When I grow up I want to be a Mermaid. I blame Ariel and Eric, oh and Sebastian the crab (lobster?) well you get the idea.
I love swimming and brushing my hair, I have a great collection of both bikinis and shells…Unlike The Little Mermaid I’m thinking ‘down there where it’s wetter’ may be more ideal. (No innuendo intended)
I do like to eat seafood which may mean I’m a little friendless but ultimately I feel I have both the skill and capacity for taking my new lifestyle to the next level.
So one day I will be a Mermaid, what am I waiting for? Why delay? Well, I’m actually waiting for techno dudes to stop concentrating on fighting deadly virus’s and creating sustainer villages, iPhone 800’s and such to focus on building me a fin. Several years ago there was a craze to crochet mermaids tails, my mum said she would give it a go for me but I’m not sure a fabric that isn’t water proof is what I’m looking for in my attempt to be ‘Part of that World’ long term.
If you think I’m being ridiculous then you’ve misunderstood the tone of my post, one day I will be a Mermaid. When I was four I decided I wanted to be a Teacher. I would line my dolls and teddies in lines and take the register for hours in preparation…an education and a degree later and I MADE IT.
However, perhaps if this is ‘day one’ I really should think about some of the obstacles in my current life and try tackling them, after all we all need a plan. Plus you can’t always trust in technology taking its time, what if my fin arrives sooner than expected? Firstly, I wrinkle in water – Arial seemed wrinkless in the 90 minute animation, so perhaps I could increase my wrinkle cream rountine and take longer baths in preparation. (Tick)
Also, I’m not a fan of being cold – so family move to a hot climate with tropical sea conditions may be necessary. I’ve just asked Mr F about this and although keen on a warmer climate I feel he isn’t taking the move seriously, I could be wrong but the sentence construction he just used involved many blue words not found in the dictionary and ended with ‘are you still talking’.
Whilst I get him use to the global migration of our family I’ll tackle another issue – I’m not keen on getting my hair wet. Yes, I am that blonde in the pool who over stretches her neck and gives children evil glances for even thinking of splashing her with the liquid she is surrounded in. I’ve watched the Disney classic again and from what I can see in or out of the water Arial has the same insanely gorgeous hair, so perhaps this comes with the fin? Like a bolt on can for phone contracts… (half tick)
Still reading and thinking I’m insane…no more insane than you if you have a dream and today isn’t your ‘day one’, leave the ‘one days’ to Disney and make those dreams happen.
What a clever post. I too am a teacher but secretly want to be a unicorn…..maybe today could be my ‘day one’. Thank you for posting. #postsfromtheheart
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Ohh!!! Let’s team up and create a mermaid / unicorn school
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Lol! Awesome!
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You are my blog crush on LUCY at home here
https://lucyathome.co.uk/blogcrush/week11-28-april-2017/
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Well this is delightful 😂
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You know you can actually buy mermaid fins now – and there’s no need to get your hair wet! #postsfromtheheart
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I think I might lack commitment
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This is great. Though my dreams aren’t so mermaidy (fish phobia) shouldn’t we all just crack on with day 1!! #PostsFromTheHeart
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Oh no, Maybe try unicorn? I’d also love to own a flourish, a children’s independent shoe store oh and write a children’s book series…you’re right, I need to get moving.
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Ha yeah I want a tea and cake shop in the countryside, but I’ve not learnt how to bake yet…
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May be you aren’t the baker – may be your next step is making a baker friend 🙂
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Ha I used to pretend to be a mermaid when I was young and went swimming. I loved it. Where there’s a will there’s a way…just the whole breathing underwater needs some working on!! Kate #posts from the heart
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I’ll get there ‘one day’ 😉
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I basically still pretend this now when I take my mini merman swimming 🙂 always a mermaid in my soul
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Ha ha fab post! I’d secretly like to be a real life fairy and live in a toadstool in the woods! Seriously though, I’m 46 and still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up! #Triumphanttales
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I don’t think you need to know, as long as you enjoy today / own a wand and poss some fairy wings then you’re doing fine
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Haha love it. I hope this is the kick up the butt I need. I’m seriously lacking in motivation but if today isn’t my day one then my dreams will always only be one day… thanks for the inspiration #DreamTeam
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No worries – what’s your dream?
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Oh there is just so much to totally adore about this post! Love! It’s a feel good gorgeousness of a post so thank you – I feel inspired and happy just reading it xx #DreamTeam
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What a lovely comment to leave x thanks Hun – may sunshine sparkle over your week 🙂
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Such a great post. I just love you x
#triumphanttales
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I’ve totally got my Ariel rock splash perfected after years of practising in my mum and nan’s bath. I do have an aversion to crab though and I am petrified of birds so scuttle and sebastian can do one. Eric and his dog, im totally down with and I agree about moving to a warmer climate. Perhaps we can be mermaids together? =]
Thanks for sharing this with us at #TriumphantTales. Hope to see you again next week!
