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[Previous entry: "Martha Stewart Doesn't Live Here"] [Next entry: "5 Tips for a Happy Thanksgiving"] 11/23/2005: "Insanity"
I'm well aware that I often see things differently than the rest of the world, but this holiday thing is really crazy! The world has gotten insane. I was watching t.v with The Girl last night--I almost never watch t.v.--and this commercial came on that simply left me laughing. The commercial was about giving a Mercedes-Benz for Christmas. Oh yeah, let me add that to my shopping list. LOL! I'm equally astonished when I see these articles that read "Great Gifts for Under $500." What's up with that? I buy stuff for friends and family throughout the year because I see something I think they'll like or enjoy or it reminds me of them...and then I give it to them. Then there were the commercials for shopping specials starting at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning and the day after. My husband loves all that chaos. Me? No thanks. I'd prefer to be beat senseless. |
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I refuse to be caught up in that and I refuse to hang a price tag on my regard and affection for friends and family. 
I have a penchant for jewelry--nice, expensive jewelry. In fact, while I was in Sedona, I found a gorgeous necklace with a Russian icon that was a one-of-a-kind in an art gallery. It could've been mine for $2000. In three installments. Really, not that bad for a unique piece of jewelry. I'm not sure I could've stared down that temptation alone, but my two good friends led me out of there. 
Would I turn that down if it was presented as a gift? Uh...no. But I don't expect it for Christmas. It's the expection factor that bugs me...as if there's something wrong with us if we're not willing to shell out five-hundred bucks on a gift or maybe a couple of thousand for a necklace or maybe several thousand on a car. And it also sets up the expectation that others should do the same for us.
And would I like a Mercedes-Benz for Christmas? No thanks, I'm perfectly happy with my car. 
