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averygoodun42One of the things that happens when you live far, far away from loved ones is that you end up thinking about things way ahead of time. Or, at least, that's what I've learned to do.
I hate that I'm thinking about Christmas and it isn't even Halloween yet, but, well, if I want to have a chance of making or getting decent gifts, then I need to think about that now.
The funny thing is that one of the hardest tasks that Christmas thoughts brings about is what do I want? Usually it's too expensive to ask for.
So, Ive decided that I am going to make two lists this year. My dream wish list (not even considering the philosophical ones) as well as the practical list. Practical can wait a while longer. I have a rough idea of what's going on there, and it needs reconnaissance before compiling, and the recon won't happen till after Halloween.
1. A website, preferably with a domain already bought and paid for, but that's piddling to the design of the website itself. I want a professional website that I can put on my business cards and be sure that if a potential customer looks it up, they'll be impressed not only with the quality of my work, but of the way the site is set up so that it's easy to navigate. Yes, I could make this wish come true myself, but computers bore me. A bored me doesn't do a good job.
2. A reverse osmosis water purifier, preferably whole house, but I'd be more than content with an under the sink model or two. The chlorine levels are ridiculous, and I hear that they're now proposing putting ammonia into the water to "solve" the problem of the chlorine smell. Yeah. Just what we need. (And the water company thinks that the city will do a worse job of protecting our water interests?)
3. A good storm door. I'm actually thinking about asking DH if he'd be willing to make this our mega huge combined Christmas present this year. Our screen door just ain't cuttin' it for our North facing door, especially as it's falling apart rather rapidly, and if they don't get around to fixing the crappy installation job they did on the new door (Light, air and cardstock can easily find their way through the slit at the threshold. Yeah, that'll keep out the winter weather so very well, not to mention protect the house from mold, mildew, rot and everything else that isn't covered by insurance anymore.) before the weather turns, then we will be in for some very nasty gas bills come Winter, not to mention horrid drafts.
4. A smooth top range with a self-cleaning, convection oven. I've upgraded this wish. It used to be just a self-cleaning oven, but now... I would like a stove that doesn't rattle when I stir moderately vigorously, and the convection feature would make my baking go so much more quickly. *sigh* Someday.
5. A floor for the office, other than the current concrete. Of course, along with this goes removing the walls to get rid of the plywood that's still there (idiots), and replacing the walls, and putting in a closet with sturdier shelves and, and, and. Yeah. This is as expensive a wish as a...
6. New kitchen. Preferably before the pipes dissolve completely. Right now only the mineral build-up and chrome plating is what's left of our kitchen pipes. The condo association will replace them, but seeing as they're behind the kitchen cabinets... (Why did we buy this place again? Oh yeah, we didn't know about this stuff.)
7. New floors, possibly with new subfloors underneath. It's kind of amusing to watch a ball get confused as it winds its way to the lowest spot in the floor. But not amusing enough.
8, and the most unachievable of all: A car that doesn't cost an arm and a leg and a first born son to maintain and insure. Is there such a car out there? I think it's called "public transportation," but that doesn't exist around here, nor will it in the foreseeable future. It certainly won't exist while NH maintains its "Live Free or Die" attitude. *grumbles*
So I'm not asking much, really. Nothing a winning lottery ticket wouldn't get (besides the car, that is). ;-) Of course, playing the lottery increases one's chances of winning to more reasonable odds, but they still aren't very reasonable, so I think I'll save that dollar or two for food and other necessities.
I do believe there was a time when I actually wished for toys of amusement. What happened?
***
I hate kids. I really, really hate them. Babe's all right, but the rest? Little buggers need to LEARN TO READ!!! And, more importantly, GET A F%$@NG CLUE!!!
/end rant
I hate that I'm thinking about Christmas and it isn't even Halloween yet, but, well, if I want to have a chance of making or getting decent gifts, then I need to think about that now.
The funny thing is that one of the hardest tasks that Christmas thoughts brings about is what do I want? Usually it's too expensive to ask for.
So, Ive decided that I am going to make two lists this year. My dream wish list (not even considering the philosophical ones) as well as the practical list. Practical can wait a while longer. I have a rough idea of what's going on there, and it needs reconnaissance before compiling, and the recon won't happen till after Halloween.
1. A website, preferably with a domain already bought and paid for, but that's piddling to the design of the website itself. I want a professional website that I can put on my business cards and be sure that if a potential customer looks it up, they'll be impressed not only with the quality of my work, but of the way the site is set up so that it's easy to navigate. Yes, I could make this wish come true myself, but computers bore me. A bored me doesn't do a good job.
