The Big Game before the Big Day

by Jenunique

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I can actually hear my heart beat in my ears. Its drumming blocking out all other sound. It seems so random that there is not even a rhythm to focus on calming it at this point.

Breath comes in jagged gasps. Excitement masquerading as nervousness as I jump in the car and start it up. The thrill of the hunt has taken over.

My hands shake as I prepare to venture on this quest I have put off for way to long for this is what makes it a game. This is my least favorite and favorite thing to do because I never know what to expect.

Will there be crowds? Will there be long lines? Will there be anything left? Will I find anything I may be looking for and didn’t know I was looking for it?

Bonus points for finishing early in the day. Level up for avoiding the inevitable hostile shoppers. Power up with a shot of caffeine.

I know I will come home the winner because the last minute Christmas shopping will be done. I will have every name checked from my list and a big smiley face drawn at the bottom.

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  1. The Big Game before the Big Day

    judee4u2's Buddy Icon judee4u2

    Posted 11 months ago

    LOL I hope it works! I know by the time that you read this you will have that smiley face at the bottom of the list! ;-)

  2. The Big Game before the Big Day

    Jenunique's Buddy Icon Jenunique

    Posted 11 months ago

    No smiley face yet. Had to retreat and re-group, call in for re-enforcements. Drawing up the game plan. All the x’s and o’s with arrows hither and yon are ready and scattered across the board. Going after it again tomorrow. =)

  3. The Big Game before the Big Day

    Jenunique's Buddy Icon Jenunique

    Posted 11 months ago

    Well, even after a technical foul in the middle of Gander Mountain, the game is over and I came out a winner. Only a half smile at the bottom of the page. Not a high scoring game because of difficulties and uncooperative teammates. ;P

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