The Practical Wishlist

The economy is bad.  We know this.  Doesn't stop folks from wanting stuff.  My birthday and Christmas are coming up. Things I want?  Mainly a new digicam-- the current one is broken.  It won't recognize any memory cards (I've tried several, one which was BRAND NEW so I know it wasn't the card) and I get nothing.  I like that new one Samsung has with the screen on the front and back.  Also a 32gb iPod touch.  My MP3 player is on it's last leg.  I have to reset it constantly, it doesn't have the songs organized like it used to be....  Plus the software for it doesn't work on my 64-bit operating system.  Yes I could use Windows Media Player (I think) but it just isn't the same.

But none of that is practical!  I want them, and I WILL get them but just not right now.  Practical items that I'd ask Santa for this year?

1) A pink snuggie.  No need to check your monitor you read it correctly.  I think they are stupid.  I laughed when they came out.  But I cannot deny the usefulness.  It is very cold in our classrooms.  We sit in the same spot all day.  Many of us have blankets in there.  But have you ever tried to take notes while covered up?  You have to choose between being a good student and being warm.  Some days warm wins.  With a snuggie?  I could write notes to my hearts content, type, throw stuff at my neighbors (because yes I do that sometimes, got to keep things lively) and all while wrapped in some Snuggie weirdness.  I'd also take an Auburn snuggie.  War Eagle!

2) Rain Boots.  Right now I have been improvising with one of my pairs of pink Timberlands.  But I feel so bad using them for that purpose.  When it rains, it pours.  And then I have to wade through a lot of puddles to get to and from my car, walk the dogs in mushy, wet, mud-- many times almost falling, and get my feet wet trying to get to and from class.  I just need some rain boots.

3) Gift cards.  I probably spend the most money at Walmart and Shell.  Gift cards for them would be great.  And I'll take Panera or Starbucks.  I prefer cherry Pepsi for my caffeine fix but coffee etc would be great.

4) And last but not least, dog treats.  Dental chews, pig ears, bully sticks.  Whatever.  Stuff they can chew on to keep them busy.