Dear Santa,
What up? Let’s just cut to the chase. You don’t ask for a relationship. You only ask that we be nice. If we are nice you give us gifts. I’ve been pretty nice this year. By the way have you lost some weight? You are looking good. Now I know that I’ve been a little grumpy off and on but I don’t think it’s been enough to push me to the naughty list. Plus you have to give me a break because of my lack of sleep. I’m a first time parent. With that being said I’m going to bank on the following gifts from you this year…
- Dwight Howard as a Laker without losing Pau Gasol.
- The ability to not be tired during the day without having to drink caffeine.
- Less ear hair and more head hair.
A new copy of Home Alone…preferably on Blu Ray. For some reason my copy is jacked.Scratch that. Monica beat ya to it.- World Peace. I figure I might as well throw that in so I don’t appear too selfish.
- Meta World Peace to get traded. Meta World Peace, the basketball player formerly known as Ron Artest, would make a great player on someone else’s team.
- Tim Tebow to keep winning all the way to the Super Bowl. It’s really unlikely but I’d love to see it happen.
- Chipotle gift cards.
- Chipotle to magically become calorie free. Hey, I figure that if you can make reindeer fly you can do this.
- Super 8, Cowboys and Aliens, and Batman Year One on Blu Ray.
- My babies to get the rest of their teeth in during the night, while they sleep, and without any pain.
- 3 day work weeks.
- Circle Maker by Mark Batterson.
- A Guy On A Buffalo vs. The Honey Badger. This would be an epic battle and I would like to watch it on Christmas morning via Youtube.
- The ability to read my twins minds.
- A boogger-less nose.
Thanks in advance. You have 11 days to get all of this together.
PS: Jesus is the reason for the season, you can’t even spell Christmas without Christ, and I know that my wife buys my gifts. Sucka.
What are you asking Santa for this Christmas?
Rob, you didn’t mention Green Lantern. Do you already have it or was it that bad?
Larry, Green Lantern is not great. I will probably end up buying it when it gets a little cheaper. Simply because I enjoy Superhero movies. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be but it should have been on par with Iron Man and it’s not even in the same playing field.
ATTENTION ROB SHEPHERD:
We just got a Chipotle last week. It is now safe to visit.
Ricky, score! Now, have you been to one before? If not please contact me before you go so I can walk you through it. I want you to have a great experience.
WHAT?! Come on. Why couldn’t that have been open when I was there? NOT COOL.
Ooo.
I really would like to read The Circle Maker as well. Batterson is my favorite author and I read his sermons all the time. And yes, I said read. Not a big fan of watching.
Michael, I love Batterson as well. I challenged him once in a game of corn hole. He took us up on it and our entire staff went and got destroyed by him. He’s a beast.
Can I sit in your kids lap too? LOL.
I want to be able to sit for 5 hours and read. That’s what I want for Christmas… with an unlimited amount of coffee of course. I mean, really, who reads without sipping coffee? It’s biblical… I think. 🙂
Moe, 5 hours of reading with coffee. Done. Or at least I’m counting on Santa to deliver for you. What would you read for that 5 hours?
Why your blog from beginning to end of course! What else? 🙂
Actually, I have three books that I have sitting there waiting to get read.
1. Bonhoeffer
2. Tempted and Tried
3. How to rub people the wrong way… the right way
* last one was a joke.
Moe, that’s funny. You should write that book. Instant best seller.
Good list. Santa will come through for you I am quite sure, although maybe not on the whole “world peace” thing. I am surprised that you didn’t ask for eternally poop-less diapers when it is your turn for changing the babies. You gotta think big.
Daniel, I failed. Maybe the Easter Bunny will come through and help me out…you know, since my kids can’t eat candy.
You should know that if you had eternally poop-less diapers when it was your turn to change, it’d probably because you’d get super soaked. In that sort of case, I’d rather deal with poopy diapers rather than get peed on.
I just want to sleep in this Christmas. I actually rarely sleep past 7 a.m. anyway, but we stay at my in-laws and my wifes’ 18 year old brother still gets up 0 butt 30!! 18?? Really!?! I guess it’s nice that he still gets excited. Anyway, I know that this will be the last Christmas I will even be able to entertain the thought of sleeping in (for the best reason possible) but it would be nice to have one more sweet long Christmas morning that I sleep till 10 and get and make enough bacon to feed a small country!
Scott,….mmmmmmmmm Bacon!
I’m not really asking Santa for anything, but I am asking God for a couple of things. A really close friend lost her husband last week and my sister-in-law lost her Dad yesterday. I’m asking for the pain in their hearts to ease and to feel God’s presence all around them. Seems like I know several people who are very sick right now too. I’m asking for healing and strength for them. And as I do every morning, I’m asking that God would surround my family and friends with Angels to guide and protect them throughout the day.