2. A reverse osmosis water purifier, preferably whole house, but I'd be more than content with an under the sink model or two. The chlorine levels are ridiculous, and I hear that they're now proposing putting ammonia into the water to "solve" the problem of the chlorine smell. Yeah. Just what we need. (And the water company thinks that the city will do a worse job of protecting our water interests?)
3. A good storm door. I'm actually thinking about asking DH if he'd be willing to make this our mega huge combined Christmas present this year. Our screen door just ain't cuttin' it for our North facing door, especially as it's falling apart rather rapidly, and if they don't get around to fixing the crappy installation job they did on the new door (Light, air and cardstock can easily find their way through the slit at the threshold. Yeah, that'll keep out the winter weather so very well, not to mention protect the house from mold, mildew, rot and everything else that isn't covered by insurance anymore.) before the weather turns, then we will be in for some very nasty gas bills come Winter, not to mention horrid drafts.
4. A smooth top range with a self-cleaning, convection oven. I've upgraded this wish. It used to be just a self-cleaning oven, but now... I would like a stove that doesn't rattle when I stir moderately vigorously, and the convection feature would make my baking go so much more quickly. *sigh* Someday.
5. A floor for the office, other than the current concrete. Of course, along with this goes removing the walls to get rid of the plywood that's still there (idiots), and replacing the walls, and putting in a closet with sturdier shelves and, and, and. Yeah. This is as expensive a wish as a...
6. New kitchen. Preferably before the pipes dissolve completely. Right now only the mineral build-up and chrome plating is what's left of our kitchen pipes. The condo association will replace them, but seeing as they're behind the kitchen cabinets... (Why did we buy this place again? Oh yeah, we didn't know about this stuff.)
7. New floors, possibly with new subfloors underneath. It's kind of amusing to watch a ball get confused as it winds its way to the lowest spot in the floor. But not amusing enough.
8, and the most unachievable of all: A car that doesn't cost an arm and a leg and a first born son to maintain and insure. Is there such a car out there? I think it's called "public transportation," but that doesn't exist around here, nor will it in the foreseeable future. It certainly won't exist while NH maintains its "Live Free or Die" attitude. *grumbles*
So I'm not asking much, really. Nothing a winning lottery ticket wouldn't get (besides the car, that is). ;-) Of course, playing the lottery increases one's chances of winning to more reasonable odds, but they still aren't very reasonable, so I think I'll save that dollar or two for food and other necessities.
I do believe there was a time when I actually wished for toys of amusement. What happened?
***
I hate kids. I really, really hate them. Babe's all right, but the rest? Little buggers need to LEARN TO READ!!! And, more importantly, GET A F%$@NG CLUE!!!
/end rant
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Date: 2006-10-13 09:16 pm (UTC)Um, what did the rugrats do the bring out THAT rant?
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Date: 2006-10-14 01:53 pm (UTC)As for the kids... Babe's getting to the point where he's really reluctant for naps. Because of his fan club (kids), I made a sign saying "Shhhhh... We're sleeping. Please come back later." which I tape to the outside door. It worked for about a week.
Now, it doesn't matter if I put the sign up or not, the kids WILL pound on the door (not knock politely, but pound), which usually wakes Babe up. Just as I'd finished the main part of the post, the pounding happened. By some miracle Babe didn't wake up, but it still gets my goat. I think I'm going to have to make another, ruder sign ("Go away" comes to mind) because the kids have turned a deaf ear to anything I say.
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Date: 2006-10-13 09:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-10-14 04:06 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-10-13 10:09 pm (UTC)Your first wish seems very doable given the right contacts. Most wannabe professional web designers need a few sample webpages they've done to act as...well, samples...so there's one idea.
I realized I was grown up when the first items on my wishlist were socks. Oh how time passes.
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Date: 2006-10-14 04:16 pm (UTC)Yes, it is doable (I'm kina in two minds about asking my brother and sister-in-law for this one, seeing as she likes to make things for Christmas anyway.) but I don't have those contacts anymore.
Socks, underwear, towels, sheets... yep. One of the signposts of maturity.
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Date: 2006-10-13 10:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-10-14 04:21 pm (UTC)DH is hit or miss when it comes to buying me presents. The last few times have definitely been misses, though. That's why I make the lists up.
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Date: 2006-10-13 11:09 pm (UTC)All in good time. Once you fill one thing, 10 more are added, I guarantee it. ;)
Ours is like that.
And yes on other people's kids. I have always only been able to handle my own. My neice is alright, but other than that. UGH! They mostly drive me insane.
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Date: 2006-10-14 04:24 pm (UTC)I can deal with my neices and nephews for short periods of time as well, but the others? gah! Anyone else's is just... Ah well. I guess I'll learn to deal. ;-)