Wishing for Presents

Call me materialistic but my receiving love language is receiving gifts (second to words of affirmation).

But really, for blogging's sake, I just enjoy compiling a list of what I like to be gifted with on my birthday in a blog post. After a few months of writing them down, I actually go back and re-read them, ticking off the items that I got or bought for myself. I don't outright ask friends to buy for me though. I just do that with my sister! LOLJK!

At the start of 2021, my only wish was to be financially stable. I finally admitted that I didn't have the best spending habit. I binge watched Thea Sy Bautista's Youtube videos. Some I even watched more than once. I downloaded her budgeting template and incorporated my own formulas. I was finally paying bills on time, giving my mother what she lent me, although little by little. My bank accounts are never zero now.

But, sure, there's still nothing wrong about buying a few items for yourself. My rule of thumb is: if I divide the amount to the number of days I'll use it (usually max 365 days) and the cost each day is PhP15 or less, then there should be a return of investment. That will be good enough for me. But for things that are too expensive, I'll need to have at least half of the price in cash.

Okay, let's stop boring you out and let's move on to the part where I show you my current wants list.

I've been wanting to upgrade to a Macbook Pro since my current Air can't really handle heavy performing programs. Because I want to go back to editing videos and continue learning animation, I need a better laptop. If it's not this, I'd want to build a PC so I can play games as well. LOL! Gamer ka???

I'm pretty sure, by now, you'd think I only want expensive things. But in my defense, all these have to do with my ~pAsSiOn~. Hahaha! I want to dabble on digital arts aside from traditional watercolor (that I'm still practicing on). And by having an iPad Air (or Pro if I have the budget), I can start practicing. The Apple Pencil will just be a plus but I guess it's a necessity now when you have an iPad. Hehe!

This Fujifilm X-T30 has been in my wish list for as long as I can remember. Aside from not knowing how to save to get one, the truth is I can't let go of my old, trusty Canon 70D. But I still wish I have a handy mirrorless camera that won't be as bulky as my DSLR. Alternative to this is the Sony A6600 that's more for videos than photos. Or should I eye on the Fujifilm X-T4 instead?

I grew up seeing how packed and thick my sister and mother's wallets were. It became a habit keeping old receipts and nonsense crap when I finally had my own. But since I rarely bring cash now, I just want a thin wallet that can hold my cards and a few bills. The color of this Charles & Keith wallet is just too darn pretty.

Working-from-home means not having to be fully made up. Going out in this pandemic also means wearing a face mask so the eyes are the only parts that are seen. My eyebrows are still very obvious though and they're thin. The K-Palette Real Lasting Eyebrows in Natural Brown is my go to! The brush is fine that I can mimic real hair strands. Is this an ad? You'll never know. Hahaha!

A laptop stand that can go up as high as this. My neck hurts so much due to bad posture.

A watercolor journal book that won't be that small and won't be that big. Since I started writing on a journal again, I think it would look better if my pages have color. Although the minimalist in me would surely still write on my current journal because black and white. I'll still use this to practice.

My favorite Relx Classic Infinity flavor would be Dark Sparkle. I stopped smoking in October of 2020 and I haven't gone back since. I've felt an urge to smoke maybe once or twice but only because I was so stressed. This is the top flavor for me, Fresh Red being the second.

When I go to nail salons, I'd ask for the color chart but I always end up choosing white. I bought my own UV gel polish set (complete with the lamp) and I've been doing my nails at home. It's much cheaper and won't require to get out of the house. Although the nail polish bottles are inexpensive, they don't really last longer than expected. I think this Orly GelFX in White Tips will be a better alternative.

We're at the part of the list that tells you, just because. Hahaha! I just really want a charging dock. It doubles as a phone stand so win-win, right?

This IPL device entered my to-buy list when I realized how exhausting it is for women to maintain all these hair. IPL packages are so expensive, I can make-do with DIY since this is what I'm best at. LOL. Practicality, am I right???

This Yoobao Portable Speaker that's been in my cart but haven't checked out! Hahaha! My left laptop speaker isn't working anymore and I can't enjoy listening to loud music now. I just want a portable one! 

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Those are really the ones I have on top of my head. Other stuff like a new bed, a new nightstand, skin care essentials, desk organizers are all things I should buy for myself. Well, all these I should buy for myself but kebs. 

So yes, I suddenly don't know how to end this blog post. Hahaha! Hmmmm... thanks for patronizing and I'm sorry I wasted your time with this nonsense list. Bye!!