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The Christmas tree has gone live. It's twinkly and pretty (albeit barren of balls and ornaments along the bottom 'cause the cats keep thinking what lovely toys we've put out for them. I swear, the tree will end up on its side before Dec. 25). It's chilly outside. I'm finally starting to get into this Christmas thing. But I've done something I've never done before, and I'm not sure it's in the spirit of Christmas.
I made a wish list.
And I gave that list to several friends and loved ones.
On the one hand, I'll end up getting what I want and need. My friends and loved ones won't have to fret over what to get me. And heck -- I had no trouble coming up with things for my list. :)
On the other hand, isn't it part of the Christmas spirit to be surprised when you unwrap your gifts? Am I zapping all of the excitement out of it? Am I officially old?
Your thoughts?
Oh great -- I just heard the sound of breaking glass. I think we've lost another ornament to the cats.
Replies: 3 shoutouts
I think a wish list is good. I wish my family would make them for me so I wouldn't worry so much about whether they like and can actually use what I get for them.
Posted by J-Lew @ 12/10/2002 11:41 PM EST
Lessee, a DVD player for one. OK, after you pick your jaw up off the ground, lemme explain why I'm still living in 1992: I very rarely rent anything; I just tape shows. So I thought I'd never need a DVD player until DVD recorders were affordable. They still aren't, but enough things have been released on DVD lately that I feel like I should take the plunge on a cheap player. SOooo, having a DVD player opens up a couple of other gift possibilities: an MST3K box set and a Futurama box set. Also some toiletry items, a rolling office chair... There are a couple of other small things. But that covers the biggies. :)
Posted by Lynniechan @ 12/09/2002 12:35 AM EST
So what's on yer list?
Posted by Franz Liszt @ 12/08/2002 12:02 PM EST