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Posted by kerismith at June 21, 2004 01:59 PMHmmm....I WILL fart in a public library.
Posted by: patricia on July 7, 2004 05:04 PMi will count my blessings everyday and be grateful for everything in my life.
i will eat my way through a carton of ben and jerry's coffee heath bar crunch ice cream at least three more times this summer and not feel guilty.
i will say thank you more often to all of my writing students because i think that they're teaching me more about life then i would have ever guessed!
i will spend at least a half an hour a day (if not more) listening to some beautiful music (not as background music but truly absorbed in it) and relish the moment doing only that.
i will write my heart out this summer and onward, make poems to the sun, the earth, and the sky, and remember that in doing so i am also co-creating a little world, a piece of reality through my words, for someone to enter into and feel nurtured, honored, and i have a responsibility to share and manage my talent in such a way.
i will say "welcome" more often then "i need some time alone"
i will remember to offer gratitude for all the great artists, poets, and teachers who share their wisdom and gifts with the world . .who have brought me to who and where i am . .thank you! . .and thank you keri, for your wonderful work and your website which continues to inspire and uplift. bless you!
All you young puppies!.... Making plans to do these wonderful things.... Guess what? I'm still doing them too! Still going to skinney dip in a lake somewhere with friends; still using my Mayan hammock when the rest of the city is asleep. Watching the small fire in my chimenea as I listen to the wind in the leaves in my back yard. Life is as good as you make it!
I canoe on the Island when I get the chance so I have the water influence that I need and desire.
Thanks Keri, for giving me this space to pass on my blessings. There are times that are not so blessed but...I remember the good/sweet times and I can do just about anything.
I must pass this on to other women and young women. We can do just about anything as long as we want or need it!
Remember, Mother Bear!
Viola/Veeohlah
i'm wondering what happened to arno...
Posted by: franny on July 2, 2004 10:48 AMi will enjoy every moment with my baby
i will be more affectionate with my husband
i will find real tomatoes and eat them with salt and basil
i will sit in the grass every day
i will make new friends
i will enjoy staying at home
i will revel in learning to quilt and knit
So good your blog!
Cool!
kisses from Brazil
Mariana
I will finish all the half-read books stacked on my dresser
I will find a job
I will learn a new song on the piano each week
I will write on anything, anywhere at anytime when the moment strikes
I will bake like a mad scientist in the kitchen
I will make late night trips to Tim Hortons with friends
I will go to Randys Records as much as possible
I will meet at least one new person this summer
and I will rekindle lost relationships
I LOVE IT :)
i will relax
i will read alot
i will study
i will be happy and pleasant
i will play mini putt
i will go camping and hiking and canoeing
i will play alot
i will go to the beach and go swimming
i will go to the park
I WILL HAVE FUN :)
PASS IT ON
Posted by: Karen on June 28, 2004 09:24 PMloving this so much.
i will allow myself no to-do list.
i will walk my dogs with brandon each morning.
i will drop nasty unmentionable habit.
i will massage, collage and draw.
i will let the answers come to me.
i will let my unknown future be unknown.
i will say i don't know when i just don't know.
i will send my loud, barking time-obsessed inner judge to the bahamas for the summer.
summer love to all of you.
Posted by: pixie on June 28, 2004 08:47 PMWhat a fabulously inspiring post! You really got me thinking about what I want to do to take full advantage of all the amazing things that summertime has to offer. Here's what I've come up with so far.
- Enjoy some twilight paddleboat rides and moonlit chats on the porch at the cottage with that cute guy I picked up in Grade 10 geography class. (That would be my husband Neil.)
- Treat my daughter Julie to a manicure and pedicure at my favourite spa. (She's planning to bring along black nailpolish.) :-)
- Spend some time watching funny movies with my son Scott. (He's a huge fan of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and other John Candy classics.)
- Get some archery pointers from my son Erik. (Warning: Don't show up at our cottage unexpectedly or you may end up getting smucked with an arrow.)
- Paint rocks with my son Ian. (He's collected a bucket full so far.)
- Celebrate my Dad's 75th birthday with him in a memorable way. He's a totally awesome Dad. (He's also just finished writing a book. Stay tuned for more about that.)
- Entertain family and friends at the cottage. (I just bought a bunch of ultra-tacky fish plates at Canadian Tire. Gotta put them to use!)
- Gather up a bunch of girlfriends and head to the movies. (I want to see The Stepford Wives. Don't ask me why.)
- Spend some time reading the cascading style sheets books that I ordered a few weeks ago. (I want to get a head start on my next round of Web design courses.)
- Write some stuff just for fun, with no deadlines attached. (Really creative, from the heart stuff.)
- Find 1001 other ways to enjoy the great Canadian summer. (It's far too short.)
