A Work In Progress

This Christmas my grandmother asked me what I wanted. I didn't really have anything big that I've really been wanting other than a mixing board and a 15.1 megapixel canon digital camera. Those items were just too much to ask for and I felt that this Christmas I wanted to shake things up a bit. I wanted to find joy in simple things that make me happy. The list I gave her went as follows...

1. A 5 pack of Medium Hanes V-Neck T's.

2. One pair of socks from each, my grandmother and grandfather.

3. A Clapper.

The request for Hanes T-shirts made me feel, in that moment, that I am truly, my father's daughter. I say that because every year from my grandparents, my father gets new socks, underwear and Hanes undershirts. My reasoning for the V-Neck T's were for a much different reason then my father's reasoning. I want to wear the simple T's in remembrance of the King of Pop, MJ. He made them a staple of his wardrobe and I too will begin to make them a prominent part of my daily look. I also think Dan Rapp is cool because he wore nothing but V-Neck T's all summer.

The request for socks....... hmmmmmmm. Not sure how to explain how that came about. I was really influenced by a, now dear friend, that I met in Vienna. She's from Norway and along with her being an amazing friend she inspired some of my style interests. She would wear socks in a very unique way. I loved it! The idea of taking an article that is generally used for functional purposes and making it evolve into a prominent accessory really made me smile and got me to thinking. So, I thought it would be cool to ask my family to get me socks. Not just 'blaah' socks though. I wanted them to put some thought into the pair that would adorn my feet. Needless to say, my grandparents rocked and so did the rest of my family. So now, if you see me, ask about my socks!

Last but not least, my final request was, yes, a Clapper. Why? Why not? It has become, along with the 'Chia Pet' one of the highest bought gag gifts. Two years ago my family switched up our normal 'Secret Santa' and did a 'White Elephant' gift exchange instead. My grandparents brought a Chia Pet and a Clapper. My sister got the Clapper. One day, about three months after Christmas, I walked into her apartment and when we walked into her room..... Clap Clap Clap, lights on! I lost it! She actually used it. I looked at her like she was the weirdest person for ACTUALLY using it! After that day though, it has grown on me. I have found, over the past year, a love for the silly gaget. As silly as the concept may seem, it rocks! I wanted one for myself and fortunately, through the grapevine, my Aunt, Uncle and two cousins got me a Clapper for Christmas! I think my Aunt was a little nervous that I was going to be disappointed but I have to say that my reaction was quite opposite. I love the little bugger. The first night I used it I think I clapped the light on and off 100 times. I just layed, snuggled into my bed, smiling and clapping away because I didn't have to get up to turn my light off! With three simple, Clap Clap Clap's joy swooped into my life. So Akon, if you truly want to make someone "....Clap again." Then I suggest getting that special someone a 'Clapper'.