(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[amdoerr]

Did someone say puppy!? The top one is Archer in his Halloween gnome costume, he was so scared he just laid on me and wouldn't move. The bottom one is him being my SS elf and hating his life as well, poor thing /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[DoubleShot]

Thank you. It was so terribly sad. I have never owned another dog since and I am pretty sure that I am scarred for life. The hardest part about it was that my husband was on deployment when it happened... So I was all alone.

This is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry you had to go through that! I'm a firm believer in karma and I hope that the awful person learns from their actions.

 

[missemiee]

And then we all roll around in each others pretties! No big deal!

Yup! Just creepily watching and smiling as they open their gift. On another note. I feel like we may not see as many reveal posts as there are SS. There are what? A little over 100 match ups and only a handful of us actually post frequently. I'll definitely be posting mine and I'm pretty sure my Santee will be posting hers. Yes, that's right, I've seen you out there /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> lol

 

[utgal2004]

Whoa!  Why didn't you tell us how AMAZING your jewelry was before now??  Please leave that link in your signature so I can order when I have money again.

 

[elizabethrose]

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


Awww-- thanks! I hope she likes it. I put a link to my etsy shop in my signature if you wanted to take a peek at what I might be sending her.

Your jewelry is STUNNING!!  I used to make jewelry and home-type things before I started up with a "real job". Corporate life is the dumps, guys. Maybe I'll go through my old stashes while I'm at home and see what I can pull out!  Maybe something will strike her fancy..  My jewelry was never amazingly successful though, I was much better at making home-things, like lamps and little candles, etc.. I did sell a mason jar chandelier once!  It's installed in a lady's kitchen now.  Now if I could only sell the other 4...

 

[meaganola]

My issue isn't the disparity in the gift to me but in other girls feeling bad or creeping my SS out lol also I have a border hopping box so shipping might be a factor

Something that I always worry about on international packages beyond the shipping costs: What if Customs decides it's over the $25 declared amount and sticks my recipient with a ton in duties and fees?

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

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


Yup! Just creepily watching and smiling as they open their gift.

On another note. I feel like we may not see as many reveal posts as there are SS. There are what? A little over 100 match ups and only a handful of us actually post frequently. I'll definitely be posting mine and I'm pretty sure my Santee will be posting hers. Yes, that's right, I've seen you out there

lol
Yeah, I will definitely be posting mine. In fact, I might post a video of myself giggling freakishly and rubbing all the items on my body! It's just how I roll!

*It puts the presents on its skin*

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Quote: Originally Posted by utgal2004 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Whoa!  Why didn't you tell us how AMAZING your jewelry was before now??  Please leave that link in your signature so I can order when I have money again.
HAHAHAAA! We are so honest around here!

 

[lioness90]

I already have abandonment issues - maybe I shouldn't get a pet. I would have a constant fear of it being stolen, running away, or getting sick. 

 

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

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


This is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry you had to go through that! I'm a firm believer in karma and I hope that the awful person learns from their actions.
Thank you, doll!

 

[missemiee]

Yeah, I will definitely be posting mine. In fact, I might post a video of myself giggling freakishly and rubbing all the items on my body! It's just how I roll! *It puts the presents on its skin*

Lol. I'd love to see that video. I think we'd all enjoy that /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[utgal2004]

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  HAHAHAAA! We are so honest around here!
I wouldn't say that in front of a lot of people but totally feel comfortable being honest with you ladies!

 

[Boots]

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Thank you. It was so terribly sad. I have never owned another dog since and I am pretty sure that I am scarred for life. The hardest part about it was that my husband was on deployment when it happened... So I was all alone.
Just popping in here for this, I would die and be horribly broken if that ever happened. Death is one thing... but that... Just 

 

[dotybird]

HOLY COW! Your jewelry is so AWESOME!!!

Whoa!  Why didn't you tell us how AMAZING your jewelry was before now??  Please leave that link in your signature so I can order when I have money again.

Your jewelry is STUNNING!!  I used to make jewelry and home-type things before I started up with a "real job". Corporate life is the dumps, guys. Maybe I'll go through my old stashes while I'm at home and see what I can pull out!  Maybe something will strike her fancy..  My jewelry was never amazingly successful though, I was much better at making home-things, like lamps and little candles, etc.. I did sell a mason jar chandelier once!  It's installed in a lady's kitchen now.  Now if I could only sell the other 4...

Thanks! :icon_redf You all are so sweet! Jewlery making is something I like to do on the side-- I sell some but mostly I like to make gifts for friends and family.

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Quote: Originally Posted by lioness90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I already have abandonment issues - maybe I shouldn't get a pet. I would have a constant fear of it being stolen, running away, or getting sick. 

 
Having a pet is amazing. They teach you so much about life but they can also break your heart. My cat has taught me that there is nothing more enjoyable than sitting in front of a fireplace on my back. He has also taught me that morning breath can be a delicacy.

 

[puppymomofthree]

I am so excited about sending my boxes, but hopefully I will be able to wrap them well.  Shopping has never been my issue, but wrapping is another matter!  I come from a family that likes to give long rectangular objects that go to banks instead of presents, so no one ever taught me to wrap.  Please forgive me lovely SS ladies!  (Makes mental note to set-up student worker sweatshop to wrap presents.)

 

[lioness90]

Quote: Originally Posted by dotybird /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  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 your jewelry! I just added your shop to my favorites!

 

[tnorth1852]

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


Awww-- thanks! I hope she likes it. I put a link to my etsy shop in my signature if you wanted to take a peek at what I might be sending her.


Omg, @dotybird -- your bracelets are absolutely INCREDIBLE. What a lucky, lucky SS!!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Boots /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just popping in here for this, I would die and be horribly broken if that ever happened. Death is one thing... but that... Just 

Thanks, @Boots I will never forget them.

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Quote: Originally Posted by puppymomofthree /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I am so excited about sending my boxes, but hopefully I will be able to wrap them well.  Shopping has never been my issue, but wrapping is another matter!  I come from a family that likes to give long rectangular objects that go to banks instead of presents, so no one ever taught me to wrap.  Please forgive me lovely SS ladies!  (Makes mental note to set-up student worker sweatshop to wrap presents.)
I am terrible at wrapping presents, but luckily Target understands and has made some incredibly cute boxes this year.