So guys, I'm converting to Buddhism, but the holidays are coming up.

And so:

THE BASICS: write a Holiday wish list. It can be any 10 wishes you'd like to have granted, no matter what they are. Possible or seemingly impossible. People look and grant the wishes if they can. It's not about "OMFG PRESENTS", it's about making someone else's holiday a little brighter by giving. Personally, I get more out of giving than receiving sometimes. It's just a good feeling to give.

STEP ONE

** Make a post in your journal. The post should contain your list of 10 holiday wishes. The wishes can be anything at all, from simple and fun ("I'd love a Snape/Hermione icon that's just for me") to medium ("I wish for _____ on DVD") to really big ("All I want for Christmas is a new car/computer/house/TV.") The important thing is, make sure these wishes are things you really, truly want.

** If you wish for real possible things, make sure you include some sort of contact info in your post, whether it's your address or just your email address where Santa (or one of his elves) could get in touch with you. In this case, you can always just note someone on dA.

** Also, make sure you post some version of these guidelines in your journal, so that others can join in and participate to spread the holiday joy!


STEP TWO

** Surf around your friend list to see who has posted their list. And now here's the important part:

** If you see a wish you can grant, and it's in your heart to do so, make someone's wish come true. Sometimes someone's trash is another's treasure, and if you have a leather jacket you don't want or a gift certificate you won't use--or even know where you could get someone's dream purebred Basset Hound for free--do it.

** 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's holiday special.

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1)I want to get my chapter's animal project event to finish before New Year's. Anyone that doesn't know what to do to help, pray. Or chant. Because I don't even know what's going on with it at this point.

2)Alegria, the Cirque du Soleil show, is coming to Frisco February 24th-28th, but tickets go on sale WEDNESDAY. It's $65 for the cheapest tickets, but I would give anything (within reason) to go.

3)Please, someone, anyone(?), help me clean my room.

4)I would like to get my first tattoo within the next twelve months. I have a design prepared and know where I want it, but no funds to get it.

5)Someone kidnap me for bubble tea in December. I miss going places with just friends without it being for the honor society/ending in a raging mess. I guess note me for a day so my work isn't raging at me.

6)I guess let me cook for someone?

7)I... really wanna snuggle.

8)I wish I had the means to show the world the world I see. It's not a matter of tools so much as ability. I don't think anyone can help me with it, but I do truly want to share.

9)May I have good friends please?

10)Please do not buy me anything for Christmas. Just be there for me.