Christmas is coming up fast. I think Christmas presents should be a pretty innocuous subject to fill up my five hundred words for today. It's getting harder to write all the time, though.
I'm actually very excited about my present for Ellie. It's not something she's asked for, but it's something I know she needs and wants. She was complaining at Thanksgiving about not having good enough knives, not sharp enough knives. I happen to know that the set she is using was pretty expensive and nice, when it was new. It's just that the knives have gotten dull. I found a great deal on a whetstone and sharpening kit. I'm really excited about giving it to her, because I know it's something she really wants (and it didn't cost me too much).
Captain Awesome is much harder to buy for. What do you get for a guy who's just awesome? And who uses exercise as a release? What do I know about that? Anyway, last year's water bottle gets used, so it's not like he's a jerk about it. But I'd like to get him something as awesome as he is. Just, I have no idea what they would be. I'd like to get him something fun. Maybe one of those complicated Rubik's Cubes would be good.
Speaking of tough presents, there's Morgan. What can I get him? He just seems to find a way to have everything he needs/wants. I just can't personally use the same methods that he uses. But with games, movies, and most accessories off the list, nearly all cheap options are gone. I'd be happy to provide him with a promise of more frequent gaming or an all-day frag-a-thon, but I can't do that. I don't know if I'll be able to follow through, though. I wonder if he'd be interested in a game without shiny lights to distract him – try Settlers of Catan or something? That's pretty expensive, though. I guess I still have time to think about it.
Do I have to get the rest of the Buy More crew anything? I try to every year and, while they act surprised and like it's weird, I know they're all pretty pleased about getting something. It's just getting harder and harder to find things, in budget, that work. It's definitely the thought that counts. Last year, I got 'em all a single iPod download, which proved immensely popular. Maybe I'll get 'em each a "Confused" wristband, to express their individuality.
Do I need to get Casey something? If so, I guess I could maybe find a shammy for him. I shouldn't be influenced by spam, but seeing all those messages has put the thought into my mind. Since the only thing he seems to care about is his Crown Victoria (version IV), at least it wouldn't be too inappropriate. I could probably get him nothing, but I think even a guy like Casey could appreciate getting a Christmas present.