My Christmas List

Last weekend, I attended my husband's holiday party at the boss' house. My husband's boss' kids were the helpers and the 8 yr. old asked if I wanted to see his Christmas List. I said, "sure." The kid showed me his list with about 6 items. Nerf gun, magnetic balls that you can shape, spy camera...etc. I thought "How Cute" and said to him,  "Santa will definitely deliver this year".  Oh, my childhood memories, I have so few and don't remember this Santa thing at all. Well for me, it's not too late. This brings me to this post...If that little boy can have a Christmas list, why can't I? I have a list for everything else. My goals, my errands, my groceries- Why can't I have a christmas list too. I give myself permission to make a list. I know that this is one of those things that will go by the wayside, but whatever, it's out there, so here it is.

 

1. Sony NEX-5

 

Love this camera, I like the compactness and the features of a DSLR.  Also, it is sleek and well designed. I am all about well-designed.
I think I have graduated from the point and shoot- too many trips with mediocre photos, it is time for the upgrade. 

2. Toms Shoes

 

You buy a pair and they give a pair to someone who needs shoes. I hear they are comfortable as well. I am all about getting and giving at the same time.

 

3. Ipad

 

I am waiting for the v.2 but I can't wait till I can ditch my laptop for another portable device.

 

4. Peace 

The days of bickering and fighting makes me sick. I just want everyone to get along. So if I had a pick of anything off of this list, I would pick this. 

 

 

There I did it. All the things I want for Christmas. Yes, they are just things. I have the basics...family, friends, food, shelter and my computer. What more do I need?

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Death to Hammy

Always sad to see something go- knowing a pet is a life to is hard to take in. Sometimes, I have to remember that the circle of life exists and everything is not forever. Things evolve and changes occur whether you want them or not want them to. Today, is a good reminder of this - RIP "Billy Bob" as my daughter properly named our grey rodent passed away in his sleep. I found him this morning, in a still lump of fur in the corner of his cage. The hamster that I once tweeted bit me. The hamster who was lost in our house for an hour (I had to tear up a room to find him). I admit, I was not fond of this hamster. However, It did teach a lesson to my kids. The lesson of responsibility. Feeding and caring for an animal is not hard but it is that conscious effort of knowing that creature depends on you. Those things are now in the past. I forgive you hamster. The days of cleaning that hamster cage are gone. No more annoying squeaky wheel sounds. The hamster lived his full life. No more torture from my dog who loved him...played with him in his hamster ball, till I needed to separate them (see video). He was approx. 80 human years old (2 real-time years). My daughter is still in school so she still does not know of this event yet. I still remember all the passages of my pets. It happens, I am sure she will remember this day as I will. 

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