Blogmas Day 2: My Christmas Wish List

It is officially my FAVORITE time of year — Christmas!! I have actually been celebrating since the first week of November, but that’s beside the point. This is my boyfriend and I’s first Christmas in our own place together. As soon as we went and bought a tree, we put it up the same day!!

This past month I have been curating a Christmas wish list. It was actually really hard to make because I really have everything that I want or need. I don’t know if you’re reading this to find things that you may want or for someone else; either way this is mine.

Self-care

  • Journal
    • I have been journaling a lot more here lately, and I would love to have some more cute journals! I am almost through with one I’ve been working on for years! I plan to keep journaling like I am now. Hopefully.
  • Face mask
    • I’m trying to get back into taking care of my skin.
  • Christmas scented candles & hand soap
    • I love the holiday scents!
  • Books!
    • Any book that someone sees and thinks I might like! Even if I already have it or read it, I would still love it because they thought of me.
  • Pre-pasted toothbrushes
    • I need these when I’m at work or I’m out all day!

Fitness

  • Dumbbells
    • I had 3 dumbbells, but they got left in the rain and now they are all rusted!
  • Stepper platform
    • I loved using these when I did workout classes. it helps workout the legs and glutes more.
  • Oura ring
    • This is pricey, but I have been wanting one for a while! I’m a size 6. 👀

Big random items I want

  • Shed
    • We desperately need a little shed for extra totes and whatnot!
  • Skylight
    • I love lists & calendars!!
  • iPad A16
    • I have an iPad but it’s slightly older. I want a new one so it will run better.
  • Oversized lounge reading chair
    • Technically not called a reading chair, but all of the reading girlies love it.
  • Curved PC gaming monitor
    • I’m currently using a small tv as my monitor.

This is my Christmas list! What are the top things on your Christmas list?

My Favorite Christmas Tradition

Today I have been feeling really sentimental. I was going through some pictures when I found some from when I was about seven or eight at my birthday party. One picture that really brought tears to my eyes were one that had my Nana and I in it… She died almost 12 years ago, but I still miss her just as much as I did back then.

When I was trying to figure out what I wanted to write for Blogmas day 4, I saw this prompt and immediately thoughts about my nana and my Pa (whom is still alive).

My favorite Christmas tradition is Christmas at their house on Christmas Eve. Every Christmas Eve without fail (at least that I can remember). My aunts, uncles, their children, and their children’s children all gather and my Pa’s house to eat and open gifts. The children all received gifts and the adults play dirty Santa. I love it now, but I loved it even more when my Nana was still alive. She had always been the glue that held this family together.

She knew how to keep everyone from fighting.

But I still look forward to Christmas Eve. After having Christmas Eve with my Pa, I would stay the night at my mom’s house. We bake Christmas cookies and drink milk. When I was younger we would leave some out for Santa. Even now I get up excited for Christmas Day. Christmas is my favorite time of year.