My Christmas Wish List

The holidays are almost here! It's hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, it was 70+ degrees here and now we have snow on the ground. It's amazing how quickly it changes!

I figured for this post, I would post my Christmas list. I had writers block for a while and was really busy at work, so I haven't had a chance to get on here much the last two weeks. Then I was like "DUH!", I could write my Christmas list!

So, below I've provided the things that I'd like for Christmas. I am purposely not including things like "Peace on Earth" and "Economic Prosperity" and other noble suggestions for the sake of it being the obvious. I'm strictly listing the material possessions for that reason...mostly items that can be easily bought at Target, Best Buy, etc. I have listed them in no particular order....

1) Wii Games. Particularly, one that has a combination of party games, one that is full of trivia, and yes...the American Idol Wii game.
2) Clothes. I am in need of some new jeans. I'd like a nice pair of corduroys too. A couple new sweaters maybe. I'm good in the socks, underwear, and tie department.
3) Aquarium Fish (or pet store gift certificate). My fish population has depleted over the last year. I have a 55 gallon that looks pretty empty.
4) Shocks and tune-up. Just recently, I believe my shocks are going out, making this very creaky noise as my car drives over bumps. I need a tune-up too. That's not exactly something you can find under the Christmas tree though.
5) Bigger Humidifier. I bought one recently and it is too small for my big living room and kitchen. It's more of a bedroom model. So it takes a long time to feel the difference and struggles to get near the humidity setting of 55 that I'd like.
6) Weekend getaway. Last year, instead of Christy and I exchanging gifts, we went to Key West. This year, I don't expect to do something quite as big, but there have been a few places that we have wanted to go that we can do in a 4 or 5 day trip. We both have off over Christmas Break and have over two weeks of vacation. Gas is cheap now, so we would be driving. Plus, I think it is just more fun that way. Maybe someone will get me a cruise leaving New Orleans for the holiday!!!
7) Playstation 3. I'm not a big video game person (despite my above comments about the Wii games) and I mostly want this for the Blue-Ray player. It was listed as one of the best players, cheapest, plus you get the joy of having another gaming system. I already have a PS2 and have 20 or so games for it.
8) Granite Countertops. Someday..........someday......
9) Canon Digital Rebel XSi DSLR Camera. I need an upgrade and I've been following this camera for a few months. It's amazing! I'm going to buy it whether I get it for Christmas (which I won't) or not.
10) CD/DVD Duplicator. I need this for my business stuff basically. Not a fun present, but a necessity. I'm all about the practical gifts! :)
11) Photo Studio Lighting. I need this for my portrait shots.
12) LCD Flat screen for Bedroom. I've refrained from putting a TV in my bedroom, but there are times where I actually need one in there! When people stay the night, they sleep on the bed couch in the living room, so if I want to stay up, I can't....without feeling guilty anyways. I'd be looking for between a 32"-42".
13) Over-the-stove Microwave. This would just be so much more convenient. Plus, I'm still using the microwave I bought my sophomore year of college! That was over 8 years ago! And it was a cheap-o then!!!


That's all I can think of really. I like buying house decor things myself. We'll see what I actually get this year. The presents get less and less every year. I'll leave a window open on Christmas Eve this year so Santa can come through it (due to the lack of a fireplace and chimney).