In my next lifetime, I hope to be graceful and to dance without looking like a klutz. In fact, I'd like to be able just to walk without tripping over my own feet. Oh, and as for those feet, I'd like a pair without hammer toes next time, please.
In between all that swimming, skiing, bike trekking, and dancing, I plan to write a best-selling series of novels. In other words, I’d like to be J. K. Rowling -- but without her pre-success poverty and deprivation.
With all the money my books will generate, I’ll buy a home in New England again (I really do love it here), but this time one with a garage so I won’t have to deal with clearing snow off my car. Though, come to think of it, I won't be here in the winter anyway because I'll be visiting my villa in Capri, or my retreat in Maui — when I’m not travelling to many of the other exotic places I missed this time around or revisiting some of my favorites. And no more cramped coach. Next time, first class only, Baby!
Ooops! Almost forgot. In addition to an Olympic gold for skiing, I also plan to win at least one Oscar or maybe a Tony. I'm not completely delusional. I know I'll have to go to acting school first, but that's okay. It would be worth the hard work to excel in something that would win me world-wide recognition and an actual, tangible award. I almost made it this time; but, unfortunately, they don't give medals for typing really, really fast.
I've also been pondering maybe acquiring a husband next time around; but then I remember a comment made by the late, legendary Joan Fontaine, who had been married four times to Mr. Wrong (though the last one's name was Wright): "If I had known when I was young what I know now, I would have had dogs instead of husbands," she said. "They’re so much more loyal." So I think I’ll get me a few canines instead.
Time for dinner. Since I don't yet have the personal chef I plan to hire in my next lifetime, I guess I have to go cook it myself.
©2014 Rose Madeline Mula for SeniorWomen.com
Rose Mula's most recent book, Grandmother Goose: Rhymes for a Second Childhood is now available as an e-book on Amazon.com for the Kindle and at BarnesandNoble.com for the Nook at $2.99; the paperback edition is still available for $9.95. The Beautiful People and Other Aggravations is also available at bookstores through Amazon.com and other online bookstores. It can also be ordered Pelican Publishing (800-843-1724), as is her previous book, If These Are Laugh Lines, I'm Having Way Too Much Fun.
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