地道美语听力播客:Last Minute Holiday Shopping圣诞前的购物血拼

Every year, I tell myself that I won't procrastinate in doing my holiday shopping. And, every year, I end up with a shopping list as long as your arm and about 24 hours to get it all done.Waiting until the last minute means that I have to brave the crowds out doing theirlast-minute shopping.
First, I have to find a place to park in the parking lot, which is always packed . Then, I have to fight off the bargain hunters who are there for the holiday markdowns. With so many shoppers, the shelves are usually a mess and a lot of items are out of stock . When I've finally picked out what I want to buy, there are usually long lines at the register . Just when I'm about to check out , I always remember that I've forgotten one last thing. It never fails!
When I get home with the presents, I have to wrap them. Hopefully, I haven't forgotten to get gift wrap , ribbons and bows , and holiday cards. By the time I'm finished, I'm exhausted and I feel like Scrooge. Ba humbug!
Why do I do this to myself every year? Next year, I'm starting my holiday shopping in September. Then again, I said that last year.