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Oh The Joys Of Shopping
Well, I must say... every year I get even more and more disgusted at the way people act when it comes to Holiday shopping. Absolutely sickening! And then they wonder why their kids act like spoiled brats and start throwing things around in the store and having tantrums for the whole world to see, LMFAO! OMG! One child even slapped his mother, and the mother didn't do anything about it! Lady, you are raising a bully who will grow up to beat up women and I certainly hope that he gets what's coming to him the first time that he lays a hand on a woman! Shame on you for not disciplining your child, and shame on you for letting your young daughter witness that kind of behavior! Hopefully she won't grow up thinking that it's OK for men to hit women. Wake the hell up people!!! What kind of example are you setting for your little brats? Oh man, how I wished I had a camcorder with me when I went shopping. And to think... I wasn't even Christmas shopping. I was just trying to get some basic everyday necessities which could not wait until after the holiday madness.
I hate this time of the year and I get so turned off by how commercialized the holidays have become, and how people make themselves crazy at this time of year buying stuff they can't afford, and getting into debt, trying to please their friends and loved ones. The problem is that no matter what you do, no matter how much you try, you can never really please everyone and the credit card bills keep coming long after those presents have been tossed aside and forgotten. The sad thing is that most children don't even know the true meaning of Christmas. All they care about is getting gifts, and not just any gift, they want the latest most expensive thing that is out there, and then us grown-ups act irresponsibly and get ourselves into debt by spending more than we can afford by trying toplease everyone ... 
or worse than that, some people let themselves get into in-law tug-of-wars, usually his family vs. her family and they also try to out-spend each other and compete for the title of "Biggest, Most Expensive, Gift Giver" Give me a break people! It's really sickening and pathetic and all it accomplishes is hurt feelings and arguments. Get a life and stop letting everyone in the stores know your business. I don't need to be feeling like I'm in the middle of a Jerry Springer show when all I'm trying to do is buy kotex pads and orange juice. That is not what Christmas is about! If someone doesn't appreciate your gift because Aunt Sue spent more money on his/her gift than you did, or if Cousin Jeff isn't coming over to your house because Uncle John is serving shrimp cocktails to his guests, and all you have to offer is chips and dip, then you know what, they can kiss your booty! You don't need people like that! And you definitely don't need to try to impress anyone by spending more than you can afford on gifts or food for anyone!!! Are they going to be around to help pay your bills when the bills start filling your mailbox instead of Christmas cards?
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What a wonderful entry. Talk about tellling it like it is. I bet you all had a wonderful Christmas, because you obviously celebrate the true meaning of the Season. Thank you for sharing the sentiments. Hope you have a blessed New Year too. Hugs, Barb http://journals.aol.com/queen
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Hi Mandy,
As usual....you said it like it is and I loved every word!!
I've finally decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and get back to getting healthy....also my journaling. I was so self absorbed in some problems of mine that I totally lost perspective on the other areas of my life, in other words....I screwed up royally!! :)
But, that's in the past and now I'm going forward, a little bruised but still standing. I have 20 some pounds to re-lose but I have faith in myself that I will not only do that....I will reach a very good spot by this time next year. Thank you for hanging with me while I strayed, it really meant a lot to know I had people pulling for me. I hope your 2007 is filled with all good things and many happy moments with your family.
Pooh Hugs,
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Happy New Year Mandy! Love and hugs, Shelly
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HAPPY NEW YEARS! Hope it unfolds only good things for you! {{{ }}}
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