By the way, you are so funny!! You make me smile every morning. Thanks for that!!
Gayle, you are kind. Thank you for the encouragement. I’m a words of affirmation kind of guy so it goes a long way.
I prayed for your friend and sister in law as soon as I read your comment. I pray that God draws everyone involved to Him despite their tragic losses.
Thank you for that. It is hard to go through at any time, but this time of year seems to make it more difficult.
So, I have never had Chipotle before and all this talk about it has gotten my interest. I am hitting the mall at lunch (now THAT needs some prayers) so I think I am gonna give it a try!! Wish me luck on my maiden voyage…
My first Chipotle experience was great! Got one of those “bowls”, which was way to much food. They were piling it on! Took my BFF, Helen Stewart, with me. Her first time too. I told her that you inspired me to try it. She said to tell you “HI” and that we loved it! 🙂 (though I did have to brush my teeth and eat a pack of gum!)
Gayle, that’s great news! I’m so glad that you liked it. Tell Helen I said hello.
I am asking Santa for the following…
.) Another blissful year of happiness with my wonderful wife, and kids.
.) Red Ryder BB gun.
.) Life time supply of MTN. Dew (and not that code red, blue, purple, or white crap, I want the good ole throw back green sugar water)
.) A nice relaxing vacation for me and the wife.
.) For WEC to add 500 active faith filled believers to it’s attendance this year!
.) Also, if Santa you could some how make the centralized promotion board that is meeting in January see how kick butt I am, and select me for E7, that would be really helpful and appreciated. Not sure how much pull you have with that.
.) Regardless if you decide to help with the Board, I have a higher ranking official that will work this matter on my behalf Major General Jesus Christ. (Yeah, thats right General Jesus boiiii)
Joseph, keep me posted on this. I pray that God opens a door for you to get E7.
I agree with just about every item on your list. Especially Dwight Howard and “ear hair.”
Question though. Have you seen “Cowboys and Aliens?” I was super amped about it but we never got to see it in theaters. We finally watched it a week or so ago. I was pretty bummed.
Kevin, it might have been because I had such a low expectation but I liked it a lot. I went in thinking it was going to be dumb and I left thoroughly entertained.
I think that’s kinda how that movie worked. In my opinion, there was an inverse- relationship with that movie and people’s expectations.
With you on Dwight Howard! And man, I’d love it if I could stop losing “head hair”! I wouldn’t ask if you hadn’t already blogged about it, but I’m interested in knowing- how is the nioxin working? I might have to check into that…
PS- I just watched guy on a buffalo and honey badger for the first time, and though they were both quite hilarious, have to say, for my money, guy on a buffalo wins every time (c’mon, did you see that bear turn around and run?).
Stephen, well…I don’t know. I am not bald yet. I don’t know if it’s because of Nioxin or if I’m just holding on to what I’ve got. I’ve been using it for so long now I’m not willing to take a chance and not use it. Ask me when I hit 40. If I am pulling a comb over from the back of my head to my forehead then you will know that it didn’t work.
Just enjoyed the honey badger video. Honey badger don’t care.
Clay, he don’t.
Here’s my short list:
1) A new self hosted domain for my blog. I’ve been toying with the idea for a while. It’s time to get moving.
2) An iPad. I like playing with stuff like this.
3) A new home for my two remaining chickens. I may restart this hobby some day, but life is pretty busy these days. Time to take a break from suburban chicken farming.
4) I’d take a copy of Circle Maker by Mark Batterson also. It’s trendy, and I’m sure it’s a great read.
5) A guest post by Rob Shep over at my blog. I think this would be pretty cool! He’s funny, he’s smart, and I’m pretty sure he’s stretching everyday.
Jon, I’d be honored to guest post. Let me know when you are thinking and I’ll throw something down.
I would love to see me some “Shoulders McGee” on the team for sure. Sexy!
Courtney, me too! Well, not the shoulders McGee or the sexy part, but Dwight on the Lakers.
I’m asking Santa for just one thing: an explanation for his playing drums in an abandoned factory in my town.
http://burrillstrong.com/pictures/fsw20111211_66.jpg
That really happened, and I’m still trying to figure it out.
Burrill, I saw that tweet. What in the wide world of sports is going on there?
Here’s the article on it. It might not help it make any more sense, but here it is anyway.
http://heritage.com/articles/2011/12/13/chelsea_standard/news/doc4ee6cf6710de4480985183.txt?viewmode=fullstory
They had all kinds of big words and important concepts — trust me, I have the brochure from it — but ultimately, it was just a strange exhibition of even stranger art.
That picture is both weird and awesome at the same time.
LOVE your list! I think that if we BOTH agree that Chipotle has ZERO calories – (you know, whenever two or three agree as touching anything…) then it MUST BE SO! I would also LOVE to be able to read my 12 week old puppy’s mind. And I’m wanting a sweet reunion free of family incident this Christmas so I can concentrate on my 20 year old son coming home in a few days from California 🙂
Cindy, I hope that you have a great Christmas with your family! I’ve got nothing for ya with the puppy.
