NICE Assignment: Write a Letter to Santa

I don't know if any of you saw, but in the current issue of Real Simple, there was a section where authors wrote letters to Santa from certain points in their lives. It has been quite a while since I had written a letter to Santa, and I thought it would be a really fun assignment for the week!

Today's Assignment: Write a Letter to Santa

Pretty self-explanatory. What's your Christmas list? What would you ask Santa for, if you had the opportunity. I had a lot of fun doing this one, so I hope you decide to participate as well!

Dear Santa,

Hey, what’s up? It’s been a while since I’ve written. Sorry about that. It’s been a busy 20 years. But thanks for all the great Christmases I’ve had. I really have gotten all that I’ve wanted and more. That iMac that you hid behind the tree in 1999 might have been my favorite gift of all. Although the washer/dryer combo from three years ago was also a big hit.

So Santa, I’ve been trying to be extra good this year. I’ve been heavy on the “nice” and light on the “naughty”; I think you’d be proud. I don’t want to be too greedy, so I’m keeping my list short. All that good stuff (like world peace) is a given, so I didn’t bother including them. You know how I feel about that. Anyway, here’s what I’d like.

1. Focus – I’ve been having a little trouble lately getting things done. I think there are so many items on my to-do list, that I’ve been a bit overwhelmed. So if you could help me get back on track, that would be great.


2. Stress relief – Every year I say I’m going to do a better job at taking care of myself, but it never really happens. I’d like to be able to take more time to relax so I stay sane.


3. Help my aunt – My mom’s sister over in Korea has been having some tough times lately. She’s always been so good to me, even on the other side of the world, so if you could make sure she and her three kids have a great holiday, I’d appreciate it.


4. A dance partner – Over the last year I’ve discovered all the awesomely fun indie rock dance parties in Philly, but it’s difficult for me to find people to accompany me. So if you could, please send me a friend that likes to do that stuff.


5. A night stand – I’d like a place to put my lamp and alarm clock.


6. Winning lotto numbers for my parents – They already told me their plan for when they win. They are going to start a non-profit, and I get to be the Executive Director.


7. Something unexpected – I haven’t experienced a real surprise in a while, and I don’t care if it’s flowers from Rob, or an email from an old friend, or snow on Christmas morning, I’d love a surprise!


8. The ability to make a difference – This year has taught me a lot. I’ve come to the realization that I want to do something meaningful with my life. If you could send me an amazing, life-changing opportunity, that’d be awesome.


9. Oh, and Rock Band 2.

Well, I think that’s about it. I’d be okay with any of these. Numbers 3, 6, and 8 are my top picks. But if you’re too busy figuring out world peace, I understand.

Thanks a bunch,
Melissa