(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[tacehtpuekam]

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I know every single extra that I'm going to or have purchased for my SS but because of the lack of wishlist, I'm really stuck on what big item I want to get them. Having a wishlist and answering questions should be a requirement for SS.
This. Maybe a rule for next year should be you have to have some sort of wishlist created by the end of the sign ups. 

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

I agree on the wishlist should be a requirment!  My santee? santa is super secretive and lack of anything to go on stresses me out!  I like pink, what if she hates it?  I hate foundation and do not know how to buy it, what if she loves it?

Right?! I don't want to buy something that they hate or don't want because of their lack of information regarding such things. I also don't want them to be disappointed in what I get them because its not my fault. I understand that we are all busy but sign ups started awhile ago and I started making my list as soon as I signed up and I'm a mom and student so I know what busy is like. I just want everyone to be happy!!!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

I missed home so bad I insisted on coming back when my husband finished his schooling. If I was going to be miserable with him gone I was going to be home. I grew up right behind Highlands High School.

Shut the front door!!!! I went to Highlands High School!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

This. Maybe a rule for next year should be you have to have some sort of wishlist created by the end of the sign ups. 

Or at least have a full profile of information. I just don't want to disappoint someone or look like a bad and unthoughtful individual.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by heath67013 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I know every single extra that I'm going to or have purchased for my SS but because of the lack of wishlist, I'm really stuck on what big item I want to get them. Having a wishlist and answering questions should be a requirement for SS.
I agree. I hope I answered enough of the questions to helpful for my secret santa.

Right, I answered a chunk so I hope it's enough...but I am around here ALL THE TIME so I think I'm pretty easy to figure out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Maybe next year, we could settle on a master list of questions (like maybe everyone who wants could contribute a couple of questions to the list) before sign ups end, and then all answer all the questions on our wish list? Since in the thread it's kind of hard to keep track of what you have answered and what you haven't yet /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[lovepink]

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Right?! I don't want to buy something that they hate or don't want because of their lack of information regarding such things. I also don't want them to be disappointed in what I get them because its not my fault. I understand that we are all busy but sign ups started awhile ago and I started making my list as soon as I signed up and I'm a mom and student so I know what busy is like.
Everything you just said!  I am afraid they are going to get their gift and be disappointed mad because maybe what I like they don't!  I am going to do the best I can.

I felt like my wish list was long and rambly and I edited it a lot.  But now I want to add all the questions to mine too, so my santee can get a good sense of me and my personality!  Sometimes I feel like personality is hard to convey via keyboard!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Right?! I don't want to buy something that they hate or don't want because of their lack of information regarding such things. I also don't want them to be disappointed in what I get them because its not my fault. I understand that we are all busy but sign ups started awhile ago and I started making my list as soon as I signed up and I'm a mom and student so I know what busy is like.
I seriously doubt anyone is going to hate your gift. And if they do....maybe they're not the sort of person who should sign up for Secret Santa! 

A gift is a gift and I always try to be appreciative no matter what it is, because people put time/thought/$$ into something JUST for me. Example, my dear grandma buys me earrings every single year for Christmas and I have never had my ears pierced. But I can tell she picks out things specially for me because they're totally something I'd wear if I could! 

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Right, I answered a chunk so I hope it's enough...but I am around here ALL THE TIME so I think I'm pretty easy to figure out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Maybe next year, we could settle on a master list of questions (like maybe everyone who wants could contribute a couple of questions to the list) before sign ups end, and then all answer all the questions on our wish list? Since in the thread it's kind of hard to keep track of what you have answered and what you haven't yet /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Yes, a master list would be a wonderful idea. And when you sign up you just automatically include your answers in an email to Zadidoll.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Right, I answered a chunk so I hope it's enough...but I am around here ALL THE TIME so I think I'm pretty easy to figure out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Maybe next year, we could settle on a master list of questions (like maybe everyone who wants could contribute a couple of questions to the list) before sign ups end, and then all answer all the questions on our wish list? Since in the thread it's kind of hard to keep track of what you have answered and what you haven't yet /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Perfect idea. It really is hard to keep up with this thread!

 

[tnorth1852]

I've updated my list like 8547965467 times. I completely agree it should bea 'requirement' ... It's hard enough to buy for a "far away friend", much less when you can't learn annnnyyyything about them!! Sidenote: first (of many) SS purchase complete!!!!!!!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

I seriously doubt anyone is going to hate your gift. And if they do....maybe they're not the sort of person who should sign up for Secret Santa!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> A gift is a gift and I always try to be appreciative no matter what it is, because people put time/thought/$$ into something JUST for me. Example, my dear grandma buys me earrings every single year for Christmas and I have never had my ears pierced. But I can tell she picks out things specially for me because they're totally something I'd wear if I could! 

I agree with you and I hope that my gift is appreciated. I think it will be but I hope my santee doesn't have some crazy expectation about my gift giving skills.

 

[tweakabell]

I participated a little more when LBB was good but I slacked off once I stopped doing LBB.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

I know what her main gift is going to be, now to pick out the fun extras!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tweakabell]

But I did put up a wishlist and answered questions.

I think if they don't have their stuff done they forfeit all right to be upset at what you buy.

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

But I did put up a wishlist and answered questions. I think if they don't have their stuff done they forfeit all right to be upset at what you buy.

I agree! So I'm just going to roll with it. Maybe she will just get a bunch of little things...

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  But I did put up a wishlist and answered questions.

I think if they don't have their stuff done they forfeit all right to be upset at what you buy.
Agreed. 

 I just hope that even if someone doesn't like their gifts, they don't say so anywhere on the gift reveal thread. I'd hate for anyone to feel bad about the gifts they sent when there is obviously a lot of effort and thought going into this!

 

[amdoerr]

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh no, my greatest SS fear has become reality.... Very vague profiles and no wishlists are no fun.
SAME! 

 

[heath67013]

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I didn't even look at your wishlist but your profile, even though it isn't rambling on, is still more information than I can collect about my SS on the entire site.

I'm in the same boat as you. Yikes!

 

[chelsealynn]

There's so many posts I have to catch up.  I was at work from 2-10 tonight so it was easy to keep my mind somewhat off of who my SS would be.  I'm excited to know!  I will probably go shopping Monday since I have off.  So much excitement!!!!!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

@KellyKaye @tweakabell hi hi hi! I was born in the Bay Area then lived in Sacramento since I was 5! I left for college and haven't been back home since Christmas freshman year (or summer? i dont even remember)? So my judgement of NorCal MACs may be very, very outdated but my poor experiences have been consistent.

The MAC in the downtown plaza leaves a lot to be desired. then again, downtown plaza was a terrible place to go IMO. Hmm... The people at the Nordstrom MAC were usually either snobby or just straight up ignored me.