I just want my Kara to come home. Maybe the flying Raindeer thing can be used.
Geoff, I don’t think Santa loans them out. It’s worth asking though.
I am asking for priceless faces on my girls’ faces on Christmas morning. Not just for the gifts, but after we make our annual “Cupcakes for Jesus’ Birthday”. 🙂
Dustin, I LOVE this! What a great tradition!
Rob, why can’t DC get their act together and make a decent movie without Nolan? They should be able to make better movies than Marvel.
Larry, I agree! I think it needs to start with putting out a game plan for the future. Put out high quality movies that lead to a Justice League movie. I doubt it will happen but I’d love to see it.
From what I’ve been led to believe, that’s actually what they’re doing. They’ve done Green Lantern, they’re going to reboot batman, and they’re going to reboot superman. Basically they’re doing what marvel did with the avengers. Or at least that’s what I’ve been led to believe.
All I want for Christmas are safe, happy, healthy family and friends. Especially for my sister-in-law who is scheduled for a C-section today to welcome the newest member of the family.
…And a bottle of Scotch to share after Christmas dinner would not go amiss.
Randal, good luck with everything. I hope things go well for your sister in law.
Little girl born about an hour ago! Mom and baby are just fine!
Dear Rob, I’m with you on the things on your list which apply to me, which is a good portion of it. Thank you for introducing me to yet another hilarious YouTube video: Guy on a Buffalo, that was hilarious. I’ve been very active on this blog, but that might be because this has had plenty of things that I can respond to. Never-the-less, here is my list.
Dear Santa,
1) I’d like time. I know that I’m young and have years ahead of me, but I don’t mean that time, I mean more hours in a day, more time to get stuff done in. Just enough so that I can always have something to do that’s semi- enjoyable, but not so much that I’m overwhelmed.
2) Some Zelda games. I don’t care for what system, just as long as I have it. (actually, if you could make it so that it’s on the system that I’d enjoy playing it on the most, that’d be great)
3) To have fun this Christmas. This past Halloween was not as much fun as previous years and I’ve been having my doubts about how this Christmas will go. If you’re hands are tied as far as Christmas, I at least know that I’ll have Christmas with WEC.
4) Some help with saving/earning money for my various expenses. (If the thing is that I need to tithe, send me a mental thought about it)
5) Hugs. I haven’t been getting my proper supply of hugs from someone or other and I don’t know why, or who it is that I need them from. I only know I’ve been feeling a hug deficit.
6) Someone to love. I need someone who I can love. I’ve been having issues with that because since meeting one girl, I haven’t “loved” any other girls, not fully. And the crud thing is the one girl I do love wants nothing to do with me. And if somehow she reads this (doubtful) I didn’t say your name so please don’t be mad.
7) To be able to organize things around me so that I’m comfortable with where they are.
8) More room in my head. My mind is like an overstuffed back pack: I need all of the stuff inside, but I have other stuff to carry.
9) To do Chipotle with Rob and my family. I was skeptical at first about Chipotle, but that was probably because at the time that I thought about it, I wasn’t in the mood for Mexican. After having visited their store to get a look at what they’ve got, I can’t wait to try some.
10) For my computer and laptop to be upgraded. My laptop’s main issue is the graphics card doesn’t support some things and I might prefer a better battery just so that it has more “life.” My mainline computer needs some fixin. I realize my dad plans on doin it, but if you could lend a hand, that’d be great.
I’ll stop for now unless more from my list is requested. I don’t see Santa Claus as much as his own entity, but as a representation of God now. He gives toys and joy to people of the earth all in one night, he promotes kindness, and people picture him as a jolly man with a goatee sort of thing. So when I’m asking this list of things from Santa, I’m really asking God, I’m just also cherrishing a great childhood memory, because there is no greater time than that of a child.
P.S.I’d like some tips on doing my own blog so that I can get some things off my mind and stuff like that.
P.P.S. Tough call between honey badger and guy on a buffalo
P.P.P.S. Nice idea about the wish-list to Santa, I feel like it was a secret way to help people know what others wanted fro Christmas. Well played Rob, well played indeed.
I’d really like Santa to give me back the abs I definitely had before this past summer happened.
No movie has ever met my expectations as well as Cowboys and Aliens. I fully expected there to be both Cowboys and Aliens in it. And not only that, they added Indians to the mix!
Consider my expectations met AND exceeded.
Hey where the another one.If both are there then this pic looks more beautiful..Like this little Santa..
I’ve been feeling like learning lately. Not school subjects really, just things about life. I asked my friends what they’re favorite things to learn about were, they said things like religion, greek mythology, psionics, world war I.
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