For Laduchessederat’s great big book of lists challenge for this week, some of the things that I presently wish for, might be daydreams, but, I so love daydreaming.
I wish that I could breeze through editing my manuscript so that I can move on to the next stage. Editing is not as much fun as writing the rough manuscript.
I wish I could get better toe-hold of my health/weight. I know that I can do better than I am doing right now.
For no specific reasons, these two cities have been on my mind: Vancouver and San Francisco. They have always sounded very posh to my ears and out of the long list of places that I would love to visit, thoughts of these two are dangling in my head.
I wish that I would be able to start my authors blog soon, but then again, that is tied to number 1.
I wish to put my short stories together, dust them up and publish them. *Sigh* There is so much to do.
I wish that I could continue with my piano lessons, but over here in Dubai, things tend to cost an arm and a leg, so I can’t afford that right now
I am holding my cap out for a Mediterranean cruise or a repeat tour of Europe by train.
My wish for each day of 2016, is to remain at peace within myself and give the best of myself for each day in achieving my goals.
This thought is rather a far-fetched thought, but a wish that seats deeply in my heart. Sometimes, I am scared at the rapid rate of my children’s growth and other than taking as many photos as possible, as well as trying to appreciate my time with them as much as I can, I wish there is a way to encapsulate these memories, so that even when I am very old, I will remember. If you have an idea how, please do share 🙂
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
Photographs, and videos would be the best. Or perhaps you could write a diary. That would help you recall stuff when you’re old 🙂
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Hmm. I think the diary is a good idea. I do photos and videos now. Thank you Amra 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Sigh. Me, too.
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Hi Jackie,
One day at a time, when you believe hard enough, it will come to fruition. ‘
I particularly love your wish for daily peace of mind. A calm mind is indifferent to the storm that rages outside, that way one can conquer all doubts and turn their dreams to reality.
Ah! I am holding out my caps, my bowls, my buckets, even my water storage tank for a Mediterranean cruise, XD
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It will surely come to pass Nne. You are a bright young lady and will achieve the desires of your heart 🙂 Dalu
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These are so great desired to have, Jacq. I pray God will bless you the silent wishes of your heart. ❤
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Thank you dear Rosema. Amen 🙂
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It’s amazing how fast kids grow. One day they’re tiny babies, then one day you wake up and they’re driving. Just like you, I try to enjoy each and every moment that I can. Don’t worry too much though because one day, Lord willing, we’ll get to experience being grandmothers….which should soften the blow a bit!!
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True Tasha. That’s something to look forward to 🙂
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A lovely list, Jacqui. I am sure once your book is published, then you will be able to do some of the other things on your list quite easily! 🙂
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I hope so too my dear friend. Some days it seems as if I am crawling 😉
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I know how you feel, but keep going! 🙂
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Thanks dear 🙂
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These are wonderful desires/wishes Jacqueline! I hope they all come true for you.
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Amen. I will hold on to the thought. Blessings today and always to you and yours.
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Thank you! 🙂
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I have no children of my own but I help take care of my baby sister and niece since they were days old and lately, I have been thinking of how time pass since they are both teenagers. I have been saying “geez I need to get my life together, they are big girls now.” So I can imagine how you feel Jacki watching your children grow. My biggest wish for a few years now is peace and stability everything else takes back stage.
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Very true my dear friend. Peace and stability and every other thing will follow.
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I am aware of how quickly my two are growing, and have similar fears as you… we take lots of photos, have little snippets written down (normally funny turns of phrase), some videos… it’s a balancing act, as the more you record now, the less you are “in the moment” and enjoying time with them! It’s a shame our memories are so unreliable, especially for the “good stuff” 🙂
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Hmm! You catch my thoughts exactly. What can we do but to live in the moment and savour every bit of it. Thank you for your lovely comment.
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You’re most welcome 🙂
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