although my mom is). I went 3 paychecks without fixing my oven (for single people most of the time the toaster oven is big enough). Why because I had other priorities for the $25.00 for the element. When I say curb shopping I mean mainly bookcases/wall units. I'll repair them, strip them, stain them, paint them, repurpose them. Other furniture items I'll make quick repairs and paint to give to a local church (Whose members are mostly newer immigrants and those of less means), but with Winter the amount I can do is dwindling. This is not the same church I attend though. I'm a cheapskate through and through, even though I can afford a decent hotel, if it's on my dime and not company money I'm a motel 8 type person. I confess it takes all types to make the world. Although I will NEVER buy used clothing, vintage or not.
Originally Posted By LVBelle I confess I should be working on my research paper while the kiddo is sleeping but it's much more fun to be on LP instead! I have until Sunday and I'm close to being done anyway.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I confess I love Christmas surprises like mele is doing! Woo Hoo! Be prepared for your dishes to be moving in the cupboards (my son played in a band for a little while. we cracked up when they held rehersal here because all of the things in the china cabinet would be right up against the doors by the time they finished)
Originally Posted By LPFan22 I confess I just had a great time opening presents from my Secret Pal (sherrytodd) and am so touched by her thoughtfulness. But now it's back to work for me.
Originally Posted By smeeeko ^I confess I need to lay down for a nap as I'm still recovering being sick. I don't want to miss our pals reveal though!!
Originally Posted By avromark ^^^ I confess that there may be a chance my child's name will be Billy Bonde I'm sure Smeeko and SeanYoda will get that one.
Originally Posted By LVBelle I confess I finished my research paper last night! It ended up being 39 pages! Though some of those pages were charts and graphs, not writing. I'm just happy that I don't start a new class until January 2nd!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I confess Congratulations on getting such a huge project done! And the bonus is you can not worry about it and enjoy the rest of your time off
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I confess that in 8 hours I will begin my 11 days of time off from work too! Woohoo!
Originally Posted By a goofy guy I confess I'm looking forward to Christmas Day! I'm not working it for the first time in 3 years!
Originally Posted By LVBelle I confess I went and butchered my hair today. I think it's the shortest I've ever done it! The lady even tried to talk me out of it, lol! I confess that, so far, I like it!
Originally Posted By LVBelle I confess that maybe butchered was too strong a word. It's about chin length, only a little shorter than I had it at the 50th meet. For me, that's really short!
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I confess it's nice to see knightnfrees on LP earlier than usual. Annd, I confess I bet LVBelle looks adorable with short hair. (btw I LOVED that picture of you with Belle in your reveal to me. Totally, totally cute!)
Originally Posted By LVBelle I confess, thanks Chickendumpling! I'm working on uploading pictures of my new hair now. I confess I kinda think I look like a mushroom head! I confess I also really like that picture of me and Belle! I was SO excited to see her walk by to the photo spot in her blue dress. I had never met her in her blue dress, only the yellow one. Klucky said she had never seen a pregnant woman run so fast!
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <I confess I kinda think I look like a mushroom head!> I confess, being a classic Nintendo lover, that's awesome---you'd fit right into the Mushroom Kingdom in the Super Mario Bros. games!
