I feel like I'm trapped in a whirlwind of deals and sales, coupons and discounts, special offers and one day only prices. Where does the madness of the beautiful holiday end?! There's no mercy!
I know this isn't what Christmas is all about, believe me, I know. However, I, and every other red-blooded American have been so brainwashed and programmed into believing that gifts are a necessary part of it all, that there is really no going back. It's just the way it is.
So, here's where I'm at: lost in a sea of shopping with no presents to show for it. The temptation to disregard all prices and sales has crossed my mind so many times. However, my Jewish tendencies (oddly, the part of me that would not be celebrating Christmas...hmmm) have stopped me from that. Unfortunately, this Jew gene also drives me to seek out any and all possible offers that exist in the online world. My eyes are now trained to look for the red numbers and lettering (sale item) and the percentage sign (discount). Each offer has its perks and benefits. My head becomes a calculator, adding taxes and shipping, while subtracting any promotional discounts.
The key, the real key is to look for the best possible product at the lowest possible price. That's what we all want, right? Of course. And if only the lowest priced item was also the best quality, life would be simple and pleasing.
But, it's not.
I suppose I am going to just have to suck it up, compromise. I'll take the best offer I can get, before I drive myself crazy. It's really not about me, anyway. Giving gifts is about how the person feels when you give him or her that special gift. In the end, it's not going to matter how hard you tried to find the best deal or length of time you spent looking or even how much you spent. If you can make someone happy, it will be worth it. At least that is how I am going to TRY to look at it. I really can't go on obsessing over these things...
Good luck with your Christmas shopping, everyone.
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