>Dear Santa,

I am writing for the first time in thirty years to just say, ‘hey’. Well, not exactly. People keep bugging me, asking me what I want for Christmas. Other than the standard Miss American contestant rap, “world peace”, I have had a difficult time articulating for them. So, I decided to go the old-fashioned route. A Christmas list. So, with a little thought and hopes that you are still checking your mailbox up there, here is what I came up with:

1. World Market Gift Card

2. Borders Bookstore Gift Card

3. iTunes Gift Certificate

4. An Easel and some acrylics

5. A great boyfriend (please do NOT purchase this one!)

6. TJ Maxx Gift Certificate

7. A meaningful James Avery Charm – Silver

8. Guitar lessons. It’s just silly that I’m not an expert at this skill as much as i Love it.

Well, Santa, how does that sound? Really, most of all, I would like to just have a great time with family and friends, throw a little cocktail party and catch up with everyone. Without life getting in the way. I’d take that in place of all of the above!

Love,

Me