Phantoms, books, and music, hooray!

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

Hey there guys! Merry Early Christmas! (Or other holiday of your choosing!) I’m a 20-year-old college student (currently music ed, but there have been thoughts of change). I’ve done this twice before, and it’s such a great time. Unfortunately, I waited so long this year that most of the stuff I might send may not make it on time, oh noes! But better late than never.

Anyways, on to the list! They’re in no particular order. Also, if you leave a comment, include a link to your own wishlist so I can take a look. (:

1. The Phantom of the Opera with Lon Chaney. The 1925 silent version. I had it on DVD, but the disc was well and thoroughly destroyed. Another copy would make my day! ETA: There are apparently at least two versions of the movie. The one I had had no speaking, but there was music. I only know that it starts with Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, and uses it at least once more. There is also cheerful piano music, go figure.

2. Snail mail! Whether it’s a card or a postcard or a letter, whether you want to be pen pals or just send the once, I don’t care! I love me some mail!

3. Yarn scraps. Do you knit or crochet and have random bits of yarn left over? Or you bought some and then realized you actually hated it? My yarn box is open and hoping and waiting! (I’m making a rather ginormous scrap blanket for my sister and can use all the yarn I can get.) Any kind, be it plain or neon and furry, is more than welcome!

4. Books. I’m a big reader, so if you’ve got any lying around that you don’t want anymore, I am happy to take them off you hands and shelves. I read a lot of fantasy and chick-lit, but I want to branch out some more. Also, just recommendations work, if you can’t part with your darlings. I can give you a larger list of stuff I've read, if you like.

5. Wal-Mart gift cards. Groceries, clothes, shoes, and toiletries tend to be bought there, so any cards would be spent well. (: A college girl can hope.

6. Gaia Online stuffs. I admit, I kind of stole this from someone else. I have a ginormous Wishlist on there, plus I’m planning to start a charity soon, so anything you might have lying around would be dearly loved. I’m silentxphantom on there, and make sure to tell me that you’re from here. :D

7. Thoughts from book editors. Are you a book editor? What would you say to someone interested in the field? What’s your life and job like? Anything you’d have to say would be awesome!

8. Mix CDs! The are made of win! I can do the mp3s, but I prefer regular CDs. I like just about everything, excluding (most) rap, smooth jazz, and metal whose words don’t even resemble words. So toss some of you favorite music onto a CD and send it on over! It’s guaranteed to be enjoyed.

9. Stationary, etc. Sets or just a few sheets of cute paper, anything like that. As I sort of mentioned before, I do the pen pal thing and enjoy getting to use interesting paper and cards.

10. Do something nice for someone. You know how to do this one, I hope. If you want, you can tell me what you did, I’d enjoy hearing it, but you don’t have to.

Oh, and have a great holiday!

Okay, so I’m feeling a little paranoid tonight, so I’m only putting my email for now. Email for my address, but specify which you’d need. There are three to choose from, aren’t I special?

My mailbox can get letters and such and perhaps very thin packages, but I wouldn’t trust it for that. The office is where you can send packages at school. It's probably too late for this, if you want me to get it before Jan. 12. If, however, you don't think it'll get here until around then, I'll be happy to send that address. Both of these will be checked until December 19, before I go home for break. My house accepts both letters and packages, although my parents occasionally forget to tell me if I wasn’t home. This is probably the safest bet if you don’t know how long it’ll take to get there.

email: annakate_t AT hotmail.com

Comments

[brucasnaleyfan1.livejournal.com]

I can do 2, 4, 8 and possibly 9. I'll e-mail you soon. and this is my wishlist,
http://community.livejournal.com/holiday_wishes/1244144.html

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

*squeals* Thank you! I'll keep my eye out for emails.

[kirei-xo-ai.livejournal.com]

#2,4,8,10 GRANTED!

I share my car with my mom because her SUV broke 4 months ago ~ which means I have to work around her schedule (it can be frustrating sometimes) but all around I love it cuz we get to spend more quality time together. XD

Here's my wishlist, if you'd like to browse through it...
http://community.livejournal.com/holiday_wishes/tag/3+%E2%80%93+Usernames:+K

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

That's great about your car (I mean, not that your mom's broke). I tend to chauffeur one of my roomies around because she doesn't have a car, but we have some really fun times.

[kirei-xo-ai.livejournal.com]

It's true! I never thought I would love sharing my car with my mom & bro as much as I do. ^_^

[chickabimbo.livejournal.com]

I can grant some of these wishes! Send me an email with your mailing address to foolishdream@gmail.com :)

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

Oh, hoorays! Just emailed you!

By the way, I am a little terrified of your icon kitty. Not enough that I don't want to snuggle them, but it's like they're watching me. o_O

[chickabimbo.livejournal.com]

hahaha sorry about my icon! That's my drama queen of a cat, Cooper. She's always staring and glaring at me. This pic is one of her good moments! lol

[tazeredtiger.livejournal.com]

6 -- Granted! I've initiated a trade, feel free to just offer up junk or something! Best of luck with your charity!

