2009 Christmas wish list!

I remember September 1. At such an early date, people were already greeting each other a Merry Christmas. Tweets, Plurks, and Facebook statuses read "It's the start of the 'ber' months! Merry Christmas!" Most if not all of my friends thought it was ridiculous: "The heck? Why's everyone so worked up? It's only September!"

I'd empathize, but actually, I find the excitement quite thrilling. I mean, is there any other country wherein Christmas is celebrated in as early as September? Where people are excitedly telling their friends to buy them gifts for the holidays? Where Christmas carols are, at the start of the ber months, the background music of McDonald's (go to McDonald's Katipunan XD)?

Which goes to my main topic: the wish list. I've already thought about it, but whenever I ask myself what I'd like to have, my mind goes to a blank. It's like - there isn't an item that I'm dying to have. Is it a sign of contentment, or of aging? T_T Gah.

I've rummaged through the deep recesses of my mind :)), and I found some items which I've been wanting for a long time already:


iPhone/iPod
Probability: Hmm... about 40%.
I have a taste in music no radio station could satiate; thus, I need an iPod with me wherever I go. (Wait, what? If that's your only demand, why not just an mp3? You're so maarte Kring ha!) PLUS the fact that MP3's couldn't keep up with the huge amount of music I have. See, I'm a gamer, plus I'm kinda into Japanese stuff (geeky, geeky). Whenever I play a game, or watch a show (whether it be Japanese or not), I download a copy of its OST, so that the memory of the game/show stays with me. So, aside from the mainstream, rock, alternative, RnB, etc that I have, a huge chunk of my music is geeky music.


Wacom Intuos Tablet
Probability: 0.1%
Because I'm active in DeviantArt, I have constantly been inspired by graphic artists who create their works digitally. Digital, as in via computer. I mean, HOW THE F DO YOU MAKE SOMETHING LIKE THIS AND THIS IN A COMPUTER?? Do you.. draw it on MS Paint? o_O *shoots self* Then I found out that they do it using the Wacom Intuos tablet. What happens is, you connect it to the PC, draw on the tablet's screen, and voila! Your drawing, while you're working on it, is immediately put in the computer. You don't have to scan your art works anymore, plus it'd be a whole lot easier to color them using Photoshop or SAI.


Teeth Whitening
Probability: 30%
I have a condition called fluorosis - that is, I was overexposed to fluorine when I was a kid (I USED TOO MUCH TOOTHPASTE ;_;), so now I have mottled teeth. Some parts of my teeth are white; some, yellow; the uneven color of is very obvious. So PLEASE ;_; I've been asking this for two years now. Bleach my teeth, mum, dad!!!


Vans slip-on
Probability: 70%
These shoes are soooo nice! They're really comfy, plus they look great on any outfit. I want my first pair this Christmas! I hope I'd get these - every year, my parents buy us siblings new outfits to wear for the holidays XD So I'll tell 'em I want a pair of Vans slip-ons.

Good luck nalang sakin, di ba? Hehe. But compared to my Christmas wish list two years ago, the items here are more realistic (except for the tablet) XD

A petty argument

Many of you want to know whether or not the three-day diet worked on me. I actually can't tell - our weighing scale's not working. But mom did lose two pounds (not forgetting the fact that she was actually snacking on fruits in-between the diet). But I have to tell you that these type of diets aren't recommendable as it focuses on quick weight loss rather than safe weight loss. So I think the best you've got to do is eat in moderation and exercise/go into sports. Not only will you lose weight but tone your muscles as well. :)

Anyway, this summer I've been doing nothing but eat, read, play the PS2, and go play badminton with my brother, Bryan. It's nice that I finally have a daily workout, but aside from that, I feel like I'm not that productive. I mean - I'm not learning anything new and not meeting new people. Which is disappointing as summer is the perfect time to, well, have time to do these types of things. But, whatever. I don't know how, but I'll make sure that this summer's going to be a fruitful one.

