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2009-05-27

Ready for Take-off


I love Wednesdays. Why?
Because today our weaver of magic Jamie Ridler hosts Wishcasting!
Today, Jamie asks,

"What frivolous treat do you wish for?"

This time I didn't have to think at all.

I wish to take a holiday!


The last time I went on "vacation" was two years ago when I went to Perry Sound for my friend's wedding.

The last time I was on a plane was to go to Philly almost 10 years ago.

Really.

That won't do!

It's very hard making ends meet being single with a home on a fixed income. The bills keep piling up and the house always needs something done. A vacation has become the "frivolous" expense that has fallen by the wayside.

But really, a vacation shouldn't be a frivolous expense! People need to step away from their daily routines, their "real" lives, and explore other places, new experiences, exciting adventures. And not just in their heads. Travel rejuvenates. Travel expands. Travel enriches.

So today, this is what I wish for!

My dream destinations? I made a mosaic!




1. Barcelona (III) Ramblas, 2. Di Gran Carriera, 3. A strange day in dublin, 4. Light at the End of the Pier - Hanalei, Kauai, 5. Miyajima Torii Worldheritage, 6. * Sunset and Architecture, 7. dockscape #5, 8. It sounds sooo good ...., 9. Oldest temple of Vientiane, 10. Wien, 11. Masai Mara Sunrise, 12. Happy end, finalement.


My realistic destination?



A week in Halifax.

:)

What's your wish?

34 comments:

Tracy said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so do I.

Beautiful mosaic! ;)

Jamie said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

What inviting destinations. So mote it be!

Sunfire said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.

Being a Sagittarius, I have this inbred NEED to travel, and I easily get bored if I stay in one place and live one routine for more than a couple years. That's one thing I miss about the Navy - I always had somewhere else to go when my time was up...

Kim Mailhot said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

Bon voyage !

Boho mom said...

Haha! You're hilarious! I'm sure Halifax is just as fabulous a trip. Everyone I know who has been out east has said great things about it and the people there.
I LOVE your collage of more "exotic" places. Hopefully you can get to see some of those one day!
As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

Tabitha said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

Your destination spots are all amazingly breathtaking! I pray you get to visit each spot.

Holly said...

Genie, it's all in where you sit, because to me, Halifax would be a far destination and certainly a holiday for me!

And, that last tile of your mosaic, that very last tile? I got to see that for myself in person and it made me cry to realize I was standing there seeing it in real and not just the myriad of pictures I had seen of it. Oh, that's the best.

So, today as we wish for you, feel the tears prickle behind your eyelids as you thrill to realize that you're seeing your beloved and hoped for sites...because

As Genie wishes for herself, so I lovingly and with intention wish for her also!

Happy Trails, Dear One!

Anna said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

Those are some amazing destinations. I wish that you may reach each port your heart desires.

Merry travels!

Danette said...

Oohhh! Oh Genie what a delicious mosaic. I can't wait to hear about your trip to Halifax when you return.

As Genie wishes, I wish for her also.

Sarah said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so do I.
Yup - I'm soooo with you here!!! Here is to you getting that much needed vacation!! Namaste, Sarah

Judi said...

as Genie wishes for herself, so I also wish for her - a fun vacation.

differenceayearmakes said...

As Genie wishes I wish for her also.

Adventures don't need to be so very distant - and vacations need only be a step outside the norm.

rosebud101 said...

I wish I liked to travel. Once I get where I am going, I'm fine. It's the process I don't enjoy. That's my wish for today.

Paula - Buenos Aires said...

As Genie wishes for herself so I wish for her also.

I heard at a tourism guides exam (I was waiting for my own exam in the same room) that each journey begins with the wish to travel. So you are already on your way! :D

Sara said...

As Genie wishes for herslef, so I wish for her also.

I want to go too. :)

Barbara/myth maker said...

May you reach your destination and find great relaxation and fun!

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her, as well.

Toni said...

As Genie wishes I wish for her also - beautiful travels, mental or actual, exotic tastes & smells & sights & sounds, and RELAXATION!! a holiday of the spirit.

as for me, right now, I would choose Prague, although I'm going to England in July.

Tabitha the KnittingJourneyman said...

May that trip be yours and soon....

As Genie Sea wishes for herself, I wish for her as well...

And I love the mosaic....

Sam Brightwell said...

Genie, I love your mosaic.
Spooky, darling ~ we cast the same wish today, but I didn't do anything so beautiful and interesting with mine as you did.

So, as Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

Blessed Be.

sema said...

may you visit all the exotic places
As Genie wishes for herself, so do I.

Tori said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

I hope you get that vacation. You deserve it!

Summer Raven said...

As Genie wishes for herself so I wish for her also! 10 years! Girl, you are long overdue, book it!

creativehealinggoddess said...

as Genie wishes for herself so do I ...beautiful mosaic.

Carmen said...

As Genie wishes for herself so I wish for her also!

Jenn said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

I think you are going to have an awesome time during your week in Halifax! I know you'll get to all those other places one day as well. When you get to Miyajima just beware the deer!

Rebekah said...

I hope you enjoy your week in Halifax. Vacations are good investments, methinks. I hope you also get to all those other places.

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

Shell said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
My two travel wishes are to go to Paris and Tahiti. One day..

Bleeding Heart said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

Her Speak said...

As the Amazing Miss Genie wishes for herself, so I wish also!~*

Here's to happy wanderings!
So Mote it Be! Blessed Be!

Much much Magic and Joy,
Molly

Breedale said...

When I think of you taking a holiday I think of the movie Under the Tuscan sun because I think if you landed in any of your dream destinations you would not go back! I definitely think you deserve a fabulous holiday no matter what and I will help to manifest it for you!

As Genie wishes for a holiday, so I wish for her also!

Hybrid J said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. :)

Pamela said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

Oh, Genie, may you have the most glorious vacation in Halifax and all the other fabulous locations in your beautiful mosaic!

(Can I join you?)

gemma said...

As Genie wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Halifax an exciting destination!

rebecca said...

Mama, I'm here finally to get caught up! I've been away from my blogfriends for so long!

Love your mosaic of places to visit. Love them. Like you, it's been way too long since I've taken a vacation (the last time hubby and I went on vacation was 1997!) Life, bills, can't coordinate our holidays together, always something. And it's terrible because we should put away for a vacation each year and treat that as a priority also. The Spanish believe in this and my in-laws have never skipped a year of vacation (and theirs lasts for 1-2 months) in all of the years I've known them. Unfortunately, their son didn't turn out like them! LOL!

Hope you're doing well, sweetie pie, gotta go, gotta read more of your posts....todooloo!!