Black Friday

Today was considered Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when people go out in the insane early hours of the morning to get good deals at various stores and malls. I went out last year to find a digital camera on Black Friday, although I didn't go so gosh darn early, and bought a VCR instead. This year, I had absolutely no interest. I have only 2 more gifts to buy for Christmas, and they aren't anything that I would have had to stand in line for hours to purchase. So, I slept in, and had a leisurely morning instead!

What I was able to accomplish, with the help of my mom, was decorating for Christmas!! Yes, my tree is up and all pretty, and so are the Christmas-y things that I put out every year. I don't know why I'm so ready for Christmas this year. I just hope that I won't go insane before it actually arrives. That would suck. lol

A friend of mine who I tutor with is here in town this weekend with her husband. I am so excited that I get to meet her in person, after about 5 years of tutoring with her online. I am taking them to Lewiston, NY tomorrow, to browse in the cute shops down there, and maybe get something yummy to eat. I figured that since it's such a crazy weekend to go shopping, Lewiston would not be as chaotic as going out to the mall area in NF. Not to mention the fact that it's supposed to be close to 60 degrees tomorrow, which is just wonderful for this time of year (at least around here!)! Then perhaps tomorrow night, we will go to Shadow, since Dani wants to see my bar of choice when I go out. Mmmm, more martinis (I was there on Wed night lol), I can't wait!

I'm just hoping and praying that I won't be sick tomorrow. I keep fighting a sore throat and sniffles, taking lots of stuff to ward it off. I will really be unhappy if I feel like crap tomorrow!! We'll see what happens, I feel better right now than I have all day. Keeping my fingers crossed!!

Well, on that note, off to bed I go. I need to make sure I get some rest! :)

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Lippy said…
I'm still suffering shell-shock from my only Early A.M. Black Friday experience about 5 years ago. Hard to believe how people are capable of acting! I'll pass.

Hope you had a good time with your friends!
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