Posted by: Ann on June 26, 2004 08:24 PMGreat list! A few things off the top of my head:
I will attend at least two outdoor concerts, dance performances, or plays.
I will swim at least twice a week and work my way to at least 32 laps at a time.
I will take a road trip.
I will organize my office (easier said than done).
I will write more for myself, and not just for work.
I will make my blog (http://bexgirl.blogspot.com) look more inviting.
I will finally buy a digital camera.
I will take life by the horns.
Posted by: Bex on June 26, 2004 06:39 PMI will find the humor and lightness that lives just inside of the fear and anger.
I will thank Life for the goodness in my life and let go of feeling awful for what is not there or is no longer.
I will finish my novel by the end of August.
I will finish my tao of physics course this summer.
I will remember clear through my bones that Life has me in Her sweet hands and is taking very good care of me.
I will make a good heartfriend here in this new place.
I will remember to come back here to Wishjar Journal (and Superhero Journal, too :) more often for positive, uplifting, warm, human contact. (thank, yet again, Keri :)
Posted by: Katherine on June 26, 2004 01:13 PMi will make the most of the rest of my gap year in the south of france...
i will make the most of the time left with my lovely french boyfriend before moving back to england...
i will tan this year!
i will schlop round the house in flip flops and swishy skirts...
i will meet up with old friends when i get home...
i will be excited about starting university...
i will propose... :D
Posted by: jemma on June 26, 2004 11:31 AMMmmm, Summer. At the moment the mantra up here in Sydney is "I will survive the winter."
Posted by: Lynda on June 26, 2004 10:20 AMI just wanted to say that this: I will remember that i don't have to do everything I set out to do. was my favorite. I frequently come up with things that sound like fun, and then somewhere along the way start to feel like "to do's". While it's important to make time to do fun things, it's also important not to drive yourself crazy by turning fun things into 'musts' and 'shoulds'.
I will plant flowers in the flower bed and keep them alive this year.
Posted by: Monique on June 24, 2004 08:18 PMOh how I wish it was summer in the southern hemisphere! :) I'll have to save this post for later this year...
I've only recently found your blog, but wanted to say - it's awesome! and inspiring! - and thank you for the link to Jeff & Mike's incredible journey. Having a great time reading what they're up to.
Posted by: Michelle on June 24, 2004 03:22 AMI shall gather sunshine moments and twilight smiles. Sprinkle them with lavender secrets and bumblebee dreams. I will schedule lemonade socials and tree swing laughter. I will invite my neighbour to join me in a session of hopscotch and suggest a strawberry tea for imaginary friends. Finally, I will collect sandcastle moments in a jar labelled summertime.....And then during a snowfall in January I will break the seal of warm weather delights and introduce summertime to a frosty windowpane.
Can I just say how much I am enjoying reading these?
sometimes I say out loud, 'oh, i want to do that one too.'
this one made me laugh,
"I will not fart at the public library"
may we all make a pact to practice this.
Posted by: Keri Smith on June 23, 2004 12:31 PMKeri, I found you through friends, Hope W. and Kelly G., and I'm so glad I did. You have a wonderful site!
This summer I AM:
Having fun with family
Concentrating on my gifts
Re-building my career
Reading for fun
Writing for fun
Relaxing!
I will write love letters to my wonderful boyfriend, who I will be separated from for 6 long months
I will sew a closetful of whimsical, colorful skirts
I will watch my fireflies at dusk
I will sing loudly in my car and not mind the stares
I will rock my physics class
I will u-pick, and eat peaches straight off the tree
I will take up painting with watercolors
I will keep my journal company
I will drink chocolate oreo malts with my girlfriends
I will read every book I can get my hands on
I had goosebumps reading all the wonderful things people will do. Here's some of what I'll do:
I will swim in my pool and lay in the sun
I will drink NA pina coladas while I pretend I'm at the beach
I will read
I will see at least one movie in a theater
I will go to Theater on the Green (Shakespeare)
I will go boating
I will continue running (I might even enter a race)
I will enjoy having my kids home from school
I will play with my dogs
I will cross the line I drew in the sand and marvel at the wonderful possibilities on the other side.
Thanks for this post!
Posted by: Kelly Gibbons on June 23, 2004 07:58 AMHow inspiring! This summer I'm going to go to the beach on the weekends, I will plant more flowers and start a veggie garden. My ultimate goal for this summer is to create more art!
Posted by: Mabelle on June 22, 2004 09:16 AMthis summer I will.....
-sing jazz with friends at the Cameron...
