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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  My impression is that many more members want to participate, but they don't bc of how complicated it's become.
For those who have participated, do you have suggestions for simplifying this process? I know Smileboxes etc aren't required, but it seems people really feel obligated to do one know. It's just not realistic for everyone. |
I so agree. I may be one of the "participants" that made it complicated
idk
I think we should just step back a little. I love the hint threads but I get hives thinking of keeping up with all of them. I would be sad if my sb never posted but checking on many threads every day is just too hard. So maybe we could agree to post 5 hints? Not a requirement.. just a guideline?
Also the spending is just nuts. If I do the ge this time I am going to not focus on money. I am lucky I can sew etc .. and I am just going to have fun making stuff and finding stuff my sb wants. I may "spend" $50 or $100 but that is my choice... and it will not be the over the top that has happened in the past. I am also am going to focus on the joy I have of giving... and hope my sb gives gifts that are individual.. just cool stuff that I may not have not focus on the $$ amount.
I am totaly talking to myself here... I only want to do this if it is fun and a distraction from the stresses of life.
I think we are acting like kids at Christmas time... or maybe the parents at Christmas time. I use to get into a buying frenzy for my kids and family and it was alway a let down Christmas morning -- did I give too much? did I give enough? disappointment in the gifts I received.. or embarrassed because I did not give as much. Stupid.. all it did was spoil the day!!
Well that is my thoughts on it. I have had such great times with the GE... made such great friends.. (Lisa, Rhonda, Karen, Michelle, Shelly, Sherrie to name a few) that I want to do it again!!!
Shinja