Hi everyone! :D I'm Manda, and this is my first year here at holiday wishes on IJ. I recently migrated from LJ to IJ in an effort to have a journal that can be public for people who DON'T have a journal, but I don't have to worry about people I don't like (I've had a few fallings out over my blogging life) checking the journal. I'm looking forward to granting as many wishes as I'm able. Now before I get to my list, how about a little about myself.
I'm a 24 year old lady-type who lives in a part of Pennsylvania known as the Lehigh Valley. I live with my girlfriend in an apartment with our 4 1/2 year old Doxie named Oscar. I'm a HUGE Philadelphia sports fan, and am glad that not only did I get to go to the Phillies 10,000th loss on my birthday, but just over a year later was one of many at their World Champions Parade. Other than that, I fangirl over lots of things (including athletes!), roleplay (table top and here on IJ) and am a kind of animal activist. On to my list!
1. Snail mail / post cards / holiday cards / whatever you'd like to send Make my mailbox happy this holiday season. It's rare that my girlfriend and I get anything that isn't bills or junk, so even if you just want to send a little doodle you've drawn, it would make us smile.
2. Friends! I'd love some friends here on IJ, I don't update A LOT, because I feel like my life is pretty boring. But I would love to know there are some people here to read it when I actually do. You don't even need to comment much.
3. PenPal In these days of electronic... everything, I think it would be nice to sit down and handwrite someone a letter.
4. Stuff for my fur!kid Times are tight for the GF and I because neither of us are working, and our poor pup is lacking in the treat/toys department because of it. He'll eat anything (at least, I haven't found anything he DOESN'T eat) but he particularly likes things with peanut butter. And prefers fuzzy stuffed animals as toys. He could also use a nice warm sweater if you're a sewer/knitter/crocheter because Doxie's are funny shaped, and normal doggie clothes don't fit them.
5. Donate time or money to an animal shelter Preferably one that's no-kill. Go and offer to be a dog walker, or clean the cat pans, if you don't have the money to donate. Or lots of places will take your old blankets and sheets to use as bedding for the animals. Every little bit helps.
6. Office supplies! I'm trying to write my first book (Zombie novel FTW!) and would love it if I could get some pens (the Sharpie ones in black are my favorite) pencils, paper, binders... whatever you have, I'll take!
7. Hair things! I am growing my hair out for Locks of Love after having a short, spiky pixie for almost 8 years. It's now down to my shoulders but is so thin and fine I'm having a hard time with it. I'd love anything I could put in my hair. Previously worn is fine by me. Even things you don't think of as normal hair accessories! Ribbon, yarn, or if you use/make hair extensions, those few inches you cut off the ends would be perfect for me to make a braided hair tie!
8. Visit your elderly family I've lost two grandparents over the last two years, and this time of year I miss them the most. Visit your elderly family if you can, and if you can't, take some time and go volunteer at a local nursing home. The elderly have some of the most amazing stories you'll ever hear if you just take the time to listen.
9. Thoughts and prayers Both my girlfriend and I are out of work, so it'd be awesome if you could think of us, even if it's just once. It would be especially awesome if you could think of my little brother. He has ADHD and Depression and my parents are too ignorant (even after all my documented research and explaining) to realize that theses are medical conditions that need to be treated. I've recently had a falling out with my dad over it, because I am the only one who goes to bat for my little brother when his ADHD gets him in trouble.
10. Cosmetics I love to do my hair and makeup, but am finding that I'm hitting pan (meaning running out) of all my good cosmetics. I'll take whatever you'd like to send me. I'm not a designer whore, so brand name doesn't matter. I especially like lots of different colored eye shadows and eye liners. The biggest thing I'd like would be more of the E.L.F. brushes that they sell for $1 and $3 dollars. I don't expect anyone to buy them for me, but if you got them and decided you did not like them, send 'em my way!
As for contact information, you can email me at simplyamazing[11] {at} gmail {dot} com, and if you DO comment, please leave a link to your list so I can hopefully return the favor!