Good morning.
One more day left until I get a 4 day weekend! Well, ok, some of you are getting one too. See, don't say I've never given you anything!*G*
Thanksgiving should be good . . . even better though is BLACK FRIDAY!!!!
God, I love Black Friday.
I don't go out and buy anything. I rarely have any cash to do that. However a friend of mine usually goes out in the wee hours of the morning to buy presents for his wife and kids. He takes me with him so I can keep him company/keep a spot in line.
I don't know what it is, but I really like being out with all the people - without the pressure of "I HAVE TO GET THAT". I also like standing in line. The anticipation of getting something is sometimes more fun than actually getting it. It's why I tried to get as many of the Harry Potter books the night they came out. It wasn't so much getting the book as it was the experience of going out to get the book. I'm probably the only person in the world who thought it was a bit of a cheat when Disney World introduced "fast passes". Part of the fun was waiting for the ride!!!
That said, I don't like waiting in lines at the grocery store. Go figure. That's more of a race!
Anyway, hopefully I will get to stand in a few lines on Black Friday - and hopefully YOU will get everything you want out of your holiday (OR, for those in other parts of the world than me, or who just plain don't celebrate Thanksgiving just have a really nice time of the rest of your week!!!)
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One more day left until I get a 4 day weekend! Well, ok, some of you are getting one too. See, don't say I've never given you anything!*G*
Thanksgiving should be good . . . even better though is BLACK FRIDAY!!!!
God, I love Black Friday.
I don't go out and buy anything. I rarely have any cash to do that. However a friend of mine usually goes out in the wee hours of the morning to buy presents for his wife and kids. He takes me with him so I can keep him company/keep a spot in line.
I don't know what it is, but I really like being out with all the people - without the pressure of "I HAVE TO GET THAT". I also like standing in line. The anticipation of getting something is sometimes more fun than actually getting it. It's why I tried to get as many of the Harry Potter books the night they came out. It wasn't so much getting the book as it was the experience of going out to get the book. I'm probably the only person in the world who thought it was a bit of a cheat when Disney World introduced "fast passes". Part of the fun was waiting for the ride!!!
That said, I don't like waiting in lines at the grocery store. Go figure. That's more of a race!
Anyway, hopefully I will get to stand in a few lines on Black Friday - and hopefully YOU will get everything you want out of your holiday (OR, for those in other parts of the world than me, or who just plain don't celebrate Thanksgiving just have a really nice time of the rest of your week!!!)
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Remember to post your entries at:
http://community.livejournal.com/therealljidol/79530.html
You have until Monday, but considering that this is the most time you've had to handle an entry don't forget to do it!!*g*
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I'm phobic about crowds, myself, so I've always hated Black Friday.
It's kind of like being at a moving concert, and is wonderful for people watching.
Spending thanksgiving with the fiance's mom who cooks for an army when it's only a few people. It should be some good food though.
I hope everyone has a wonderful long week and a great holiday if you celebrate it.
We're home and after a good night's sleep at home my girlfriend is feeling much better (me too).
Wishes for safety to anyone traveling (or not) today!
If I don't get a chance to before now, hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!
For the topic, mine's half written and I hope to finish it tomorrow, but I'm not posting it until Monday. Which is the PERFECT day for it. Thank you Gary for giving us that as a deadline!
Happy holiday to everyone who has it. Happy middle of the week to those who are not in the US. Mwah!
I worked at Barnes & Noble for the release of the last Harry Potter book. The energy of the crowd in the store that night was palpable. EVERYONE was so excited. I just kept spontaneously cheering and clapping as I was packing books--and people were cheering along with me! I felt almost the same way I did when performing. Cool, and hard to explain.
Anyway.
I wish I could say that I just like being out and not buying anything. I am, sad to say, a HUUUGE shopaholic, and I find it hard to be in a retail store without handing my credit card over!
Of course that meant that I had to deal with people (in a bookstore mind you) who couldn't read or refused to read the fine print on our flyers and coupons and explain why they are not getting the FAB-Bu-Lous bargains they thought they were being clever to get. Sometimes I knew they were being obtuse trying to bully their way of getting us to sell them something at less than we paid for it. Didn't fly with me at all and all the threats of going to corporate were met with the information that the website had everything that they needed if they did wish to complain.
Other biggest b**ch fest I had to deal with? Why we (the physical store) didn't match the discounts of our website. I would look around and bit and say(much more politely than this but you get the idea) Hmmmm, maybe because we are a store that you can walk into and look at the product and we have employees who are helping you to pay as well as rent on the physical building? Also if you factor in shipping, it came out about the same and you always have the option of shopping on line if you do want the discounts but of course you have to wait for those to arrive. And my manager always backed me up on this.
This doesn't explain of course WEB ONLY deals.
I'm so excited about the 4 day weekend! Woot! Today may end up to be a short day for me. I brought my youngest kidlet to work with me and I'm not sure that he's going to be able to hang the whole day =S We may decide hell with it and cut out early =) Hope everyone has a great Turkey Day tomorrow! =D
Can't wait to have tomorrow off!
I'm almost done shopping, myself. *g*
I'm so excited and happy! *squee!*
Edited at 2007-11-21 03:30 pm (UTC)