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Mum and dad kind of got into a fight last Saturday night. It isn't exactly a "fight" as it was only mum who was angry and dad was just his usual self. It happened like this: mum was stressed 'coz she did lots of things that day and wasn't able to get enough sleep. She sat down in the living room and called for a cab to bring my aunt and cousin at the airport the next day. Then dad comes to the living room and asks her where the change of his money was, mum having enrolled Bryan at Kumon. She said that she used it to buy ice cream for us. Then dad laughed and joked, "Why did you buy ice cream? It isn't your money," and I laughed with him. After all, these types of jokes are very common in our family. But mum didn't laugh, glared at dad, and said, "I have money in my bag, if you want your change then get that" I was surprised with the way she responded, but I was still laughing, and I said, "Mum, it was just a joke" Then she looked at me, gave me a face, then suddenly slammed the receiver to the floor. She then marched to her room. Dad and I were like, what the hell?

I was very alarmed. I knew she was crying at the room. Dad just told me, "Ang pikon ng mommy mo (your mom isn't a sport)" and proceeded to watching TV.

You may think that dad's insensitive to not approach and apologize to mum right away, but he's like that. He wants mum to cool down first before he decides to talk to her. Either that or he just talks to mum about trivial matters the next day, and they become okay again.

Then suddenly mum's plans change. She decides to go to work the next day, Sunday, not go with us to our relatives, and not join us in our game of badminton. I was irritated when I found that out, because mum's starting to hurt us, her children, too. I mean, if she's angry at dad she should not make her children feel as if something's wrong. I wanted to tell her that, but I didn't have the guts to.

Anyway, they're already okay, I think. They talk normally and mum's starting to laugh at dad's jokes again. I just hope I wouldn't see or hear of them fighting like that again. Having a very happy family, that type of scenario's already too much to handle.

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Dad's going to Hawaii tomorrow. Tomorrow! And he just told us last Friday!

Makes you think that my parents are okay as dad's going to Hawaii tomorrow, right?

I'm very envious of him. I want to go with him -_-

Hangover!

Okay, this video might be a little gross to non-MCR fans, but I just find it so funny that I have to post it in the blog. =)



HAHAHAHA XD

Take a look at Ray (the one with the afro) he's just casually drinking a beer while Gerard's doing that! XD *Laughs some more*

And this was from the concert five days ago (yes, I'm still counting the days... -_- I'm gonna cry already) It's really cute. Gerard's sending flying kisses to the crowd. :D



Alright, I have to get over this. I'm still having a hangover. Just... MCR please come back. (Haha. Fan girl. Gross.)

But. I just saw some videos of them performing in Taipei (which was two days after their concert here) and I can say that Gerard's sending much more love here in the Philippines. XD

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Last Sunday mum, dad, and Kyle bought me an early birthday present. Guess what they got me?


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A bulldog.

Yes! An English bulldog! Though I have a very, very strange feeling that 1.) they used my birthday as an excuse to buy a new dog; and 2.) they bought the 26-thousand peso dog to shut my mouth on requesting them to buy me other stuff.

What I really want is an overnight stay at any five-star hotel in Ortigas plus a sweatshirt from Zara and Topshop. But since they bought a bulldog just in time for my birthday... dammit.

By the way, the dog's a girl. And heavens, I don't know what got into us, we thought it was funny (I think my folks still do), but we named her Brosia.

Brosia! Isn't that the maid from the comic Pugad Baboy?!

Oh great -____-

Just great.

And before officially naming her Brosia, dad called her Berta, his explanation being "Coz it's you bertday!"

Kwakwakwa!

But she's adorable! She's just three months old, her birth date being October 1, 2007. And whenever I sit on the floor, she approaches me and licks my face! Aw, cute. :) But when she grows up she ain't gonna be cute no more.

