TOP TEN HOLIDAY WISH LIST IDEAS:

 10.   I want a Bike. Yes, I know you gave me one when I was 10 years old, but I want a new one—especially since I’ll be training for the 50-mile Hill Country AIDS Ride on Sunday, April 24^th, 2009. There are even 37 bikes shops in Austin you can browse around in to find the perfect one for ME! http://austinontwowheels.org/austin-bike-shops/

9.       An adult-sized “onesie.” You know, footed pajamas. They are waaaay more fun to wear than a Snuggie, fo’ sho’. http://www.pajamacity.com/

8.       For Snoop Dogg to tell me where to turn. I have a TomTom GPS, and all I need now is a new “voice skin” with the Doggfather giving me the block-by-block directions through my ‘hood. And this shizzle is only $12.95…I waaaaant it!  http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/snoop-dogg-the-gps-industrys-secret-weapon-against-google/

7.       A DNA test for my dog. Don’t get me wrong, I love the mutt—I just don’t know who her Mom and Pop were. She looks like a Schnauzer, St. Bernard, Chihuahua mix (with a little Russian Spaniel thrown in), but I just don’t know. The kits are only $59.95. I just mail in some dog slobber on a Q-Tip and…voila! I’ll finally get to know her breed mix!! http://www.hammacher.com/Product/77449?promo=search

6.       A new watch—particularly one that my friends and girl crushes will all be envious of. Something unique. Something with character. Something that shows I know how to tell time! Here are some uber-hot ones: http://www.watchismo.com/modern-watches.aspx

5.       I want to tour Austin wearing a helmet. Okay…it may sound weird, but I really want to go on a Segway tour in through downtown. Those things cruise up to 12.5 mph—seriously! That’s like running a 5-minute mile! It’s definitely a different way to spend 2-and-a-half hours on a Saturday—then I can hit up sixth street after the tour with my “lady friend!” www.segcity.com/austin

4.       Alamo Draft House gift certificate. I like movies. I like adult beverages. I love Sing-alongs and Master Pancake. Help me foot the bill for this kind of fun. www.drafthouse.com

3.       A subscription to Curve Magazine. It’s only THE BEST lesbian magazine. I need my fix. http://www.curvemag.com/

2.       I want an Oktomat (not an Octomom). It’s a cool 35mm Lomography camera (old school—who needs digital?) that takes 8 frames at a time. I could take it with me to the next ATX Goldstar Lesbian Takeover in January and have fun experimenting (wink!). http://usa.shop.lomography.com/oktomat

1.       A new pair of kicks. My old running shoes are stinky, so I need a shiny new pair that doesn’t smell. P.S. They have to make me run faster than the Capital City Frontrunners crew. Here’s the Runner’s World “Winter 2009 Running Shoe Guide” if you need ideas:  http://www.runnersworld.com/video/1,8052,s6-4-0-4,00.html?bcpid=2891005001&bclid=50863826001&bctid=50895114001