LJ Idol: Week Three, It's a Trap!

[gildedage]

Once, when I was going to go spend the summer with my grandparents, I heard that my uncle would pick me up in his convertible. Eleven year old me was beyond excited. In my head, the car would be red and go fast, the wind would blow my hair back from my face, I would peer at the changing landscape with my awesome sunglasses like a movie heroine (at

Comments

[alephz]

Oh, the fight between fantasy and reality. And, boy, how rarely fantasy wins.

[gildedage]

It's so true. Especially when you are good at making stuff up!

[imafarmgirl]

That is hilarious about the tree in NYC. Great entry.

[gildedage]

Thanks. It really is pretty small, but I'm sure it's very beautiful when lit!

[basric]

A wonderful topic. chosen for I think we all have a bit of that child's expectations in us. The only times my expectations were met were in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Grand Tetons, the waterfalls, lakes, and Yellowstone. So there is still hope.

Wonderfully written. One vote here.

[gildedage]

Thanks! You might want to try the Pacific Northwest in June, or the Oregon Coast whenever. Both are gorgeous places. NYC usually lives up too!

[i_id]

Oh, the San Juans in the summer. Or go farther north, up into BC.

[myrna_bird]

Enjoyed.

[gildedage]

Thanks!

[gildedage]

Hey guys! I don't usually write non-fiction, so if you'd like to leave me some feedback with specific suggestions, that would be great. I would just ask that you post as yourself and not anonymously. Thanks! I really appreciate it!