I stole this meme from frog, because I like it.
1. What is the best gift you received this year? (Tangible gifts only, please!)
This is such a hard question to answer. I absolutely adore the scarf/glove/hat set that my mom bought me, as well as the new flatware that I asked for (and received). For sheer coolness, I have to say that the limited-edition print of Lennon's original lyrics for "Merry Xmas" wins. And for sentimental reasons, S's gift for me (a ring, but not that kind) is nice, because it replaces one that no longer fits and that I loved. He also matched it to my favorite necklace, which is so thoughtful I can't even express how pleased I was.
2. What is the best gift you gave this year?
Well, I think I won the ugly ornament exchange this year, with my butt-ugly contributions to my mom's and sister's collections. (Respectively, a felt bird covered in pastel flowers and a computer wearing a wizard hat and the words, "Computer Wizard"). I think my mom really liked her salt and pepper grinder, and I think everyone liked the ornaments I gave this year. From MOMA. Oh, and my dad would have liked the outdoor thermometer we bought him, but alas, that's what the stolen object was. He only has a picture to admire until it comes off backorder.
3. When did you do most of your shopping/creating?
I did all of my shopping between the day after Thanksgiving and December 16th. I had some ideas, however, from earlier in the year and previous shopping excursions for other things. I just never acted on them.
4. Did you go shopping the day after Thanksgiving (U.S.)? Hell no. Online only. After working in retail for so long, I have no desire to harass retail workers any more than they are harassed. Day after Christmas? No, for many of the same reasons. But also because the crowds are hell, and anyway, I wanted to wait and buy books until today, since one of my favorite series added a new book today. (That's awkward phrasing, isn't it?)
5. What stands out already about Christmas 2005?
It was really chaos-free. It was even a little bit relaxing, which is rare. I don't know about this question, because I don't think Christmas works like that. Christmas seems to be the gift that keeps on giving, simply because I end up getting so many practical items that I use on a daily basis (the silverware, Kate Spade purse, the ring I will wear every day, the bedsheets, the shredder [yes, I got a deeply unromantic but fun shredder], etc.). I can never single out one thing I like most about Christmas. Although, now, as I'm typing that, I have to say that it was pretty interesting to have a baby around for the first time in years and years. Watching baby Jude interact with people and things was pretty neat.
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Anyway, my xmas was wonderful. And I don't know that I have much to say beyond that.
I LOVE my cookbook. You must add it to your list of great gifts given! I think Jen and Jimmy are terrified, which will make it more fun to be successful.
Posted by: M | December 27, 2005 at 05:13 PM