(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[DoubleShot]

I just finished making a gift for my SS (even though I am in the office and *should* be working!)  I hope she likes it.  I am also including a piece of jewelry I made.  I can't wait to wrap everything up and send it to her!

I. LOVE. HANDMADE. JEWELRY. Even if it's something I wouldn't wear, I just love people who make jewelry because I have no artistic ability whatsoever (except with makeup). Super jealous of your SS!

 

[tweakabell]

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

On a more positive note, I am big enough to admit that I have received at least one Sephora package for the past 4 days. Hahaha. My SS, you are a spoiled and lovely girl.
I'm so torn, should I feel sorry for my UPS man or happy I'm keeping him in business? This week he'll have been to my door 3 out of 5 days. In fact, I think they upgraded my shipping on 2 boxes because they were already coming to my house. 2 of my items said that UPS would attempt delivery instead of transferring to the post office.

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

I'm so torn, should I feel sorry for my UPS man or happy I'm keeping him in business? This week he'll have been to my door 3 out of 5 days. In fact, I think they upgraded my shipping on 2 boxes because they were already coming to my house. 2 of my items said that UPS would attempt delivery instead of transferring to the post office.

Stand tall and proud!

 

[ttanner2005]

Quote: Originally Posted by tnorth1852 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I really do hope everyone participates in the reveal this year! It'd be really sad for someone to put a lot of time and effort into a gift and never really get a reaction...I know that happened some last year...



I agree completely! I think it would break my heart if I tried to make her gift just absolutely perfect, so she'd open it and let out a gasp! And then to not ever know how she felt about it or anything.... would totally be a buzz kill. might even make me cry! haha I was in a wreck on Dec 8th of last year on the way to the post office to mail off my gift (my fault, 40MPH, slam on the brakes and rear-end).  My giftee didn't post until 20 days later, come to find out she thought she had posted but it didn't go through.  I was a nervous wreck, thinking it was misdelivered or something, even though the tracking had it as delivered.  Believe me, when I thought she just didn't care about posting, I was disappointed (but it was all unnecessary).

Now, exactly 11 months later on Nov 8th I was rear-ended on the interstate.  Luckily, he was able to slow down enough not to injure me, just my car.  I just don't have luck with my cars this past year.

 

[tweakabell]

Stupid car accidents. My mom and I got rear ended at a stop light a little under 2 yrs ago, my arm is still screwed up and still don't have a settlement. If I never get in another one it will be too soon. Sorry you've been through 2 in a year, that sucks.

 

[Dayo Steph]

Quote: Originally Posted by jannie135 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  OT moment, but the Naked 3 palette is for sale. I'm trying to buy it through luvocracy since I have a 10$ credit for signing up but no one has it up lol. I put it up on the site and I'm waiting for it to verify the price. 
I'm lusting after it sooo badly. I have Naked1, skipped 2, but 3 oooh come to me my pretty. I'm itching to order it...on the other hand if I wait for Sephora I'll add to my points and i'm *this* close to VIB Rouge.  I kinda want to try and make it because now that my collection is so robust I can't see spending this much in future years (although who am I kidding, Sephora is my crack).  

I'm also seeing all the comments about SS's who like high end brands, and just wanted to call out to my SS that even though I have them on my list, I'll be very happy with other things - the surprise and thoughtfulness is the best part! 

 

[Dayo Steph]

Also - very random. Anyone have any good ideas on how I could get my hands on the Sigma Creme de Coleur collection? I somehow missed this one and I wants it soooo much! Of course Sigma is sold out.  If any mutter's have it and don't love it, perhaps send me a PM? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Just picked up my friend from the airport and grabbed a couple of extras for my SS! I think im done!

 

[utgal2004]

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm so torn, should I feel sorry for my UPS man or happy I'm keeping him in business? This week he'll have been to my door 3 out of 5 days. In fact, I think they upgraded my shipping on 2 boxes because they were already coming to my house. 2 of my items said that UPS would attempt delivery instead of transferring to the post office.
I gave my UPS guy a lot of work last holiday season.  I felt sort of guilty about it so I gave him a small gift card to Target a few days before Christmas.  He was so surprised and touched that his eyes watered up.  I researched last year and they can receive nominal gifts... small gift cards, handmade items, cookies, candy, etc.  Yes, I know they get paid and it's their job to deliver our boxes but the ones who go the extra mile for us really don't have to do to that.  I wanted him to know I appreciated it.  I'll probably do a small gift card to a fast food place or something this year.

 

[Tiffany27la]

I was in a wreck on Dec 8th of last year on the way to the post office to mail off my gift (my fault, 40MPH, slam on the brakes and rear-end).  My giftee didn't post until 20 days later, come to find out she thought she had posted but it didn't go through.  I was a nervous wreck, thinking it was misdelivered or something, even though the tracking had it as delivered.  Believe me, when I thought she just didn't care about posting, I was disappointed (but it was all unnecessary). Now, exactly 11 months later on Nov 8th I was rear-ended on the interstate.  Luckily, he was able to slow down enough not to injure me, just my car.  I just don't have luck with my cars this past year.

