i'm one of those really lucky people who has a birthday so close to christmas. people have been consistently asking me what i want and i want so many things i figured i'd make a list just to give you an idea of what will sustain our friendship and make me love and appreciate you...until my next birthday, anyway. take a gander, make a pick :)
1. seriously, this is the THIRD consecutive year i've been asking for this. at this point it's a requirement for top spot in my life, yo. the norton anthology of african american literature HARDCOVER. i don't appreciate paperback books because of the abuse i put them through. i want to keep and read this in it's entirety and pass it on to my first born. shut up. i know it's kinda soppy, but so what if i have plans for this thing? just don't disappoint me again...
2. a study bible in large print will do. or even a bible with a case so i can put my notebook and pens in would be real cute.
3. this will please my environmentalist and fair trade supporting friends: dr. bronner's products. i love, love, love the almond castile soap, and the organic lip balms and lotions. you can find these at whole foods or online.
4. i would love a new iPod, but since i know better, anything iTunes will suffice
5. the love jones soundtrack.
6. the boys n the hood soundtrack in cassette form. because it only makes sense that way.
7. this is me reaching, but i would really love the person who gave me tickets to the Rose Bowl :)
8. i love those $5 pashmina scarves off the street. don't get me just one, or ones that look like antique rugs. i like simple colors and patterns.
9. i would ask for a gift certificate to Magnolia's bakery, but my arteries and hips are sending loud messages to me about heart disease and obesity. consider getting it only if you're my hater.
10. i love earrings and bracelets from off the street. but i'm also really picky and i hate the real simple looking ones or the really complicated ones. and don't buy me any necklaces; i don't EVER wear those.
11. subscription to the new york times or the nation, the atlantic, etc
12. ruled moleskin notebooks. hardcover. please. and a monteverde regatta rollerball pen in nightfall black would compliment the moleskin AWESOMELY, but again, i know better...
13. i'm so done sowing my wild oats, partying, and getting drunk for my birthday. i want a nice dinner with alll of my friends. i would honestly appreciate your time and company above all...but i still want presents :)
14. just another blessed, good year. God is good, y'all!
15. oh, oh, oh! and a white christmas would be a great early birthday present.
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