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By the way, do you know that her birth certificate says that her name is "Balentina"? Goodness. It's like some person from a faraway mountain named her. And hel-lo, is it right saying "Come her Balentina! Good doggy!" It's like calling Medussa or something. -_-

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What Kring (Okay, I'm totally ignoring my true name) Means

You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life. (Kinda... yeah. That's what smart people do you know. HAHA kidding xD) You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip. (I'm not so sure about this xD) People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them. (Yep, there definitely are times) You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. (I kind of like evolved from a Sloth, you know. But yeah, I rebel when people restrain me too much. It pisses me off) You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. (There are times, yes, but not always) You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. (Coz I laugh at trouble. Bwahaha. In your face, trouble) You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. (Not really. Sometimes I go, so what?) You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. (With the exception of MCR and Gerard, this is true) You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. (OH YES!!! But my biggest problem is making sure I start the project) You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. (I second the motion) You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. (Green thoughts. Haha. Joke.) You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. (TRUE!!! So so true of me) You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life. (Yup! Right you are) You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone. (Very good. True) Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs. (Yesthisisverytrueofmeboohoo)

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

I chose Kring coz I'm more comfortable with it than Krizelle or Krizelle Anne. I feel that my nick defines me more. Well, I tried out my true name, too, and I got a slightly different result, but I'm going to stick to this.

Crank dat Soulja Boy!

Yay, I'm finally going to have a decent update.

If you're going to ask me how the ACET went, I'll sum it up in one emote icon:

:-(

I didn't study. But I'm hoping for the best. And I'm not going to prepare for the worst because I cannot not pass. :-D

The Math Proficiency test was challenging. It was full of geometry and trigonometry questions, which I have erased in my memory. And the time pressure in the English Proficiency test was too much. Imagine, we're given just 35 minutes to answer a hundred questions! (We had 55 minutes for that part of the ACET, but the last 25 minutes was spent on our essay) I just can't believe how bad I've done hard it was.

But think on the positive side: last school year, I found the ACET easy, but I didn't pass. Now that I find the ACET hard, there is a greater chance that I'll pass! Right?!

Many people prayed for me. I'll definitely pass.

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Soulja Boy is sweeping a craze over the nation. Or maybe just over my friends.

Last Friday, Jenny and Roseanne came over as the former was going to borrow a cocktail dress (What?! Again??). After choosing, they ate dinner (and left very little for my mom XD), and hung out in my room. They invited me to come with them to Eastwood the following night, but I refused.

And because the topic went to Eastwood, both girls showed me some of their dance steps, particularly that of Soulja Boy.

So here's a video of Jenny dancing. Sorry, my voice and my laugh sound kinda annoying. -___-

Roseanne was definitely a killjoy for a while, but she loosened up. (Sorry, you're going to have a bit of a stiff neck if you're going to watch this video)

But wait. They aren't the only ones who like Soulja Boy. There's Ashleiy!

Saturday: we had a Staffer's Meeting (for our high school yearbook), and after talking about the final alterations, Ashleiy and I went to her place. Her dad was there, as well as three of her brothers... but it's so nice, I'm close with her family (that or my face is just as thick as a wall). They're so fun to be with. :-)

Anyway, back to Soulja Boy. Here's a video of me, Ashleiy, and Mimiw (Ashleiy's niece). Again, I'm going to have to ask you to crane your neck to get a better view:

Ah, Soulja Boy. You do wonders to my friends.

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Anyway, last Saturday Ashleiy and I were together, right? We went to Sta. Lucia to watch Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. And what can I say?...

IT'S THE BEST MOVIE EVER!!!

I swear. It's my favorite movie of all time now. It's the BEST! THE BEST, I'm telling you! You've really got to watch this movie!!

Here's the trailer!

I'm telling you, it's the best. You won't be disappointed. Oh I love ye, Johnny Depp! You make my heart skip a beat! The best movie ever that Ashleiy and I left the cinema house speechless. We just kept shaking our heads. We even wanted to repeat the movie.

Oh yeah, there are lots of characters in the movie whom we know, too. In other movies, they played the roles of Severus Snape, Peter Pettigrew, Bellatrix Lestrange, and Borat. Man, I have nothing more to say. Just watch the movie!

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Anyway, moving on...

