Normally, I would joke around when somebody asks me what I want for Christmas. I used to say some lame excuse to sound demure. But come on, we all know we want something. I, for example, have lived my life trying to buy only the things I need. Never the wants.
"Peace on Earth." - REALLY, MYLES, REALLY?! I mean, Santa would probably get confused what the hell is 'Peace on Earth'? Is it like, found in Toys 'r Us or Rustans'? I don't get why I used to respond this way. Yes, I do want peace on earth. But seventeen years have taught me to be more realistic. It's not that simple. We could all hope for that, but without action, it remains a wishful thinking. So I guess whenever I answer like that, I just laugh and add, "Oh, I really don't want anything." (That, by the way, is another bullshit lie I know many of us say. Admit it.)
"It's really up to you. As long as it's from the heart." - Now this line is something I mean. Most of the time, at least. It does make me sound modest. Unless someone takes it literally, then there's definitely something wrong here. Hahaha! If I asked someone what they'd want, and they will answer me this way, I'd be, "Really?! How about I give you a vein or something." Yeah, if I knew what to give them, I wouldn't have asked in the first place.
And there was actually a time when I regret saying those two statements. It's either I got something really impractical or I got something I didn't really need (which still ends up as something impractical). And it was my fault. So I learned that if I thought the person asking me really doesn't have a clue on what I want, I should never answer some sugar-coated shit and just cut to the chase.
I never ask anything all year. Even on my birthday, I don't ask for a grand celebration. I think it's not illegal to ask something for Christmas, right?
Mom, dad, ninong, ninang, lola, auntie, uncle, I only ask for a few things:
- Peace on earth; and/or
- Anything (basta from the heart, and can be any of the following:)
- 8-gb Flash Drive and/or Memory card.
- Swimsuit (one-piece)
- Shoes (not school shoes, nor rubber shoes)
- Any clothing piece
- Capo
- 2014 Planner
With gratitude and love,
Myles