Friday, December 10, 2010

Dear Santa



Dear Santa,

I know I should really be wishing for world peace and I do. I do, ultimately wish for peace on earth, for love and acceptance in all of humanity and for Lindsay Lohan to finally get all the legitimate help she can, while she can. Today however, I would like to exercise some self-love (as prescribed by most blogger friends and hey, they're bloggers - surely, they know what they're talking about) and give you my list this Christmas. Please note that they do not have to all be under the Christmas tree by Christmas morning as I'm a fan of prolonging special events, much to the annoyance of friends and family, so let's just say, you have until New Year's Eve to make me one of the happiest girl in the world!
Michael Kors Watch

As some of you may have noticed, I prefer men's watches over dainty pretty ones. That's not to say of course that if I were to be gifted of one, I will not wholeheartedly love it but there's a certain appeal to men's watches - they are bold, they are heavy and frankly, because of the size they are much harder to lose. I have been in search of the perfect gold watch this year and fingers crossed, I see this one under a pretty bow!

A Professional Tote Bag




If you live in your purse and your entire life is contained in this leather abyss that losing it or misplacing is tantamount to an automatic crisis, say hollaa! I have my day to day activities documented in my purse, months worth of receipts, invoices and bank statements (ugh!) on top of articles I need to read for work, a journal to actually write down life's exciting and mundane events as I know someday, too soon, I will forget about it. So, I need a sturdy and big purse that can both withstand the weight and the assortment of things I lug around everyday (believe me, friends have carried my purse just for fun and they've skipped weight work-outs afterwards) and can look absolutely beautiful and put together at the same time. Hmmn.. in black!

The Warmest Chicest Parka Ever

I don't think anyone really knows winter until they've experienced Canadian winters and Ottawa is pretty much in the running for winning the Miss Universe pageant for the coldest city in the whole planet! Santa, just to clarify, I don't exactly wish for a parka because I too, sensible as I am, share the same fear of looking like a walking Michelin man! So I am wishing for a parka-like jacket that is slimming, shape contouring and have the warming capacity of a thousand ovens!

Plane Tickets to the Philippines


It's been said over and over again and maybe it's because I am getting old that I am starting to really appreciate it but it's true, family is a very important thing in our lives, isn't it? You know me, I've always been about career, professional development, go go go at all times. But, at the end of the day, who are we really working all that for? Your office is not where you're gonna be at come Christmas Day, you are going to be surrounded by the people you love, still stuffed from the huge Christmas eve feast the night before. Your family is going to be there for you through thick and thin and at the end of the day, you would want to spend the most quality time with them, creating precious memories and forging that everlasting bond.

Peace of Mind and Peace on Earth


You see Santa, it has been a frantically unexpected year full of ups and down! With success and achievements also come trials and tribulations so I can really use some peace and quiet to collect my thoughts and reflect on the past year. To be able to sit in gratitude of the people who have helped me along the way, who've inspired me and supported me and to give my utmost thanks for that. This too I wish for my beloved family and friends and if I may borrow from the serenity prayer, please dear Santa, here is my Christmas wish:

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; 
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

love,

ML

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49 comments:

this free bird said...

AHAHAHAHA!! This is absolutely brilliant. I so hope you get your purse condo for Christmas!! And that all the other tangible goodies are inside...except Lindsay Lohan.

Happy Weekend!
C

Melissa said...

You are SO adorable and deserve SO much more than this itty bitty little list!

I have to admit that because I'm so short on time to read blogs these days, I usually skim over the wishlist posts but I read yours and I'm glad I did. You are way too cute!

And I agree with the first comment, I hope you get everything inside that *little* purse of yours, except for Lindsay. By the way, mine is pretty huge too. That's not good for us! We need to simplify!

Michaela said...

I love the watch!
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Chas said...

I love your list, and I especially agree with you on the parka. I have a DKNY coat that looks a little like the one you chose but the only thing is that it isn't belted around the waist; so I do look a little like the Michelin man when I wear it. :)

Anonymous said...

A Holiday Thought...

