Christmas 2008 and Birthday 2009 Wishlist

Has it been a year already? Actually, it's been more than a year...

Last year at about this time, I made a Christmas and birthday wishlist (under the assumption that people were just dying to give me gifts, ok I know some of them just felt that they were compelled to, but didn't know what to give me). I now take a quick look at that list to see if I have any of the same material issues or not.

• wi-fi card for laptop --> I don't need this anymore because *ahem, I just bought myself a new notebook computer that's wi-fi ready *ahem *giggles
  
• portable vacuum cleaner, preferably a Black and Decker Dustbuster --> Yes, I still want one. Shucks, it's been more than a year!! I've been pining for this for more than a year now. Have pity, people!
  
• a pack of Sony rechargeable batteries (4 pcs.) --> I already bought myself a 2-pc pack months ago
  
• a comfortable pair of 1.5 wedge-heeled sandals --> Well, a girl can't have too many pairs of shoes, can she?
  
• a bath towel (I know. Times are hard.) --> I think I have enough to last me my entire lifetime. Just about every other person gave me a towel last year because of this post.
• Spanish lessons --> Sure! But I'll have to find the time too. If anyone wants to sponsor this, I'm sure I'll be able to squeeze it in.
  
• Advanced Mandarin lessons --> My generous boss paid for this!! :)
  
• arnis training --> Same as the Spanish lessons.
  
• disposable contact lenses --> Yes, I think I need to buy a new pair soon.
  
• a haircut and hot oil combo --> Just the hot oil will do for now.
  
• a body scrub --> I will never turn down an offer like this.
  
• a full body massage --> ...and this too.
  
• Olay Total Effects facial moisturizer --> Sure. Not a priority though. But yeah, why not?
  
• Body Shop liquid foundation # 6 --> Umm, not now. Any other products from the Body Shop is most welcome though. It would be better to check with me first just so, you know, we can avoid redundancy.
  
• perfume and/or cologne --> I think I have enough for now.
  
• a trip to Bohol/Boracay/Palawan/Sagada (You may suggest some other places. I'm very flexible.) --> Yes, please!!
  
• cash! --> Double yes!!
  

Ha! Because I am too lazy to figure out how to summarize the above list into neat percentages, I will not attempt to. Instead, I will make a new list for this year! I love lists! :D

So aside from some of the items above, you may also give me:

• a new digital camera! Sure, the old one still works fine. But if for some reason you want to give me a sleeker more high-tech model, please let the spirit of Christmas guide you.
• a slim, portable external CD drive (preferably a DVD writer too). For the new notebook computer. *giggles
  
• a white leather bag. I have been looking for the perfect one for a really long time now. So far, the ones I found are either ok-priced-but-not-to-die-for ones, or super-nice-but-my-conscience-will-never-allow-me-to-buy ones. I suggest that you take me along with you if this is what you want to give me to make sure we get the perfect bag.

Surprise, surprise, I can't think of anything else! So there. Merry Christmas!!

*big hugs again!