Wishlist Meme
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tielan
How It Works:
Post to your DW/LJ (publicly or locked) with a list of ten things you want to receive for the holidays. They can be anything, from a personalized DW/LJ icon or drabble to a purebred puppy - as long as all the items on the list are things that you genuinely want.
If there's anything on your list that needs to come to you through the mail, make your shipping address available, but please be safe about it and don't post that part publicly - just specify how people should go about getting it.
Next:
Look around your circle/friends list for others who have posted the meme. (The more who do, the better this works, so encourage them!) If you see a wish you can grant, GO FOR IT. You might find a little thing you can do for free that will make someone happy, or you might just discover that a stranger is longing for the exact boxed set of DVDs that you no longer want.
Don't spend money unless you want to, and don't commit to more than you can handle without stressing yourself. There are no rules to this project, no guarantees, and no strings attached. If someone surprises you with a gift certificate to the restaurant you never thought you'd get to go to, don't feel guilty or obliged to return the favor. The point is to spread around a lot of opportunities to grant wishes - use them as you see fit, and remember that your list gives those opportunities to others!
Tips:
Dream big, but stay practical. If you really want the Mercedes, put the Mercedes on the list, but don't forget that you also really want some feedback on the story you wrote - so put that on the list too. It's fun to imagine something huge happening through this meme, but we'll recognizes the unlikelihood of it and make sure our friends still have a chance to do something thoughtful that's within their means.
Put limits on yourself for what, but not who: if you've decided that you can spend a few hours drawing a picture, but none of your friends are asking for one, keep looking for wishlists - you might even make a new friend or two! Ask people to link their lists for you, and don't be afraid to post your own in a few places.
Let's make some wishes come true this year!
1. Make a donation to the charity of your choice. I'm a big believer in giving back when you can and just a few dollars can add up to a big difference.
2. I've been going thru some health issues lately (thankfully nothing really serious), and could use some pick-me-ups -- comment with anything silly or funny, pics, gifs, jokes whatever -- I could use a few laughs!
3. Recipes -- I'm always on the lookout for quick, easy, healthy recipes -- preferrably with about 6-8 easy to find ingredients.
4. Fic recs -- I'm currently harboring an obsession for Clint/Natasha from the Avengers and would love to get fic recs. Anything without character death and with a happy ending. Pics and/or artwork recs are welcome too!
5. Send me a postcard or Christmas card. I'd love to get a postcard from your neck of the woods! PM me for a mailing address.
6. If you know of any place I can find killer whale/orca fabric, let me know. I've checked out eBay and a couple of on-line fabric shops, but if you happen across something drop me a link or a store name or a web-site.
7. Book recs -- what have you enjoyed reading lately? Are there any books that you consider "must reads"? I'd also love to have some recs for fantasy genre dragon books. I've read the Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey and also the first few books in the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik. Any other good ones out there?
8. This one might sound a little silly -- but, what the heck! Snack ideas -- I'm looking for easy, healthy, snack ideas for that mid-afternoon, post-lunch, just want a little nibble, kind of hunger. Something that doesn't need to be in the fridge and that I can keep in my desk.
9. Easy to use family tree software -- I'm thinking of starting to research my family history and would like to have an idiot-proof program to help me out. Any ideas?
10. A Dodge Charger, in red. Barring, you know, actually buying me my dream car -- do you know anybody who has one? What do they think of it? Is it roomy? Comfortable? Worth the price? A fun drive?
Link your lists in the comments, and I'll see what I can do for you. Or for others on your f-list.
Have fun with this! And have a great Christmas!
tielanHow It Works:
Post to your DW/LJ (publicly or locked) with a list of ten things you want to receive for the holidays. They can be anything, from a personalized DW/LJ icon or drabble to a purebred puppy - as long as all the items on the list are things that you genuinely want.
If there's anything on your list that needs to come to you through the mail, make your shipping address available, but please be safe about it and don't post that part publicly - just specify how people should go about getting it.
Next:
Look around your circle/friends list for others who have posted the meme. (The more who do, the better this works, so encourage them!) If you see a wish you can grant, GO FOR IT. You might find a little thing you can do for free that will make someone happy, or you might just discover that a stranger is longing for the exact boxed set of DVDs that you no longer want.
Don't spend money unless you want to, and don't commit to more than you can handle without stressing yourself. There are no rules to this project, no guarantees, and no strings attached. If someone surprises you with a gift certificate to the restaurant you never thought you'd get to go to, don't feel guilty or obliged to return the favor. The point is to spread around a lot of opportunities to grant wishes - use them as you see fit, and remember that your list gives those opportunities to others!
Tips:
Dream big, but stay practical. If you really want the Mercedes, put the Mercedes on the list, but don't forget that you also really want some feedback on the story you wrote - so put that on the list too. It's fun to imagine something huge happening through this meme, but we'll recognizes the unlikelihood of it and make sure our friends still have a chance to do something thoughtful that's within their means.
Put limits on yourself for what, but not who: if you've decided that you can spend a few hours drawing a picture, but none of your friends are asking for one, keep looking for wishlists - you might even make a new friend or two! Ask people to link their lists for you, and don't be afraid to post your own in a few places.
Let's make some wishes come true this year!
1. Make a donation to the charity of your choice. I'm a big believer in giving back when you can and just a few dollars can add up to a big difference.
2. I've been going thru some health issues lately (thankfully nothing really serious), and could use some pick-me-ups -- comment with anything silly or funny, pics, gifs, jokes whatever -- I could use a few laughs!
3. Recipes -- I'm always on the lookout for quick, easy, healthy recipes -- preferrably with about 6-8 easy to find ingredients.
4. Fic recs -- I'm currently harboring an obsession for Clint/Natasha from the Avengers and would love to get fic recs. Anything without character death and with a happy ending. Pics and/or artwork recs are welcome too!
5. Send me a postcard or Christmas card. I'd love to get a postcard from your neck of the woods! PM me for a mailing address.
6. If you know of any place I can find killer whale/orca fabric, let me know. I've checked out eBay and a couple of on-line fabric shops, but if you happen across something drop me a link or a store name or a web-site.
7. Book recs -- what have you enjoyed reading lately? Are there any books that you consider "must reads"? I'd also love to have some recs for fantasy genre dragon books. I've read the Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey and also the first few books in the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik. Any other good ones out there?
8. This one might sound a little silly -- but, what the heck! Snack ideas -- I'm looking for easy, healthy, snack ideas for that mid-afternoon, post-lunch, just want a little nibble, kind of hunger. Something that doesn't need to be in the fridge and that I can keep in my desk.
9. Easy to use family tree software -- I'm thinking of starting to research my family history and would like to have an idiot-proof program to help me out. Any ideas?
10. A Dodge Charger, in red. Barring, you know, actually buying me my dream car -- do you know anybody who has one? What do they think of it? Is it roomy? Comfortable? Worth the price? A fun drive?
Link your lists in the comments, and I'll see what I can do for you. Or for others on your f-list.
Have fun with this! And have a great Christmas!
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