Dear Santa:
What a year! I’ll be lucky if I can even physically make it to Christmas this year; I have just been so sore all over from my Fibromyalgia. I’m still fighting doctors until I can get back some semblance of my normal life. My art has saved me - and my mom encouraging my art, and for that, I’m eternally grateful. She’s helped me get a series of paintings started, and she helps me get out of the house every week - so that I can feel like a normal person. I’ve been pretty well-behaved (hehe). I rescued a doggy from a busy street, and I posted flyers and am taking care of her until I can find her owner. I’ve been hurt by the same amount of people as usual - but some people have been extraordinarily kind to me. Presents and little gifts for people have gone out, so that I could spread the kindness that others have extended to me.
Per usual, I don’t expect to get all or any of this - I just wanted to give a bunch of ideas to choose from.
Here we go!
(1) Unusual stationary and post cards - http://www.zazzle.com/ and eBay have a lot of variety where you can order “x” number of postcards from one artist or order 1 of a bunch of different kinds - which is so cool because I love a variety! (You can also make your own postcards with pictures of art pieces or internet images). My favorite fairy artist - Jasmine Beckett-Griffith even has a store on zazzle - and you can order any of the designs that you search for (example: skull) in a postcard or greeting card.
(2) Flip video recorder - I don’t need the biggest memory one - the 60 minute one would be fine, and I don’t mind if it’s used. I want to use this to tentavilely start my art technique blog (I haven't decided whether I want to start a blog or draft an art book). Apparently, the “third generation” one just came out and it has a lot of new features - like stabilization so it doesn’t blur the image if you aren’t completely steady (I have this problem with my camera b/c one of my medications makes me shaky). The 3rd generation 4GB (1 hour) Mino HD is the only one with image stabilization and an included rechargeable battery pack right now (the Ultra HD takes regular batteries and you have to spend $25 to get a battery pack if you want to just recharge it in your USB port like the Mino HD does).
(3) Villainess smooches (sugar scrubs) or Smacks. With smooches, you just choose a certain scent. With the Smacks, you choose 4 scents that you think will go good together and layer them. I still have trouble smelling really sweet scents (unless the sweet has some warmth or cream to it), and I can’t smell fruit very well. I hate florals and mint but everyone knows that. I love vanilla and really have been getting into musky and leather scents this year - and foody scents. Villainess products are sold at http://www.villainess.net/ and http://www.soapboxcompany.com/.
(4) As many of the seasons of the Big Bang Theory that can be found used on http://www.amazon.com/ or on Ebay as anyone can! Eventually, I’d like to get all the seasons - and I prefer the used ones so you can get more *bang* for your buck (hehe!) I love this show - it’s my comfort show for when I don’t feel well. I don’t have any of the seasons yet.
(5) Mineral eye shadows from http://www.thebodyneeds.com/ (they sell their own line and authentic MAC sample jars - I like both! Very affordable - like $1.50-$2.00 and come in little pots). I know MAC and the TBN brand work on my skin, but I would also love to try a few mini-jars from http://www.fyrinnae.com/ (the mini jars are $2.00) - I’ve never tried these eye shadows but would love to - they are supposed to have a lot of metallic and shimmer in them - shipping takes over a month from them though - they are based in Canada. Please please please feed my eye shadow addiction (grin) I’d also love the “Pixie Epoxy” from this company - it holds glittery eye shadow in place.
(6) Sony IPOD stereo - I have nothing that has real speakers to play my IPOD in or any music for that matter - I need bass again - I want something loud! Here is the one I’ve been eyeballing at Wal-Mart that is the same price on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MHC-EC909iP-hi-fi-music-system/dp/B003GZDB1Q/ref=pd_cp_e_1_img. Maybe this can be found cheaper on Ebay or maybe there is a smaller system with just as much bass.
(7) Bpal! The lab has been discontinuing scents left and right, because some the smaller vendors of essential oils that go into the blends are folding due to the economy. Jailbait is my most favorite bpal ever - and I’m afraid that it will be discontinued, so:
Jailbait (General Catalog) want this GC the most!
Eat Me (General Catalog)
The Soldier (Limited Edition Christmas Scent)
The Waltz of the Snowflakes (LE)
Winter-Time (LE) want this Limited Edition the most!
(8) Anything from Charming Charlie (hehe) - or just jewelry in general. A mission! I specifically need a couple of really long necklaces for two boring black dresses that come up to my neck - I only have short necklaces.
(9) Books, books, and more books! (on my wish list below)
(10) Love and hugs from my family ::extended arms....grin::
I have *tons* of stuff on my Kaboodle wish list - most especially the books and jewelry - that I would love too have (once again, just listing a bunch of stuff so there are lots to choose from!) Here is my wish list:
Wish List! (http://www.kaboodle.com/girlindenial/coveted-items.html)
For fun, silly things - I need one very little USB speaker made to sit on a laptop table (these even come in little animal shapes and such - my volume is so low on my laptop during some movies that I can’t hear them), the no-touch soap dispenser from Wal-Mart, gothic or cute barrettes, super long earrings (almost to my shoulders for going out), pet toys, good stick on or screw in hooks for inside closet doors to hang up an outfit or a nightgown, and a bath pillow - and so on...you made it this far? (hehe)
Sincerely,
Rambling Wendy (throwing fluffy snowballs and petting the reindeer)
