Happy “Cyber-Monday” and other various and sundry items

November 26, 2007

Hi everyone! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

I have to say after going shopping on Black Friday and putting up the Christmas tree on Saturday, it feels weird to be working and having the kids at school. But it’s a good weird. I was feeling a bit consumed by consumerism.

Perhaps that’s why “Cyber-Monday,” in its very short history, has been less than successful in producing a spike in profits. People are back at work, and quite frankly, we need a little break from all the celebratory events.

It didn’t stop me from checking my eBay bids, however. I’ve never bid on anything on eBay until a few days ago. I’ve only always done the “Buy It Now” thing. My husband can attest that it caused quite the frustration when I didn’t understand the whole automatic maximum bid thing.

Then, when I did, it became dangerous. Those of you who’ve used eBay understand. I mean, if you think that being addicted to Social Media tools like StumbleUpon and Twitter is addictive - just add spending money to the mix and you know what I mean.

So, now I’ve bought 2 presents for my husband for Christmas that I wish I hadn’t. He’ll still love them. I know he will. He’s good like that.

On the other hand, I’m currently winning on an iPod mini. I’ve been using my daughter’s Mini for a while now (she wasn’t using it before), but now it’s time to get it back to her.

Anyway, it’s time to regroup, remember what’s important in life (HINT: not material goods such as the typical Christmas present), and get back to work!

What’s new with you?

Posted in Social Media by Nathania Johnson