Licence to Shop
You know that you are planning a serious shopping expedition when you choose sneakers and thick socks over sparkly sandles. And like any big workout I believe it is very important to warm up first. So early this morning the family set off for our walk along the beach and instead of doing the single lap up and down the boardwalk, we did two. I wasn't going to risk suffering a sprained wrist (from handing over the credit card) or pulling a muscle in my back (loading things in the trolley and carrying bags) so I felt it important to do the hard yards ;D And the hard yards were so beautiful this morning.
A light breeze served to bring the salty smell of the ocean right up to my nose, and the sun was warm on my face. People were so happy and smiling and the boys just went nuts - as they always do. Every time we go there I wished we lived closer so that we could go every morning. But then I remembered that I did live that close once and did not go to the beach every morning. It is amazing how much we take forgranted when it is on our doorstep. But I digress - I am supposed to be talking about sport - shopping!
As we expected the shopping centre was packed. But we had our plan and were happy to go with the flow. There is something so magical about shopping at Christmas. If you can get past the commercialism, and the greed, and the wanton shopping lust that comes with Christmas (and I do suffer a bit from the latter) you can see that there is good around us. People seem to mellow enough to realise that the world isn't all about them. That it is for sharing and sharing means not killing beliefs of other people. I saw a young lad help out an older lady when she dropped her shopping bag, I saw strangers chatting with tired children whilst waiting in the queue - trying to make them laugh whilst an obviously exhausted mother paid for her shopping, I actually saw someone get up off a seat to offer it to an elderly gentlemen. These little things make me so happy. Embarrassingly usually so happy that I start to cry. I am such a wuss.
So I sit here knowing that all the Christmas shopping is done, wrapped, labelled, and put in bags ready for our trip. And even though I love Christmas and I adore each and every thing I have purchased I can't help but feel a little ashamed that there is so much. Every year I promise myself that I won't overdo it the next year, and every year I buy things through the year, hide them, forget about them until Christmas and voila - overdone again!!
Anyway one other good thing this weekend is I got a new licence. Lucky since it expired back in September. Ooooops. But now at least I look good on this one :D
Off to bed now. I need my beauty sleep. And as many hours as I can to burn as much as I can before I get on the scales tomorrow. Didn't climb on today so it will be a surpise.
A light breeze served to bring the salty smell of the ocean right up to my nose, and the sun was warm on my face. People were so happy and smiling and the boys just went nuts - as they always do. Every time we go there I wished we lived closer so that we could go every morning. But then I remembered that I did live that close once and did not go to the beach every morning. It is amazing how much we take forgranted when it is on our doorstep. But I digress - I am supposed to be talking about sport - shopping!
As we expected the shopping centre was packed. But we had our plan and were happy to go with the flow. There is something so magical about shopping at Christmas. If you can get past the commercialism, and the greed, and the wanton shopping lust that comes with Christmas (and I do suffer a bit from the latter) you can see that there is good around us. People seem to mellow enough to realise that the world isn't all about them. That it is for sharing and sharing means not killing beliefs of other people. I saw a young lad help out an older lady when she dropped her shopping bag, I saw strangers chatting with tired children whilst waiting in the queue - trying to make them laugh whilst an obviously exhausted mother paid for her shopping, I actually saw someone get up off a seat to offer it to an elderly gentlemen. These little things make me so happy. Embarrassingly usually so happy that I start to cry. I am such a wuss.
So I sit here knowing that all the Christmas shopping is done, wrapped, labelled, and put in bags ready for our trip. And even though I love Christmas and I adore each and every thing I have purchased I can't help but feel a little ashamed that there is so much. Every year I promise myself that I won't overdo it the next year, and every year I buy things through the year, hide them, forget about them until Christmas and voila - overdone again!!
Anyway one other good thing this weekend is I got a new licence. Lucky since it expired back in September. Ooooops. But now at least I look good on this one :D
Off to bed now. I need my beauty sleep. And as many hours as I can to burn as much as I can before I get on the scales tomorrow. Didn't climb on today so it will be a surpise.
Sounds like a very productive day. HAd a similar one with my DD. The joy of shopping and spending money!!Definitely involves a lot of exercse. I am glad you took precaution so you wouldn't hurt your wrist. Also a lot of exercise so should have burnt off a lot of calories. Good luck with weigh in.
Posted by
michelle |
December 04, 2005 11:30 pm
There is always something fun about overdoing it at xmas and spoiling loved ones isnt there? sounds like you had a great time, sweet dreams luv xo
Posted by
Cat |
December 05, 2005 6:15 am
Good luck with weigh in.
Well done on finishing your shopping and getting such a good workout. Yes, I found people extra friendly this year while shopping. I didn't know if it was just my good mood, but strangers were chatting about Christmas to me and no-one seemed to get too angry waiting in queues. Guess we may have avoided the last minute rush. I don't blame you for overdoing things. It is only once a year and it is so much fun to give presents.
Posted by
Suzy |
December 05, 2005 7:40 am
I love shopping at Christmas time! Glad to hear that you warmed up first...don't want to injure yourself!! I've still got a heap to do...but the majority of my shopping will be this week...have a great week, M!
Posted by
Tina |
December 05, 2005 7:56 am
Isn't there something special about that feeling when all the shopping is done and wrapped and waiting to be put under the tree !!
Well done and what a great loss this week - good for you but then you know what needs to be done and it really is just getting your head into the right space isn't it ?
Take care and will try to catch up while we are away !
HAve a good one.
Me
Posted by
Me |
December 06, 2005 2:25 am