Stuff the presents, I'll tell you what I really want....
December 19th 2007 06:28
What would you like for Christmas? That question is flying around a lot isn’t it? A bit too much really. I’m not going to get all philosophical and wonder what the real meaning of Christmas is, mostly because I can’t be bothered and I don’t know.
Back to the question, my parents and husband have asked me that several times and I can’t really think of anything. I feel like I have all the physical possessions I need, apart from a couple of books. I’m happy with what I already have: brilliant music taste, a lovely husband, a house I love, an adorable pooch, good friends and a loving family. Not too shabby at all.
Stemming from the fact that I just trotted up the road with my trouser zip open, I began thinking about non-physical things I would like. I would love most is more sleep. Lack of sleep is next to dopiness for me. I’m going through a dry patch.
It led me to ponder my yearnings further and it led to a list (oh no, another one). And of course, I have to share it with you.
Some ideas are practical, some are possible, lots are impossible and the others just plain ridiculous. But it is the season of good will and absurdities so I might as well go wild. Here is my list of what I would like:
More sleep.
To touch Johnny Depp, preferably on the bum.
To see the Sex and the City film this week.
A better memory.
Someone to walk Fergal when I’m tired and lazy.
To be able to shrug comments off when they bother me, instead of over-ruminating (i.e. obsessing).
To be more assertive when needed.
To tell people to stick a sock in it when they are talking at me and not to me.
To speak French properly (ooh la la and all that stuff).
A vacuum cleaner that doesn’t dent my legs as I use it.
A better singing voice (not that it stops me anyway).
To speak to Robert Smith (and then kiss him).
To have a cup of tea and biscuits with Morrissey.
Thicker hair that does what I would like it to do.
To have a better filing system for my CDs .
To see my sister again. (she's in heaven's pub enjoying a vodka).
Not to keep walking face first into intricate cobwebs in the garden.
Not to trip as often as I do when I walk down streets.
Anyway, that’s enough about me. I’m starting to sound narcissistic and that can be off-putting. So, what about you?
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Comment by Michaelie
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And wrapped up under the tree this year I would like to find:
- The manuscript of Marian Keyes' new book, A Charming Man or whatever it's called - I'm sick of waiting.
- Lindt chocolate balls with a special body toning ingredient.
- Two green thumb prosthetics, so I can pop them on and grow things rather than kill them.
- A Christmas card from Tom Long telling me he wants to be my writing muse aka sex slave.
- An intricate platinum gold necklace with a large emerald pendant... alright now I'm getting back to material wants! Better stop before I start some serious 'listing'.
Michaelie
Comment by katyzzz
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Now, Tracy to help you out.
Sleep, try a sleep therapist, oh no dear, not what you have in mind, but that should help you sleep, memory - watch my post, disgraceful sexual longings, give them up, happy to help with Fergs, he and I are good mates, take a leaf out of my book, of course your votes will drop ( crafty, aren't I) French, work at it, repetition, repetition, repetition, who in their right minds would vacuum? Sing away darling, you won't improve but you'll get rid of those pesky neighbours, join me on the hair bit, go to dance class, forget filing, you're lucky you've got a sister, funny how those cobwebs always find us they really stick in your hair, should thicken it up, just hope the spider isn't there too.
Well, that's all, girl, missed something? forget it, with your memory that should not be a problem.
Just keep watching the chimney for Santa, no chimney? build one. Hire a French contractor, should improve all sorts of things, hide this from your husband.
Please don't give me a box of chocolates.
Love, katyzzz
Comment by Tracy
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I screamed when you mentioned that Marian Keyes has a new book in process. I didn’t know that. I absolutely love her stuff and it would be perfect if that happened before Christmas. I’m going to look it up now and see if I can find out anything....
Oh yes, I love Lindt too, they are delectable and melty...mmmm.
I like your prosthetics idea, I can honestly say I’ve never thought of such a thing, but it does sound logical and practical.
