Pending the Mayans weren't correct in their prophesy of the end of the world, we will all be spending Christmas gathered around the tree, singing carols, and most importantly giving me gifts. I learned something this year. I read the "Love Languages" book and found that mine is gifts--fancy that! So if you are thinking that something sentimental would be ideal this holiday season... nu uh. Maybe a kind word of appreciation... nope. My love language is much more superficial and at the end of the day that's what Christmas is all about--showing me love. :) So break out your checkbooks, rack up your credit cards, and storm the malls, because I'm back baby with Ryan's 2012 Christmas List!

1. Gigagolf Pursuit Forged Irons. I need a regular length, stiff shaft (I know that sounds like a personal problem, just using the lingo). http://www.gigagolf.com/club_detailsHTML.jhtml?manufacturer=GigaGolf&groupnum=MI-GGPT02-SET
2. Pinemeadow Command QTi  "2 hybrid" club. Regular length, stiff shaft. http://www.pinemeadowgolf.com/golf-clubs/hybrids/command.q.ti.hybrid
3. Any cool golf gear, practice stuff, etc.
4. Sweet snowboarding coat/pants. I am a Medium jacket, and 32/31 ish pants.
5. ASUS vivobook. 11.6" 500 GB hardrive. Can be found a lot of places, including Sam's Club. http://www.hsn.com/electronics/asus-vivobook-11-6-led-touchscreen-windows-8-core-i3-4gb-ram-500gb-hdd-laptop-bundle_pf-228336_xp.aspx?&mr:referralID=9256ca46-3fc3-11e2-97b3-001b2166becc&rdr=1&cm_mmc=Shopping%20Engine-_-PLA-_-Electronics-_-6980014
6. New clothes. My sizes have changed again. Look at last year's list for my goto stores. I am a medium shirt, 32" waist pant.
7. New church clothes/suit. My smaller stuff is big on me now. Perryellis.com is great (42 Reg jacket, 32/30 pant) and Men's Warehouse has buy one suit, get one free (2 suits for $200). Their slim, Euro fit styles like Mark Ecko or English Laundry would be good. http://www.menswearhouse.com/shop/Home_12751_12001_-1_N_
8. Any new trendy, extreme home fitness workout or gear. Sports Authority, Dicks, and even Walmart has stuff.
9. A really good church book
10. A really good self improvement book or audio set. Love Ziglar, Dale Carnegie, Og Mandino, Napoleon Hill, Maxwell, or any of the old school guys.
11. A bench press set with weights
12. An adjustable dumbbell set. Weilder or Powerblocks make some good ones. Would like them to go up to 200 lbs of resistance, but 100 lbs is okay too. Really any brand would be well received--even Gold's Gym. https://www.google.com/shopping/product/13727056015475435527?q=adjustable%20dumbbell%20set&hl=en&safe=off&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=39650382&biw=1241&bih=584&sa=X&ei=eM3AUIbXMuvDiwL7yICIBg&ved=0CGMQ8wIwAA
13. When in doubt ask Em, she knows me best. :)

2011 Wish List

So a few weeks ago I turned 30. Obviously because of this depressing milestone I have been forced to find ways to drown out the sorrow during this typically cheery, holiday season. I tried some egg nog with rum, but that ended up disasterous when I found myself on Santa's lap... not asking for gifts but giving him a lap dance with elves throwing dollar bills and candy canes. Needless to say that this year's Santa picture is... interesting. So I guess the only thing left is to shower me with gifts and maybe, just maybe, I will make it through Christmas and the New Year. :-) And that brings me to...

THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS LIST!!

