Christmas Shopping - Day 1

I can't believe I actually went Christmas shopping today, and got the majority of it done too! I'm not one to leave it to the last minute, I usually venture out in early December, but something possessed me this year to go now.

I started my day at Costco. For some reason there were no carts left, even though it wasn't that busy. I spent the first ten minutes running around the parking lot, in the pissing rain. I asked one of the workers if there were any carts anywhere - they suggested following someone back to their car - so I assumed the role of crazy shopping cart stalker. I found an old, Asian man heading back to his car, but on the way I found a free cart and headed to the entrance. Let me tell you, it takes skill to wield a shopping cart and umbrella.

I was only in Costco for about 15, maybe 20 minutes. I knew what I wanted and where it was. And the lineups for the cashier were short. Before I knew it, I was back outside, wielding the cart and umbrella, trying to get back to my car as quickly as possible as all the presents were getting wet!

I drove along the flooding streets to my next (and final) destination - Richmond Centre. I was there maybe an hour. Got more shopping done, grabbed some lunch, then headed home.

Still in the (Christmas) mood, I wrapped most of the gifts I bought today, and wrote all of my Christmas cards.

All in all I've had a very productive day: started the morning at Curves; went on a tear with my Christmas shopping; cleaned the apartment and cooked dinner; even relaxed a little too.

But the day isn't over yet - I'm heading out with Vicky in a couple of hours. I can't remember the last time we hung out. We have a lot of catching up to do...