Christmas is around the corner, so everybody says. Hence, here’s my wish list, although I might end up buying all these stuff myself anyway. For my friends who know me and read this blog, wherever you are (let me enumerate: US, UK, UAE, France, Germany, Qatar, Singapore and Australia as well as here locally, in Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Manila), gift-giving to the less fortunate (read: ME) knows no boundaries *wink, wink*.
1. Mountain bike- need to take up other sports activity other than rowing, swimming and jogging. I’m serious. Ambrose and I used to pedal our way in high school from Camp 14 to as far as Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon, passing by steep gravel roads that cut through deep canyons. I plan to bike-tour Rizal next year with Doc and Frodo.
2. I-pod 4GB, or Creatives mp3/4 player. Saw these in Bugis, Singapore at a price lower than here in PH. Will make a good companion while navigating an uphill route going to Antipolo.
3. Cork opener. Those first-rate hand-made devices made in France and Germany are a sight to behold: beautiful finish, excellent craftsmanship. I can spend the whole day just looking at it. Plus, I drink red wine (good for the heart). The made-in-China ones available in supermarkets locally leave much to be desired.
4. Tea leaves strainer cup. I bought a pack of tea in China, but since it does not come in a tea-bag English-style format, I need a cup that has a compact leaf strainer inside so that I don’t end up with tea leaves stuck in-between my teeth. No, I don’t need a tea set, saucers and all.
5. Cargo shorts, preferably Ambercrombie & Fitch, vintage. I know, I have several pairs already, but I want the fatigue one. Size 28 (I’m size 30, but A&F usually allots a size bigger than your actual waistline). It’s not available here.
6. Diesel tees. Not the flashy ones, though. Size medium. Too expensive here.
7. Adidas or Nike running shoes. Size 9 ½.
8. Bulgari perfume. No Jovan Musk please. Not much of a perfume user, though (my “natural” scent is wonderful enough) but I like the scent.
9. Dark green or almost maroon Speedo swimming trunks (plus goggles and ear plugs). Will take up swimming again maybe March when the water gets warm again. Colors not available here.
10. A piano score of W.A. Mozart’s “12 Variations on ‘Ah! Vous-dirai je maman!’” or a DVD copy of Gioacchino Rossini’s Guillaume Tell and Richard Wagner’s “Ring” Trilogy. Failed to find these in Quiapo.
1 comment:
Hey Ron, Send me the MONEY, I'll buy those that you want here in SINGAPORE. hahaha
merry christmas, my friend!
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