Christmas Gifts: a pre-Thanksgiving guide

[triedunture]

Thing the first:

I don't want stuff for Christmas! And I'm being serious this time. I have this awful feeling that if I were to tell y'all, even in jest, that the thing I desired most of all was a signed copy of Stephen Fry's America before it was properly available in US stores, someone would find a way. And that's just...silly to think about. Because I don't need any more books! I don't need any more stuff. I just need *deep breath* the following $$-less things:

1. Icons. I have a wonderful paid account. Why am I not stuffing it full of more icons that I need?

2. Fics. I wanna see Jeeves & Wooster fics and House fics and Kingdom fics and maybe some Marvel fics.

3. Just your smiling selves. :D

So that's it, really. I'm all set.


NOW HERE'S T'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR DIFFICULT PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE.

1. Dad

My dad has no hobbies, sports interests, or computer. WTF do I get him.

THIS IS WHAT I GET HIM. THE ULTIMATE IN BACON-FLAVORED GOODNESS. Bacon-flavored products are good because they're kitschy enough to say "oh, how funny is this gift?" while still muttering "maybe if we knew each other better, gifts like this wouldn't have to happen."

At the same time, now I want to try out the Bacon Salt! :(


2. Brother

He's a geology major. Plus we both grew up reading Sherlock Holmes stories. Thank you, Etsy, for once again delivering.

3. Mom

OK, is it horrible and sexist that I kind of want to give her the Tupperware that folds up? It looks so cool. Does it work good? Does anyone know?

4. Everyone Else

Everyone else is getting a motherfucking book! I don't care if they don't like reading. There are tons of books stacked up in my office and they need to find a home. So, sorry second cousins, cousins, brother's roommate, and assorted aunts! BOOKS. DEAL WITH IT.

MERRY GODDAMN CHRISTMAS.

Comments

[lady529.livejournal.com]

Oooh, my best friend has a blue Tupperware thingy like that one, it's love and I nick it every time I get the chance <3

I don't think it's sexist, but then again I grew up in a house where we had mum's sewing kit, dad's sewing kit, mum's toolbox, dad's toolbox, mum's car, which was usually bigger and better than dad's car, etc.. Also, my dad's the one who makes any and all traditional /meaty dinners 'cause he knows how to do it properly. My mum sorts out the fish.

So basically, yes, the Tupperware thing's good, and no, don't think it's sexist.

I'll go sleep now,
The Lady 529

[brewsternorth.livejournal.com]

*giggle*

At least some of our copious collection of books are various kinds of presents from one family member to another.

Will work on some fic, promise! Just got to write the stuff I'm already signed up for. Ahem.

[starpanties.livejournal.com]

Well, I can't really write fic, but I could draw a smutty picture for you? Would that suffice? :D

[triedunture.livejournal.com]

Letmethinkyes.

Yes. All fannish activities = good times for one and all. The gifts that keep on giving.

[starpanties.livejournal.com]

Excellent...any particular pairing you would like? :D Sky's the limit for you, T!

[clairefry.livejournal.com]

I've been owing a Kingdom fic forever now so perhaps I should get on and write the thing! Just for you, because it's Christmas! :-) x

[triedunture.livejournal.com]

Don't do it for me.

DO IT FOR THE CHILDREN.

[octopireggie.livejournal.com]

how about Joostery comic-fics, do those count? xD (Porny?)

[triedunture.livejournal.com]

Oh? I dunno. Lemme check my Big Book of Things That are Awesome.

*flipflipflip*

Yes. Those count. :D

[ladynina1.livejournal.com]

for the holidays i have given myself the nearly complete collected works of mr. fry (thank you amazon.com) everybody else in my fam-dam-ily gets the usual..jewlery for the neice and nephew..gourmet seasonings for the married sis..gift card for the supermarket for the sis with the kids..bought dad a $50 pair of dressy shoes..and for my BFF a complete set of 'the young ones' on dvd...and i know i will get the same thing i always get...gift cards to the local chain department store..ok it's actually what i want but hey i am difficult to shop for and i know that...:)

[favoritedarknes.livejournal.com]

My hubby's the only one left that I don't now what to get for as a Christmas gift. Geez :-/

Anyways, I can definately bring you icon awesomeness :-D
Name the subject and it's done.

[triedunture.livejournal.com]

Oh gosh! So many things I am tempted to ask for. I like silly animated gifs. Is that possible? They're probably a real pain to make. Well, I could use some new comic book heroes in my icons! Iron Man and Cap are my current weird obsessions, and there just aren't enough icons of them. I need one that embodies ;.; b/c it is a pairing full of angst, and I often go ;.; when reading it.

MAN I HOPE IT'S NOT TOO DIFFICULT TO FIND A PIC OF TONY STARK BEING EMO. :D

*goes down to the basement to play "How Could This Happen to Me" on repeat while working on mah suit*

Bacon-related goodness

[dorothy-notgale.livejournal.com]

If you like bacon-type stuffs, try www.lolliphile.com, home of the Bacon & Maple syrup Lollipop! (The Absinthe ones are also delicious.)