I was never a big online shopper; but I have always been a tactile one. But this year I found myself pressed for time for holiday shopping and have not been able to do one of my favorite hobbies, which is going shopping. I have to say It has actually been a pleasant experience and I am not the least bit upset. These are some of the pros to going online shopping:
1. No driving around looking for a parking spot.
2. There are no lines to wait on.
3. I don't have to worry about losing my child in the crowds.
4. There is no arguing about who grabbed the last pair of gloves.
5. No one is spraying perfumes at you.
6. I can drink a cup of coffee and sit while I shop.
7. I can rate the item I am purchasing.
I can go on! I think I have found a new hobbie, online shopping. If you are really lucky you can find stores online that offer free shipping if you spend over a certain amount. I also have to say I have yet to be dissapointed with any of my purchases. The only advice I can give is to make sure you do your shopping early because of shipping dates, you don't want to take the chances of getting anything after christmas.
On a more serious note, after the shopping tragedy this year at a local Wallmart. I feel more safe shopping from the convenience of my own home.
online adj. -using a computer
tactile adj.-pertaining to the sense of touch
pressed adj.-the urgency of matters
hobbies n.- activity or interest pursued outside one's regular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure
pros adv. -in favor of a proposition
crowds n.-a group of people
rate v.-to place in a certain rank
convenience n.- anything that save or simplifies work
1. I am so late, I am _________ for time.
2. My favorite ___________ is gardening.
3. The _________ of going out to dinner is you don't have to cook or clean.
4. This ___________ class is great, I don't even have to leave my house, just sit at my computer.
5. The _________ at the mall were out of control.
6. She was _________ the best teacher.
7. Some children have to touch everyhing they see, the are very tactile.
Grammar point
Prepositions
I went into the house.
I came to the party with Kate.
The ball was under the table
Monday, December 15, 2008
Bringing Joy to Others During the Holidays
It is that time of the year when we start celebrating with friends and family. I had a Christmas party this weekend with my friends. This is an annual function, when we all get together and we have food, drinks, and we exchange a gift, usually a secret santa.
As I thought of what I would buy as a gift, I started to think of how unfortunate it is for some families around this time of year. Then my husband came home from work with a flyer, his company was organizing a toy drive for "Toys for Tots." It was a sign for me to do a good deed.
Then I emailed all my friends and told them to bring an unwrapped toy to the party, and told them how we would be donating them to children who are less fortunate. I was so happy when my friends started to respond with positive feedback about the toy drive idea. Everyone loved the idea. I was so glad that I thought of this, especially after reading the paper one day and reading an article of how the toy drive organizations were having a tough time this year with the toy drives. This brought tears to my eyes but the day of the party I could not have been happier to see how generous my friends were in collaborating with this good deed.
I think it is always a good idea to remember those less fortunate then ourselves, but the holidays are even more of a reason to bring that holiday cheer to others.
Celebrating- to have or participate in a party
Annual-occuring once a year
Function-social gathering or occasion
"Secret santa"- get a gift for someone (don't know who)for Christmas
unfortunate- lamentable, sad
flyer-a circular for mass distribution
Toy Drive- charity event where toys are collected around the holidays for poor children
deed- something that is done
emailed- send mail through internet
generous-liberal in giving or sharing
collaborating- to cooperate
1. Halloween is an ____________ event.
2. They are ______________ his birthday.
3. We went to a ________________ for work.
4. It was an ________________ situation, everyone was sad.
5. _________ are a good way to distribute information.
6. The best way to send mail to other is through _______________.
7. She worked at a soup kitchen, she did a good _____________.
8. I bought a toy for the __________________.
9. He likes to donate to charities, he is very ____________.
10. Everyone will _______________ with setting up for the party.
Grammar Point:
When to leave out articles:
Plural nouns (Dogs chase cats.)
Uncountable nouns (Give me money.)
Before a singular noun if repalced with another determiner (I read that book.)
As I thought of what I would buy as a gift, I started to think of how unfortunate it is for some families around this time of year. Then my husband came home from work with a flyer, his company was organizing a toy drive for "Toys for Tots." It was a sign for me to do a good deed.
Then I emailed all my friends and told them to bring an unwrapped toy to the party, and told them how we would be donating them to children who are less fortunate. I was so happy when my friends started to respond with positive feedback about the toy drive idea. Everyone loved the idea. I was so glad that I thought of this, especially after reading the paper one day and reading an article of how the toy drive organizations were having a tough time this year with the toy drives. This brought tears to my eyes but the day of the party I could not have been happier to see how generous my friends were in collaborating with this good deed.
I think it is always a good idea to remember those less fortunate then ourselves, but the holidays are even more of a reason to bring that holiday cheer to others.
Celebrating- to have or participate in a party
Annual-occuring once a year
Function-social gathering or occasion
"Secret santa"- get a gift for someone (don't know who)for Christmas
unfortunate- lamentable, sad
flyer-a circular for mass distribution
Toy Drive- charity event where toys are collected around the holidays for poor children
deed- something that is done
emailed- send mail through internet
generous-liberal in giving or sharing
collaborating- to cooperate
1. Halloween is an ____________ event.
2. They are ______________ his birthday.
3. We went to a ________________ for work.
4. It was an ________________ situation, everyone was sad.
5. _________ are a good way to distribute information.
6. The best way to send mail to other is through _______________.
7. She worked at a soup kitchen, she did a good _____________.
8. I bought a toy for the __________________.
9. He likes to donate to charities, he is very ____________.
10. Everyone will _______________ with setting up for the party.
Grammar Point:
When to leave out articles:
Plural nouns (Dogs chase cats.)
Uncountable nouns (Give me money.)
Before a singular noun if repalced with another determiner (I read that book.)
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