zebra is the new penguin

Yesterday we went to the OC. I had a library book overdue and we decided to stop in at *gasp* the Mall.

I have finally started the process of getting the holiday cards in the mail. To make things easier I wanted to put a stamp inside for the greeting. I figured it was the perfect excuse to go visit Paper Source. They have all things paper, but also a decent collection of rubber stamps.

I knew it was a long shot, but I was hoping to find a stamp that said "tidings". Alas, I was correct in that being a long shot. I briefly considered getting an alphabet set and doing it myself, but the entire idea behind using a stamp is to simplify. Somehow that just didn't seem to fit the bill.

B saw a sample of a stamp that said "Joy". We looked, but they didn't have one. He did find a sample, but the salesperson refused to sell it to him. This upset him very much.

We considered other options. Ironically "All You Need Is Love" was playing in the background. They even had a "Love" stamp, but some of these cards are going to business associates, so that might not be appropriate. We considered "Happy Halloween" and "Whatever". They actually had a rather interesting section of not very nice sayings. One stamp said "Your husband is good in bed". I honestly could not think of where such a stamp would be appropriate except perhaps on said husband's behind.

B then got it in his head that the zebra should be the new holiday animal. He found a very cute zebra stamp, but it just didn't seem like the best idea. It took me a good 20 minutes to convince him that this was not going to happen. Instead I got some thank you notes with the same zebra on them.

I think we found a good compromise. I also ordered stamps for said cards. I am hoping they arrive tomorrow. Don't ask why I didn't think of this sooner. I feel oh so very far behind.

on the night stand :: Metropolitan Cow