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Yes! Of course, I’m all for sisters together – we could go more mermaid bay in Peter Pan. That way no crabs and birds 😉 I got ya back 🙂
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You’re on to something there! Love it!
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Love the whole ‘one day ‘ or ‘day one’ concept – it really makes you think. Only now I’ve read this for some reason I have ‘under the sea’ on a loop in my head! 😂 Thanks so much for linking up to #TriumphantTales. xx
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I love this so much, perhaps because like you I believe in making a plan to make my dreams happen… whatever those dreams may be. I hope that one day you do indeed get to become a mermaid… despite the disadvantages… who knows what modern advances will bring. #PostsFromTheHeart
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Exactly, loving your positive perspective…I will be part of that world, when it’s warmer and a little safer 😉
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Ah… this is one of my fav reads today! Loved it. My little one wants to be a mermaid. She’s determined. Really positive and fab twist on ‘one day’ ‘day one’. Thanks so much for sharing with the #DreamTeam xx
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Thanks Hun and glad you enjoyed it. I’ll update you should Mermaid madness progress and you can give your daughter my top tips
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Can I join you and be a Flamingo to your Unicorn ? #PostsFromTheHeart
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Absolutely
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What a brilliant way of thinking, maybe it’s what I need. My legs don’t work anymore and I’d be happy with a mermaid tail instead. But you’ve hit the nail on the head, I have had dreams but I’ve never grabbed them. Today should be day one!
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Today was day one? Luckily tomorrow can also be day one should you need it…but you only get a handful of day ones, so don’t delay!
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Haha, I really hope you get to be a mermaid. If I have any ideas about how to make it be, I’ll ping you a message. #BlogCrush
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Thanks x
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Hehe this is so true (plus I love a post with a Disney reference!) I went on a course a few years back that used the phrase “the life I love” – they said every decision or move should either be because it added to the life you wanted or would help you on the road towards that life. It’s something that’s always stuck with me – start taking the steps now and your “one day” maybe closer than you think #blogcrush
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Oh amazing! I love this too!!!! (Hence my overuse of the exclamation mark) what was the course about?
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Oh I’m all about overusing exclamation marks!! Hahaha. It was actually a course called “Phil Parker’s Lightning Process” which is designed to help people overcome things like depression, or anxiety, or eating disorders, or whatever it is that’s holding you back from having “the life you love”. It was brilliant and I’m always recommending it to people!
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It does sound fab, I’m doing a mindfulness course at the mo and adoring it 🙂
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Love this. And not just because of the Disney reference! #thesatsesh
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But the Disney reference helps, right?
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Sadly I won’t be able to join you as a mermaid as I can’t bear putting my face in the water. I’ll make do with visiting you on the rocks for #thesatseshwithmermaids
….And you have made me think about turning my one days into day ones.
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Love this sentiment. Of course rock coffee mornings welcome
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Oh I love this! I’m a huge Disney fan. I shall look forward to your future post ‘The day I became a mermaid!!’ Don’t let anyone burst your (water) bubble!! #thesatsesh
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As if Hun 🙂
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You can be anything you set your mind to it. I believe there is a restaurant in Disney that hires mermen and mermaids to swim while dinners are eating. Wouldn’t that be something! @thatsatsesh
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See i would need to swim freely, im not sure Disney would let me out x
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Believe in your dreams and follow your heart! #thesatsesh
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Always do
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A witty post! It’s true though, why procrastinate? 😊 #thesatsesh
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Absolutely x
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5 hours I spent in the pool with my daughter the other day. 5 hours!!! surely that makes me a mermaid 😆 #thesatsesh x
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Oh my! Yes you are either a) a prawn (due to wrinkles) or b) a Mermaid!
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As always, I applaud your fabulous your growth mindset, my friend. Lovely post- I’m going to think of today as ‘day one’ for reaching my goals, too. #thesatsesh
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It should be an awesome day then
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Love this you crazy wanna-be mermaid! If anyone’s going to do it you are! very inspirational message – thinking of today as ‘day 1!’. Lots to crack on with. XX #thesatsesh xx
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Indeed x enjoy the ride of accomplishment
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Haha, well, in the last 18 months I think I’ve had more ‘day ones’ than ‘one day’, so I might be on the right track to living out my dreams! I think… 😬🤡🤠xx
#thesatsesh
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This excites me! Now take out the ‘i think’ and live it x whoop
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Woop! Woop!
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May you achieve Mermaid greatness! #thesatsesh xoxo
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