I know I’ve been bad at updates, but then again, all of you have been bad at leaving comments. so we’re both to blame. Take that. Things shouldn’t get much better as I’ll be spending the holidays with family on both sides (wife’s and mine). Then, January 4th, I’m on a business trip to Sweden until the 9th. Woohoo! Anyways, PromoGuy brings us the Monday Mission…

1. So, what do you want for Christmas this year that you probably won’t get?
Definitely the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 3-disc Box Set (Canada | USA). I love the movie and all DVD versions of the film are being pulled off the shelves on December 31st, so I really kinda want this before then. But I have a feeling that if I get E.T. at all it’ll be the 2-disc version.

2. What do you know you will be receiving for Christmas this year?
The usual suspects would be Bluenotes jeans, Dockers, socks, and underwear. A sweater is likely to work it’s way in there too. Of the new recruits, I’m almost positive Mar’s going to get me the Owen Hart biography (Canada | USA).

3. If you had the means to do so, what presents would you get some of our fellow bloggers? Be specific, it’s more fun that way!
Definitely track down the Warren Commission Volumes for Alex, although they cost quite a few thousand US dollars, so I need to be rich first. Now, after perusing some wishlists, The Goonies DVD (Canada | USA) for Chris Pirillo, a WTF? tee for Goalie Girl, Twin Peaks First Season DVD (Canada | USA) for PromoGuy, and the Clerks SE DVD (Canada | USA) for Julie.

4. Do you support any organizations that provide for the less fortunate during the holidays? Or do any volunteer work?
Now you make me feel guilty. In yet another fine act of procrastination during the holidays I put off volunteering to mind a kettle for the Salvation Army and I’ve now run out of time. I really wish I had made the time, and y’all need to hold me to that next year.

5. What is the most recent thing guilt has motivated you to do?
Well, guilt is motivating me to write out my Christmas cards and pray to God they make it to everyone on time. Which reminds me, if you want a Christmas card make sure you e-mail me your address. I always send funny ones so it’ll be worth your while. :)

6. Are there any examples of excessive commercialism and/or blatant disregard for the “Christmas Spirit” that really get under your skin?
There’s one in specific, and I won’t link links. Someone out there has noted on their blog that they’re “tired of the religious side of Christmas”, which I have been shaking my head at for a week now. What kind of idiot says that? It’s a religious holiday! Feel free to celebrate Festivus and proclaim your hatred for religion, it’s your blog, but to say you hate the religious element of Christmas makes you about as smart as a bag of rocks.

7. What would you like to teach the world?
Patience, understanding, and acceptance.

Wow, that’s a lot of links today. Cheers!