I know this is terribly selfish of me

taratru

We decided to buy a new laptop for Christmas this year as our gift for each other.  I'm sad that once again we won't be doing anything for each other.  And also a teensy bit jealous that J's birthday is the 28th, so at least he gets *something* around the holidays. 

What I really want is something stupidly extravagant, like a Mexico trip, or this: 

I hate being a grown up.

swinsto3

Not selfish. Selfish is actually BUYING the terribly extravagant thing when you need something else.

I feel you - we aren't doing any gifts for each other at all this year since we are both unemployed, and it feels yucky. I keep telling DH that next year will be better. . . 

AugustBrideCO

Our Christmas present to ourselves was a new microwave.  I love the microwave and we really NEEDED it.... but yeah, I hear ya.

Pesky

*** sigh *** I hear you.  I am getting cookware, which we really need as our old set is getting rusty and gross.  I really want high-end cashmere sweaters.  Or maybe a winning lottery ticket so that is not a problem.

todds_wife

Well, I got my ring - but I have to admit that I feel kind of impractical for not asking for the weather tech floor mats I should get to protect the interior of the Keri-mobile.

Worse?  I had planned to buy them myself, but then I got that stupid ticket, so now my present to myself will be paying for driving like a jack_ass. 

Here is hoping Santa puts a high dollar winning scratcher in your stocking!!

d&jb52407

Pesky:

 I really want high-end cashmere sweaters.  

I don't know if you are opposed to 2nd hand but I got two very nice cashmere sweaters that are from Neiman Marcus at the Clothes Mentor by SWP for $22/ea.  I love them!

ruby soho

I soooo hear you! Part of me is like "I'm birthing your daughter for your Christmas gift, you better get me something good!" But at the same time I would be pissed If He spent a bunch of money. Blah. and we just had to drop $600 on a new dishwasher yesterday.

Pesky

d&jb52407:

Pesky:

 I really want high-end cashmere sweaters.  

I don't know if you are opposed to 2nd hand but I got two very nice cashmere sweaters that are from Neiman Marcus at the Clothes Mentor by SWP for $22/ea.  I love them!

So not opposed!  Thanks for the tip!

pixy_stix

Hey, just think of all the lives you're not ruining by buying blood diamonds.  There's a bright side to everything.

taratru

pixy_stix:

Hey, just think of all the lives you're not ruining by buying blood diamonds.  There's a bright side to everything.

Unless I buy Canadian diamonds.   

goldenjes

I hear ya.  We are totally broke right now, so we're not doing gifts for each other.

The problem is, DH is totally fine with this as he is not a fan of gifts in any way - even getting something he wants.  I, however, really love surprise presents, and wish I'd have something to open on Christmas.

On the other hand, my mom usually goes overboard & buys us tons of useless things.  I have asked her for a GC to either Lowe's or HD so we can put it toward our bathroom reno starting some point after the holidays.  I am glad about that.

Maybe MIL will surprise me with something....  ::crosses fingers::

 

PrncesWife

I know how you feel.  I'd love an iPhone for Christmas.  Instead we are replacing our bathtub.  We paid the deposit and DH turned to me and said Merry Christmas. 

ChrissynMatt

The ring is so pretty and sparkly though.  I mean, think of how happy you will be using that awesome new laptop.    And, it is totally only selfish if you bought the ring.  Lusting after it doesn't even register on the selfish scale.