I Am a Virgin
I’ll admit it. I have never done it. It was way too risky for me. Lack of protection and the aftermath if compromised has kept me from the experience. But, I am finally ready. The idea of trying something new is pretty exciting. It will be my first time and then I’ll no longer be a Cyber Virgin.
Cyber Monday which is November 26th, is the official kick-off to on-line holiday sales. This year promises to top previous years in the amount of deals offered and dollars spent. I plan to join in the fun.
I have never tickled my keyboard in hope of finding the perfect gift. Instead, I have stuck with the old school technique of driving to many different stores, perusing hundreds of racks and table displays while competing with aggressive crowds bustling through the aisles with their elbows out.
Last year, I held my breath as shoppers sneezed in my direction.No one wants to be sick during the holidays. After hours of shopping at the mall, I reached out and snatched the elusive purple studded phone case I had sought. The endorphin rush of scratching one more item off my list was tempered by sore eyes from florescent lights and aching feet. My arms strained under the weight of several bags as the handles cut into the palms of my hands. After pushing my way through the heavy glass doors, I struggled back to my car, jammed all of the bags into the back end, and slammed the hatch shut with a heavy sigh as the circulation rushed to my fingertips. After arriving back at home, I hid all of the gifts and then went into a wrapping frenzy on Christmas Eve.
Staying at home and avoiding the crowds while saving time and money has seduced me into Cyber Monday. Jeez! I am all about saving time and money. Some of the deals offered may even be better than Black Friday!
Some businesses offer free shipping and gift wrapping. That is a huge selling point for me. I could actually enjoy Christmas Eve.
I will make my list tonight and will start researching the deals. My hands will sweat a little as I press Add to Cart. They will continue to tremble as I enter my credit card number. But I am looking forward to the endorphin rush after clicking Place Order. My eyes will relax in the comfort of natural lighting in my sunroom as I rest my slippered feet while my dog Roxy snuggles next to me. Carrying the shipped boxes from the front door to the basement will be the only strain. Hey! My husband Danny could do that for me. With the money I’ll save, maybe I will treat myself to a purple studded phone case. I am really looking forward to losing my virginity.
Safety tips for Cyber Monday shoppers from the Better Business Bureau:
http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2012/11/21/ten-tips-for-...
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Comment by Susie Lindau on December 2, 2012 at 7:46pm -
Thanks Steve!
I am not sure what kept me from e-shopping before this. Fear of my credit card getting ripped off and yet my daughter has been using mine for years! Now she has her own, thank the Lord!
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Comment by Susie Lindau on December 2, 2012 at 7:44pm
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Well Linda that just sucks! Hopefully you will be back in the States soon where the online shopping gods can smile on you again!
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Comment by Susie Lindau on December 2, 2012 at 7:43pm
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Hi Shelley! So far so good! The boxes are arriving already. I only bought from reputable stores so that has worked out really well for me. I even bought a couple of things that I needed!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Comment by Susie Lindau on December 2, 2012 at 7:40pm
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I know Samuel! Hahaha! Sorry! Nice to see you too!
It is my job in the family as well and I have just really lightened my load. I lost my cyberginity and saved a lot of time and money!
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Comment by Samuel Ryan on November 29, 2012 at 1:10am -
Now, that is false advertisement! Just kidding. My wife and I believe in division of labor. Holiday shopping is hers...thank the Lord. Good to see you again, Susie.
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Comment by Shelley Smith on November 26, 2012 at 8:30pm -
Stayed away from Black Friday and Cyber Shopping. Good to see you are so happy after your first time. Many come away disappointed. :)
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Comment by Linda Seccaspina on November 26, 2012 at 5:00pm -
Im in a dilema here as I cannot drive and cyber stuff is too slow with the Canadian pony express mail. Im glad someone is having luck..:)
HUGGGGGGGGGGGGG
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Comment by Steve S on November 26, 2012 at 4:47pm
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I gave up on most brick-and-mortar shopping for durables a few years ago.
Stores around here often don't have things in stock.
The last time I tried to bey a specific item at a store here (bicycle shorts at REI);
They had a pile of about ten shorts on the floor, not even sorted by size. Didn't have what I wanted.
Then the clerk offers to order it off their website for me.
I said, "don't bother". I was able to go online myself and get a better price & free delivery.
I just go
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