Black Friday Shopping

I always get most of my Christmas shopping done the day after Thanksgiving, but I've never been the kind to wake up at the crack of dawn and brave the crowds to get those "earl morning" sales. Well, this year, I don't want to spend outrageous like I have in past years so I figure if I can get more bang for my buck by waking up a little early, that's what I have to do, right?

A little early? Nut-uh. These folks were serious. Some stores were opening today at 6:00 am. Which meant I had to be up to feed my pup, hop in the shower and get ready at 4:30 so that I could be out the door by 5:30. Ugh. Maybe this will get me back on a decent sleep schedule if nothing else. Hell, if I can wake up at 4:30 to go shopping, I can sure as well wake up at 6:00 for the gym.

At first, I was seriously disappointed. Angel Benton, who moonlights as a manager at Bath & Body Works in a Westfield Mall, told me that all of the Westfields he knew of in the area were opening at 6:00 am. Not the case with the Century City one, I'm afraid! I went straight out there and the only thing opened was Macy's -- and they weren't even having any sales! None! I was appalled. The other stores were all opening at their usual hours. Ugh. But I had read online that the Beverly Center was opening at 8:00 am and I was sure there would be so sales there. So in the meantime, I killed two hours at Target and Best Buy in West Hollywood. Now, here's where the bargains begin! 40 Christmas cards for $1.99. Oh yeh, good shit sold dirt cheap! I was in hog heaven and spent over an hour there. The line at Best Buy was way too long to even consider so I made a browse before hitting up the Beverly Center, which had a LOT of good sales. Some stores were taking 20 - 40% off of your entire bill! I even hit up the Grove afterwards. I was on a roll! I got all my shopping done and barely spent anything! Definitely the right thing to do, getting it done now instead of waiting until later and spending an arm and a leg.

Mikey and I went to go see the movie Bobby this afternoon which just made me weep. Our country was so filled with hope before he died. I have to talk to my mom and find out if she remembers, seeing as she was 8 years old when he was shot. Go see it if you get a chance. What a cast!

It is only 7:20 pm but I think I'm going to turn in pretty soon. I've been up since 4:30 am and have to be up early again tomorrow for the drive to see Liza Minnelli in Vegas. ...As the birthday bonanza continues!