Ooh yes, Tom Long is nice. Maybe it will happen...who knows? If I bump into him, I’ll give him your number.
Your necklace yearning sounds gorgeous. I think it’s OK to sneak a material urge in there.
Thanks for your comments as always,
Tracy
Comment by Tracy
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You seem to have all areas covered, thank-you. Let’s hope that your man pops up sometime in 2008. If I see him, I’ll point him in your direction.
I have actually thought of a sleep therapist as I go through these patches quite often. I wonder how much it costs though...always worth looking into though...
Fergs said he would be happy to have a trot in the park with you, he enjoys your posts.
Yes, I was thinking the same thing about vacuuming, I think I’m going to give it up. It’s too annoying.
Yes, I think I will forget about a filing system for my CDs and just keep hunting for the ones I want when I want. It adds to the feeling of excitement. Or frustration when I can't find one...
The sister bit is slightly harder as she’s in heaven’s pub with a vodka, no doubt making friends and talking incessantly with her hands flying everywhere.
And that is my biggest fear about walking into cobwebs, what if a huge one with big hairy feet is in it and attaches itself to my hair? I’m from England, we didn’t have those sorts of monstery spiders there....eeekk.
Thanks for your wise words, I’ll let you know how I go
PS We have new neighbours, Moaning Minnie has gone...
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Comment by Michaelie
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BTW, it's coming out May next year - same month as Sex. That is going to be a very crazy time for many of us!
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I'm getting really excited.
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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An energy drink - that transforms into a potato chip.
Perhaps some canned gourmet beaver for samson the wonderdog.
And finally some spray on pantyhose for Mrs Nice Guy.
MNG
Comment by Ash
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I`m over to your place for Christmas I reckon! There are a few things there that I would like under my tree too!
I would also luuuuurve a date with Andy Garcia.... dessert optional depending on the flow of wine
I would like a magic wand that could clean up my mess behind me - not that I`m piggy but I just seem to walk into a room and things jump off the shelf.
I would like to be able to speak the thoughts that I have - there is a short circuit somewhere along the line.
In line with that I~d like a cure for my foot-in-mouth which I constantly suffer from.
I would like my bad temper to disappear magically.
And I would like a travel voucher that was never ending and was valid for anywhere in the world and for as long as I wanted to stay there. I~d work for my keep!
That`s about it I reckon.
Ash
Comment by What's Your Story?
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--> SUPER DITTO ON THIS ONE.
To touch Johnny Depp, preferably on the bum.
---> Mine would be Christian Bale please?
To see the Sex and the City film this week.
---> It's showing this week?!!?
A better memory.
---> Once you get this, please let me know who gave it to you because I need a better memory too.
Comment by Julie Vaux
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The whole tripping over thing?
However sleep is always good and personally, since I earned ZERO from sales my shops, (but thank you to the very few people who at least looked), so willnt be buying that Wacom Graphics tablet, sigh I'm hoping for a quiet day with a croissant or two for breakfast, NO boring seafood lunch of the same thing every year, one relative insists on, a tall cool glass of lime and lemon drink and a couple of crisis free hours to cathc up with the reading, and oh a major ironic twist to my reality with people hating their presents and going netsurfing after xmas and suddenly buying my art!
UNinterrupted SLEEP is always a good gift!
Comment by Lilla
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- HAHAHAHA - I usually excuse myself to the toilet.
will be back with more, later ...
Comment by Tracy
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I don’t think you should worry about all that stuff. Keep your sinuses as they are, don’t worry about your hair nor the extras in your ears and sleep well.
Tracy
Comment by Tracy
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You are a gem. I was just talking to a friend the other night and we were saying that we needed a good, light-hearted book to devour.
I didn't know Marian was working on one (why didn't she tell me?). I will pass that link onto my other Marian friends, thank-you.
I think I might have to take some time off in May....
