Me and the Women Who Run With the Moose not only survived Black Friday, we had a heck of a good time to boot. Nothing new there. Though, to be honest, my right arm is still feeling a little wonky. Must’ve strained it carrying all those shopping bags. And my purse, of course, which my sister Irene calls “the overnight bag.” Even though I try to remember to switch off, I always tend to carry the heaviest stuff with my right arm.
Gotta say, smart phones and texting have made things so much easier. For a casual shopping trip, me and the girls tend to stick together. But all bets are off on Black Friday because a gals just gotta do what a gals gotta do. So we keep in touch, texting if we’re running late for our morning break, lunch, afternoon treat.
Then there’s the sales alerts and updates we send each other:
“Attention shoppers, fabo sale on cashmere scarves at Macy’s! $20 each.” 😀
“Yankee Candle, Gingerbread Maple, Yummy!” 😍👍
“Santa looks like he’s in witness protection. Where do they find these guys?” 😱🙀 LOL!!!!
You get the idea.
I actually didn’t buy all that much for us. We’ve kind of cut down on the gift giving in our family. Though, who doesn’t need another cute scarf? I mean, it takes that old winter coat and jazzes it up, right? Mostly, I had fun buying stuff for our charity this year, a women’s shelter in Bangor. Just little things: a nice shampoo, moisturizer, body lotion, lip balm, a cute nail polish. It’s amazing how something so small can make you feel so good.
This time of year, it can feel like you’re on one of them motorized walkways at the airport. Eveything’s flying by. Yet, even though the walkway is moving you forward, that’s just not speedy enough for you. No, you feel like you gotta keep walking as fast as you can, too. Before you know it, everything’s a blur. Been there. Done that.
My intention for this holiday season is to pay attention to the things that matter: spending quality time with family and friends, giving to those in need, being kind to myself and staying off that darn moving walkway. Sounds like something that would be helpful all year round, right?
That’s it for now. Catch you on the flip side!
Hear Ida Tell It: Black Friday Recap
Upcoming Shows
A Holly Jolly Christmas With Ida
December 14: Presented by the Franklin Opera House, At the Franklin Public Library, 7:30pm, Franklin, NH
December 21: Footlights Theatre, 7:30pm, Falmouth, ME