Aren't humans amazing? They kill wildlife - birds, deer, all kinds of cats, coyotes, beavers, groundhogs, mice and foxes by the million in order to protect their domestic animals and their feed.

Then they kill domestic animals by the billion and eat them. This in turn kills people by the million, because eating all those animals leads to degenerative - and fatal - health conditions like heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and cancer.

So then humans spend billions of dollars torturing and killing millions more animals to look for cures for these diseases.

Elsewhere, millions of other human beings are being killed by hunger and malnutrition because food they could eat is being used to fatten domestic animals.

Meanwhile, few people recognize the absurdity of humans, who kill so easily and violently, and once a year send out cards praying for "Peace on Earth."

~Revised Preface to Old MacDonald's Factory Farm by C. David Coates~

_____________


Anyone can break this cycle of violence! Everyone has the power to choose compassion! Please visit these websites to align your core values with life affirming choices: veganvideo.org & tryveg.com


"Any great change must expect opposition because it shakes the very foundation of privilege."
Lucretia Coffin Mott, 1793-1880, minister, women's rights leader, abolitionist, peace activist, humanitarian

Unknown said...

Amazing list! I drool over Michael Kors watches but due to my limited bank account, I get Fossil instead. I hope you get everything you want (and more!) I've been opening a gift a day leading up to X-mas so I totally get your prolonging of events!

xoxo Em

Patina said...

I hope to find a Micheal Kors watch under my tree. I also love big, bold watches. Have a great weekend.

Shybiker said...

Hilarious post! Really funny writing. And you picked cool gifts. Hope Santa gets them for you.

melissa rose said...

hollaaa! haha. love it.
I've been lusting after that exact same watch. my fingers are crossed for us both!

maria said...

i want the watch too.i love big things like my man lol..
have a good weekend

Jude said...

Oh my goodness, I love it!! Yes to every single one of these and may all your Christmas wishes come true! I couldn't agree with you more about family and the need for peace both internal and external - it rings so true for me esp. this yeyar too! (Oh, and that GORGE-LICOUS watch - is that a word? - bag and parka don't hurt either :))

Hope you have a wonderful, wonderful weekend, dear!

noone said...

great list! and nice to see you again last night!

Amy's Fashion Blog said...

I hope you get everything you want for Christmas.

http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/

Lynzy said...

Just stumbled onto your blog! If you get some tickets to the Phillipines will you share with me?! I have always wanted to go :)

Lynzy
http://sparklingfootsteps.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

LOL i love everything you want from Santa! I hope you get them all :)

bravegrrl said...

very cute list! i wanna go to the philippines to visit my family too! my mom just came back and i've never been! hope you have a great christmas!

Venus Loves Virgo said...

Beautiful post, well said!!! We are in sync because I was just looking at that Michael Kors watch wishing someone would get it for me :) I also feel the same way about poor LilO lol! Your right though, family is the most important thing next to out health and good friends. Best wishes for the holiday, peace XOXO

Amber said...

I love that you included saving Lohan in your list, that girl needs all the help she can get

Alison said...

Ahhh love your list, beautiful items and even more beautiful wishes :) The serenity prayer is one of my favorites! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting on my blog, come back any time :)

<3 Alison
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Jamie-Lee Burns said...

Oh i hope you get at least one of the items on your wishlist! x

http://pagesixxx.blogspot.com/

Sophia's Lover said...

Lo meo servente core

Lo meo servente core
vi raccomandi Amor, [che] vi l’ha dato,
e Merzè d’altro lato
di me vi rechi alcuna rimembranza;
ché del vostro valore
avanti ch’io mi sia guari allungato,
mi tien già confortato
di ritornar la mia dolce speranza.
Deo, quanto fie poca addimoranza,
secondo il mio parvente! 10
ché mi volge sovente
la mente per mirar vostra sembianza:
per che ne lo meo gire e addimorando,
gentil mia donna, a voi mi raccomando

baby baby...you are the first!!! Thanks.

Kaleido Mind said...

i want that watch too!! great items you listed:)

Diva Zhu said...

i wanna peace on earth :)
wanna follow each other dear? if you dont mind :)

diva

Angelica Ng said...

