Dear Santy Claus,

As you probably know, I have had a year of ups and downs. I have tried really hard to be good. Of course its impossible to be good all year. Sometimes I get frustrated with my lack of progress (and others) and I let that frustration get the best of me, but please know that I am always trying to do good things.

I thought I would try to help you out, by giving you a bit of a list of some things that might make me feel better….and by feeling better – I might actually be able to be truly good next year. Perhaps you could think of it as a bit of an incentive plan. I worked really hard at encouraging people to find a new way to work their health programs…..that has to be worth a little something.

Here is my list. Keep in mind, they are suggestions only. If you feel that I need to work harder before I reap the benefits, then I will respect your decision.

1. A gym membership. I have been trying to get to the gym – but with this whole falling thing that’s been happening over the last couple of years, working out on machines might not have been the best idea. But I am determined to go back come 2008 – whether that comes with a few extra bruises, well so be it.

2. I would really love it, if my inhaler was all blinged out in crystals. I just love that someone thought of this idea. Doesn’t it look pretty? It would look great in pink!

3. New Bedding. I think its time, to replace my bedding. It’s served me well for a long time, but it needs to be retired next year. I like the colours pink and brown. Perhaps we could work a little deal.

4. I know this one is a lot to ask….but I really do try, and I just can’t get everything done. I would love to have a person to do the real cleaning of my house. Just a one time clean. It’s fairly tidy most of the time – but when things get a little harder than normal, I really wish that I had a little bit of help. One really big clean (springtime would be ideal) that would be enough.

5. I started a book club on Facebook (The Consummate Fiction Society) and we will be reading A Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki Murakami. Since I lead the group, it would be really really good, if I had a copy of the book to read. As it stands, I can’t seem to secure a copy. He is an interesting author – you might like to check out his books, during your off season.

As always, I will leave you a plate of your favorite oatmeal raisin cookies (I have an interesting secret ingredient this year).

Don’t be a stranger.

Merry Christmas,
Laura K. Bzowy

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