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myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking 3 years ago

I don't know from whence came the idea that genies (or djinn...which are actually very powerful demons, according to scholars of their cultural origins) grant 3 wishes. If you read any of the 600+ "Arabian Nights," genies often stayed with their "masters" for life, doing many things for them (Even Disney's "Aladdin" got that right. Oddly, though, the story was originally set not in Arabia, but China!).

Just for the purposes of this discussion, however, you're limited to 3.

I've always wished for all the money lost before a hundred years ago (so I wouldn't get anyone else's money who's still living, & needs it), to be perfectly healthy, & finally, to always be understood.

We can putter around for my thought process behind those choices, or do as my title up there suggests, i.e., tell everyone what you would wish for, & why.

Your ball, friends!

Maggiepie
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writersedge (7228) response was accepted on 9/25/2009.
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1. myLot reputation of 94/100. stephcjh (27633)   ranked 6 out of 430 in thinking   3 years ago

I think I would wish for some time off. My husband and I both work seven days a week right now to make ends meet. It would be nice to be able to drop down to 5 days a week and have a couple of days off.


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

Good one! Some people would choose to just not work yet be rich. Wise folks understand the value of work to one's sense of well-being.

But you still have 2 wishes! Is there naught else you could wish to have or do or be? Even for someone else?

Maggiepie
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2. myLot reputation of 80/100. leoling (136)   ranked 164 out of 430 in thinking   3 years ago

My wish is a simple one. Hope people around me are safe from bad things happen. It's really sad when really bad things happen to the people you know or around you.:(


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

I love that. What a kind wish, but...what about the other 2 wishes?

Maggiepie
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3. myLot reputation of 80/100. whiteheather39 (15570)   ranked 316 out of 430 in thinking   3 years ago

My 3 wishes would be a long life, best of health and the final third wish would be..LET US SEE THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE!~


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

lollollol Amen to that!!

Maggiepie
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4. myLot reputation of 82/100. ItalianAngel73 (161)   ranked 323 out of 430 in thinking   3 years ago

Hi Maggiepie!

If I were granted 3 wishes from a genie I think they would be for #1 me to be close to both my sweetheart and my family (as they live in different states), #2 that my family and I would always be provided for and #3 for my family and I to always be happy.

I know they're not elaborate, whimsical wishes but I really focus on the simple things to make me happy. :-)


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

Well, happiness comes from within, so maybe what you're wishing for, really, is to know how to be happy with what you receive. Some folks never learn that trick. happy

Maggiepie
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5. myLot reputation of 98/100. Kashmeresmycat (2385)   ranked 282 out of 430 in thinking   3 years ago

I like your wishes, very interesting choices. I can think of about 100 things I could use right now in the way of help but since we're only allowed three, I guess I'll have to think carefully.

Number One, would be like yours, to stay healthy for many more years to come.
Number Two, would be to have a little bit of money to open my own small business. I don't need alot, just a little to get me going because I'm a hard worker, just out of work right now like a million other people.
Number Three, would be that the business would prosper so I can help my daughters out and be happy when I leave this world.

Like I said, there are a ton of things I could wish for right now but I think that would do me just fine for the moment, and I'd be happy...rolleyes


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

Reasonable wishes, all. Some folks believe only gobs of money makes a person happy. I will say, it's easier to be rich & unhappy than poor & unhappy, though! lol

Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"


myLot reputation of 98/100. Kashmeresmycat (2385)   ranked 282 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

HaHa, I have to agree with you on that one...I'm poor and unhappy right now. That's why I thought I'd be nice and just ask for little things, lol! I don't need no more bad luck!

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6. myLot reputation of 99/100. writersedge (7228)   3 years ago

I did something like this and got so many "World Peace" responses that the discussion became tired. Hope you have better luck.

End of this recession or another time period of prosperity for all on this planet.
The health I had when I was 25 for the rest of my life.
For terrorists to blow themselves up while making the bombs in seclusion and away from everyone else.


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

Yes, I did think I'd get the "visualize whirled peas" response, but decided to risk it anyway. Another time, maybe I'll do the "5 books you'd want to have on a desert island," & hope for no cliches, too. Call me crazy. cool

Thanks for your answers. I especially like that last one!

Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"


myLot reputation of 99/100. writersedge (7228)  3 years ago

A desert isle or deserted isle?
Oh please do that one. I know what books I want!


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

Okay! Only now, I'll have to think up my can't-do-without five! lol

Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

Okay, Writersedge! You have your wish! Go look & comment! (You're welcome...rolleyeswink)

Maggiepie (aka "Geniepie")
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"


myLot reputation of 99/100. writersedge (7228)  3 years ago

Thank you very much for best response and take care.

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7. myLot reputation of 75/100. Tantrums (927)   3 years ago

1. To be able to master any skill within 1 month (playing an instrument, lockpicking, heart surgery, etc.) This would also indirectly take care of any money-oriented wishes, and probably any romantic pursuits as well.

2. Anytime I think of an awesome idea, invention, song, or movie, it is automatically karmically "patented", meaning everyone else in the universe is excluded from thinking of it and doing it before I get a chance to.

3. And last, World Peace! hahaha!


myLot reputation of 95/100. Hatley (48689)   ranked 37 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

lollollolworld peace of course and now may I sell you the Brooklyn bridge too. he he he he.


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

lol Okay, Tantrums, I'll accept the last because the 1st 2 are so clever & original, & because I recognize #3 for the jest it is! wink

Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

Gosh, Hat! Of course I'll take it! How many flavors does it come in? whistlehappywink

Maggiepie
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8. myLot reputation of 81/100. roselynm1023 (636)   ranked 160 out of 430 in thinking   3 years ago

1. to get married soon with a loving and responsible man and blessed with two healthy kids
2. own a house and lot in a good subdivision
3. start a profitable business


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

Very sensible. Also humble. Good wishes, not flashy, & genie friendly, too. wink

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9. myLot reputation of 95/100. Hatley (48689)   ranked 37 out of 430 in thinking   3 years ago

hi Maggiepie well for me, it would be wish number one,that my son gets a job at once that pays a really good salary.
wish no 2. we get enough money to put down all that is needed 'for an two bedroom apartment for at least three months.
Wish no.3. that I can get our stuff out of storage and'
move into this new apartment very soon.
okay so this is all just wishes but it was fun while it
lasted so back to reality for now. nice discussion.


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

Hey, I can get behind those. happy And as for reality, as I view such, dreams & wishes are a vital part of that. If not, we'd still be shivering in dank, dark caves!
Also, thanks for the kudos!

Maggiepie
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10. myLot reputation of 78/100. greatsasuke (324)   3 years ago

I guess the first wish would be to get unlimited wishes. Just kidding. The first one would probably be to be content inside. The second would be health. The third and final wish would be to be able to help people in any way they needed help. I think that having unlimited money, power, or any other temporal wish would never be completely fulfilling. If a person is happy inside and content, has good health, and is able to help people then what more could they ask for. In this way a person truly lives life to the fullest.


myLot reputation of 78/100. Maggiepie (2990)   ranked 73 out of 430 in thinking  3 years ago

Please tell me you're still single (& male)! wubthumbup

Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"


myLot reputation of 78/100. greatsasuke (324)  3 years ago

I am a male, but not single. Don't worry there are many good fish in the sea still.

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