My wish list

The question today, that I saw on this blog:



What do you really want for Christmas?

That is a great question. I could tell you the superficial stuff: Wii Fit, Michael Kors perfume, a UCF hoodie, fun jewelry, a Blackberry or Smartphone, new pots and pans, picture frames and art for our walls, etc, etc, etc ...

But, what do I really want for Christmas? Well, I want friendship. Yes, I have friends. Old friends and new friends. Good friends, and yes, even some bad friends. But, I have noticed a shift, a paradigm of some sorts.

I notice this happen every few years. The natural ebb and flow of human relationships. I have seen many of my close friendships strengthen and I have also watched many close friends move throughout the country (or stay behind when I was the one moving).

This year has brought some exciting relationships to the table .... my blogger friends, Facebook friends that I have reconnected with, and some friends that I have made on Facebook that never really were friends, but suddenly, like pen pals, they have become important in so many ways.

I think this is what saddens me the most. These friends that I feel this deep connection with, a sense that if we were in the same vicinity, we would really be close.

Of the friends that I have near to me (physically, that is), I don't have any friends that are like me. You know, working moms, with kids that drive them nuts, husbands that they want to kick in the ass, a strong penchant for wine, cheese and crackers .... and an amazing ability to laugh until they cry.

Am I asking too much? Do you think Santa could throw this in his sack and put it under my tree this year? I have been a good girl ... for the most part ... ;)

So, on my wish list ... I want friends. Some relationships that will grow to bigger and better things over time!