1. XBOX360 with Kinect
2. New Clothes! (nothing fits me). I am a size 34/31 in jeans/pants and a L or M in shirts depending on the shirt. My go to stores are Forever 21, H&M, and Nordstrom Rack, but feel free to venture out if you wish. (I've even brought back some Abercrombie this season). :)
3. On a similar thread, I could use some new church/formal clothes. I'm usually a 34/30 in pants and a 16/34 in shirts. Make sure the clothes are fitted/European style/slim. Perry Ellis has always been a go-to for me because of good quality and cheapness. Their outlet website is simply perryellis.com.
4. P90X2 Deluxe http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x2-workout-the-next-p90x.do?code=SEMB_GOOGLE_P90X2&extcmp=1oiswi1kl2s2308sksj2239&ef_id=DNtN6qr5LG8AAAqm:20111126153618:s
5. New workout clothes. Instead of basketball shorts down to my ankles, I usually like "training" shorts better. Short size L, shirt L.
6. Leveling kit for 2012 GMC Sierra Truck. (i.e. http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/20A50627A1.aspx)
7. These Sketcher boots. http://www.dsw.com/shoe/skechers+westlee+boot?prodId=224635&category=cat20303. Size 11.
8. New Golf Driver and Wood Set (mine is broken). I would love a nice one, but golf clones are supposed to be just as good and way cheaper. Integra makes a good one. Just google "golf clones" and you'll see a bunch of sites (i.e. gigagolf, proseriesgolf, diamond tour, pinemeadow, etc.)
9. A snowboard.
10. New self-improvement book

Stuff for Emster:

1. Video baby monitor
2. House cleaning
3. New clothes--typically a Forever 21 and Nordstrom Rack shopper but she'd take anything at this point since she "has nothing to wear." :)
4. New coat/outerwear

2010 Christmas Cont'd.

Just a few more things I would like to see under the tree:

1. Insanity Fast and Furious (really want this--does the same workout in 20 min.) http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/extreme/insanity-fast-furious.do
2. A Snowboard Sled (I want to get more comfortable with it before investing into expensive lift passes. Target http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/185-9482911-5605003?asin=B001LMIN5A&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=|B001LMIN5A&CPNG=sports&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B001LMIN5A&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
3. Cabella's http://www.cabelas.com/gifts-30-snowboard-1.shtml?type=product&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleBaseUSA&WT.z_mc_id1=944796&rid=40&mr:trackingCode=CD95E8DF-75DD-DF11-9612-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA I think Walmart has one too.
4. iHome with an auxiliary input to plug an ear phone jack in.
5. Outdoor workout gear
6. Juicer like this one http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM597780401P?sid=IDx20101019x00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM597780401
7. An elliptical would be a good substitute for the "gazelle" (see below). Walmart has some cheaper ones.
8. Computer Speakers w/ Subwoofer. These at RadioShack are cheaper and great. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3831915&filterName=Type&filterValue=Speakers&retainProdsInSession=1
9. A Green Drink like this one at GNC. http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2133478

Christmas 2010

Guess who's back? Back again. Ryster's back. Buy him gifts. Guess who's back, guess who's back guess who's back, guess who's back....

Christmas is right around the corner and so is Costco where you can find the first item on my 2010 wishlist!

1. XBOX 360 with KINECT http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11602746&search=kinect&Mo=5&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=kinect&Ntt=kinect&No=4&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
2. Nikon COOLPIX L110 http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?prodid=11527948&whse=BC&topnav=&cat=87151&b=1&lang=en-US
3. EPIC Power Set 100 Weights http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11534858&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|111|2268|4603&N=4032549&Mo=12&pos=2&No=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=4603&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC11001-Cat2268&topnav=
4. Heart Rate Monitor http://www.walmart.com/ip/Proform-Multi-Function-Heart-Rate-Monitor/15188951
5. Gazelle Edge Trainer http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gazelle-Edge-Trainer/1597237#ShortReviewTitleBar
6. Men's Shake Weight http://www.walmart.com/ip/Shake-Weight-for-Men/14657243
7. Gold's Gym Mini Trampoline http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-Circuit-Trainer-Mini-Trampoline-36-inch/12167834
8. Gold's Gym 50 lb. Plate Set http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-50-lb.-Olympic-Plate-Set/14894521
9. New Ear Buds for mp3 player
10. New Boots (the one's Kim got me wore out) I LOVE these Dr. Marten's! http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3110620?origin=category&resultback=313
11. Decision Points book by George W. Bush http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11604004&search=bush%20book&topnav=&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode%20matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=bush%20book&Ntt=bush%20book&No=0&Nty=1&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial
12. Motivational or Self-Improvement Books or Audio CD's
13. Athletic Shorts, pants, and Under Armor style shirts
14. A New Car for Em (anything will do as long as it runs) :)

