Not Your Usual Suspects: Living the Dream!

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Living the Dream!

As a published author, many people believe I’m living the dream. And they’re right, of course. I love my job. It’s the best in the world.

However, I still have dreams, dreams that have nothing whatsoever to do with writing (although I may incorporate them into a story one day, of course). For instance, for more than 40 years, I’ve longed to see these magnificent Lipizzaner stallions.

As I have a big (terrifyingly big) birthday coming up in June, I decided to treat myself. Yes, I’m flying to Vienna with tickets for a performance at the Spanish Riding School gripped tightly in my hand. And I can’t wait.

How about you? What are you dreaming about? Are there items that have been on your bucket list for years - and years? I need to know. :)

9 comments:

Anne Marie Becker said...: Oh, my goodness, what a fabulous way to spend a terrifyingly big birthday! Congratulations!!

I'd like to go to Australia and New Zealand some day for a big, month-long trip. And I haven't been to England or France yet.; March 25, 2015 at 8:43 AM
Rita said...: How wonderful. You will be amazed. Saw them there and at a training facility in Spain. It's breathtaking. Vienna is the most beautiful city. Sooo much to see and do. Sleep plenty before you go.:-); March 25, 2015 at 9:58 AM
Unknown said...: I want a long trip to Australia and New Zealand too, Anne Marie. As for England - come on over. The natives are friendly. :)

Thanks for the tip, Rita. I'll 'try' to sleep plenty. So excited though. :) So glad you enjoyed seeing them - twice!; March 25, 2015 at 10:01 AM
Marcelle Dubé said...: I'm not much of a traveller, but I have scary birthday coming up next year, too, and I'm thinking it's time to see Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland.; March 25, 2015 at 12:34 PM
Toni Anderson said...: Shirley, I'd love to see those horses! How cool you are going :)
Dreams... I've been so lucky. Maybe a real dream would be moving back to the UK--or maybe a REAL dream would be 6 months in Canada and 6 months in the UK? Not sure. I'm happy for now :) XOXOX; March 25, 2015 at 12:45 PM
Helena said...: Shirley -- be sure to re-read Mary Stewart's Airs Above the Ground before you go! Have fun.; March 25, 2015 at 2:51 PM
Helena said...: Shirley -- be sure to re-read Mary Stewart's Airs Above the Ground before you go! Have fun.; March 25, 2015 at 2:51 PM
Unknown said...: Iceland is on my list too, Marcelle. You must definitely do something fun to celebrate that scary birthday. :)

Toni, the REAL dream sounds wonderful. Great to spend 6 months here and then 6 months in Canada.

Thanks, Helena. I read Airs Above the Ground ages ago but I think I'll have a re-read. :); March 26, 2015 at 4:00 AM
Maureen A. Miller said...: I'm dreaming about climbing in your suitcase. :) I'd be very helpful. Every time you open your case I can hand you a tooth brush or something. :); March 26, 2015 at 5:51 AM

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