2 weeks ago we had to go out to the shopping center to get something. On a Saturday. Headed into Christmas. And if you think USA stores are busy, try Austria where all the stores are closed on Sundays!
If you know me, you know I hate crowded shopping centers. Which is exactly why I usually have all my shopping done and everything wrapped by the 1st week of November. IF I want to add something more, I can...but no stress if I go shopping again, or don't. My DH thinks this is a bit funny of me, but over the years he has learned just how very stressed I become if I wait too long. Can we say panic attack in a crowded store? So, I know what bothers me...and avoid it.
But, School Boy needed something for school and he has a tight schedule, which meant we headed out shopping on a Saturday. We went early in the morning...to get a parking spot.
The stores were loaded up with toys, games, Playmobile...and stacks and stacks of Lego sets. Everywhere I looked - Leo's. It was actually a pretty amazing sight. The most wished for items tend to sell out fast. But, happily, it is not something I have to worry about. I am all done with Christmas shopping.
We went in a car provided by our Auto Club.
But I am not worried. We live in a city and can get around by walking, biking or public transportation for now. And, I already have ALL my Christmas shopping done. So, no stress. I was able even score a most wanted Lego set late in October. Phew!
2 comments:
I understand wanting to get the shopping done early and avoiding the crowd and mad rush. I wait for the sales, and sometimes the displays are fun to look at too, as you saw. Plus, if I asked most of the people I buy for what they wanted, by the time Christmas came around, they would already have bought the thing for themselves. They are not patient people to wait that long.
Oh wow. What a fun store. I'm with you - I like to get my shopping done early.
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