Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Wishcast Wednesday

Jamie's question today is, "What do you wish to savour?"

I wish to savor anticipation ... anticipation of the green, saturated green, everywhere green, deeply lush green landscapes My Lovely Mother and I are soon to see in England. I wish to savor the anticipation of all that will be quenched in me, the places parched from my desert habitat -- parched in a way that is so natural and normal to me now, after 3 decades here, that I don't realize they're thirsty anymore, until I land in GREEN, somewhere, anywhere. I wish to savor the anticipation of seeing cherished friends, dear as family. I wish to savor the anticipation of discovering new sights, of RAIN, of ancient fences, homes, streets, wharves, whatever I'm introduced to, all of it. I wish to savor the anticipated promise of noshin' on REAL HONEST-TO-GOODNESS BRITISH FISH & CHIPS, and possibly tea with scones. I wish to savor the anticipation of the emotions, observations, words, poetry, which will fill my tiny travel journal.

16 comments:

Sara said...

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

Savour all of that... such beauty and wonder. :) Enjoy!

Holly said...

I so flippin' wish I was going with you! That's what I wish, but this is about your wish, isn't it? I always get carried away...

As my beloved AntoniaFuFu wishes for herself, so I lovingly and with intention wish for her, also!!!!!

Here's to Merry Old England and Toni doing the dance of love together.

Peaceole said...

As Toni wishes for herself, so do I wish for her also.

Toni enjoy your trip. I stayed in Wolverhampton for about 2 weeks 1 year ago and loved it! Fish and Chips were awesome and the locals I stayed with said "It must be on newspaper for it to be real."

CP said...

As Toni wishes to savour so many fabulous things :) So too do I wish for Toni! Have just the most fabulous time love!

Sarah Sullivan said...

As Toni wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.:)
Hmmmmmm the green...yes I relished it when I lived in the SW too. May you soak up all the green and wet, scones and fish n chips you can..enjoy your delicious trip. Namaste, Sarah

Cindy said...

Savour the moments and enjoy the time with your Mom. What Toni wishes I wish for you also. CINNER

Lisa said...

As Toni wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Havew a delightful trip - and darn you, you've made me hungry again!

lee said...

i would also like to come, those scones and fish chips are making my mouth water

beth said...

savor it now and then let that anticipation run through your veins so you can dance like you've never danced before...

of course I'd like to see that videotaped if it's not too much trouble....

I can see it now....toni on youtube !!

Anonymous said...

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

Oooo, what a wonderful trip it sounds - savour it all!!

Kara Chipoletti Jones of GriefAndCreativity dot com said...

Here's to savoring every every every moment -- and to really being present over the lovely setting with friends, tea, and scones!! Wonderful photos!
miracles...

Janet said...

I hope you blog about it all! I, too, an in Arizona. I went to North Carolina a couple of weeks ago to get my fix of green. I have been to England a few years ago(but I went in march, so it was still damp and cold) and it was beautiful. and i ate fish & chips several times! love the vinegar with them!

Toni, that which you wish for, I wish for you also.

sema said...

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

Jamie said...

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

How wonderful! Enjoy every precious moment.

Tabitha the KnittingJourneyman said...

As Toni wishes for herself I so wish for her as well.

Cam said...

I think Tom Petty is totally off on 'the waiting is the hardest part' I think it's the best part in this case!

:)