Tracy
Comment by Tracy
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Comment by Tracy
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Hello MNG
I like your ideas, especially the energy drink that changes into a potato chip. Now that is unique. Maybe you could create it, patent it and become a millionaire? Ooops, silly me, the whole essence of this post is non-physical pressies. Ah well, the occasional slip is to be expected.
Do you think Mrs MNG would be comfy on those pantyhose?
Byeee
Comment by Tracy
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You are always welcome for some food and drinks, just pop in whenever you’re in the area.
Aha, so Andy Garcia is your man of choice? I’ll keep my eyes open for him for you....
He he, I like the idea of cleaning magic wand, that would be brilliant.
I know what you mean about speaking your thoughts at the time, I’m trying to do that more as well. It’s not easy, but I'm determined to do it.
You don’t sound like you have foot-in-mouthness nor a temper at all, you sound very calm to me.
Can we share that travel voucher, I would love that too.
Byeeeee
Comment by Tracy
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I also like Christian Bale, I wouldn’t say no if he wanted to decorate my tree.
Sorry, hope I didn’t get your hopes up about the Sex film, that was just my yearning. Nothing to do with real life at all....it's not out until May...not fair...but seeing as they're still filming it, I guess it makes sense.
I will let you know how I go with the memory enhancement, I really need it and I would be happy to share.
Good to see you,
Byeee
Comment by Tracy
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Thanks for your suggestion about specs, I actually already wear them, so I think I’m just a clumsy clot.
That’s a pity that sales have been so slow on your website, I hope they pick up next year.
You day sounds lovely and peaceful, a croissant sounds divine. Yum.
Yes, uninterrupted sleep is always a gift that I never say no to,
Thanks for popping in,
Tracy
Comment by Tracy
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I remember you saying on another post that is how you get a breather by nipping to the toilet and I've done that a few times. Even if I don't need it, I breathe deeply, have a few moments and then enter the dragon's lair again.
Always good to see you,
Tracy
PS The only thing is that people may think I have a bladder problem with all my toilet trotting, ach who cares?!
Comment by KylieW
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I LOVE your list. A few of the things in my list would be:
- Sleep (I'm also going through a dry patch!)
- To be less lazy - I know I should go to the gym. I know I feel really good after exercising. But I just can't be bothered!!!!
- I'll put Dave Grohl in place of Robert Smith and Johnny Depp in your list!!! Mmmmm......Dave......
- To stop procrastinating and reading blogs to avoid doing work that I don't want to do!! Bad Kylie. But reading all these posts is just WAY more fun!
I hope you get just what you want for xmas.
Kylie
Comment by Tracy
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Thanks for appreciating my list. Yes, Dave Grohl is also kiss-worthy, I can see why you chose him.
That’s not good you’re going through a dry sleeping patch too, it’s awful isn’t it?
I’m the same with exercise, a couple of years ago I joined a gym that was next door to a shopping centre. I didn’t go to the gym that often, but each time I did, I went shopping, not for anything expensive, mostly supermarket stuff. Soon, our fridge and cupboards were so well-stocked it was getting ridiculous. Then I slowed down to having an eternal excuse for not going and in the end I just let it run out. Now I walk Fergs everyday and I’m happy, that’s my exercise and it’s good for the mind. Plus, I often go with friends and their fluffers.
And I know just what you mean about procrastinating...I’m very good at that too....like you said, blogging is fun. Your blog is my main form of celebrity info!
I hope you get all you want for Christmas too,
Trace
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Comment by Tracy
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It's good to see you, hope you're well.
Yes, that would be good. House prices are ridiculous, especially in Sydney. Fingers crossed.
Tracy
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Comment by Miswanderlust
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What a wonderful post. Really gave me a giggle and tugged my heart strings.
Mis
Comment by Tracy
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Good to see you. Glad you liked it, it's been fun chatting about it!
Hope you had a lovely Christmas and holiday,
Tracy