Epson Photo R800
Reveal thy phat lewt!
I think we did this last year too. Feel free to share =D
Mike has the uncanny ability to buy things that I want, that I didn't realize I wanted till I get them. I was standing in the book aisle of Sam's club reading the ending of Billy Crystal's book '700 Sundays' or some amount yesterday on xmas eve. I got all weepy reading about his mother dying and how he described it. I told my mother in law and we both got all weepy. I put it down and moved on. I open up a present and lo' and behold, he bought me the book. I was like, 'why...but i love it!'
My daughter had a santa workshop this year and bought presents for us. She gave me this cute metal necklace that says, 'I love you' and mike got a shrek flashlight lol. How cute is that?? She got both grandpas flashlights that say 'Grandpa' and both grandmothers coffee cups that say they're the best. We actually I got a crapload from our daughter lol. She also made us this cute clay picture frame from her kinder class and she wrote her name all nice and Catherine-neat on it. They took pictures of the kids and put them in the frames. We're impressed with her school lol.
I got Seaons 1 and 2 of Columbo and a pooh and mickey charm for my charm bracelet. We gave Catherine one for herself with a pumpkin (her nickname), polar bear and 2 charms from my bracelet.
All in all, it was a great day. The turkey came out good and I'm friggin FULL! =D Hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and were with loved ones. Thinking happy thoughts for everyone.
:ghug
Guest
20 years ago
Den
20 years ago
Gameboy Advanced SP (from my daughter, who's tired of watching mom play the games on her cell phone):bag
KitchenAide 5qt:teehee
Escada Magnatism :love
Angel - Season 2
North and South
But best yet was spending the day with my kid.
KitchenAide 5qt:teehee
Escada Magnatism :love
Angel - Season 2
North and South
But best yet was spending the day with my kid.
Julie
20 years ago
I finally got a for real honest to god drawing/drafting desk.
also got a hat, scarf and mittens. verah fuzzy.
that's about it. the desk was enough.
pictures inc eventually.
editing to add pic
also got a hat, scarf and mittens. verah fuzzy.
that's about it. the desk was enough.
pictures inc eventually.
editing to add pic
Mizen
20 years ago
XBox 360 equipped with Madden.
Eve
20 years ago
Upgraded from PS CS to the whole Creative Suite. Wanted to upgrade PhotoShop anyway, and been wanting GoLive to work on my site so figured screw it, may as well get the whole thing for a lil more than just those two things would be. That was pretty much my present to myself (spending his money of course *snickers* ) But hubby got me the 3rd season of Charmed (now to watch the second huh?) and the whole series of Earth 2 from back in the day. While my mom was here, she helped my daughter pick out some perfume and make up for me. Best part tho was watching my spoiled child tear into her presents like she's never gotten one before. She's always so much fun to watch cuz her whole face lights up with each new gift. Except clothes. Should be a law not to wrap clothes for this kid lol. Oh well, we both got spoiled :)
Nards
20 years ago
A short story, but I feel it's a good one.
As many of you know, I am now a full time student. This last semester was my last one at a local CC before I start Pre-Law in the spring. I am accumulating a large amount of books, and have nowhere to put them.(They are currently on a shelf in a closet) So I have been looking for a inexpensive bookcase, but unable to find anything that I can afford, since I no longer work.
I have been helping a Political Science professor of mine (my major) this semester set up an online class for the spring because she is computer illiterate. I did it because she is a great person, and I saw an opportunity to help her. I made clear to her I wanted nothing in return, just wanted to help. She had mentioned earlier in the semester to me that she was in charge of selling a neighbor of her's estate, as her health was failing. I saw this bookcase in there, and asked her to find out how much it was:
Solid cherry, and an antique, and they were asking $500 for it. Of course, no way can I afford that.
So I spent all weekend at my parents house, and got home Christmas evening and checked my email. I received the following email, from my professor:
I have decided that you will receive (but you will need to pick up the first of February) the bookcase that I e-mailed you the picture. That will make me feel better for all that you have done and all that is ahead!!! I would also like the bookcase to have a nice home and you will be acquiring many more books entering the political science field. I am sorry you will have to wait until February but I can't get it until the Estate Sale. Thank you so much for everything. Perri
As many of you know, I am now a full time student. This last semester was my last one at a local CC before I start Pre-Law in the spring. I am accumulating a large amount of books, and have nowhere to put them.(They are currently on a shelf in a closet) So I have been looking for a inexpensive bookcase, but unable to find anything that I can afford, since I no longer work.
I have been helping a Political Science professor of mine (my major) this semester set up an online class for the spring because she is computer illiterate. I did it because she is a great person, and I saw an opportunity to help her. I made clear to her I wanted nothing in return, just wanted to help. She had mentioned earlier in the semester to me that she was in charge of selling a neighbor of her's estate, as her health was failing. I saw this bookcase in there, and asked her to find out how much it was:
Solid cherry, and an antique, and they were asking $500 for it. Of course, no way can I afford that.
So I spent all weekend at my parents house, and got home Christmas evening and checked my email. I received the following email, from my professor:
I have decided that you will receive (but you will need to pick up the first of February) the bookcase that I e-mailed you the picture. That will make me feel better for all that you have done and all that is ahead!!! I would also like the bookcase to have a nice home and you will be acquiring many more books entering the political science field. I am sorry you will have to wait until February but I can't get it until the Estate Sale. Thank you so much for everything. Perri
Floored, absolutely floored. It may seem really dumb, but this gift means so much to me, I can't put it in words.
