Last year and this year I did a "nifty things" essay, explaining what and why, and also what definitely not and why. It also seems like a nice opportunity for "let me tell you about me" for family (and friends) I rarely see.
'Jaynestown'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2010: Don't Let the Door Hit Ya...
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Christmukkah, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. Oh, and 2010? We have a few words for you.
I use Amazon, but I also do a modified form of the Buffista list for my family and ask them to fill it out for me. Works pretty well.
Allergies or sensitivities:
Favorite kind of chocolate or other sweet treat:
Favorite beverage:
Tea or coffee and favorite flavor/kind:
Favorite food:
Favorite scent(s) or scent family:
Favorite color:
Clothing sizes:
Favorite animal:
Favorite store:
Favorite sport or recreational activity:
Passion or collection:
Anything else of note:
I *finally* responded to the questions my Secret Santa asked me via elfster, so, if that's you, um, sorry to keep you waiting! I keep meaning to fill out the Deena database but haven't done it yet. Perhaps I will go do that right now!
Edit: OK, Deena database has been updated. That was fun!
Amazon has a comment section, so you can say things like "I just want a potato masher, doesn' have to be this one" or "I really want this color" or whatever.
C. Kret sent me another card with a beautiful magnetic bookmark. Wish you could see the smile on my face. How you hop from Colorado Springs, CO to Triboro, NY is impressive. A true Santa. Thank you.
a day without posts is sad.
A day that will live in infamy.
Vortex, I see whut you did thar.
I've been saying that several times for the last few weeks because our Christmas show (Sunset Boulevard) opens tonight.
Hee.