I discovered a lovely new Livejournal the other day: Holiday Wishlist ‘08. It’s a place where people can post their Christmas Wishlists and other people can try to grant some wishes. So, of course I’ll be heading over there to post a wishlist right after I finish this post. I just wanted to give them a little publicity first. You should head over there and read some lists and grant some wishes if you can. I know I am.

Posted my list, it’s here. Check it out.

In the spirit of Christmas and giving and all that crap, I want to send you a Christmas card. Yes, you. Or a Hanukkah card. Or a Yule card. Or a Happy Tuesday card. Whatever. And you don’t even have to send me a gift (although I wouldn’t refuse it). I just want to spread a little Christmas cheer in the form of a greeting card. So, if I’ve piqued your interest and you want to get a Christmas card from a stranger, email me: sarah_allison (at) myficklemind (dot) com. Include your name (including any family member’s names you want me to include, even pets if you want), address and the holiday of your choice. I’ll be accepting names and addresses until December 10th. I’ll be sending the cards out that weekend so you should receive them by Christmas.

I promise not to use the addresses received for stalking purposes. Unless you’re Orlando Bloom but that’s just understood, right? Also, I won’t sell these addresses for any reason…unless they offer me a lot of money. But again, that’s just understood, right?

Oh, look, the original theme is back! I mentioned in my last post about changes that the new theme was having formatting issues. So, I went to try to fix them. Turns out that making the new theme’s formatting match the old theme’s formatting would take more html programing knowledge then I have. So, I went searching for another Christmas-y theme. All of them screwed up my formatting too. So, we’re back to basics. Just pretend it’s red and green with presents over it, kay? Use your imaginations.

For my readers who aren’t very observant, I’ve made some changes here - again. The title, the blog theme and I’ve taken off the dancing monkeys - they kept throwing dung at me.

The original goal of this blog was to get gifts from strangers for my 30th birthday. That didn’t work well. Then I tried to suggest other holidays that were gift worthy in the hopes of getting loot - that didn’t work either. So, I’m trying one more thing: asking for Christmas gifts. I mean it is the time for goodwill towards mankind and learning that giving is better then receiving (I’ve obviously never learned that lesson).

The giving spirit of Christmas might not be enough motivation for you, so let me give you some more:

1. See the Santa at the top of this page with the gifts? Don’t you wanna follow his example and give?
2. If you send a gift, and include your name & mailing address, I’ll but you on our Christmas Card list - permanently. That means you’ll even get any photos and/or family newsletters we include.
3. Because Christmas means gifts for everyone, I’ll share anything you send with my hubby - if he’s good.
4. Can you really say no to these faces?

Now that I’ve convienced you to send Christmas gifts, you’re probably wondering what to send. Anything, seriously. Well, unless it’s dangerous, live or a CD by Brittney Sears. If you’d like a more specific idea of what I’d like, there’s a wish list link at the top of the page and a wish list category on the sidebar. Both will lead to some, well, wish lists. And both will be updated and added to as the days go by. At the top of the blog, you’ll also find a contact link which is where you’ll find my address.

This is my last attempt to get gifts so I’m planning to kill this blog on January 1st 2009. That means I’m going to delete it and it’s contents. However, I will probably move the results to another one of My Fickle Mind blogs (I’ve got six other ones, I’m sure I’ll find room somewhere). So, don’t worry about not getting recognition if you send something that arrives after the kill date.

Okay, I think that’s everything. I’ll let you get to gift shopping for me now.

One more thing, in case anyone cares, I’ll be fixing formatting issues tomorrow. I just realized that this new theme’s formatting is different and some of my old blog posts don’t look like they did before and my inner Virgo is screaming at me to fix it. However, it’s almost bed time. So, it’ll get fixed tomorrow - hopefully.

My pleas for money/gifts/random stuff don’t seem to be working. This may be for several reasons: not enough readers of my blog or people not selfless enough to help out a random chick or the economy sucks so bad right now that people are too concerned with their own money problems and such to help out a random chick. I’m going to go with the last one. Normal people are broke right now. However, rich people aren’t. So, maybe I should be targeting rich people.

The following open letter goes out to all the people who don’t have to worry about finding money for a cup of coffee or cleaning supplies you ran out of or dental work you didn’t expect because you have hundreds of thousands in the bank. It goes out to all famous and not famous rich people. I’m talking about everyone from Bill Gates to Oprah Winfrey and lottery winners to lawsuit winners. So, if you’re rich, keep reading! And spread the word to your other rich friends.

Dear Rich Folks,

Money is wonderful, isn’t it? I don’t believe for a minute that whole cliche about “Money doesn’t buy happiness”. I mean, I eat out at Chinese Happiness all the time and that takes money. Cliches are stupid.

