Monday Mission

1. So, what do you want for Christmas this year that you probably won't get? A boyfriend! It will happen one day. Until it does, "My Only Wish (This Year)" will be my Christmas theme song! So Santa, if you're hearing me, you know what I want for Christmas! As for material items, I can't think of a thing, really.

2. What do you know you will be receiving for Christmas this year? Gift cards.

3. If you had the means to do so, what presents would you get some of your fellow bloggers? Be specific, it's more fun that way! This could be one LONG entry, so I'll give a few examples. Don't worry, I'm going to have fun playing "If I were Santa!"

Amber - A gift card to any store she wants.
Angie - Nick Carter.
Babs - A vacation to Hawaii to escape the snow.
Betsy - A one-way ticket out of Idaho.
Eve - Never-ending peace and tranquilty.
Laura - Shawn Riley, complete with a huge red bow and a card that says, "I'm sorry and I love you."
Liz - What would you want girl?
Melli - A week of all her favorite acts performing just for her in Germany.
Misbah - The man she loves or and/or chance to write a book with Nicholas Sparks. Her choice.
Promoguy - Pen Cam!
Stasha - A decent man!
Tamm - Joey Fatone and personal explanation from Ikaika.
Travis - What would he want? I'm blanking out here!
Trish - Chris Kirkpatrick and a whip!

4. Do you support any organizations that provide for the less fortunate during the holidays? Or do any volunteer work? If I had the money, I would do it this year, but I'll put change, if I have it, in the Salvation Army buckets each Christmas. This year, I'm partcipating in the Mysterious Santa project here in town.

5. Each year about this time, I notice Church attendance seems to spike, then drops off sharply after Christmas. It tickles me that these folks think they are pulling a fast one on the Big Guy. What is the most recent thing guilt has motivated you to do? I try not to let guilt get to me, because I know I can feel guilt over little things. So simply, I can't recall.

6. According to the commercials, the only way to truly tell someone you love them on Christmas day is to let them "Unwrap a Jaguar" automobile. Are there any examples of excessive commercialism and/or blatant disregard for the "Christmas Spirit" that really get under your skin? Don't get me started again on the post in Christine's blog about Anti-Christmas Nazis! But no, I don't think the only way to show someone you really care is with a Lexis (TV ad), or 1 carat diamonds (radio spot), or other things loads of money can buy. Sure, I'll admit I would love to have nice things but Christmas isn't about material items. It's about love and giving and cherishing those we love, to name a few.

7. I remember a song where the singers wished they could teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony. What would you like to teach the world? Promo, that was a Coke ad! My mother still blurts out singing it to this day. I'd love to teach the world that we shouldn't hate others simply because they are different. We shouldn't force our beliefs on others.

BONUS: Do they know it's Christmas time at all? I'm sure Christians around the world know it's Christmas time (Except the Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate it in early January.) Now for people belong to other religions, I'm not sure if they either know or could care. (By the way, anyone remember the Pop-Up Video version of the "Do They Know It's Christmas?" video?)

Posted by Shawn at December 16, 2002 11:50 AM in Monday Mission.