I wondered the same thing myself wishing I knew what I wanted and wanting what I wished for and then an idea popped into my head that it would be interesting to know what other people were wishing for, or perhaps even wanting for, themselves. To that end, I thought it would be nice to create a new meme similar to the one that our beloved Mimi, Queen of Memes used with her very successful and popular Message in a Bottle Meme. Of course, I didn't wish to step on any royal toes so first asked permission of Her Royal Highness to use the same sort of format that she had used. Gracious, as always, Mimi said that it was certainly fine by her and she that would absolutely participate in such an endeavor once I got around to undertaking it.
After a little cajoling, I was able to get my resident artist and Photoshop® expert to come up with a graphic for me to use that I liked. I explained to Amanda that what I had in mind was a wishing star as that is what comes readily to mind whenever I think of making a wish. Granted you could throw a penny in a wishing well, make a wish while blowing out birthday candles, or even just randomly wish for something without any sort of ritual involved but how many of us have looked up into the night sky, seen a star shoot across the heavens, and not made a wish? Uh-huh, that's what I'm talking about!

The Rules
1. Think about what it is that you want more than anything, what your heart's desire and fondest wish is, and what it is that you would wish for if you were to see the above wishing star flame across the night sky.
2. Right click and SAVE the blank graphic below.
3. Use a graphics program of your choice and place your wish on this picture:

4. Post the Make A Wish Meme and your wishing star on your blog along with these rules.If you don't currently have a graphics program and aren't sure how to put your message on the picture you can either download one for free (I use IrfanView which is an image viewer but also allows you to customize and optimize your pictures) or email me at mouseski58@yahoo.com, tell me what you're wishing for, and I'll customize the picture for you and email it back to you so that you can then post it.
5. Tag as many people as you like so that there can be wishing stars all across the Blogosphere and ask them to please link back to me so that I can see what wishes others have made and share those wishes with others.
To kick this meme off, I am going to tag the following people to participate and get the ball rolling. I don't have a dungeon to threaten you with should you choose not to participate in this meme, like certain other Queens have been known to do, so let's just suffice it to say that I wish you would! There - how's that for guilt?? But of course, as always, participation is optional.
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Alright, folks, what do you wish for?
Thanks Sweetie, I will get to work on this one right away.. I may do some copying on the rules right off your page.. I hope you don't mind..I really like this MEME... Let's rock the stars..READY, SET, GO!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a cool idea. I'll give it some thought.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I'm SO going to do this! So, if I don't do it over the weekend, that means I forgot - so come and remind me! In the meantime, if you want to laugh your hind-end off, come read my recent Typos post ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm off to download this Ifranview program right now.
ReplyDeleteI might have to think a while on the wish thing... :-)
Oooh that's a toughie, I'll have to think on it!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea for a meme, Linda.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
I will urge my Ralphie to do it as well.
;-)
I may need some help, though.
That's a good idea!
ReplyDeleteI wish you hadn't tagged so many people! Who the hell are WE supposed to tag?
ReplyDelete;)
Oh, and I'll get right on this!
Mine is up! I didn't tag specific people but I did invite all of my readers to try it.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Okay, mine's up.
ReplyDeleteAnd by that I mean "my Make A Wish meme is posted" ~ what did you think I meant?
Linda, this was a fun meme to do...We are always thankful, but things also worked out for the fair Snow as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I will be up Monday. (I've written Sunday's post plus it gives me a chance to se the competition!
ReplyDeleteI'll put my thinking cap on for this tonight and work on it tomorrow. COOL!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI got tagged by the queen herself as well. I'll try to think of two good wishes. :)
ReplyDeleteYou tagged me? Do you have any idea what you've just done?
ReplyDeleteNow I have to get off my pole and chase after people. The neighbours hate me enough as it is.
how many wishes do I get????
ReplyDeleteOh fun!! :) I'm going to have to think about this one.. Thanks for the tag!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, Linda - count me in, my wish is posted here.
ReplyDeleteThank you for including me into your tag-list. ;-)
Thanks, Linda! Mine is up, the format is in a white frame, but it's best I could do with Microsoft Publisher...
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ReplyDeleteMy Meme Wish from my secret North Tower is published!
Click on this Link: http://moneypennydd.wordpress.com/2008/03/16/make-a-wish-meme-under-a-starlight-beam/
only one wish? hmmmm
ReplyDeletesmile.
I'm putting mine up right now. I'd have a lot less headaches if it ever came true. :)
ReplyDeleteI made a wish... This was great! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks sweetie... I will get right on this tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteSMOOCHES~
Hi Linda. Sanni tagged me and I want to share with you my wishes. :)
ReplyDeleteMine will be up before I leave for the boat tomorrow Linda. Sorry it's taken me so long, but that very long weekend I had just messed me up. BIG TIME! Have a great evening. :)
ReplyDeleteMy wish is on my blog...
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
What is the parliamentary procedure for being double tagged for this Wish Meme?
ReplyDeleteTo be safe, another Meme wish was posted for your shooting star competition with the Queen of Meme Mermaids!
I finally did this one! :)
ReplyDeleteI just made my wish. Thanks for starting this.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made my wish yet...but linked to you...
ReplyDeleteCome and get ur linky love...
http://tinyurl.com/6qcyg3
I made my wish! Come and see it:
ReplyDeletehttp://scrappynhappy.blogspot.com/2008/04/make-wish-meme.html
I found your meme on Phyl's site (Scrappy N Happy in Ohio). Mine is posted; it was a fun meme.
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