Ashleiy bought me a book, which serves as her Christmas and birthday gift to me. It's entitled Life of Pi, and it's about a boy, Pi Patel, who was stranded in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with only a Bengal tiger for company. Since it is so, he has to make sure that the tiger is more afraid of him then he is of it.

The book costs P375. And damn this Ashleiy, she asked me for P75 in order to buy the book! Damn! Very nice, right? I had to have a contribution for the gift she'd buy me? LOL, don't worry Ash, I still love you. XD

Oh, and we also window-shopped. I was looking for a yellow pair of jeans, and found it in People Are People. Here are some pictures.

What's that you're touching, Kring? LOL.

Ashleiy looks so much like her sister here.

Nice nice yellow jeans :)

After that, we went to Time Zone to meet up with Ashleiy's brothers and her dad. They were going to bring me home. Very nice of them, really. :-)

The roof top

The Nigguhs! Beautiful, beautiful. Ü

So that concludes my update. I still have to go some school activity. Bye!

Holiday cheer

It's been a long time! Sorry, I've gotten lazy at blogging. ^^

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Saturday, December 22: My parents and I went to Kolorete (the best-est surplus shop in the world) to buy me a pair of jeans for Christmas. But before that, we went to Greenhills to buy Aby, Miguel, and Ace (my cousins) their Christmas gifts; to dad's office for him to fix some of his things; and to Mamonluk to eat our lunch.

I had a blast with my parents. They're so fun to be with and I feel comfortable around them. Well, honestly, I prefer to be with them than to be with most of my friends (yup, I'm that family oriented).

Anyway, we went to Kolorete after eating at Mamonluk, and after thirty minutes or so of trying out the jeans, I finally found two pairs which I like. The problem was I only had to have one. I was deliberating long and hard that dad got impatent and decided to - teehee - buy the two pairs! Lucky!

All the jeans at Kolorete costs 1,500 pesos, regardless of the brand. And do you know which brands I bought?

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Levi's and Victoria Beckham, dude. :D

(Victoria Beckham jeans? Originally 15,000 freaking pesos!)

Levi's
Levi's back pockets
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham back pockets
Shiiiiny!

If you want some totally awesome jeans for only 1,500 pesos, go to Kolorete. They sell international brands such as Seven Jeans, True Religion, Citizens Of Humanity, Victoria Beckham, and so much more! The store also has a separate section for tees and bags (Gucci, LeSportSac...). And let me remind you that the reason why everything's cheap is because it's a surplus shop, but the quality is still A+. Ü

Kolorete is located at Timog Avenue, near the GMA building. It's in the row of stores found behind Ponciana's Restaurant, across Off The Grill. Hope you shop there.Ü

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Rewind: Friday, December 21, I was hanging out with mom in her car when "Dead" was played on Magic 89.9. I enjoyed the song, of course - My Chemical Romance is my favorite band, and the vocalist is the father of my future baby my favorite, er, vocalist. So imagine my shock when, after the song, the DJ's said "This band's going to have a concert here in the Philippines. Yes, My Chemical Romance, live in the Fort, Taguig, on January 25..."

OMFG. How could the DJ say that ever so calmly when MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE IS THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!! Everyone should be running amok the streets now! And me? I should be reserving a VIP ticket now!!!

So here's the plan: I'm going to call Viva Concerts/ Ticket World and reserve a VIP ticket (6,000 pesos) for myself. I'd most prefer to have a seat here:

Second, the cash. I already have 3000 pesos here, and I'll get the other half from "Santa" (since he didn't give me anything this Christmas... pfft), who already approved. Yippeeee!!! I've been such a good girl this year that Santa's being so unbelievably kind. Ü And besides, the concert's going to be just a week before my birthday, so he might as well think of this as a Christmas and birthday gift for me.

So, the only problem I've got now is:

1) That I can't find a VIP ticket
2) Transportation - my ninong Joji should be driving me to and from The Fort, but he can be very unreliable.

But wait, I shouldn't think of those things. Use The Secret, Kring, and you shall get whatever you want!

Gerard♥, My Chemical Romance, here I come!!!

We'll carry on!!!

