Terry's Christmas List

Every year I consider putting my Christmas wish list on the Net so all my friends can see what I want. I've always been hesitant to list things because it makes me feel like I'm asking for things. If someone feels compelled to give me a gift at Christmas then I think people know me well enough to find something or be creative enough to make something that I will like. On the other hand, I wander around aimlessly the last week before Christmas, going crazy, trying to think of unique gifts for my family and friends. So here's a secret: I'm not picky and I'm happy just to know that I was on someone's mind when Christmas was here. I'm more suprised at what ideas people come up with on their own, but for the one's like me, that go crazy on the last day, here is a list of things that I either need or have been wanting:

Inexpensive items:

• gift certificates are always good. :D
  
• dishes (plates, bowls, glasses -- no coffe mugs please!)
• kitchen things (wok or stir-fry pan, strainer, any kind of food processors or juicers)
• bathroom things
• home things (potted plants, crafts, particularly Asian or Buddhist designs)
• clothing (shoes, pants, ...sweaters)

If you're feeling generous: ;)

• bedroom things (pillows, bed dressings)
  
• DVD player that will play DVD-R or RW discs (my old one only plays store-bought DVDs)
• new or used TV with an integrated S-video input to connect my laptop

If you're feeling creative and just want ideas:

• SciFi (Star Trek, Star Wars)
• Supernatural (vampires, myths, medievel, Egypt, Africa)
  
• Buddhism
• Technology
• Music (anything but country)
  

Things I already have:

• Furniture, VCR, TV
  
• Coffee maker, blender, toaster, microwave
  
• Iron, blowdryer, hair/beard clippers
  

I'll try to update this list as I think of things. I enjoy company more than anything so if you want to get away with a simple gift just come by some night and visit with me for an hour or two. :)

Merry Christmas,
Terry