Holiday Wish List... sort of

Because a certain someone asked me over the weekend, I finally got the needed push to write up my holiday wish list. No particular order, and the items don't necessarily all make sense:

1. Write or draw me stuff!!! I love getting anything creativity-related :)
   
2. Metrocards. Yes, the good ol' Metrocard for New York City public transporting. I use them, it's practical, and virtually ubiquitous in the Big Apple. Per-ride cards are love; unlimited cards would go to waste.
   
3. I am in much need of a floor lamp. The kind that sticks up vertically and gives light at the top. I prefer brightness over design, since I'm one of those people who like to take off the lampshade part of lamps in order to get more light. And please, one that uses regular light bulbs. The death of my previous lamp that brought about this request, unfortunately, uses some sort of obscure halogen light bulb that I can't find anywhere.
   
4. Speaking of light bulbs, I would love to get a few of those energy efficient light bulbs that they sell in Home Depot -- n:vision or other similar brands.
   
5. I also find myself in dire need of a telephone we can use for the apartment (as anyone who has tried to call probably knows). Cordless phone with answering machine would be great, though in reality, anything functional is already fantastic.
   
6. Espresso beans to feed my espresso machine. Ungrounded whole beans or finely grounded beans only, please.
   
7. To go with the above item, I need a small metal pitcher with handle and a thermometer, for the purposes of holding the milk and measuring its temperature while steaming.
   
8. I find myself in need of a combination lock. Yes, the kind where you set a number sequence, then click it shut.
   
9. Gift cards. In direct response to a certain someone who asked: I tend to "shop" at fandango, K-Mart, Starbucks, Duane Reade, Whole Foods, Best Buy and, er, Chinatown.
   
10. Donate to your favorite charity of choice. Seriously, I'd much rather someone give to a worthy cause than buy me things I never end up using. If you're in need of a suggestion, Heifer International is always a favorite of mine.

And a thank you to lynkemma, shipchan, dove95, and sealcat -- I got your cards!!! :D