Wednesday 10 November 2010

How do I wish to grow older?

Why, disgracefully of course. I've been far too conformist all these years. I shall most definitely be 'wearing purple' and cultivating eccentrities in grubby corners of my home that don't see a duster because I am too busy painting and writing strange stories and romantic romps. I shall dance around supermarkets and sing in the bank.

I'll probably have paint stains on my fingers and bits of paper sticking to the back of my clothing. I'll totter around in high heels and evening dresses whenever I feel like it and roll in the grass. My make up and hair will depict my mood. I think I'll get hair extensions and wear flowers tucked behind my ears. I'll jingle and shine when I walk as all my jewellery dances along with me and catches the light.

I'll the be crazy relative that the young uns like to visit because there's always something interesting to find in my house - whether it's a fanciful tale, an intriguing guest or something sticking out of a drawer that sparkles and shines in the sunlight.

I'll be forever dashing off on adventures with my loved ones. Together we will be explorers of the world, gathering treasures and stories to share.

Growing older will be a pleasure. Starting with today when I promise I shall dance around the supermarket (wearing purple) while I pick out the ingredients for our evening meal. No time like the present I say!

Cast your growth wishes with Jamie Ridler and the gang over at the Wishcasting site.

Picture is just some eye candy I made from one of my summer photos - as it's purple I thought it was sort of appropriate. It would look lovely in my hair don't you think?

Art Every Day - Day 10

25 comments:

  1. As Lisa wishes for herself I also wish for her. I can picture you in the market doing just that. I am well on my way to the same life. I like to sing along to the music in stores or dance in the aisles if I feel like it. Life's too short not to have much fun.

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  2. ~may i grow old in the same manner as you!!! l♥ve it...today may you dance freely about dazzling in the grand color of purple...as Lisa wishes to grow older with such freedom to live...taste life in a whole new manner...experiece only blissful days...filling her spirit to the tips of its brim...and keeping her soul thriving for experiencing the true meaning of living...so I wish for you to do just so...much l♥ve and light upon you always~

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  3. You have a wonderful vision of growing older...so positive and fun filled! And of course you will still be creating! I'd love to see your supermarket dance and join you in joyful living.

    As you wish for yourself, I wish for you also!

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  4. Sounds great to me! Just like Aunite Mame!

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  5. that makes two of us ;-)
    hugs!

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  6. As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. Fun is good! Enjoy :)

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  7. I love the thought of dancing in the supermarket wearing purple-just made me giggle thinking of it! Love your wishing today, as you wish for yourself Lisa, so do I wish for you also!

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  8. We are soul sisters, most certainly!! (I am so not surprised!)

    As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also... oh so much!!!

    (and the next time I am not in a play, my hair IS going purple. It has been a fabulous shade of pink in spots this year, time to run with my favorite... purple!)

    Questing in AEDM!

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  9. Oh No! Do you realize that you just described me to a Tee!!!!! I do most of those things AND, I added 23,000 beads and bangles to my car, B-dazle..but guess what? I've never been happier and I can tell you will love this kind of life too.

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  10. Lisa,
    I dance all day long..when my heart is overflowing..my steps match..
    And I would *love* that flower in my hair..
    I don't have paint stains, but I have ink stains and notebooks and fairy everything from here to here..life is Fun..regardless of age:)
    As Lisa wishes for herself so I too wish for Lisa as well..

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  11. Sounds like a plan to me--the best way to live at any age!!

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  12. As Lisa wishes for herself I wish for her also. I hope the quality of your long long life stays just as you have created it to be on this day ! Cheers and here's to aging as disgracefully as we can !

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  13. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your wish, but your description of disgraceful sounds absolutely delicious and perfect to me! As Lisa wishes a wild rumpus ride into aging, so I wish for her also!

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  14. Lisa!!!! Fabulous post..wonderful spirited writing...and such a gorgeous bloom..a dazzler....I'd totally wear it in my hair..anytime!

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  15. Wow!! You make growing older sound like such fun!! Love it!

    And I may have to rethink my strategies! ;) As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

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  16. I love the free-spiritedness of this post - all great ideas! I could take a lesson from this - need to be more free!

    Smiles

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  17. Love the idea of the non-conformity. As Lisa wishes for herself, I so wish for her as well!

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  18. As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

    P.S. One can grow old, but NEVER grow up! ;D

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  19. oh i love this! as lisa wishes for herself, so i wish for her also!
    blessings
    ~*~

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  20. Oh I love, love, love this idea! My dear friend, Celeste, who left this earthly realm last June, was quoted as saying, "Wear purple more often - treat everyday life as a special occasion - love everyone the best - live an irresistible obituary"!

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  21. Here is to having a damn good time starting now and as we get older.. love the first line of your post and but of course I will join you in dancing in the supermarket wearing my best purple dress!
    As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  22. This was a great read....with the punctuation at the beginning b/c I had just read Grace's entry about growing old WITH grace. I think I might want to be gracefully ungraceful...I shall ponder on what that would look like. As you wish for yourself, dear Lisa, so I also wish for you.

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  23. Hi Lisa, love this post. This poem is a favorite of mine! Did you know there is actually a Red Hat Society? I only heard about them last week. Sounds like a lot of fun to me. I plan to join next year so I can parade around in purple with a red hat! LOL! Besides purple is my favorite colour!

    Ro xx

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  24. What a joyful image of aging! As you wish for yourself, fearless one, so I also wish for you!

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