Dec 23 2009
Presently
Improved tree
I’ve always been terrible at wrapping presents. You’d think I’d be good at it, given my expertise in applying make-up, love of all things sparkly, and generally trivial mindset, but no. The ends bunch up, the paper is unevenly cut and/or is too big or too small for the package, there’s tape all over the damn place, and the ribbons are knotted and bedraggled. I’m the anti-Martha Stewart.
This is another reason why our Christmas stocking tradition is so very kick-ass. Cheap; non-stressful; fun; and nothing to wrap.
Yesterday, I put together Megan’s Christmas stocking, which was made by Erica. Hence its awesomeness:
I’m pleased to report that it is jam packed with goodies. I actually had candy left over (for now).
The only present I had to wrap was for Jessica, and it’s the best wrapping job I have ever done:
I should get extra credit for valiantly giving her the fluffy snowman pen, especially because it lights up, and the snowflake pin, especially since it’s sparkly and would have looked excellent in my hair. Also festive. Don’t say I never did anything for you, kid.
I smugly put the elegantly-wrapped present and stuffed stocking under the tree. About five minutes later, it was brought to my attention that this was an idea worthy of International Stupidity Day. All the cats converged on the present and started playing with the snowman fluff. Sighing, I removed both items and hid them in the laundry room/pantry*. Oh, Nanny, where art thou?
Speaking of the tree, I ended up excavating a string of lights for it. This just encouraged me, so I added candy canes (in a classic flavor). The iridescent tree topper was half-price the last time I was in Rite Aid, so I had to get it. A little out of proportion to a Charlie Brown sized tree, perhaps, but so are showgirls’ headdresses.
*The washer is still leaking, but Rob put up my “Vertigo” poster, so at least it’s well-decorated. A girl must have some standards, you know.
4 Responses to “Presently”
It sounds as tho’ you are describing my gift-wrapped items…..amazing that there are two of us in this world!
jx
You have no idea how happy it makes me to hear you suck at wrapping presents as well. I am the BIGGEST WRAPPING LOSER. I can’t explain why, considering my attention detail with work and in photography. Alas, perhaps that is the issue: too much fussing. Thank you for the Christmas present.
Hmmm…maybe we need to start a support group for bad wrappers! 😉
I see gift wrapping is a big item for most, seen this before but you know, I never had any complaints from the people who receive this gifts about the wrapping, as if they ever noticed.