Right now, at this very moment, there is 23 hours and 54 minutes until Christmas Day.
I live with little kids. I'm quite used to them, and I hate to say it, but I don't think my little brother and sister have ever been told the "true meaning of Christmas". If they have, I doubt they remember. You may have a different true meaning, but to me, Christmas is about doing good for others, giving, not receiving. Of course, receiving is part of it, because where there's giving, there's receiving, but that's an added bonus, really.
When I have kids, I think it's important to beat into their little brains that detail, and force them to make homemade gifts (and of course give them the materials with which to do so) so that they put effort into giving someone their gift, until they have money to buy gifts instead.
Yup. So now that I've talked about the bad part of Christmas, I'm going to be a hypocrite and talk about my "wishlist" if you will. One thing I absolutely hate about Christmas and my birthday is people asking me what I want. I wouldn't just simply saw "clothes" because I don't want anyone wasting money on clothes I won't wear. I won't say "jewelry" because, eventually I'm going to get to much of that. Plus, I hate that its always my family. You're supposed to put in a little research.
Well, I would be happy if you just bought me one simple CD. It's not hard to guess what kind of music I like, just look at me, or guess, or maybe remember some of the things I say, because I am ALWAYS talking about music.
So here is a list of CDs that I love, that I would rather buy for myself than someone buy for me anyways.
(In no particular order)
Death Cab For Cutie- Photo Album
I love Death Cab. If you don't, there is something seriously wrong with you.
Get Scared- Cheap Tricks and Theatrics
I fell in love with this band when I saw them live in August. I'm addicted.
Arctic Monkeys- Humbug
It's funny because it's Christmas time. No but seriously, great band. Super weird music videos, you should look them up.
Julian Casablancas- Phrases for the Young
<3 <3 I love him. This is his solo project, his band is The Strokes, which I am also in love with.
Florence + the Machine
If you do not know who this is, you've been living under a rock, for at least a couple of months.
Incubus- Make Yourself
Ahh, Incubus. My obsession with Incubus began in the 6th grade. It's mellowed since then, but they still blow my mind.
Gym Class Heroes- The Papercut Chronicles
Okay, so I totally have a thing for Travie McCoy. Even his name is awesome. I love it!
Paramore- Brand New Eyes
I think when I first hear the name of this album, I thought it was called "Brandy Wise" Yeah, that was a source of confusion for a bit..
The Kooks- Inside In, Inside Out
Agh! I love the Kooks! Everyone should love the Kooks, I'm not even kidding. Anything else is criminal.
Does it Offend You, Yeah?- You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into
Yeah, that's right, let's see you make a longer title.
