My Simple Holiday Wish List

Christmas is just around the corner (six more days, to be exact), and like most people, I can almost feel it. Days and nights have already turned colder nowadays, which makes a very good excuse for staying in bed longer than usual. Lights and decorations also adorn houses, although some households prefer to do this at a minimum, perhaps to lessen their holiday electric consumption (which I find proper, ever since news about electricity rate hike starting next year circulated).

And then there’s the Misa de Gallo or commonly referred to as “Simbang Gabi.” Uniquely Filipino, the 9-day dawn novena masses have become part of our traditional commemoration of the birth of our Savior. Many believe that completing the novena masses would make your wishes come true. The Church, however, is quick to advise that it is our faith which makes them come true. And as what our recently installed parish priest said in his sermon during one of the dawn masses, God would ultimately grant our wishes “in His time.”

So what am I wishing for this holiday season?

I actually have a simple wish list, and it does not have to happen during this season. Although I understand that completing the 9-day novena masses does not guarantee that they will all come true, I just hope that God will grant those which He sees as proper.

Most of the items in my wish list range from the absurd to the impossible. From the Wish Ko Lang type to the Wish-I-Am-A-Millionaire kind. So here goes, in no particular order:

1. Meet the Girl of My Dreams

Well, she does not have to appear in my dream to become my girl. All she needs to do is to accept me as I am.

2. Meet Marimar’s Marian Rivera

I am not able to catch GMA 7’s Marimar recently, but every time I do I always admire Marian Rivera’s acting, not to mention her looks. I would suppose that her acting has greatly improved since she began shooting two Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) official entries: Desperadas and Bahay Kubo, both helmed by Joel Lamangan. For this reason alone, you guys would know what movie this guy will be watching coming December 25.

(Marimar Picture courtesy of ederic.tinig.com)

3. Meet Toni Gonzaga

4. Meet Pauleen Luna

5. Meet Angelica Panganiban

6. One “Wholesome” Day with Rufa Mae Quinto

Don’t get me wrong. I placed the quotes in “wholesome” to emphasize that such day would really be wholesome. My mom met her one time and she told me that she is really funny in person. Imagine what would be your day if you are with this beautiful funny person for one whole day.

7. Meet Steven Spielberg

Okay, so this is the “impossible” part. But who knows? I've been his fan since I've seen Schindler's List. His latest movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, is due to be released summer next year.

8. Make a Movie

But first I need the money, right? I guess I have to wish for it, too.

9. Get a Movie Pass for my Favorite Cinemas

In my previous posts, I’ve listed some of my favorite cinemas in town. Just one movie pass from any of them would be enough.

10. Travel Abroad

Hopefully I don’t have to do this in order to earn a living, but to explore new surroundings and learn more about our world.

11. Become a Lawyer

12. Get Hired

I hope this wish happens any time soon.

13. Hear Myself on the Radio

A few weeks back, I tried to call a radio station for the first time, and on my first dial I was able to get through. I was placed “on hold” and I waited for almost 30 minutes, only to be dropped by the DJs. Haaay…Apir!

14. Be Seen on TV

I hope it is not in the news.

15. Get All My Wishes Granted

Enough said.