Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
I’ve been told I have a sense of entitlement, so what if I do?
My 30th birthday is in just two months and 10 days (December 10th, people) and I’m totally going to take advantage of Lupron Rhi and just put it out there that I’m really sick of receiving the following items for my birthday:
- Anything purchased at the dollar store. Unless you are my 4 year old niece. She tends to pick out things I like.
- Picture frames. Especially if they are of the oak variety. Oak gives me hives.
- Lotion, except if you KNOW it’s a kind that I like. I have delicate, downy skin. My delicate downy skin only likes certain lotions. And, those lotions are not found in the DOLLAR SECTION AT TARGET.
- Wineglasses, I already have all the wine glasses in the world. And, if you’re buying me wine glasses to replace the ones you already broke at my house. THAT IS NOT A GIFT.
- Yarn, unless you are a knitter yourself, you should not be buying me yarn. If you are a knitter, you’ll understand why.
- Please no more giraffe paraphenilia. Unless it’s the Giraffe Measuring Spoons from Anthro.
- No more pink appliances. I’m transitioning to stainless. One day I will hopefully live with a man, and he’ll not love my pink appliances.
Instead, here’s what I’d like:
- Huggable Hangers, I think I need about 200 of them. For reals. (Mom, I’m looking at you, I know you have a stack of 20% off coupons for Linens and Things).
- Vodka. I like Vox, but I’m open to other brands.
- Wine. I like Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. I also like Prosecco.
- I seem to be taking a lot of cold showers these days. This would be lovely for when I get out of the shower.
- I have had this starred in my Google Reader for 25 years now. But, because I have a RIDICULOUSLY long torso, this would be a perfect way for me to wear my Kiss Me I’m A Duck T-Shirt without my midriff hanging out. (*Note, that is not me in the photo, that is my former dorm-mate, BUT I HAVE THE SAME SHIRT).
- I like J.Crew. I wear a size 8, a size M, and a Size 11 in shoes. I look good in Pink, Purple, and Green.
- I like Etsy. My favorites are here.
- I have nowhere to put my sugar. This would do the trick.
- Nothing would make me happier than having this necklace in every color.
- I really need this overnight bag. I had to bring TWO SMALL overnight bags for last weekend, that is unacceptable.
- Oh, MOM? If you’re not going to give me back my brown Kate Spade bag? You can just replace it with this one.
- If you’re in a romantic relationship with me, please ask, I have a separate list for each of you.
I reserve the right to edit this list at anytime. And, I will.
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are we in a romantic relationship? I’m always forgetting my title.
p.s. my birthday is later this month. I think I will copy this post and do my own version tomorrow. You of course have already given me my awesome gift. And no I’m not referring to the multiple boob flashes at BlogHer.
30. September - 12:12 pmGreat list! Sports Fan (my husband, for those who have not had the pleasure of meeting him) thinks gift registries are underrated. He would like a life registry – as would I, considering my want/wish/need grows longer by the milisecond. And because I never know what to get him. But mainly for me.
30. September - 12:26 pmoh man, I’d just be happy if someone (anyone!) gave me birthday presents anymore! Alas, I shall have to live vicariously through you and your faboo list.
30. September - 1:38 pmYeah, I saw that necklace in person today. DROOLWORTHY.
30. September - 1:42 pmYou really have great taste!
30. September - 2:03 pmI love your selections and tell your mom that HSN has a huggable hangers set of 80 for $80. I just got mine!!! I just declared a crap free Christmas to my family. I have just spent a month cleaning out closets and throwing/giving stuff away and I don’t want anymore “stuff”. So I told them if it doesn’t serve a function, I don’t want it. Exception being my Boyd’s bear ornament my mom gets me every year. I don’t think people are too happy about it, but too bad. Oh, and my birthday is 2 months and 17 days! Although I shouldn’t be too excited…I’m getting really close to 40!
30. September - 2:29 pmdude, that pebble mat looks awesome.
30. September - 3:04 pmLists like this make me really happy for some reason. I hope you get everything you want.
30. September - 4:45 pmyou know i love your idea for blogging your wish list– my birthday is the day before the election and i am thinking what abetter way to get your mind off things then to buy me presents. small problem that i actually do not know what i want — Also you share your birthday with my niece in california and a friend of mine too! Very cool!
30. September - 5:46 pmI love this list. My birthday list last year included such things like rhinestone studded toothbrushes, mink sheets and a pony. I got none of it. Next year, I’m going to thrown out my J.Crew love and hope I get some returns! Fingers crossed you get some good stuff. (And I’m saying AMEN to the picture frame. Unless you’ve put a photo inside it where I’m standing with fun people and rocking a great hair day, I don’t think I want it.)
30. September - 6:55 pmI’m always surprised when people do a big bag of things from the dollar store. I mean, c’mon. . . I’d rather have one decent ten dollar thing than ten crappy little dollar items.
Of course, now I can’t think of a single ten dollar item to use as an example, but hey, I’m sure there are some ten dollar items I would totally love.
30. September - 7:03 pmThat’s right – just lay it all out there LR. BTW – if you get doubles offa that “I’d like” list, I’d be happy to help ease the burden of too much…
Also, why are you 6 years younger than me? It’s OK, since I like you and all… youngie.
30. September - 9:30 pmOooh, I just downed a bottle of Prosecco!
I love the last caveat about being in a romantic relationship with you, hahahahahahaha.
30. September - 11:24 pmI don’t know…I really think you should think about what you want SPECIFICALLY so we don’t have to guess. (tee-hee!) This is awesome. Can I do a similar list for things I want my coworkers to do on a daily basis??
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1. October - 7:10 amWow.
1. October - 7:25 amLOVED this. I may have to do my own (January 20th, if you’re taking notes)
1. October - 10:28 amVery nice. That is all you’re getting from me. A comment.
Oh, and maybe I’ll buy you a huge glass or seven of wine when you’re here!
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