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

Wow, thanks! I don't know if you do the flowers and bugs thing, but you can always sell them. (: Thanks again!

(Cute avvie, by the way.)

[mypetconcubine.livejournal.com]

I can send you a mixed cd but it will be after the holdiays is that okay?

And since you asked here (http://community.livejournal.com/holiday_wishes/1232575.html).

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

That's totally okay! Music is always welcome!

[zodiacstargazer.livejournal.com]

2 and 9 I can definitely do! (I have a lot of unused cute stationary sets left over from impulsive buys at Morning Glory. ;))

Will email you soon! And here is my wishlist (http://community.livejournal.com/holiday_wishes/1436797.html).

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

Hoorays! Got the email and just replied. (:

[ex-shitsu-to509.livejournal.com]

The Phantom of the Opera film is on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBLwvBN4rhc and will hopefully tide you over until you can get your own copy :-)

The first couple of minutes are the OP doing an intro. The film starts at around the 1:55 mark.

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

That's cool, thanks! It appears I had the other version, but it's interesting to see the differences.

[flyingkai.livejournal.com]

I just e-mailed you about yarn scraps!

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

Oh, joyous day! Emailed you back!

[crystalin-li.livejournal.com]

I can definitely send you mail, and be a penpal, and I have some stationary lying around that I've never used. I emailed you already, I'm Heather.

I made a post but it hasnt been cleared yet.

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

Sweet! Just emailed you back. Let me know when you list gets posted. (:

Also, what is your icon? It is strange and adorable.

[crystalin-li.livejournal.com]

That would be a Fennec Fox. I LOVE foxes of all kinds.

[thumbelinablues.livejournal.com]

Hi! I'm not an editor, but I thought I'd give #7 a shot. I work in digital marketing for Macmillan (http://us.macmillan.com) and also on Tor.com (http://www.tor.com) with bunch of folks who are editors. (Patrick Nielsen Hayden edits Terry Goodkind and Charles de Lint, among others; Liz Gorinsky does Ben Bova and many more.) The thing I've observed about editors and editing is that it's very different from what a lot of people think; you can't be a good editor just because you read a lot and know what the authors of those books should have done. Editors aren't book doctors. They have to buy books they believe in and then provide an outside voice to help the author realize what he or she wants to do, not what the editor wants from the book. Some editorial relationships are great, some are fraught, but either way, in the end it's the author's work. Some editors are totally happy with that, some learn to live with it, and some spontaneously explode.

If you're interested in the field, try interning somewhere! (You don't happen to live or go to school in New York City, do you?)

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

Oh, thanks! I like to think that I'm good at keeping what the author wants, in what little experience I've had (mostly people's papers), but who knows.

Nope, don't live in NYC. Actually don't like it too much either. I hope this does not doom me.

But thanks again!

[tetsuy.livejournal.com]

2. 9. and 10.

I can do this all in one fell swoop of a penpal letter. Could I get your MAIL address to send you a letter (souperasian@gmail.com)?

And my link:
http://community.livejournal.com/holiday_wishes/1433041.html

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

Emailed, apparently! (Sorry, I'm trying to organize somewhat retroactively.)

Thanks!

[sualocin.livejournal.com]

I'd love to be a penpal. moonlette@gmail.com if you would like to send me your address.

& I'd love a new gaia friend if you'd like. I'm DisneylandFreekshow. ♥

[hollysamantha.livejournal.com]

I can also do 2, 4, 8 and 9 if you would still like?? :)

please email me at hollysamantha@bigpond.com.au

[mrsroyall.livejournal.com]

I can do something for you over on Gaia. I'm Aerynna over there, so please expect a trade or a gift from me! :) Add me as a friend, too. I can always use new good ones - do not let the 200+ I have fool you, I have to clean that list out! :)

Send me your address and I might be able to do something for you. I won't say what, or that would ruin the surprise. :) Email it to mrsroyall@gmail.com. :)

[dakotawitch.livejournal.com]

I can hit a couple of these. I have some scrap yarn, some stationery goodies, and a card! Drop me a line at dakotawitch @ gmail dot com with "Holiday Wishes: Scrap Yarn, Stationery, Card" in the Subject and your addy in the body. I'm unlikely to get it out in the next week or so, so I could send it to your school addy so you'll have a surprise there when you get back if you'd like. Send me whatever addy you think best!

You can find me here http://community.livejournal.com/holiday_wishes/1242834.html

[boundandchained.livejournal.com]

Sweet! I'll get on that email right away. And thanks for the link.

[blazespirit.livejournal.com]

I am adding you to my card list, I would love a penpal though, I haven't had one in years! I'll be eMailing you here shortly!

[blazespirit.livejournal.com]

http://community.livejournal.com/holiday_wishes/1287287.html

Oh and here is my wishlist link.

[woodsens.livejournal.com]

I can send you a card and some stationery sheets.
I'm emailing you for your address, ok?