All Swankette Wants for Christmas...
Dear Santa:
Sorry for the delay in getting my list out to you, but between the car break-in and the bad back, presents have been the farthest thing from my mind the last week. And while I'm thinking about it, you may want to find a method of entering the House of Swank other than the chimney this year. I do not know if it has EVER been swept, and have not gotten around to calling anyone about it yet (seemed a low priority during the spell of unemployment), so you could really do a nasty number on your back if you try sliding down there.
So, here's what I'd like, in no particular order:
Soundblaster MP3+, to transfer my cassettes and albums to digital format. I've been told by a reputable source that you can get them at Fry's, but I bet they're available elsewhere as well. This would pair nicely with a bunch of blank CD's with cases, so that once the music is digitized I can actually play it on my CD player.
Knitting lessons. I think I'd like to take them from the eastside location of Hilltop Yarn, but am not adamant on that. However, I do want to take a class with a real live person and not just try out of a book. This would pair nicely with some knitting supplies, since I've got nothing. Hilltop Yarn has a supply list available. I trust them to know what they're talking about.
A really nice, professional detail job on my car. The kind where they spend a long time and vaccuum or Armor-All every square inch of the car. If I don't get it for Christmas, I'm splurging on it for myself, to eliminate all final traces of the crooks. Sweetie had a really good job done on his car immediately prior to the wedding, so can probably recommend some good locations.
Registration in a Break Into Voice-Overs class through Discover U. I've been told by folks in acting and radio that I've got a good voice for voice-over work, and it would be interesting to pursue this. I've wanted to take this class for a while now, but have never actually gotten around to signing up for it.
Of course, if you wanted to buy Sweetie and I a two-bathroom home we'd graciously accept the gift, and you would be exempt from any gift-giving requirements for many years to come. :)
I've been ogling some shoes over on Dansko's site recently (I'm a size 39):
These in cherry
These in probably plum, or maybe green. Yes, they are outrageous and will probably rarely be worn, but I thought the same thing about the patent red leather shoes when I bought them, and they're a wardrobe staple now. And I'm leaning towards the plum over the green because of the fuzzy green cow-print boots I have -- how many outrageous pairs of shoes in one color family can a girl own?
These in red crocprint. Because I own no crocodile print shoes. And that's a pity.
And then there are the old standards - gift certificates for CDs, spa services, or clothes. I specifically am not mentioning books, because Sweetie and I still have some gift certificates to spend from the wedding, so I think I'm good there.
Man, I'm looking like a big consumerist right now, aren't I? But several people have specifically asked me what I want for Christmas this year, and now they know the answer and have a wide array of items to choose from. Of course, anything they might choose for me I'm sure I'll adore. Except my mother MUST buy me a Pez dispenser or I will cry. I haven't received a Pez dispenser since last Christmas, so it's as if no holidays have happened.
Love,
Swankette
Sorry for the delay in getting my list out to you, but between the car break-in and the bad back, presents have been the farthest thing from my mind the last week. And while I'm thinking about it, you may want to find a method of entering the House of Swank other than the chimney this year. I do not know if it has EVER been swept, and have not gotten around to calling anyone about it yet (seemed a low priority during the spell of unemployment), so you could really do a nasty number on your back if you try sliding down there.
So, here's what I'd like, in no particular order:
Soundblaster MP3+, to transfer my cassettes and albums to digital format. I've been told by a reputable source that you can get them at Fry's, but I bet they're available elsewhere as well. This would pair nicely with a bunch of blank CD's with cases, so that once the music is digitized I can actually play it on my CD player.
Knitting lessons. I think I'd like to take them from the eastside location of Hilltop Yarn, but am not adamant on that. However, I do want to take a class with a real live person and not just try out of a book. This would pair nicely with some knitting supplies, since I've got nothing. Hilltop Yarn has a supply list available. I trust them to know what they're talking about.
A really nice, professional detail job on my car. The kind where they spend a long time and vaccuum or Armor-All every square inch of the car. If I don't get it for Christmas, I'm splurging on it for myself, to eliminate all final traces of the crooks. Sweetie had a really good job done on his car immediately prior to the wedding, so can probably recommend some good locations.
Registration in a Break Into Voice-Overs class through Discover U. I've been told by folks in acting and radio that I've got a good voice for voice-over work, and it would be interesting to pursue this. I've wanted to take this class for a while now, but have never actually gotten around to signing up for it.
Of course, if you wanted to buy Sweetie and I a two-bathroom home we'd graciously accept the gift, and you would be exempt from any gift-giving requirements for many years to come. :)
I've been ogling some shoes over on Dansko's site recently (I'm a size 39):
These in cherry
These in probably plum, or maybe green. Yes, they are outrageous and will probably rarely be worn, but I thought the same thing about the patent red leather shoes when I bought them, and they're a wardrobe staple now. And I'm leaning towards the plum over the green because of the fuzzy green cow-print boots I have -- how many outrageous pairs of shoes in one color family can a girl own?
These in red crocprint. Because I own no crocodile print shoes. And that's a pity.
And then there are the old standards - gift certificates for CDs, spa services, or clothes. I specifically am not mentioning books, because Sweetie and I still have some gift certificates to spend from the wedding, so I think I'm good there.
Man, I'm looking like a big consumerist right now, aren't I? But several people have specifically asked me what I want for Christmas this year, and now they know the answer and have a wide array of items to choose from. Of course, anything they might choose for me I'm sure I'll adore. Except my mother MUST buy me a Pez dispenser or I will cry. I haven't received a Pez dispenser since last Christmas, so it's as if no holidays have happened.
Love,
Swankette
posted by Swankette at 6:56 PM
2 Comments:
Those shoes.... <drool>
Oh jeez ... must not let A see that web site.
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