-roast marshmallows over a campfire in Quebec
-swim at long point (sand sand sand!)lake erie
-see kooky theatre at the Fringe Fest toronto
-hike some of the bruce trail with my pookie
-play with my cats on the sunny back patio
-read lots
-listen to Dvorak's 7th symphony, Barber's Knoxville and Puccini's La Boheme
-I will wear flip flops and hippy dresses
-I will smile and thank the universe for all I have.
-and much much more
I will walk barefoot as much as I can.
I will go out in the rain and not come home before I am all wet and cold.
I will hug my sister and have some great evenings at hers.
I will send real postcards to friends from wherever I will be.
I will search my new house surrondings and also visit some local cemeteries "to get acquainted".
With my husband we will make a night pilgrimage to the place where we got married.
With all my family, warm blankets and wine bottle I will sit on the rock and wait for the sunrise.
I will give unexpected presents.
I will never forget this summer.
Wishing you the same,
E.
Sounds like wonderful plans. You really know how to live life!
Summer's over on this part of the world (Asia) so... I guess I'm gonna go about my daily duties... work... work... and more work...
Posted by: toni on June 21, 2004 09:04 PMawww.. the gift of summer, and it truly is a gift! as a first grade teacher, I'm in overdrive for 10 months of the year, then I crash into summer. This summer ....
I will finally grieve for my mother, without constraint, who died 8 months ago.
I will finish my Master's program after TWO years!
I will read books that I WANT to read, not because I have to read them.
I will spend the day in my pajamas.
I will host a book club brunch at my house.
I will drink chamboard and fizzy water in a cute little bumblebee tumbler.
I will watch the thunderstorm clouds billow up over the mountain.
I will inhale the scent of mesquite on the skirts of falling rain drops.
I will have a front row seat to the lightning show that the monsoons bring.
I will gab on the phone with my friends about 'nothing'.
I will surrender the chance to mend a friendship - and lay it to rest for good.
I will get pedicures with my daughter - and try opi's summer green polish on my tootsies!
I will sleep until 9 or 10 am.
I will take a bunch of journaling/bookmaking classes at my favorite paper arts shop...ooohh, I can't wait!
I will read in my english garden while my kittens play among the plants.
I will help my son move out onto his own.
I will watch the stars parade across the forest night sky.
I will take my vitamins.
I will sip my ice coffee at my starbuck's as I read keri's book when it gets here any day!
I will pick tomatoes off of my two plants.
I will count my blessings and always choose to do something sweet for those in my life.
Posted by: Velvet Brick on June 21, 2004 08:05 PMI will learn to love again
I will get my newly fitted prosthetic hand
I will sing
I will win at bingo
I will celebrate a birthday while attending a funeral
I will ride my bike to the next town to pick up hot pockets
I will smash my acoustic guitar over my grandmothers head
I will be brave
I will not fart at the public library
I will simply continue to open new doors and try things I normally would not and finish things that I start.
Posted by: Lu on June 21, 2004 05:29 PMYour book arrived at the local bookstore (Pages) this week, and I excitedly picked up the copy I had pre-ordered. I'm delighted with it. Thank you for inspiring!
Posted by: Lala on June 21, 2004 05:01 PMAh, the first day of summer....
Taking a motorcycle trip to Montreal with friends
Drinking ice tea with lemon, no suger
Camping in the backyard around the campfire with friends, July 4
Reading SARK's new book
Making jewelry
Attending my new friend Amy's wedding and being videographer
Hiking
Visiting the ocean
Bead hunting in Woodstock, NY
Going to an outdoor concert
Watching thunderstorms
Great post! Makes me think of summer like I did when I was in school - full of possibilities and freedom. Let's see, I plan to visit more with friends, take some car trips and go to some outdoor festivals/concerts.
Posted by: BookGirl on June 21, 2004 03:19 PMI will be brave.
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That is my only summer wish.
-penelope
Posted by: penelope on June 21, 2004 02:55 PMhmmm...
i will find a new job
i will hang love notes from the braches of pines and maple trees
i will go up north and run through my sweet sweet hills
i will see many old friends and be covered in night time with the oldies and country dreams nibbling at my ear
i will sew and sew and sew
i will collaborate with the otis
i will enjoy trinity bellwoods, and play botchi ball
i will spend time with the booh.
we will eat cherries, watermelon and mangos.
i will swim in a pool, pond, and lake.
(but i will not swim in a pond on hot days, because of the itch).
i will make a robot...i will make a robot.
mmm...and i will take naps.
yes lots of naps.
cheers
r
I always love your posts. You inspire me with your creativity and writing. This summer, I will: make art for public places, have garage sales, redesign my room, clean my room regularly (it's been actually a few years since I've dusted it. whoo hee.), swim in my friends pool at night, make lots of mixed cd's, and so much more. I hope your summer is great.
Posted by: Deanna on June 21, 2004 01:57 PM