(I should make the most outof using The Secret: aside from getting a VIP ticket, I'll also be able to meet and greet My Chemical Romance!)

P.S. If you're willing to donate cash, please do :-'( Consider that your Christmas and birthday gift for me, please?

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December 25, fun day! Words cannot describe how fun Christmas was. Anyway, I'll be posting pictures as soon as mum puts them on the PC. ;D

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Today, my friends and I went to visit Dian at her house. She's recovering from dengue, and if I hadn't read her blog post about her getting discharged, then we would have went to Makati Medical City and made a fool out of ourselves there. Haha ;D

Anyway, we had a great time at Dian's. Though the Lucky Me! Noodles were a bit too salty (it was Shan's fault), we ate lots and laughed lots. Sigh, I really missed my barkada. Ü

Let me introduce you to the members of Kada Siete!

Kada Siete! From left: Shan, Dian, Che, Joan, Hams, Me, and Jenny (April's not here!)

Wacky pose!
Joan! The funniest in the group, and probably the one with the sharpest wit.
Hamille! The most hard-working in the group, and also the most paranoid. ^___^
Jenny (the one on my left), the horsiest (kidding XD); and Dian (on my right), the smartest (next to me, of course! Haha!)
Che! The richest in the group! And the one who loves Koreanovelas the most ^_^
Shan! The LOUDEST in the group!

And April! She wasn't with us a while ago, but anyway, she's one of those who laugh without any reason (to put simply, abnoy ^__^)

After going to Dian's house, our clique went to Robinsons Metroeast to, originally, watch a movie, but we decided to do so some other time. We just talked about the plans for our next trip. But I left a little early, since I have to have a good impression on dad (concert tickets... haha ;D).

It was sweet of Joan and Jenny to accompany me to the exit of Robinsons (actually, I forced them to accompany me). The funny thing was the three of us had jackets, so we wore them ala-F4.

Hah! Nice jackets, though we didn't capture Jenny's.

A better shot, but I got a fugly face >.<

So that's about it for today... but wait. I got tagged by Karla.Ü

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Rules:
* Do the following without any complaints.
* Choose 5 lucky people to do this after you have done it.
* Leave a tag at his/her tagboard if he/she has been tagged.

FIVE LUCKY PEOPLE:
Arianne, Cha, Joy, Joan, Neym

FAVORITES:
* Colors : Monochromatics, green, pink
* Food: Sinigang! Calamari! Cakes! Food during Noche Buena!Ü
* Song: Usually rock and alternative
* Movie: Just check my Blogger profile. There are too many to mention. :P
* Sports: Is taebo a sport? Haha I'm thinking Ping-Pong, and maybe soccer.
* Day of the week: Friday, coz every Friday I get hyped up thinking that Saturday is coming :P
* Season: Summer! But summer's getting hotter and hotter -_-
* Ice cream: Strawberry and mango~♥

CURRENTS:
* Mood: Relaxed
* Taste: Uh...taste? Water-y?
* Shirt: I'm wearing a night gown.
* Desktop: Ascent
* Toenail: With colorless nail polish
* Time: 11:35 PM
* Surroundings: Quiet
* Thoughts: I gotta be at the MCR concert.

FIRSTS:
* Bestfriend: My korean pal, Mary. God, I miss her. I wonder how she's doing.
* Movie: Probably a Disney Princess movie.
* Lie: As if I remember :P
* Songs: I don't know! Dad taught me a lot of classics so I sang a lot of oldies' songs when I was a kid.Ü

LASTS:
* Cigar: Never tried and not planning to (way to go, Karla :)
* Drink: Last night
* Car ride: Last night
* Phone call: A while ago, with Dian
* CD: My Chemical Romance (see how much I love 'em)

HAVE YOU EVER:
* Dated your best friend: No
* Broke the law: Jaywalking. As with school rules, I think I've broken a lot (esp. during my high school days)
* Been arrested: No
* Kissed someone you don’t know: No. In fact I haven't kissed yet. Am I normal??