2009 Wish List

Christmas is just around the corner so obviously, my wish list is back for 2009 and better than ever! If you are asking yourself the question if this will stop next year or at least by the time I'm 30... guess again! Feel free to view the items below! Merry Christmas! Psssst.... I really want to snowboard ;)

1. Aldo Boots http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/men/boots/dress/75948234-devinney/28 . Cognac color. (Size 11 or 44 European)
2. Diamondback Full Suspension Mountain Bike http://www.diamondback.com/bikes/mtn-full-suspension/mission-2-10/
3. Black Laptop/Messenger Bag (kinda like this one) http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/accessories/mens/bags-wallets/73949575-falerna/98
4. An HD Pocket Video Camera: Kodak Pocket Video Camera with 2.5" LCD http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kodak+-+Pocket+Video+Camera+with+2.5"+LCD+Screen+-+Black/9476532.p?skuId=9476532&id=1218111855721#tabbed-customerreviews

5. Nintendo Wii

6. Full Snow Boarding gear: board, boots, goggles, helmet, coat, gloves and pants. A plaid scheme would be cool like this, but a different color.

7. Band Hero drum set, mic, and game (no guitars) http://www.guitarherostore.com/Band-Hero/Band-Hero-XB360/Band-Hero-with-Drum-Mic-Xbox-360

8. Aldo black dress shoes (these ones) http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/men/shoes/dress-loafers/75377152-luelf/97

9. FranklinCovey 7 Habit refills for a compact planner (starting in January 2010) http://shopping.franklinplanner.com/shopping/catalog/productpaper.jsp?navAction=push&crc=cat1630010&navCount=0&id=prod420035

10. Zune HD rubber case http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Microsoft+-+Jam+Jacket+CordSaver+Case+for+Select+Zune+MP3+Players+-+Black/9486861.p?id=1218112690525&skuId=9486861

11. XBOX 360 games under $20 (see Em for the one's I don't have) http://www.ebgames.com/Browse/search.aspx?N=133+211

Merry Christmas!

Love,

The Ryster :)

2008 Wish List

This year I wanted to be sure that you would all have web access to my Christmas "wish list" no matter where you were in the world! Here are just a few things that I would like Santa to bring me this year:

• NOT baby stuff





• XBOX Games: Madden '09, Rock Band 2, Guitar Hero World Tour (just the drum set and game), Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

• Extreme Kit Resistence Bands http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_gear/bands_balls_weights/extreme_kit.do

• Fitted Formal Wear--shirts/slacks only from Express for Men (i.e. shirts, ties, skinny tie, slacks, etc.)




• Black Leather Banded Watch http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=12052&catalogId=10052&departmentCategoryId=30001&categoryId=30016&productId=1001603&Ne=16&N=4294959904+4294959902&Va=37&Ns=p_subcategory_sequence%7c0%7c%7cp_weight%7c0%7c%7cp_order_history%7c1&rec=28&pn=c&imagePath=JR9498








• Books! (i.e. A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity : A Memoir, self-improvement books, novels with principle derived messages).

• Casual Clothes from Buckle or Abercrombie & Fitch (Large in shirts, 36/32 in jeans)
  



• Aldo Shoes (loafers)
  



• Aldo Boots http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/men/boots/sport-fashion/68804216-balther




• Full Suspension Mountain Bike--The experts say anything originally over $300 is sufficient--Diamondback makes a pretty reasonably priced good one and Huffy, Schwinn, and Mongoose all suck.



• Rosetta Stone Language Solution--Portuguese Level 3


• Diner's, Drive-ins, and Dives book by Guy Fieri with exclusive DVD and CD bundle

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Love,
The Ryster