Mizen
20 years ago
That's pretty cool.
Would you cuddle with me you sweet hunk of man?
Would you cuddle with me you sweet hunk of man?
Kindal
20 years ago
Since I leave for basic tomorrow, I got some nice socks, a blanket to keep at home, a very very nice Seiko Kenetic watch to were with my class a's, and a damn nice columbia waterproof sports watch that I can wear out in the field.
Den
20 years ago
Good luck with that!
:yay
Kindal
Since I leave for basic tomorrow, I got some nice socks, a blanket to keep at home, a very very nice Seiko Kenetic watch to were with my class a's, and a damn nice columbia waterproof sports watch that I can wear out in the field.
Good luck with that!
:yay
Kindal
20 years ago
Thanks :)
Shay
Good luck with that!
:yay
Thanks :)
Sergon
20 years ago
Plenty of cash, a digital camera, 2 golf clubs, new boxers and a nice new belt. Ill post some shots in the picture forum. Most of the ones of me are shitty but I have never photographed well.
S
S
Guest
20 years ago
LOL Vul, that's what I got my fiance.
Julie, I have that same pen carousel thing and was contemplating the same desk! Is it comfy? Can you adjust for height as well as angle?
Julie, I have that same pen carousel thing and was contemplating the same desk! Is it comfy? Can you adjust for height as well as angle?
Verileah
20 years ago
I got seasons four and five of west wing, so if you're seeing less of me that's why :D. Also got me some books (A collection of Philip K. Dick short stories, the complete Narnia series, 1-5 of the outlander series, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, (and the DVD too), City of Falling Angels, and Running with Scissors.) and some music (Rufus Wainwright's self titled, a Korean boy band I don't remember the name of [I think it was meant to be a joke], Bright Eyes Lifted, and some Yo Yo Ma.) Plus gift cards to Borders and Target. I also got a compact mirror thingy that I plan to use to blind snipers in the street and to spy on the people that are following me.
And I got a check with instructions to spend it on something that I need.
I think I 'need' an i pod but I dunno if that's what Grandma met :X.
And I got a check with instructions to spend it on something that I need.
I think I 'need' an i pod but I dunno if that's what Grandma met :X.
Julie
20 years ago
its not bad, the height and tilt adjust easily since there's crossbars rather than each leg being independant so you dont have to muck with it being level. And its sturdy since I tend to almost lay/lean on my desk while I work :D the chair needs a bit of breaking in though. lol The only real pain was the screw holes werent pre-drilled so my husband had to break out the dremel at 10:30 at night. He was none too happy about that. :horsey
Ryala
Julie, I have that same pen carousel thing and was contemplating the same desk! Is it comfy? Can you adjust for height as well as angle?
its not bad, the height and tilt adjust easily since there's crossbars rather than each leg being independant so you dont have to muck with it being level. And its sturdy since I tend to almost lay/lean on my desk while I work :D the chair needs a bit of breaking in though. lol The only real pain was the screw holes werent pre-drilled so my husband had to break out the dremel at 10:30 at night. He was none too happy about that. :horsey
Mileron
20 years ago
I got ...
Harry Potter Goblet of Fire calendar
Dukes of Hazzard Unrated (which I need to return because we already have it)
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas CD (which I also got my dad... so we're returning one)
Lottery tickets
Stargate Atlantis Season 1 on DVD
Two 2-lb cans of cashews
One 2-lb can of peanuts
$100 gift card to Newegg from my Dad
New sneakers! yay!
Honey Roasted Nuts from Completely Nuts, Austin, TX> they are SOOOO good!
Harry Potter Goblet of Fire calendar
Dukes of Hazzard Unrated (which I need to return because we already have it)
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas CD (which I also got my dad... so we're returning one)
Lottery tickets
Stargate Atlantis Season 1 on DVD
Two 2-lb cans of cashews
One 2-lb can of peanuts
$100 gift card to Newegg from my Dad
New sneakers! yay!
Honey Roasted Nuts from Completely Nuts, Austin, TX> they are SOOOO good!
Guest
20 years ago
LOL Veri. Running with Scissors is a good one. At least, I thought so anyway.
Doh, Julie! We had that problem with a chair from Ikea. The crossbar on the table sounds nice though. Good stuff for lazy folks like me.
Doh, Julie! We had that problem with a chair from Ikea. The crossbar on the table sounds nice though. Good stuff for lazy folks like me.
Jinheim
20 years ago
My grandmother puts gifts into whatever box she has on hand. My dad got something out of an envelope box. My brother got something out of a cuisinart box. I open one of my gifts from her and its two boxes of betty crocker slow cook beef stew mix. I go to open the box and I realize.... I actually got stew mix for christmas.
It made more sense when i got an actual slow cook stew pot in a later gift. But for a while i was like "damn..."
It made more sense when i got an actual slow cook stew pot in a later gift. But for a while i was like "damn..."
Droggen
20 years ago
New DVD Camcorder, New SLR Digital Camera, Bowling ball SPinner (please don't ask for an explanation), Bowling shoes, clothes, Euro Asian decorative doohickeys for my bedroom, second round of tint for my car. and a fun filled day with 50 family member making eachother laugh, whine, and yell =p
Guest
20 years ago
ROFL Jinheim