Money is wonderful, isn’t it? Oh, did I already say that? Oh well, some things need repeating. If I had lots of money, I’d roll around naked in it. I bet some of you people do that. I mean, why wouldn’t you?

Okay, I’ve kind of gotten off track here, sorry. Let me get right to the point: you guys have money. I need money. So, send me some money, okay? I mean isn’t part of being rich helping out other people? Yep, I’m pretty sure it’s law or something. Or at least good karma.

Why do I need money, you ask? Because hubby and I are living paycheck to paycheck right now. Bills are being paid and we have food and such but we don’t have money for unexpected expenses. I have dental work that needs to get done and it looks like we’re going to need a plumber soon because of a mysterious leak in our kitchen. Plus, paying off our credit card debt would be awesome. Hubby’s working massive hours right now and I’m looking for work but the money disappears very quickly. And it’s stressing me out. Don’t you wanna help ease my stress? You know you do.

So, help a girl out, please? Need to know how? Either via paypal or by mail:

Sarah Allison
2870 NE Hogan Rd.
Suite E, #310
Gresham OR 97030

If you include your name/address/email, I’ll send you a personal thank you note/email/blog post.

Thanks in advance,
Sarah

Daily Plea for Monday, October 20th, 2008

“Rubber ducky, you’re the one! You make bath time so much fun.” Please excuse the awful singing, but I thought it fit with today’s plea: send me rubber duckies.

Several months ago, at a dental visit, the kind dental assistant gave me a rubber ducky for being such a good patient. Not just any rubber ducky, nope. This was small one with pink hair and a unicorn horn. Sort of reminds me of a My Little Pony, but as a duck. I’m feeling the need to start a new collection and I want it to be rubber duckies. Any rubber duckies. Do a Google search and buy one online. Buy one from a actual off line store. Steal one from your kid sister. Whatever, just send it to me.

I’ll even help you out with a online website suggestion: Price Hot.com. This link will take you right to the rubber ducky page. I’ll even give you some suggestions on the one’s I love, with pictures even! All images are taken from the website itself with links to the page below.

1) Rainbow Tail Ducky: Doesn’t it look sort of like a gay pride ducky? Fag Hag wants this one.

2) Mummy Duck: I’d name it Laura. Hmmm…can’t figure out why it says “Survivor”.

3) Vampire Duck: I’m a big Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel fan.

4) Disco Duck: Oh, shiny.

5) Peace Duck: Groovy. The little hippy in me wants this one. And some pot brownies. Silly hippy.

I could make a really long list here ’cause all the ducks are awesome, but I’ll leave it at my five favs. And I’m even going to suggest which ducks you shouldn’t send me: the Mormon LDS Missionary ducks. Seriously. They’d come to harm in my house. But pretty much all the rest are awesome (did I already say that?).

So, get shopping and send me some duckies!

Sarah Allison
2870 NE Hogan Rd.
Suite E, #310
Gresham OR 97030

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Daily Plea for Sunday, October 19th, 2008

A few weeks ago, my favorite purse broke. The zipper came right off and it can’t be fixed. So, I need a new purse. And unfortunately I can’t afford one. I have to use an old tiny one from years ago that barely fits everything I carry and the strap doesn’t go over my head so I feel safe against muggers trying to steal my purse. Today, I’m asking for someone to send me a new purse. I have a real specific one in mind ’cause it’s the same exact one that broke, but really, I’ll take any decent size purse with a long strap.

The one I want: Patchwork corduroy moon shaped bag (9″x13″)

Send to:

Sarah Allison
2870 NE Hogan Rd.
Suite E, #310
Gresham OR 97030

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Daily Plea for Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Because it’s getting closer and closer to Halloween, I have a craving for Halloween-y type stuff. So, today I’m asking you to send me tacky and tasteless Halloween-y things from Stupid.com. I would actually love anything from this site but I’ve always wanted to try some of their disgusting candy, just because. For Halloween they have some doozies:

• Chocolate Dog Doo
• Gummy, Poppable Zits
• Sour Flush Candy (that would be a candy plunger you dip in a toilet with candy powder in it)
• Crick-ettes (okay, not really candy but still gross. Flavored crickets. I’ll take Salt and Vinegar, please)
• Hypodermic Needle Candy

There’s also tons of other disgusting candy there. Send me any of them and I’ll video tape myself eating them. Wouldn’t you like that? You know you would.

Here’s where you send them:

Sarah Allison
2870 NE Hogan Rd.
Suite E, #310
Gresham OR 97030

Now, get to it!

