tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post7652757322399329499..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: Christie's Annual Confession...and Your Chance to Win!Kathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-9719078358642659212008-12-17T10:18:00.000-06:002008-12-17T10:18:00.000-06:00Okay... I have to confess, I usually do :) However...Okay... I have to confess, I usually do :) However, this year I have not even had the chance to actually buy anything yet!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127290110025040083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-85407653062554440822008-12-17T09:05:00.000-06:002008-12-17T09:05:00.000-06:00I got myself a couple CD's and some lingerie from ...I got myself a couple CD's and some lingerie from Victoria's Secret.CrystalGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613282698726922126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-48083652178960900802008-12-17T06:35:00.000-06:002008-12-17T06:35:00.000-06:00I'm not much of a shopper. But I confess that I ...I'm not much of a shopper. But I confess that I always by myself something at Christmas. It makes both me and my husband happy, because he doesn't have to try to figure out what I want. LOL<BR/><BR/>This year, I bought myself a Kindle.Sarah Grimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737049126767567901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-45466439276858966362008-12-17T00:03:00.000-06:002008-12-17T00:03:00.000-06:00Hi Christie!Oh I can confess to this with books! L...Hi Christie!<BR/>Oh I can confess to this with books! Last year, I went to order my son and daughter's book they wanted for Christmas, and you know, you can't beat that free shipping at Amazon. But too did you know they have so many of that buy 3, get one free books? So I had to add that in too because I had to take advantage of that sale along with the free shipping. Don't forget the Bargain book section too! I found one that I missed and it was in the bargain book section and knew they'd be gone before you know it so I really needed to get it. Then too they have daily specials so I ended up finding that one gift that I was to find for my daughter so I got alot of shopping done at once last year! So yes, I do confess that these bargains were calling out to me when I was shopping for my two Children. I told myself last year that I got the books for myself because I don't get any gifts on Christmas so I give them to myself :) LOL.<BR/><BR/>This year I have already gotten their books and just need to pick up their gift (we only exchange one gift now since I'm not working) but I haven't done that this year to me YET, LOL. There is still a possibly! LOL.Caffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830854922444380155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-5825483901215136832008-12-16T23:17:00.000-06:002008-12-16T23:17:00.000-06:00Margie: I like your "so far." Really, there's so ...Margie: I like your "so far." Really, there's so many good bargains that if you can afford and if you like, it's a good time to pick up a few things.<BR/><BR/>I am SO returning those skinny jeans, though. I just tried on a pair of old denim pants that show me just how far I need to go before "skinny" returns to my vocabulary. Eeek!Christie Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036552271272402052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-26540157405249652672008-12-16T23:15:00.000-06:002008-12-16T23:15:00.000-06:00Lunaticcafe: I'm so glad you found a book for your...Lunaticcafe: I'm so glad you found a book for yourself. Good going! Yeah, "inspirational" can mean a lot of different things. I just read an ARC of a book from Guideposts (won't be available until Feb., so no help for you, unfortunately), titled Jane Austen Ruined My Life by Beth Patillo. It's wonderful. Those who don't like their romance overheated will love this, yet it's not preachy in any way. Very chick lit feel. Highly recommend!Christie Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036552271272402052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-81142588583670432032008-12-16T22:32:00.000-06:002008-12-16T22:32:00.000-06:00I don't do a lot of shopping. I've bought things ...I don't do a lot of shopping. I've bought things for others but have resisted buying anything for myself.....so far. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-33971383416289923892008-12-16T21:43:00.000-06:002008-12-16T21:43:00.000-06:00I hate shopping!Have purchased gifts for the 2 you...I hate shopping!<BR/>Have purchased gifts for the 2 young grandsons, but the adults don't exchange gifts.<BR/>Haven't purchased anything for myself either.Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-37428321952845445842008-12-16T21:33:00.000-06:002008-12-16T21:33:00.000-06:00Went shopping today to look for an "inspirational"...Went shopping today to look for an "inspirational" book for my secret santa pal at work and ended up buying a book for me (Dead After Dark) and a book for my mom (Death on the Nile). It would appear that I am indeed "inspired":) I think I might buy Dewey for my pal because the inspirational heading has me baffled. Oh well, I just thought I would confess to the folks that understand my rationale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-65025007843679142982008-12-16T18:38:00.000-06:002008-12-16T18:38:00.000-06:00Vicky, you are so dang practical! I'm quite jealo...Vicky, you are so dang practical! I'm quite jealous of your ability to resist temptation.Christie Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036552271272402052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-43934370430823442442008-12-16T16:55:00.000-06:002008-12-16T16:55:00.000-06:00Nope, haven't bought anything for myself. I have b...Nope, haven't bought anything for myself. I have been terribly tempted, but have resisted. I am, however, comprising a list of things I'm going to get after the holidays. I will confess, every year I make a list of things I'm going to buy myself in January if I don't get them for Christmas. :IVicky Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549357831278863152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-63453652925625624322008-12-16T16:28:00.000-06:002008-12-16T16:28:00.000-06:00Maureen: Yes! Go out and buy yourself something....Maureen: Yes! Go out and buy yourself something. Books, clothes, tennis bracelets!<BR/><BR/>The other thing I'm telling myself is that I'm doing something for the economy.Christie Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036552271272402052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-29121438140888716342008-12-16T15:56:00.000-06:002008-12-16T15:56:00.000-06:00I think it's great that you bought yourself some g...I think it's great that you bought yourself some great stuff. I haven't bought myself anything yet but I haven't done much shopping yet either. Everyone seems to want gift cards or bigger presents so there has been no browsing yet. I will have to make sure to fix that this week.