The countdown has begun...

Today I completed my Christmas shopping...well almost. I need to get a sponsorship of an animal at the San Diego Zoo for each of my nephews. Fortunately I can do that online. I had done bits and pieces of my Christmas shopping over the last 2 weeks but nothing too significant. Today i did the rest. First to the mall. I went before noon because I knew the place would be insane after that. Then I meandered to lunch. I decided that since I needed to go to Barnes & Noble I got a sandwich and Starbucks. They have a great smoked turkey sandwich on 8 grain and cranberry bread. That with a cup of tea was just what I needed. I was also very good...no desserts. After 2 hours there I headed to Pier 1 for those remaining things. At last I am home...5 hours later. Whew! Now I have to wrap......