It’s just that kind of day

I went out for Christmas shopping.
I had a day off and my husband was out of town today. I had the day all to myself.
I had to get something for his mother and I was sure I could find something for her.
She is easy to shop for.

I went to a craft store to get a part for my necklace. The store was crowded and I was buying a $2.99 item. But I was done fairly quickly.
Then I went to another store to buy some more chocolate covered cherries. It is my favorite and they make nice gifts. I will bring some to the clients in Japan and my mother.
That was taken care of.

I then went to a local YMCA. I am going to hire a personal trainer for Paul.
But the gym was not as nice as the one in Aobadai. It was steamy, crowded, and sweaty. I did not like it. I did not realize it was so small. I may not hire a personal trainer here. I am not sure.

I was also looking for a silver chain. But the store where they usually carry many chains did not have any today. That's okay. I am not in a hurry.

I went to a shoe store. I have to exchange the shoes I bought about a month ago, they turned out to be way too big. But the boots I had been thinking to exchange them with were out of stock or inventory. I missed my chance.

Then the store where I did Christmas shopping last year. It has already been a year since I was in this store. I traveled a lot and I haven't done much shopping locally. I just did not find any thing in that store. Nothing for Mom, needless to say for Dad. I am clueless what to get for Dad. But I was disappointed that I found nothing for her. What am I going to do?

Well, it may be one of those Christmases we have few presents. I hate Christmas. I hate when I am forced to give gifts. I like giving gifts, but only on my terms. It is a stupid custom to give something only because it is Christmas.

Sigh.