I've Been Carded!

Lady Jane at A Lady's Diversions has carded me! (I'd make a joke about how haven't been carded in a while, but actually it happens pretty often still...)

This is what I get to do:

Being "carded" means I will come up with two wish lists -- one that is materialistic and one that is spiritual.

Here are the rules:
1. Each player starts with 5 gifts that they would want for the New Year.
2. People who are “carded” need to write their own post about their five things and post these rules.
3. At the end of your post, you can choose five people to get “carded” and list their names.
4. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re “carded”, and to read your Blog.

And so, here are my lists:

My Materialistic Wishlist
1. A better job, possibly a new career
2. A wonderful trip to the Grand Canyon this summer
3. More free time to read, write, blog, watch movies, pamper myself, etc.
4. A digital SLR camera
5. Nice new furniture, and drapes to match!

My Spiritual Wishlist
1. And end to the wars that our soldiers are fighting (and to all wars, really, but this is a start).
2. Physical health and spiritual peace for my family, especially my grandparents who are facing a trying year on both fronts.
3. That I may find my key to spiritual contentment and personal happiness.
4. A greater connection with my neighbors and a deeper feeling of community in my new home town.
5. That all people on Earth will cultivate a greater appreciation for beauty, truth, goodness, and simplicity.

I like that this list acknowledges both materialistic and spiritual desires, and that it's open-ended enough to encompass whatever your definition of "spiritual" may be. If it speaks to you as well, please consider yourself "carded"!

Happy New Year!
JaneFan