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From The Ashes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 03:02 PM
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How much would it cost...
...to hire someone to do my shopping until after Christmas? x( I don't need a weekly reminder that I am far from happy, far from my family, far from anything I've ever cared about. I'm going to go batshit crazy by then.
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SPKrazy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 03:03 PM
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1. dunno...
but I can give you a :hug: :hug: :hug:
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From The Ashes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 03:22 PM
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2. Thanks..
:hug:
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Fire Walk With Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 03:26 PM
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3. The trick is to do it anyway, in spite of the situation, and it will heal.
If you have a hobby or interest, find a local enthusiasts group...and in the meantime :hug:
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From The Ashes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 07:29 PM
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5. Thanks Peake...
:hug::loveya:
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Tyler Durden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 03:32 PM
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4. A suggestion?
Either wait until the last minute and shop in a blind panic (tends to dull the senses) or just pretend it's the last minute and do it all in one afternoon with the same panic.
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From The Ashes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 07:29 PM
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6. Good idea...
:thumbsup:
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Gormy Cuss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 07:47 PM
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7. What Peake and Tyler Durden said.
Make your mind up to get it all done in one day and be done with it. Do it soon because you need to mail everything. Cheapest ways to mail take the longest time to deliver.

After you're done, designate your day off as "Be Good to FTA" day. If that means strolling in a park, or going to a movie, or any other low-cost, low stress treat. It helps.

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From The Ashes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 09:28 PM
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11. It isn't just the holiday shopping...
...it's going to the grocery store and being faced with all that 'Ain't Christmas great?' hokum. I have to grocery shop...

thanks.:hug:
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Gormy Cuss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 09:44 PM
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15. I know.
But try to enjoy Christmas for yourself. That's why I suggested little gifts for FTA.
When you hear that Christmas stuff in the grocery store, go buy a buck's worth of treat just for you. A piece of chocolate, or cheese, or olives or something. You're right, you can't stop shopping for food, so make it work for you. The dollar limit keeps you from overindulging and spending too much -- I know your budget's tight.

And I forgot these: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Tyler Durden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 10:30 PM
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17. I know it too.
I have Holiday Hatred so bad that I don't breath right until January 2nd. Every Year.
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triguy46 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 08:28 PM
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8. Just give me your debit card and PIN and I'll do it gratis.
:evilgrin:
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From The Ashes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 09:29 PM
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12. Suuuuurrrre...
I trust you...:eyes::rofl: Thanks for the giggle...
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Lil Missy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 08:28 PM
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9. I always make one mass shopping trip right before Thanskgiving
I get everything I couple possibly need, i.e. toothpaste, TP, meds, groceries, etc. then all there is left is gassing the car and I can grab a fresh gallon of milk there.

I hate the holiday hustle and bustle too.
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From The Ashes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 09:31 PM
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13. I wish I had a bigger freezer...
...because I would do just that...:hi: thanks!
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Wapsie B Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 08:31 PM
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10. I have no idea.
But you need to take care of yourself first. That much I do know. :hug:
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From The Ashes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 09:33 PM
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14. You know what really got me?
I saw this precious :eyes: adorable :sarcasm: tree ornament. 'Our first Christmas together' :puke:
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Wapsie B Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 10:12 PM
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16. Oh god, that would be awful.
:puke:
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Tyler Durden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 10:31 PM
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18. In 1977 I bought something like that....
The following summer, I used it as a skeet clay pigeon.

PULL!!!
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Contrary1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-27-07 10:38 PM
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19. Move to Indy...
I would be more than happy to spend someone else's money! Too bad you are so far away. Seriously, I wouldn't mind doing your shopping for you, as long as it did not include a trip to the mall.

Hang in there. It will all be over in about 5 weeks.
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