holiday shopping

pantone coffee mug
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

m & i did our part to boost the economy this weekend. honestly, spending a large sum of money in a short period of time freaks me out. luckily, it's only once a year. both our families told us not to worry about xmas presents this year due to the economy being so poor, but it's the sort of thing they'll say, and then still get us gifts, which makes me want to give them something.

the cultural framework for gift giving can be so strange. seriously though, i like finding cool things to give to family & friends--things i think they would enjoy or might not feel they could get for themselves or even come upon. it's the shortened timeframe and having to shop for so many people at once among other frenzied shoppers that can make it stressful and surreal. still, when i do happen upon that special something...

take this pantone mug we found at show in los feliz. the lucky recipient is mike's boss.