Alright, I decided that I would never have time to keep up on anything here. I am simply too busy and this site is not a very high priority for me any longer. However, for simplicity's sake, I have decided to keep the wishlist on here for relatives.

 

Wishlist:

 

Note to potential gift-buyers:

Hey! This past year has been a big year for me. New responsibilities and new expenses have found their way to my door... I suppose that it is simply part of becoming an adult. And this coming year looks to be even bigger than the last! Because I am attempting to be fiscally responsible within circumstances that are new to me and seem to be in a constant state of flux, there are a few gifts that you could get me that would be oh-so-very-appreciated.

 

Specially Needed Gifts:

* Money. This is a big one. Between college expenses, work expenses, Uncle Sam wanting more than his fair share, and many many many other newly found expenses and responsibilities, I find myself with a greater need for finances than I have ever previously needed. Although I am not yet "Strapped for cash" as the saying goes, I could be eventually if I do not watch my funds closely. Any monetary gift you give will help to relieve some of the stress and worry that comes with my desire to use my money in a wise manner. Gift cards to Quik Trip are very useful as well.

* A VERY VERY heavy-duty backpack for use at college. It needs to be able to withstand months or years of heavy wear-and-tear.

 

Now... Back to your regularly scheduled wishlist. :D

 

MISC:

* Really big, old fashioned, sturdy, chest

* Lots of sketching/drawing pads of paper

* A loose-leaf tea strainer thingy (ask my mother about it)

 

MUSIC:

* Celtic or Medieval Music, preferably instrumental.

 

BOOKS:

Note: I don't like paperback books. I know that it isn't always possible to find hardback versions of these, but whenever possible shoot for hardback.

 

* J.R.R. Tolkien books:

- The Complete Tolkien Companion ($27.95): http://www.buy.com/prod/The_Complete_Tolkien_Companion/q/loc/106/33928499.html

- A Gateway to Sindarin ($44.95): http://www.buy.com/prod/A_Gateway_to_Sindarin_A_Grammar_of_an_Elvish_Language_from_J_R_R/q/loc/106/36384948.html

- J.R.R. Tolkien Poems and Stories.

- The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays.

 

* Essential Truths of the Christian Faith - R.C. Sproul

* A book about wooden barrel making

* Books about how to write poetry

* Celtic/Medieval books

 

INSTRUMENTS:

* A Classical Guitar

* A Lute

* A Celtic Harp

* A Violin

* Caledonian Flute

* Bagpipes

* Instruction books to go with my instruments...