Get Me These Things for Christmas

I am going to have some fun with my blog today. Here are things I want this Christmas. I put it in the 12 days of Christmas song.

On the first day of Christmas, my colleagues gave to me: a contract for editing

On the second day of Christmas, my colleagues gave to me: two press releases

On the third day of Christmas, my colleagues gave to me: three blogs to write

On the fourth day of Christmas, my sports stars gave to me: four #Eagles wins

On the fifth day of Christmas, my company gave to me: five thousand dollars

On the sixth day of Christmas, my colleagues gave to me: six ways to market

On the seventh day of Christmas, my customers gave to me: seven times the pay

On the eighth day of Christmas, my dentist gave to me: no more procedures

On the ninth day of Christmas, my family gave to me: nine days of laughter

On the 10th day of Christmas, my customers gave to me: 10 book reviews

On the 11th day of Christmas, my family gave to me: 11 hugs and kisses

On the 12th day of Christmas, my book fans gave to me: 12 novels sold

What is on your wish list? Let me know in the comments.

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