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Corry’s Wish List

(last updated: December 2025)

I’m notoriously bad at giving and receiving gifts. I only really give gifts when I’m inspired or when someone tells me an explicit list of options I can choose from (like a registry, for example). I appreciate the generosity of anyone who’s love language is gifting, and I’ll do my best to receive them well. Here are some ideas.

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1.) Donate to Someone Who Needs It More

If you want to spend a dollar amount on a gift for me, please consider donating it. I’d love you to support any of the following charities in my name: (in no particular order)

Humanitarian:

Animals:

Medical:

Miscellaneous:

If you’re considering donating to a charity that isn’t on this list please ask before donating. Then I can vet them (and possibly donate myself).

2.) Hang Out!

Let’s have dinner/brunch/lunch/drinks together. It doesn’t have to be anywhere fancy. I’d love grabbing pizza or adult beverages with you. We could go to a show, concert, karaoke, escape room, or comedy club together. Outdoor activities like hikes, lazy river floating, kayaking, and beach trips are also great.

I’ve organized several social groups both for local and long-distance friends to enjoy my favorite activities together. We keep in touch via email, Signal, Google Calendar, and text. Let me know if you’d like to hear about them or join!

3.) Share

Shoot me a message or tell me something cool in person.

Share Interests: Tell me that you watched or listened to something because I recommended it and tell me what you thought of it. Even if we disagree, I love talking about this stuff.

Give Me Advice: I don’t know what to ask about sometimes, but I’ll take any advice you think I might benefit from. As long as its given kindly and constructively, I want to hear it.

Tell Me Something I Did That Mattered For You: If I’ve ever helped you understand something, made you feel less alone/more loved/better, helped you enjoy something more, or had any other impact you want to share, let me know!

Open Up: Tell me something that we haven’t put into words yet.

4.) Make Something

Even if you don’t think it’s amazing, I treasure things my friends make. It’s like a physical manifestation of their love and creativity, and I want to feel that every time I look at it.

5.) Send Me a Card

When someone sends me a card, I smile. I appreciate the simple gift of someone thinking of me and wishing me well, especially if it includes handmade or hand-written elements. I even have a pinboard where I keep my favorites. Contact me if you need my mailing address.

6.) Material Gifts

If you love giving material gifts, I won’t deprive you of that. 😆

If you go this route, I have…

A Few Requests

Don’t invest in my reaction.

I don’t mask my emotions (outside of work or other settings where my survival depends on it). I won’t pretend to be surprised or excited if I’m not. You’ll only get authentic reactions from me. You’ll know I’m being honest, but some may be disappointed if I’m not as excited about a gift as they hoped.

Don’t spend too much.

How much is too much? Assume that I will not react in any way (beyond a thank you) and if that might cause even a small amount of resentment for you, that’s too much. I don’t assume how much disposable income people have, so I trust each person to manage their own budgets.

Try to buy local and small.

I don’t expect others to follow my strict standards for consumerism. But any material gift will feel even more sweet if it’s not putting money in hostile billionaire pockets. 😇

Clothing

Check out My Fashion & Clothing Wish List page for sizing and preferences!

Toys & Consumables

  • LEGO – Pretty much anything that uses standard LEGO bricks, is complex enough for a couple hours of building, and won’t take up too much width/depth on my shelf is appreciated.
    • No Harry Potter please
  • Magic: The Gathering
  • Recreational Substances – 🍄Psilocybin Mushrooms, 🌿Marijuana Edibles,
  • 🥃Good Tequila/Mezcal/Bourbon
  • 🍖Iberico Ham

Big Things

If you’re feeling especially generous, here are a few big things on my wish list for someday.

Misc. Stuff Under $100 I Won’t Buy Myself

7.) Monetary Gifts

I’m not as financially sturdy as I once was, so monetary donations are part of how I survive now. I’ve worked hard to try not to be too ashamed about that, so I won’t apologize for asking. I’ll instead express my eternal gratitude to everyone who has ever sent me much-needed resources to keep me housed, fed, and getting proper healthcare.

Ways to donate:

If you want me to spend the funds you send me on any particular thing (mortgage, medical bills, honeymoon/wedding, etc.) please say so.

Gift Cards:

Thank You

The reason I’m here today (happy, healthy, arguably sane) is because I stand on the shoulders of giants. All of you who love and support me have allowed me to get here. I’m infinitely grateful for that.

I wish you a happy [whatever it is we’re celebrating right now]!

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