(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

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I also bought my SS two of my favorite holiday treats. My family is German and Czech so I've been raised eating many types of European novelty chocolates. We have a commissary on base and they sell tons of imported candy so I snatched up a few for my girl.

 

[utgal2004]

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Something very terrible almost happened today. I went to get new tires put on my car and apparently they tried to remove the valve caps and they are corroded onto the stems. Well, to get the stems replaced costs $215 each and all 4 need to be replaced. I almost started crying right then and there, but I called the Nissan dealer and they said they can replace them with standard stems and it will only be $5 each. I wanted to hug the girl over the phone, I'll probably hug her when I go in for my appointment on Monday. Thank God for that girl.

Anyway, I am writing this because I was going to go get wrapping paper for my SS gifts but became such a nervous wreck that I wasn't even capable of driving anywhere (though I was already 30 minutes from home). But once I found out what the dealership could do I managed to have a few genius ideas and thus wound up buying my SS one more gift.

I'm going to make custom notebooks for her. And by custom I mean, I bought standard mini notebooks and I'm going to add quotes on the front of each one.
So happy for you that Nissan girl helped.  It's a horrible feeling to be told you're going to have to dole out a lot of money for car repairs a few days before Thanksgiving. 

 

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So happy for you that Nissan girl helped.  It's a horrible feeling to be told you're going to have to dole out a lot of money for car repairs a few days before Thanksgiving. :marchmellow:

It was so terrible. Right now I'm working on saving money, hard to believe, I know. And it just seems like everyone and thing wants to take my money. Car repairs, gymnastics fees for my daughter etc...

 

[Dayo Steph]

shoe size: 8W (broke my toes too many times, I can't wear pointy things anymore, damnit!

Do i have a tub/want tub stuff:

Yes, love soaking, but i'm a bit fussy on fragrance stuff. 

Do you like to watch and/or play any sports?
Nope, can't stand 'em. I used to horseback ride professionally, so I watch jumping or dressage if it is on.

Do you like to read? If so, what kind of books/magazines do you like you read?

Yes! Love Sci fi, fantasy, pretty much anything! 

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Thailand or China - I've never been to Asia. 

 

[utgal2004]

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It was so terrible. Right now I'm working on saving money, hard to believe, I know. And it just seems like everyone and thing wants to take my money. Car repairs, gymnastics fees for my daughter etc...
Well, it seems like your luck has changed.  Maybe you should go play the lotto?? 

 

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Well, it seems like your luck has changed.  Maybe you should go play the lotto?? :7dh:

If I win big, I'll send you some cashola for your well wishes!

 

[tweakabell]

I don't have 3 packages coming today from UPS 

cuz that would be excessive considering only one is for my SS but my Daria backpack and comic rings come today YAY!

 

[morre22]

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  I don't have 3 packages coming today from UPS 

cuz that would be excessive considering only one is for my SS but my Daria backpack and comic rings come today YAY!
I love Daria!!! I'm still waiting (impatiently) for my packages to finally show up. I have 3 coming today and they need to hurry and get here hahaha

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

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  I don't have 3 packages coming today from UPS 

cuz that would be excessive considering only one is for my SS but my Daria backpack and comic rings come today YAY!
http://www.karmaloop.com/product/The-Daria-Backpack-in-Black/419678 THIS BACKPACK?!!

I'm a huge huge Daria fan. I want to name my future child Quinn. I would go for "Daria" but the pilot where the counselor calls her "Dara" just KILLS ME.

 

[tweakabell]

That would be the one. I got the complete series on DVD and for months when I couldn't sleep I just played them over and over.

 

[tweakabell]

I always wanted to be edgy and awesome like Jane but I'm so Daria it's not even funny.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  That would be the one. I got the complete series on DVD and for months when I couldn't sleep I just played them over and over.
I was definitely still a kid when the series was out BUT I do remember sneaking down to watch the show when my parents weren't around. Remember when toward the end of the series run when they had marathons of the episodes followed by the movie? I would record all of those on VHS and watch them over and over. Then, thanks to the internet, I eventually downloaded bootleg copies and burned those on disks and would watch them over and over. FINALLY when the series came out on DVD I would watch those over and over!

 I'm really sad that they had to replace most, if not all, of the music on the show.

 

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Do you guys think these are cute or are they lame. Please be honest. I am so not creative but I found the idea on etsy and wanted to DIY but I'm not sure if I'm confident in them.

 

[tweakabell]

I love the clear alcohols one

it made me giggle

 

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I love the clear alcohols one :smilehappyyes: it made me giggle

Thanks, I just didnt know if they looked okay. I love Ron Swanson.

 

[Tiffany27la]

Do you guys think these are cute or are they lame. Please be honest. I am so not creative but I found the idea on etsy and wanted to DIY but I'm not sure if I'm confident in them.

I would be moved to tears if something like this showed up in my SS box..so beautifully thoughtful..your SS is a LUCKY girl /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[nicepenguins]

I love those! Ron Swanson is amazing!

 

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I would be moved to tears if something like this showed up in my SS box..so beautifully thoughtful..your SS is a LUCKY girl /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Oh, thank you. I'm glad you like them. All I used was a paint marker and bought pink notebooks. I don't know what her favorite color is or her favorite books, I've seen her post about Parks and Rec and that is one of my favorite shows and she's mentioned enjoying reading as well. I found one notebook on Etsy that was cute but the shipping was like $10 and I thought that was a bit excessive for something that could easily be made.

 

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I love those! Ron Swanson is amazing!

He is my favorite person ever. I have a shirt that I wear on days I'm feeling my most snippy. It says "Ron F$&@*#G Sawnson"

 

[puppymomofthree]

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Do you guys think these are cute or are they lame. Please be honest. I am so not creative but I found the idea on etsy and wanted to DIY but I'm not sure if I'm confident in them.
You are much more creative than I am!  I would love them!

To add to the Germany discussion, I lived in Kaiserslautern for four years and I miss the Christmas marts and have to buy lebkuchen every year.