Okay, so I'm
just now starting to get into the
holiday spirit. Yes, even though today was atrocious, what with its howling winds and epic rainstorms and even snow (SNOW! ugh...), it still wasn't enough to bah humbug away my Christmas jollies. Why? Well, because planning was underway for a weekend getaway up to the Poconos with my friends. Granted, the trip isn't set until January, but just thinking about going up to the mountains, snowboarding, snowball fights, drinking around the fireplace, taking in the pictureseque, snow-filled landscape (where snow belongs!), etc., put me in such a wistful and celebratory mood. In addition to that, one of my friends asked me last night if I had made my Christmas Wishlist. In fact, I had...I had been compiling it all year. However, for some reason, I blanked on what was on it. For a YEAR I had made up a list of material wants that I had dearly coveted and I could barely drudge up but a few items! So let's see here....
10.
A Cruise: Okay, so this one is pretty out there and probably one I won't be getting for a long time *AHEM AHEM FUTURE HUSBAND THIS WILL SCORE YOU A MONTH OF GETTING AWAY WITH ANYTHING*. But c'mon...who doesn't dream of being whisked away on vacation without worrying about paying for it. A dream, baby, but one that just might come true, whether it be sooner or later.
9.
Personal Trainer: Because I need someone hardcore to whip me into shape. Pronto. And one who won't be swayed by my tears or screams of agony. I just can't pay for one myself because who would spend money of being punished by someone even if the result is so good and just what you want and need....ummm.....besides, S&M Fetishees. Let's move on.
8.
A day at the spa: A professional stylist to give me the best haircut ever, a manicurist & pedicurist to treat my tips and toes with some loving, a facialist to tighten my wrinkles and pores, and of course, a masseuse to give my aching joints some loving. Throw in some fat-zapping laser treatments and you've got yourself one happy, little filipino girl, if just a leeeeeetle superficial. But let's be real...who doesn't mind a little tender love and care once in awhile?
7.
Day Planner: I'm talking about a leather-bound, purse-sized, month and week style beauty. With milky smooth pages with golded edges, customized to my perfection. And if it were to come with a smooth-writing, fountain pen engraved with my name on it, then WOW. I think I'd make you my emergency contact information, because you'd be
that important.
6.
Shu Umera 24K Lash Curler & Tweezers: No, not because it's gold. Because it curls even the shortest, straightest lashes easily. No joke, I've tried it on myself and I have the worst lashes imaginable. At $24, I don't think I can justify buying myself an eyelash curler. But damn...it's amazing. As for the tweezers, I don't know any brands in particular but I do know that the one I have right now *ahem ahem revlon* is just not cutting it.
5.
Makeup Mirror: You know those round, light-up mirrors that magnify your face 1000x so that you see every tiny pore and age definer on your face? Yeah, I want those. You haven't really see yourself until you've looked into one of these mirrors. It's a little depressing, yes, and sometimes I feel like ignorance is bliss...I could have gone without seeing those gross blackheads that are otherwise invisible to the normal eye. However, it's disturbing that all this is going on in my face without my knowledge. GROSS. I need the truth...I need this mirror.
4.
Year's Subscription to Netflix: The 2 DVD at a time one is plenty enough for me! I LOVE movies but I'm the type of person who considers buying movies a little bit of a waste. I can't possibly watch that movie enough times to justify spending more than $10 on one, much less $50 on the Blu Ray ones. CRAZY! That's enough for a week's grocery! Plus, I can rent the Z-list movies without feeling bad about dropping dough on it since it's pretty much unlimited movies a month....Lindsay Lohan and Olsen Twins movies, watchoutnow!
3.
Purses: Some girls (and boys) are shoe sluts...I am a purse whore. I look at Louboutins and my eyes admire the beauty but my feet scream BLOODY MURDER. With purses, a wondrous warmth runs all throughout my body. From clutches to luggage, my arms ache not from the thought of lugging around these sacs all day but from a wistful longing for these beauties. However, they must still be practical and actually serve a purpose, but let's face it...what kind of purse would NOT serve a purpose? Especially if you had one for EVERY purpose! I lust for purses the way most would lust for...okay, I'll stop here.
2.
Gift cards/Clothes: Right, so pretty unoriginal and impersonal, you may think. However, to me, these go hand in hand. If there's anything better than getting clothes for Christmas, it's getting gift cards to get clothes. When I was a kid, I'd always feel THAT much more excited upon unwrapping a sweater or a dress than if I got a toy or book. When you get a gift card, that's like a free shopping spree! I wouldn't feel so guilty to spend, spend, spend on clothes, because what else are you going to do with a gift card? Put it in the bank? Might as well invest in some clothing. And YES...clothing is an investment. I mean, you wear it everyday. Make sure you look cute!
1.
External hard-drive: Yes, yes, such a dorky thing. But there is a method to my nerdiness. I am such a nostalgic fool and a good chunk of my life is recorded in thousands upon thousands of pictures and videos that are stored in my computer. And I'm
NOT exaggerating here, people. I'm talking THOUSANDS of files, THOUSANDS of precious moments that I've captured forever...or for however long my darling dinosaur computer decides to hold out. Everyday I hold my breath, hoping that today isn't going to be the day old Dino here finally bows out. I mean, he
is 6 going on 7. That's pretty old for a computer. So yeah...a HUGE hard drive would be
NUMERO UNO on this list.
I just noticed that it went from pretty unrealistic to hey, I could actually get that. I still feel that there's more I want but maybe my subconscious is just being shy and withholding that information. Whatever...nothing's keeping me from divulging at a later date. So, at 12.55am and with a full day of work ahead of me, I must bid you adieu and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! YAY!
MISSION: ACCOMPLISHED