Woah...11 months exactly..? I would love to have seen what planet transits were setting off your progressed natals on both dates..sorry.. I'm geeking out on Astrology /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ttanner2005]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by ttanner2005 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I was in a wreck on Dec 8th of last year on the way to the post office to mail off my gift (my fault, 40MPH, slam on the brakes and rear-end).  My giftee didn't post until 20 days later, come to find out she thought she had posted but it didn't go through.  I was a nervous wreck, thinking it was misdelivered or something, even though the tracking had it as delivered.  Believe me, when I thought she just didn't care about posting, I was disappointed (but it was all unnecessary).

Now, exactly 11 months later on Nov 8th I was rear-ended on the interstate.  Luckily, he was able to slow down enough not to injure me, just my car.  I just don't have luck with my cars this past year.

Woah...11 months exactly..? I would love to have seen what planet transits were setting off your progressed natals on both dates..sorry.. I'm geeking out on Astrology

Don't really know anything about astrology.  What would you need to know? I'm a Libra (Sept 26).  I'd be interested to find out.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Is it bad that I want you ALL to be my Santa?? you're all so amazing and thoughtful and creative, ahhhhh

 

[DoubleShot]

^Ditto

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Sorry for all the Doxie OT, but I just have to brag on my boy. I've been sick all week and he hasn't left my side.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

My dog likes to creep on MUT when I get up in the mornings...stares intently like he's reading it, too! Wedges his head between me and the computer...

 

[tnorth1852]

Quote:Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Woah...11 months exactly..? I would love to have seen what planet transits were setting off your progressed natals on both dates..sorry.. I'm geeking out on Astrology

Is this in english?? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Kidding. No, but really. Astrology -- so cool! Yes, we should be friends IRL.

 

[tweakabell]

Quote: Originally Posted by utgal2004 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I gave my UPS guy a lot of work last holiday season.  I felt sort of guilty about it so I gave him a small gift card to Target a few days before Christmas.  He was so surprised and touched that his eyes watered up.  I researched last year and they can receive nominal gifts... small gift cards, handmade items, cookies, candy, etc.  Yes, I know they get paid and it's their job to deliver our boxes but the ones who go the extra mile for us really don't have to do to that.  I wanted him to know I appreciated it.  I'll probably do a small gift card to a fast food place or something this year.
That's what I was thinking. UPS and the internet make it so I don't have to interact with people ever again if I don't want to, and I appreciate that.

I love you UPS man

 

[chelsealynn]

Quote: Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  All these doxie pictures are awesome! I don't have one myself, buuuut my family on my mom's side is SUPER into them. Between all the relatives they probably have like twelve of them, and every summer they have a doxie themed party. Couldn't make that up if I tried! They have the dogs race across the yard (hilarious with their tiny legs!) and they always do a raffle for doxie-themed prizes... It's ridiculous in the best way 

 

ETA pictures, because why not?

Spoiler

Some of the contestants /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

This is Duke. He's my favorite and I laugh uncontrollably when I look at this picture, because he has this crazy smile on his face! He's SUPER old and the vet has told them for the last 5 years that he's going to die soon...but he doesn't. He's a tough old guy! 



Lining them up....



  I totally have video of this, but this is the dogs racing haha

That is so cute!  Looks like fun, too .

 

[tnorth1852]

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

I honestly can't imagine NOT liking a SS gift! One, it's beauty products...two, it's someone thinking of you and trying to put something together and make you happy!

I really think the only way I'd be unhappy with an SS gift is if the gift was only thing things on my (very short) do not want list...because then it would feel almost passive aggressive, lol. "I do not like this girl. I'm going to buy everything she hates! HA!!"


Completely agree. I would be (only) slightly bummed if I got nail polish (because I put it on the please dont list). I ripped over half my pinky nail off a few weeks ago, and it's not grown all the way back yet, and it's ugly, and I'm still sulking. hahaha For me, the point of SS is to do something nice for someone else. Not so much about myself. I love giving to other people (food banks, angel trees, etc.) and I love randomly making people smile (i.e. buying the coffee of the person behind me in line at mcdonalds or something). Doing nice things for other people makes me feel good, more so than receiving. Now, granted, if my SS totally bails and/or I get lumps of coal, I'll cry. This is makeup we're dealing with, people. It's serious!! Either way, there's always something new and fun to try. And I wouldn't love the products I love now if I hadn't been given those products by someone else to try (i.e. birchbox, swaps, etc.). So, I welcome my SS to give me product she loves or thinks I may love based off the things I've said! I'm very easy to please and definitely not particular when it comes to fun new things to try!! NOTE TO SS:::::::: Oh, but please send me a health dose of my "crack" -- Ferrero Rocher. Thank you in advance. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> haha!

 

[missemiee]

So I was looking through the reveal posts from last year and I think I already went overboard on this SS gift and I still want to pick up a couple more things. I know some of you other girls have gone over budget on your gifts too, but now I kinda feel like a crazy person. Ahhhh! Someone make me feel better about this! That I'm not alone. Lol.

 

[utgal2004]

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

So I was looking through the reveal posts from last year and I think I already went overboard on this SS gift and I still want to pick up a couple more things. I know some of you other girls have gone over budget on your gifts too, but now I kinda feel like a crazy person.

Ahhhh! Someone make me feel better about this! That I'm not alone. Lol.
You are not alone! I looked at the reveal posts for last few years and I had the same reaction.  No one is going to complain that you sent them "too much" though lol.  As long as I'm enjoying it and not fretting over spending more, I'm okay with going overboard.