We are deep in the holiday spirit over here, which means it is time for one of my favorite annual traditions: The Wish List Post. If you know me, you know that Receiving Gifts is absolutely my love language. I love the thought, the wrapping paper, the surprise; all of it! But strangely enough, whenever my husband asks me what I want, I struggle to articulate it.
You would think this would be an easy question to answer. I mean, I can browse online carts all year long without a problem. But the second I'm asked for ideas? My mind goes completely blank. It happens every single year without fail. I stare at him, blink, and usually mutter something super helpful like, "I don't know!"
The funny thing is, despite my inability to articulate what I want, he always ends up gifting me the most thoughtful presents. He somehow manages to listen to the things I mention in passing throughout the year and hits it out of the park, even when I give him zero guidance. He has this amazing ability to read between the lines and find things that feel special, even when I haven't given him a direct roadmap.
For today's post, I'm continuing to participate in the yearly tradition (and give a few hints *wink wink*) by sharing what I’m eyeing this year.
I realized my list falls into two very specific categories: current needs and nostalgia. On one hand, there are the things I practically need to run my life better. Work clothes? Absolutely. Contact lenses, they're on there, too. On the other hand, I seem to be regressing! Lately, I have been obsessing over The Wizard of Oz. Full-blown obsessing in a way I haven't done since I was a kid. I don't know what it is about Dorothy and those Ruby Slippers, but it is bringing me so much joy, which naturally bled onto the list.
So, without further ado, here is the mix of practical goodies and whimsical throwbacks making up my list this year:
I think this mix represents exactly where my head is at right now: trying to be a functioning adult, but keeping that inner child very much alive and well.
Tell me in the comments: Are you good at making wish lists, or does your mind go blank when people ask what you want? And more importantly, what is the number one thing you’re hoping to find under the tree this year? Merry Blogmas, Reader!
