What do you want for Christmas?

My family has been asking for Christmas present ideas for the past week and I’ve got nothing. WSO has always been super helpful, so I figured I’d turn to the community for unique ideas! I was wondering, what’re some things you’d like for Christmas this year? 
 

BACKGROUND
For some background, I’m an incoming SA who has access to any modeling courses I could possibly need, and I have enough clothing for my SA stint. I’m looking for ideas for something FUN that I could use, maybe even a hobby I could keep during FT that doesn’t take too much time.


DEFINITE NO-GO’s

More info: I don’t drink alcohol, play golf, or play video games. I have any kinds of earbuds I’d need, as well as a kindle (so reading and music are pretty much off the table). What’re some unique gifts you want? 

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Is a weighted jump rope substantially better than a regular? I enjoy regular jump rope but have never heard of a weighted rope

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things I've thought about in the past / received: maybe an iPad (some ppl I know love doing all their work with it, me not so much), hermes tie (kind of pointless at the moment lol but iconic and all), college gear (I'm a senior and realized I didn't have too much, could just be me though), P90X/home gym equipment -- honestly I used to have an equinox membership but got more in shape from these home workout tapes lol 

 

A nice BJ from my wife in one of those fancy Italian villages. Can't do now because of this fucking virus and how fucked up the American response has been.

 

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