Happy Holidays

Wishing everyone the best this holiday season.

Wish List

Christmas is almost here and since the majority of people purchasing gifts for me have already done so, with or without my input, I have decided to put up a list of things I am hoping to get this year. I don't really like sending out lists of things I want as I like to see what others think I may like or want. It is pretty small as I really don't need that much and want only a few more things than I need. It should be noted that the list is in no particular order.

1. macro lens (Nikon/Nikkor 60mm)
2. tripod (with fully rotatable head)
3. battery grip (for Nikon d80)
4. muffin top tin (non silicone)
5. toaster oven (convection, multiple functions, sleek looking and large enough to hold multiple little pizzas)
6. WoW expansion
7. Kitchenaid utensils and/or appliances
8. Looney Spoons cookbook
9. Crazy Plates cookbook
10. sweaters for work
11. socks
12. DVD player

Number 1, 2 and 3 could be achieved through Henry's gift cards while numbers 8 and 9 could be achieved through amazon or chapters gift cards. Gift cards to eBay or PayPal would also be good for getting some of the camera equipment as I have seen the battery grip for a decent price there as of late. Number 11 is pretty lame but I actually do need regular black and/or white socks as the ones I own have disappeared and the little ankle ones are not enough to wear with my winter boots. Number 12 is needed for the basement so I can watch my exercise DVDs down there and/or movies while I am on the elliptical as the sound from my laptop just isn't enough. And of course any of these things could be achieved through lovely, glorious cash.

That's all I can think of for now...we'll have to see what I do and do not get for Christmas.

Skating

I bought myself new skates this past weekend, kind of on a whim but also kind of necessary. I tried to teach Dave how to skate about two or three years ago after my parents bought him hockey skates for Christmas - only to learn that my skates where too small and really hurt my feet. Weird how skates you bought when you were 12 are too small for you when you are 20+. Anyway, I spent $80 on really good, comfortable ones that should last me a good long time but now I really want to go skating and none of the rinks around me are even close to ready. Mind you I still need to get the darn things sharpened.