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I don’t know if anyone’s noticed, but I haven’t posted here in awhile. Actually, I pretty much haven’t posted anywhere in awhile. I know my Birthday’s long since over, but that doesn’t mean I’m giving up on getting stuff. I tried the random holidays thing. I tried the Chipin thing. Nothing. And even though I’m not giving up on either, I thought I’d try some absolutely random daily pleas. The plan is that I’ll post a different request/plea/demand each day and someone will send it to me. And then I’ll write a glowing “Thank You” post comparing the sender to a celebrity or deity depending on my mood. Now that we’re all clear on The Plan, lets get on with the show or post as the case may be.

Daily Plea for Friday, October 17th, 2008

Send me mail. Really simple, huh? I love getting mail - real mail. It’s always such a disappointment to get only fliers and bills and death threats in the mail. Okay, I don’t actually get death threats but I bet they’d be disappointing. I long to go to the UPS Store, stick the key in my box and open it slowly to find it overflowing with goodies. I realize that could sound really dirty but it’s not my fault if that’s where your brain goes. I long for mail so much, I dream about it. Seriously.

So, send me something. A card. A letter. A photo. A box. Candy. Money. Good thoughts. Art. Human Hair. Coupons. Something you made. Something someone else made. A book. A CD. Anything. I’ll even save you the click and post my address right here so you can get to the post office quicker.

Sarah Allison
2870 NE Hogan Rd.
Suite E, #310
Gresham OR 97030

So, what are you waiting for? Send me something! Um, please? (Insert adorable pout and big puppy eyes that you just can refuse).

This post really should have been written over a week ago, when I actually received the gifts but do to my natural procrastination and a visit from the mother in law, I haven’t gotten around to it until now. Sorry! Forgive me (insert adorable pout with puppy eyes)?

So, I’ve mentioned before that I was waiting for a gift from Modified Mummy. Unfortunately, that gift took a bit to get here - like a month! Silly postal service! I know it was coming from England but it really shouldn’t of taken more then a week! Oh well, it finally arrived and I did a happy dance (well not really ’cause the people in the UPS store would probably have looked at me oddly).

I was so excited to find out what the wonderful Modified Mummy sent me that I didn’t take the time to photograph the wrapped presents before I ripped them open. So, you’ll just have to make do with photos of the actual gifts!

What did she send me? Why, I’m so glad you asked!

My dear friend sent me a loverly book that made Fag Hag very happy:

“It’s Not Unusual: A History of Lesbian and Gay Britain in the Twentieth Century”. Seriously, if they taught this stuff in history class, I probably would of remembered it! I’m looking forward to reading this.Modified Mummy included this lovely note inside the front cover:

To Sarah,

A book may not be very exciting, but knowledge is the most precious gift that can be given.

Smiles,
Modified Mummy

And another folded note was tucked into the book with a lovely image drawn on the front. Oh, and she included a general card with the whole gift, also. It’s the one with the ladybugs on it:

The folded note:

Notice the cute doodled ladybugs? Just in case you can’t read it, it says:

Happy Birthday Sarah!

You did this experiment to try & make your birthday not “just another day”. Well I have to say (Warning: cheese alert!) no day can ever be “just another day” to those that are lucky enough to have you in their lives.

You are a wonderful woman and I wish you the very best day you can have. It’s your birthday, love every minute of it!

Hugs & Love,
Modified mummy, popple, munchin & Bean

PS. If this has arrived late…Merry Un-Birthday to you! (yes, you!)

(I’m a classic Disney Whore, LOL)

The card:

Again, if you can’t read it, it says:

Happy Birthday!

From all of us, to all of you(r personalities!)

Modified Mummy & Co.

And under the musical notes:

I couldn’t afford a musical card, so just pretend that the notes above are loud and annoying!!

The second part of the gift was a little plastic egg thingy filled with jewelry and a note. This note said:

Please enjoy this pouch of garish koosh earrings & necklace (I love kooshey stuff, LOL) plus a random body bar (when you get pierced, there is always a need for extra jewelry).

I can’t remember if your lip is pierced, if not, here is a trainee “spike” so you can practice kissing without hurting anyone. What a good reason to pierce your lip!

Hugs.

I didn’t know what koosh jewelry was, but soon found out. It’s the cute little rubber, spikey stuff! Exactly what I was wearing the day I got the package, actually!

Here’s the earrings and necklace both of which I’m assuming are homemade which just makes them more awesome:

And here’s the body jewelry. Oh, I don’t have my lip pierced, just my nose and ears, but now I’m thinking about it. I’ve always wondered about those lip spikes, now I know there are training ones! Awesome!

So, there you go, all the lovely gifts and sweet notes from Modified Mummy. You have no idea how much I absolutley adore and love these gifts. Thank you so much, Modified Mummy. You brightened my day. A personal thank you note will be coming soon.