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-5352828846630775512008-12-16T15:54:00.000-06:002008-12-16T15:54:00.000-06:00Ahem, well, I've barely started Christmas shopping...Ahem, well, I've barely started Christmas shopping but I did buy myself some new books. I'm telling myself that since it was for Jo Leigh's auction, that it was really the least I could do ;)<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you're set for your Christmas celebrating, Christie! Great shopping!Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-63848663519843630922008-12-16T15:23:00.000-06:002008-12-16T15:23:00.000-06:00Marilyn: So glad to help out! And I'm feeling li...Marilyn: So glad to help out! And I'm feeling like tea in the tub right now.<BR/><BR/>ddurance: Nancy Drew games! I do not know of this. I must find out.<BR/><BR/>And, um, don't we all agree that Robynl is leading in this little endeavor? A tennis bracelet. Cool, girl.Christie Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036552271272402052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-7131152563269229042008-12-16T15:03:00.000-06:002008-12-16T15:03:00.000-06:00I can't go to the electronics department without l...I can't go to the electronics department without looking for the newest Nancy Drew games for computer. I usually manage to sneak one in the cart.<BR/><BR/>DeidreAsylumgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151175850879791362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-31408549321109617252008-12-16T13:52:00.000-06:002008-12-16T13:52:00.000-06:00okay here goes, I bought myself a tennis bracelet ...okay here goes, I bought myself a tennis bracelet with three different colors of stones(purple, pink and white. it is gorgeous.robynlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250071917966470701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-52714415740152128682008-12-16T13:50:00.000-06:002008-12-16T13:50:00.000-06:00I do usually buy something for myself when I'm sho...I do usually buy something for myself when I'm shopping for others. I'm not actively looking to buy stuff for myself, but it just so happens that things my size and style are on sale and it would be a waste if I didn't buy them.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-77702295847251357982008-12-16T13:17:00.000-06:002008-12-16T13:17:00.000-06:00I'm not really a shopper. I buy what I need, when...I'm not really a shopper. I buy what I need, when I need it. And of course, the weeks before RWA conference are a shopping nightmare.<BR/><BR/>But I am SO happy to know I'm not the only one sneaking a personal purchase onto the Amex card at Xmas. I got myself a new pair of jeans and a cute waffle-weave henley top. And when I was buying really great soup mixes to give as gifts, I tossed a few in the cart for me too. When I bought tea for my writing partners (to go with the teapots and mugs) I got tea for me since I love hot tea and it's so darned good for you. I made lavender bath salts for my Red Hat ladies and what was left over goes into MY bathtub now.<BR/><BR/>Whew! I feel better already. Confession IS good for the soul. :-)<BR/><BR/>MarilynPlayground Monitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444337591281145863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-6032699455710127262008-12-16T12:48:00.000-06:002008-12-16T12:48:00.000-06:00M: It truly is the most fun to shop when the kids...M: It truly is the most fun to shop when the kids are really longing for something. Or when you can surprise them with something you know will make their eyes pop. That's Christmas to me.<BR/><BR/>Catslady: I love to shop with other women. It's what I miss about having only boys. Nobody wants to shop.Christie Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036552271272402052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-2153807533749130202008-12-16T12:43:00.000-06:002008-12-16T12:43:00.000-06:00Lunaticcafe: I'm thinking I love the idea of pick...Lunaticcafe: I'm thinking I love the idea of pickle pajama bottoms! <BR/>But yes, we've been known to do that too...steer the kids to things we know Dad or Mom wants. I try to give them hints for things in their price range when I can.<BR/><BR/>Kylie: I forgot to mention holiday decorations! (Though I don't think we have to count those._ Surfer Guy was with me when I got the cutest things this year...penguins. I remember I was going to take a picture of them for the blog...I'll have to do that. They're very real looking.Christie Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036552271272402052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-7507951233109111262008-12-16T12:28:00.000-06:002008-12-16T12:28:00.000-06:00My sister and I go shopping every Black Friday. It...My sister and I go shopping every Black Friday. It's our only time without her kids all year...so what it there are thousands of other people around. This year I bought myself a new camera and a blu-ray dvd player(it was over $100 off normal price). I also got myself a couple of new sweaters(for Christmas parties) too. I did just buy the blackberry storm, but I'm using my Christmas money to pay myself back, so really it's a gift from my dad and grandmother.mslizalouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346608035190326136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-86227027214405443052008-12-16T12:19:00.000-06:002008-12-16T12:19:00.000-06:00Merry Christmas! I definitely have the shopping g...Merry Christmas! <BR/><BR/>I definitely have the shopping gene and ruthlessly tamped it down this year. I only bought myself one thing....a camera. No more depending on anyone else to share pictures!!!<BR/><BR/>(PS - Don't enter me in the contest for your books. I have read them both and they are already on my keeper shelf!)Terry Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709143995475498601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-62822454110102913812008-12-16T12:09:00.000-06:002008-12-16T12:09:00.000-06:00I HAD to bring home something for myself for my hu...I HAD to bring home something for myself for my husband to give me for Christmas. After 30 years together, I have learned that I must buy it myself in order to get what I want! ;-)cheryl chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518179090170838046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-33112411425255997272008-12-16T11:29:00.000-06:002008-12-16T11:29:00.000-06:00I am not a shopper, so I have been good and have n...I am not a shopper, so I have been good and have not bought anything for myself. I am really bad about this I hardly ever buy for myself. My hubby is always wanting me to buy my on gifts and I want do it. I will have to confess I did order a new computer monitor, but that was because the one I was using kept going black on me or if it was working the screen would be dancing around. So I kind of needed the monitor. Most of the time I just don't buy for myself unless I really need it.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.com