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[crysthewolf]

Because I have some free time and because this looked like something actually pretty damned cool...  yoinked from Ms. mobobocita 

The Rules:
Step One

- Make a post (public, friends locked, filtered...whatever you're comfortable with) to your LJ. The post should contain your list of 10 holiday wishes. The wishes can be anything at all, from simple and fandom-related ("I'd love a Snape/Hermione icon that's just for me") to medium ("I wish for _____ on DVD") to really big ("All I want for Christmas is a new car/computer/house/TV.") The important thing is, make sure these wishes are things you really, truly want.

- If you wish for real life things (not fics or icons), make sure you include some sort of contact info in your post, whether it's your address or just your email address where Santa (or one of his elves) could get in touch with you.

- Also, make sure you post some version of these guidelines in your LJ.

Step Two

- Surf around your friends list (or friend’s friends, or just random journals) to see who has posted their list. You can also check out holiday_wishes where folks post lists like this. And now here's the important part:

- If you see a wish you can grant, and it's in your heart to do so, make someone's wish come true. Sometimes someone's trash is another's treasure, and if you have a leather jacket you don't want or a gift certificate you won't use - or even know where you could get someone's dream dog for free do it.

You needn't spend money on these wishes unless you want to. The point isn't to put people out, it's to provide everyone a chance to be someone else's holiday elf - to spread the joy. Gifts can be made anonymously or not - it's your call.

There are no rules with this project, no guarantees, and no strings attached. Just...wish, and it might come true. Give, and you might receive. And you'll have the joy of knowing you made someone's holiday special.
 
1. Tell me why you love me or why I'm important to you, or something that you love about me.  I always seem to feel incredibly unimportant and unlovely, particularly around this time of year (long story) regardless of how many of you think (rather justifiably) I absolutely shouldn't, and while those kinds of accolades don't FIX it, they sure as hell do help!

2.  A book suggestion.  Something sci-fi would be great, maybe a space adventure of some sort, but something GOOD.  Something YOU love, that has depth and meaning to you.  I love books but sometimes it's difficult to find something you know's going to be good.  This way at least I know SOMEONE thinks it's good. (you don't have to actually buy me the book, but if you want to that'd be a definite plus! ;) )

3. A new guitar.  No, they're ridiculously expensive and I don't expect anyone here to send me one, this is my wish to the Universe.  My guitar isn't horrible but it's pretty damned old, has a lot of scratches on it, and the neck is just the slightest bit warped in a couple of places.  I'd love to be able to get ahold of an electric/accoustic (like an accoustic guitar with a pickup), maybe even something PRETTY, but just something that sounds beautiful and soulful.  Seagulls are nice.  I'd DIE for a Taylor, but those fuckers cost more than my car!!!  Granted, I have a cheap car, but still!

4. A CD of celtic or Irish music... preferrably without hymns.  New or old, folk-rock or just folk, doesn't matter.  Ripped, burned, or even stashed someplace on teh interwebz. =)

5. Do something for someone in need.  Find somebody who needs some groceries, or some clothes, or anything.  Give to a charity.  Whatever floats your boat, just do something.

6. Think of one person who sometimes gets on your nerves or whom you have trouble accepting (or maybe you even hate them), and make a list of 100 things you like/appreciate about them.  If you can think of 100 easily, then do 200.  If you can't think of 100 easily, put as many as you can.  Dwell on those things throughout the holiday season... and, if necessary, update your list.

7. Take me to Shalimar.  *DROOOOOOOL* :)

8. Read in depth about one religion or philosophy that is different from your own and give it a real, genuine chance to convince you. 

9. Give per_solo a cash donation. ;)  Seriously, he's worried about money right now (do NOT... NOT NOT NOT tell him to get a job.  His full time job is school right now and if he gets another job alongside that it will only take away from his grants AND his free time.)  and that's partially my fault. 

10. And, an idea also stole from mobo, if you just want to see what kind of mundane stuff I'm looking at, go here:   http://www.wishlist.com/crysthewolf


That's all I can think of.  If you need my address feel free to email me.  I'm at crysthewolf at gmail dot com.
 

Comments

[confusedjew.livejournal.com]

always love your laugh. then i again i love laughter so it works well. :) that and my socks, you're knitting is awesome and i'm stoked for my scarf. :)


books:
mother night-kurt vonnegut(my fav of his)

conversations with god(you could just grab the communion one i lent chris but this is a series of books that really should be started from the beginning.)

way of the peaceful warrior-it's also a movie called peaceful warrior. beautifully written.

good omens- if you haven't already. LOVED that book! :)

[crysthewolf.livejournal.com]

Oh I ADORE Good Omens. One of my favorites. :)

[confusedjew.livejournal.com]

awesome book!

[virginia-fell.livejournal.com]

1. Our first discussion ever (online or off) was something of an argument, and I friended you because you seemed really thoughtful and interesting and wanted to see more of what you posted. It was a good call, and I still get new perspectives from you that I hadn't heard before. You articulate yourself well on a few issues (things like polyamory) that I've never even really thought about before, and now I think I've got more solid footing when thinking about/discussing them. So thanks for that!

4. Want some Gaelic Storm?