Christmas Wishlist 2011

I try my best to get into the spirit of Christmas: helping decorate the family Christmas tree, playing Christmas carols during lazy Sundays at home...hmmm. That's it. Ok, so maybe that's not my best effort. But the problem is...

I cannot see past December 15, 2011.

The Mind Museum pre-launch party is TOMORROW NIGHT, and everything at work has been CRAZY. The past few weeks have been horribly hectic, it's not even funny. I always complain about December (it's the most wonderful time of the year, sure, but it's also the most stressful), but this year's December is extra-special & extra-stressful because of this event which I have been waiting for, for 15 long months.

The culmination of 15 months' worth of hard work is finally here! It's make or break time!

It has been chaos inside the site for the past week, with all workers scrambling to finish their tasks, in order to make the place presentable for tomorrow's event. Fumes, dust, and the smell of panic is hovering in the air, and I think it has caused temporary blindness to anything beyond December 15. Mind you, there are other major events / tasks beyond the 15th that I *should* be preparing for / organizing (Cost Report, AGSB Christmas party, Datem Christmas party, TMM Christmas party,  Christmas shopping, the house, etc.), but my heart is just not set on doing them...not until tomorrow is over.

The stress of December is bearing down upon me, so I need some relief, even for 5 minutes. So what better way to cope with the pressure than to distract myself by making a Christmas wishlist? I did a similar list a year ago. Funny thing about that list is, some of those items are only coming into fruition now, at the end of the year. Talk about last minute.

1. Exercise clothes - I've been an exercise-addict lately, and if only I had 5 sets of exercise clothes, I would be out running everyday. Medyo kuripot ako, so I don't like the idea of buying expensive things if I'll just sweat in them anyway. But if family/friends will give exercise clothes as gifts, why not, diba? Hehe. So, aside from the pictures I've posted below, I would also like black, white or gray ankle socks, and sports bras. :D

Nike training tank top (for my Pilates class). Medium.

 Nike Legend tight fit capris or slim fit pants (for Pilates / running)

Purple / black running shorts & running tank top (to match my new purple running shoes, see picture below). Mabuti nang purple AND black, so I can mix and match. I do not want to look like an eggplant...or worse, like Grimace. :))

(special thanks to my mama for buying these shoes for me in HK)

2. Make-up - You can't escape aging, but you sure can cover it up with make-up. :)) I'm a Benefit junkie, and unfortunately for me, Benefit isn't commercially available here in the Philippines (it soon will be, though! They're opening a store in Greenbelt 5, soon! Yayyyy). So if anyone out there is coming from the U.S. or Singapore, here are my favorite Benefit items: "That Gal" brightening face primer (it's the best! From dull to glowing, in seconds!), Dallas bronzing pressed powder (I use this as blush, though), Erase Paste concealer (shade no. 3); Oh, I'm out of black mascara too.

3. Books - I've been so busy lately, that I still haven't waded through my stack of new books at home (uh oh, there goes my 2011 New Year's resolution). But I still would want to receive books for Christmas. New books = ♥. My favorite authors: Nick Bantock, Sophie Kinsella, Philippa Gregory, Cecilia Ahern and Paolo Coehlo. I would also like the following books, please (hehe, my choices are polar opposites, I know):

4. Accessories for my gadgets - screen protector for my MacBook Pro 15", a new keyboard protector (those with air-holes sana), new iPod earphones.


5. Early / successful completion of the house I designed - I know being busy isn't an excuse, but I've been way behind in the awarding of suppliers for the house. I still need to finalize the tiles, the wood flooring, the railing, and the lighting fixtures. :/ Oh, and the paint! :((( Ugh, I'm having palpitations just thinking about this. Double-stress! I still have so much to do!!! This is the sort of wish that I can't rely on anybody else to give me. So I guess I'll just wish that I will still be alive come December 16, so that I can work on the house pronto. :))

 Construction on-going

6. To be Champion in this year's Datem Christmas party presentation - Yep, I wished for this last year and it came true. This year, I STILL WANT TO WIN. Defending Champions, baby! Losing is not an option! (haha, sorry, competitive talaga) 

 The Mind Museum project team -- Champions! :)

7. Enough money for my 2012 travels. ♥ I really should start saving up. I have my plane tickets to all of my destinations already...I just need the pocket money so I can make the most of my trips! Yeaaaah, I can't wait! :)



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Uh oh. This list is supposed to help me relax, but I can feel the butterflies again. I've procrastinated long enough...it's time to get back to work. I know there are other stuff that I want included here...I just can't think of them at the moment. Haha.

Lord, it's all up to You now. You know what's best for me! Hehe. How about You, what do You want for Christmas / Your birthday? :)