this year holiday shopping was all about me. i bought more things for myself than i did for others. i went to one store that had a couple things that called out to me and i had to have them: a bag, a t-shirt, and another damn backpack. (i have too many backpacks.) i decided to return the t-shirt. the store though doesn't give you back your money. they only give credit. so i exchanged the t-shirt for items for other people. this evens things out a bit so that this holiday is a little less about me. i must say though they had some pretty kick ass bags at that store and i can't wait to send off my gifts! tragically i will not see the facial reaction as most people i'm giving gives to live far away.