Oh we all want world peace and all...but sometimes a tote, or a chic parka will do wonders at lifting the spirit! We're not bad people! Just fashion lovers. :)

http://red-soledfashionista.blogspot.com/

ashley mcconnell said...

oh! word to the living-outta-the-purse scenario. A large portion of my time is spent digging through my bags looking for keys, wallet, camera, earphones, etc....your choice of bag looks like it may just be the perfect tote for a gal on the go!

Btw, officially a follower now!

x

jemina said...

I really love this post, you are fabulous inside and out, here's wishing that all of your wishes will come true

Love, Hugs & Kisses
Jemina
xoxo

Gudrun and Iris said...

THAT is a very reasonable list. i wish that all your dreams may come try darling

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Collette Osuna said...

What a fabulous list hunnie......I agree, at the end of the day..its your family and loved ones that matter the most.....you are an incredible friend...I hope Santa brings you all that you desire:)
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Nemerae said...

I do love tote bags... but who doesn't?? :)

Toni Tralala said...

Who doesn't want a MK watch? :) I do! AWW! This is my first Christmas away from my family. They're all in the Philippines! :(

I hope that you'll have a blessed Christmas! <3 Somehow, I wish for us to attain world peace. If not overnight, at least make it a better place to live in.

Jodi said...

love your list!! great idea and I surely dont think those things are too much to ask for!! I have a feeling you will at least get 1 or 2... I will call my people and make sure they talk to your people (we can make this happen!! )

xoxo J

Rebecca Maureen said...

You make me laugh...lohan...haha. I hope you get your wishlist. I finally managed a trip to the post office so be on the lookout!! I thought it would be a perfect balance for the pretty purples your always wearing so I hoped what it is...I hoped I picked out the right shade! When I bought it I felt like pretty woman at the counter, haha....you'll know when you see it :)

Ashelle said...

Such a great list. You deserve every single one of those items. A fashionable tote is essential as a working women! It took a year of working to graduate from my knapsack.

elizabeth s. said...

That is a great list! hopefully Santa will make all your wishes come true!

The Backseat Stylers said...

That Kors watch is stunning! As for a parka - may I suggest Canada Goose? Mine keeps me suuuper warm.

Kileen said...

haha, great wishlist! going to the Philippines is on my list too!

and i love the gold watch. i'm just now starting to get into wearing men's watches and this one is gorgeous!

cuteandlittle.com

Ashley [Free Honey] said...

Hahaha, oh ML, you are too cute. I wanted that MK watch soooo badly, but I settled for a $5 mens watch that I had links taken out of. And I feel like the jacket you should DEF get, because you live in Canada so it's a necessity...right?

xoxo, Ashley

Marcia B. said...

Girrrrl love this list, i want the Marc Jacobs tote!

em.me.ma said...

lovely writing. so beautiful and true
thanks for the always great support!

ching said...

awww how much does a plane ticket to the Philippines cost anyway? true, all that we do, we do for our family.

Anonymous said...

i want that MK watch!
thanks for dropping by! you got a lovely blog! i'm following!
x
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Anonymous said...

Love that watch!

Brittany said...

Thanks for your comment! Now following your blog! I wanted that M.Kors watch but I'm hoping to get a cheaper Betsey Johnson one, its so lovely though and I love rose gold!

Gabriela Amorim said...

thanks for your comments! We can follow each other!

kiss
Amo ♥

Esther said...

awww this is such a cute post!! love that bag so much! and it's from? I'm following now! :) xxx

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Anonymous said...

Wow! Impressive! That's actually quite a reasonable wish list... I'm surprised not to see a Benz SUV on it to help you make it through this freezing cold Canadian winter! I hope Santa is reading and grants you all of your requests. =)

Emilie said...

I love how you write, really cracked me up! Great lists of wishes too!

Definitely following you!

Emilie
http://tothenext50years.blogspot.com

k said...

I should put that Kors watch on my list :):)

Matt said...

What a wonderful list!! And I think its perfectly cool to prefer "men's" watches. Besides, if it's on your wrist it's your watch! And I hope you will get to be with family at Christmas! Thanks for sharing! :)

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