5 THINGS YOU’RE WEARING:
* Underwear
* Waist-trimming belt XD
* Nighties
* N/A
* N/A

4 THINGS YOU’VE DONE TODAY:
* Visit a sick friend
* Blog
* Go to the mall
* Eat taho. Delicioso!

3 THINGS YOU CAN HEAR NOW:
* My typing
* The electric fan
* My breathing

Phew! So that's about it! I should go to sleep now. Good night!

Christmas Wish List

I'm not going to school today. I'm sick - I think one of my block mates transmitted a virus when we slept at Hotel Pontefino. Anyway, I'll just study - and I mean really study - today so that I could make up for being absent.

Anyway, I'm surfing the net as usual, and since there are only 35 days to go til Christmas, I decided to make my Christmas Wish List. I'm just hoping that my parents get to read this (scratch that - they'll find out that I didn't go to school). Well, not only my parents, but every single adult related to me. (Cries: "YO! Ping Lacson and Norberto Gonzales! I hope you read this coz we're actually related~ ^__^)

What I want this holiday season...

1. Ze Mini Cooper + driving lessons- Like I said in one of my posts, dad's planning to buy me a Mini Cooper, and I'm quite positive that he'll keep his promise. All I need to do is get closer to him and give him high grades (which is more than possible if you're studying in a school like Miriam College). But what I'm not sure of is whether he'll give it this Christmas or on my birthday (February 1).

2. Samsung S730B - Pardon me, I'm not good at choosing digital cameras, so this will have to do. Anyway, it seems to me that I'm the only one in the whole wide world who doesn't own a digital camera (or a Multiply account), and not capturing moments is a sad thing for me. So Samsung S730B is what I need. It has a 7.2 mega-pixel CCD that can support ISO 1000, 3X optical zoom and a 2.5" LCD. Aside from that, the S730B has an Advanced Shake Reduction and can access various photo effects and editing directly. So, with this Samsung Digital camera, it's not that hard to imagine.




3. Nokia N82 - Not yet available in the Philippines, but this phone is great. You could access the internet in WiFi zones, listen to music through built-in speakers, take pictures with a 5 mega-pixel camera, Carl Zeiss Optics and Xenon flash photography, and a whole lot more (just check this for more info). The only problem I have regarding this phone is the keyboard - but not to worry, I'll get used to it (as if someone will give me this phone).

4. iPod nano 4 GB - First of all, let me tell you that I'm a simple girl and I really need only 4, and not 8, GB. I don't know why I want this, as I already have a lovely Sony MP3 Walkman... maybe I'm just materialistic. That's probably it.

5. Imation USB Flash Drive Mini (2 GB) - I really need a USB. Mom has one of these and she, obviously, finds it very useful. According to Imation's site: "Featuring an all-in-one swivel cap design that protects the drive and eliminates lost caps. Weighing less than one ounce, the drive fits easily in your pocket, briefcase or on the supplied key chain. It's a quick and easy way to transfer or share digital photos, music, presentations or other digital files. Available in a variety of capacities to suit your needs. The plug-and-play format allows you to drag and drop with ease on almost any computer with a USB 1.1 or 2.0 port. "

6. Fitness First membership - I want to be fit, not thin. And honestly, I'm not very comfortable with my body. I'm not used to having this bod. I want the one I had in my H.S. days; now I've grown large because of so much free time and because of a more insatiable appetite. Oh help.

7. Piano + piano lessons - haven't I told you how desperately I want to learn how to play the piano? And how I'm dying to play the pieces of Mozart, Beethoven, Bacht, Maxim, etc.? Oh man, I wish my parents would give this to me.

Yeah. That's about it.

But wait.

Give me William Beckett (of The Academy Is...) and/or Gerard Way (of My Chemical Romance) and I will be more than happy to not ask for anything else as long as I live.

Hooohoho, I love you CiCi and Gee (William and Gerard's nicknames, respectively. It's obvious that I've been doing a lot of research)! I love you, I love you, I love you. And both of you are all I want under my Christmas tree.

(BTW, want to know how talented William is? Then check the music video on my blog. That's him singing!)