Step One
Make an LJ post that contains your list of holiday wishes for things you truly want.

Step Two
Skim through LJ and see who posted their own wish lists. Then -- and this is the most important part -- if you find a wish you can grant, and it's in your heart to do so, make that person's wish comes true.

You needn't spend money on these wishes unless you want to. The point isn't to put people out, it's to provide everyone a chance to be someone else's holiday elf -- to spread the joy. Gifts can be made anonymously or not--it's your call.

There are no rules with this project, no guarantees, and no strings attached. Just...wish, and it might come true. Give, and you might receive. And you'll have the joy of knowing you made someone else's holiday special too.

( it's beginning to look a lot like... )

Now, what can I do to make YOU happy?

If you have a holiday wish list (already, or in the future), please please please link it here for me. PLEASE!! I haven't bookmarked any so far and would really like to have everyone's in one place. PRETTY PLEASE!

"Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas; they are in your own backyard, if you but dig for them."
--Russell H. Conwell

Someday I will do a post that isn't just pictures and me saying I'm about to leave for work. But that day is not today! (Though hopefully it'll be tomorrow. I have the day off, but have to do defensive driving so I'll be tied to my computer for six hours. Prepare for spam. MWAHAHA.)

Anyway!

Morning comes so early doesn't it?

OK! It's Wednesday. Hump Day! Halfway through the week! Here's your challenge: Post about something that inspires you.

Could be a picture or an idea or a song. Maybe you have a story or want to talk about a person. Anything goes, only YOU know the correct way to define and answer the challenge.

So...show me!

Current Mood: cheerful

I was riding up the parking garage elevator with a group of co-workers and we were discussing how we all use words to remember which floor we parked on. One said she used "Google" to remember she parked on Level G, another mentioned "Dewey" for Level D.

I kept my mouth shut though because I parked on Level K.

And, to me, K is for "Kink."

Obviously.

Good morning guys! My flist this morning is covered in pics of Jensen in a soft sweater and Jared Padalecki looking like he's about to bust out of all his shirts. I LIKE IT. Those boys! They make me so happy. *contented sigh*

I have to leave for work here in a few, but I was just thinking about yesterday. It was a challenging day. Super busy at the library and SIGH, I already got in trouble with my supervisor. WHOOPS. (And actually, the conversation gave me a light bulb moment about my own interpersonal skills, so it was worthwhile, I suppose.) BUT! As I was walking to the back, two different patrons stopped me to say thanks for my help earlier and it just really made me feel really validated.

Maybe that's an inappropriate thing to brag about, I don't know. But I do know that it made me feel amazing in a way that work never has in the past and y'all? That's a pretty cool thing.

If I ever get a day off again (and at this point, it doesn't look promising), I'm going to do a better post about what all I'm doing and what the library is like and all that. You can't wait, right? *grin*

Anyway, here's my mantra for today:



AND THEN! I'll probably post bunches about this between now and the actual start date on December 1, but IN THE MEANTIME, go check out salt_burn_porn. It's basically like porn tag. One person tags another with a prompt and then they have 24 hours to write and post fic about it. There is better information at the comm, obviously! But it can be a lot of fun if people participate, so....go check it out! Think about it! Sign up! Feel inspired! Write me porn!



Ooohhhh, I have ten minutes left to oogle every part of Jared Padalecki. That's better than a shot of caffeine!

Happy Monday people!

Current Mood: enthralled

"If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility."
--Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Today all the homeless people got together before opening and decided it was Touch Wendy Day. I know it's horrible of me to complain about that but BLURG!

I saw the adorable story about Jared auctioning off the watch and I saw one twitpic each of Jared and Jensen. Other then that? I have seen ZERO recap on my friends list today! Guuuyyyss! I NEED INFORMATION! What happened today!!!!

Also in the category of things I am needing? Icons from Thursday's episode! Where are they??

AND. A personal chef. I need one. And about five million dollars. Perfect.

Current Mood: sore

"People say that what we're all seeking in life is a meaning for life. I don't think that's what we're really seeking. I think that what we're seeking is an experience of being alive."
--Joseph Campbell

Today was my first day at work! It was good. I feel like I learned a lot and everyone was very nice. It's all a bit overwhelming, but first days always are. My big ISSUE is that when I spoke to my supervisor yesterday, she told me I'd work today and then again on Monday. But, when I went in today (she's off, of course) I was on the schedule for today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. SO. I guess I get surprise!work tomorrow? I just want her to TELL me when to come in, and I will go! But...my ESP is shoddy, you know?

No good stories except for the page who constantly talks out loud to himself while shelving (??).

I understand there is great dissent about last night's SPN. DON'T TELL ME YOUR OPINION. No offense, but I know MY opinion, and that's enough for me. But I am looking for icons. One in specific...WWSADD? It has to exist, right?!?!

Also, Twitter was aflutter with the news that Alona confirmed Jared's engagement. I texted with someone at the panel and she said no. So, unless it happened during an auto or photo opp....

Probably this all already has been discussed, dissected, and decided, but I have been off-line all day! I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING THAT IS HAPPENING, OK?

I hadn't eaten since 1 p.m., so I was starving when I got home and stuffed my face with Taco Cabana. That plus my parking fees about take care of any money I might have made today. SIGH.

Anywhoo...come tell me about your day and your life and your weekend and...HAHA. I just realized this is Friday. No one is still around reading LJ. SIGH AGAIN. I, however, guess I'll pretend I'm going to work in the morning and so maybe I'll watch some Housewives of OC County and then I have to go to bed!

Dear Life: You are crazy. Sleepily Yours, --Wendy

ETA: I have now edited this post EIGHT NINE TIMES (not a typo!) to correct typos. GAH. *throws up hands*

Current Mood: cheerful