October Secret Sister Sign up and theme choosing.

[Aggie_Ama]

You know I didn't put my screen name in the sign up.... Hmm.... Hope this doesn't cause any stress for my SS.

I already started shopping today. I will not be behind this month, it is traveling a long way!!

[DDH]

I started shopping today too, I am excited, but lordy, I'm so nervous that I will get something that I like but they won't. I hope she likes what I got. I'm not done, but I have started and it was stressful and fun at the same time, if you know what I mean. I've gone through her post looking for hints, favorite colors, misc, and nothing. Hopeully my taste will be okay. LOL

[uforgot]

I started shopping today too, I am excited, but lordy, I'm so nervous that I will get something that I like but they won't. I hope she likes what I got. I'm not done, but I have started and it was stressful and fun at the same time, if you know what I mean. I've gone through her post looking for hints, favorite colors, misc, and nothing. Hopeully my taste will be okay. LOL

How can someone not like something you took the time and effort to pick out? It's not about the color or the gift, it's about sharing. We've become a nation of gift certificates and "you can always take it back". It really annoys me when I hear the commercials after Christmas..."Didn't get what you wanted, well for only....". Geeez, we have expectations for gifts? I'm not even crazy about the posts on here where people are telling their ss's what to get them. If you have to have a certain pair of socks, just get them yourself!

You are having a wonderful time, you are taking a lot of time and making a huge effort for your ss. Don't stress yourself out over it. You obviously are having a blast doing the ss thing. It's the fact that someone was thinking of me that will make me love whatever I receive!!!!

[NJBikeGal]

How can someone not like something you took the time and effort to pick out? It's not about the color or the gift, it's about sharing. We've become a nation of gift certificates and "you can always take it back". It really annoys me when I hear the commercials after Christmas..."Didn't get what you wanted, well for only....". Geeez, we have expectations for gifts? I'm not even crazy about the posts on here where people are telling their ss's what to get them. If you have to have a certain pair of socks, just get them yourself!

You are having a wonderful time, you are taking a lot of time and making a huge effort for your ss. Don't stress yourself out over it. You obviously are having a blast doing the ss thing. It's the fact that someone was thinking of me that will make me love whatever I receive!!!!

I do not know what you are talking about, but whoever gets something for me better do it RIGHT!! ha! Just kidding. I agree...I mean, who could possibly know that I'm currently fascinated with the color blue (which I actually wear too much), my road bike is yellow, MTB is red and black...<looks around...'boy, I hope my secret sister is watching!!>

[uforgot]

I do not know what you are talking about, but whoever gets something for me better do it RIGHT!! ha! Just kidding. I agree...I mean, who could possibly know that I'm currently fascinated with the color blue (which I actually wear too much), my road bike is yellow, MTB is red and black...<looks around...'boy, I hope my secret sister is watching!!>

Pink and Green socks for you!!!!

[Trekhawk]

How can someone not like something you took the time and effort to pick out? It's not about the color or the gift, it's about sharing. We've become a nation of gift certificates and "you can always take it back". It really annoys me when I hear the commercials after Christmas..."Didn't get what you wanted, well for only....". Geeez, we have expectations for gifts? I'm not even crazy about the posts on here where people are telling their ss's what to get them. If you have to have a certain pair of socks, just get them yourself!

You are having a wonderful time, you are taking a lot of time and making a huge effort for your ss. Don't stress yourself out over it. You obviously are having a blast doing the ss thing. It's the fact that someone was thinking of me that will make me love whatever I receive!!!!

Well said.

[Tri Girl]

How can someone not like something you took the time and effort to pick out? It's not about the color or the gift, it's about sharing. It's the fact that someone was thinking of me that will make me love whatever I receive!!!!

I agree!!! Even if I don't like it, I'd still happily wear it because somebody picked it out for me- and they obviously found it to be beautiful. No matter color, pattern, or even fit- because a gift is a gift and I'm thankful someone thinks enough of me to spend their hard-earned money to buy it for me!!!
I love that we do this- it really reminds you of how wonderful people around the world are! Humans are pretty darn kind creatures (well, the vast majority of them anyway ).

[MomOnBike]

OK, I've got this serious Blue thing going on with my bike. Blue bikes, blue shorts, shirts, gloves, helmet (actually, the current one is black, but only 'cause the LBS didn't have blue, and it's getting replaced ASAP), blue this, that and the other.

The first SS exchange, I got a pair of pink, sparkly Road Queen socks. I never, ever, even consider thinking of buying myself anything pink - or sparkly. So guess what? Those are my favorite socks. I feel my horizons (as opposed to my backside ) expanding every time I put them on. It's GREAT!

So don't worry too much. What's to dislike about Bike Stuff, anyway?

[xeney]

Oh, I will love whatever I get. If it is ungirly or especially if it happens to be black and/or reddish orange, I will have to keep it under lock and key to keep my husband from stealing it because we wear the same size socks, but I will love it anyway.

(My road bike is celeste, so a lot of things clash, but I wear them anyway. My mountain bike is boring silver so everything matches it. I am seriously considering sprucing it up with some pink flame decals I saw, just because it is so boring I can hardly stand to ride it.)

[laughlaugh18]

Geeez, we have expectations for gifts? I'm not even crazy about the posts on here where people are telling their ss's what to get them. . . .

I don't see it as folks having "expectations"; I see it as hints to help me out . Watching these boards, I can't imagine anyone here being unappreciative of what they're sent. But if I can send my SS something that's spot on for her because of something I read in her posts, all the better!! (right, DirtDiva? )

But I do have a sock sizing question. If someone says their sock size is 6-10 and the socks you want to get are only mens small, medium or large (with no sizing chart), would you get the small or the medium?

[CyclChyk]

I just want to say (bianchi) that no matter what I get (celesteandnakedcarbon) that I will love it and (bianchicolorceleste) be happy with whatever I get because (nakedcarbonanddidImentionbianchi?) someone took the time to think of ME.......

[Aggie_Ama]

Donna- It is completely the thought. Every month the things have been very different. And I can tell you I have enjoyed every month that I have participated. I have gotten new treats, socks I would never have picked (but I really like them), socks I would have picked, hot chocolate I can't get in Texas and a t-shirt my parents threatened to steal off my back!

Every month I have done SS has been a blast, who doesn't love getting a gift for no reason at all? I have enjoyed giving gifts and I am not ashamed to say I really enjoy receiving gifts! If you put thought into it I am sure you SS will love it. Don't stress, I bet your SS is one lucky gal with all the thought going into your gift.

[kerrybelle]

I totally agree with what everyone has said. It's all about the thought, time & effort someone took to choose and get that gift for you. I, too, have been happy surprised with SS gift so far. I'm really not expecting that to change anytime soon.

Good luck and have fun shopping and recieving!

Kerry

[Aggie_Ama]

This month was so much fun!! I have my gift and now I just need to package it up.

[Bikingmomof3]

I absolutely love swapping! It is so much fun to shop for another person and hope the package brightens their day. I know my day is always brightened when my gift comes.