My English Dreams Come True
On the list of things to do on my upcoming trip to England is hug Cary Grant. (I do not know the woman in that photo but I envy her a bit.) I may even kiss him on the cheek. Both cheeks, even. A life-sized statue of Cary Grant! I may just melt on the spot. I will become the dark stain on the concrete at his feet that people will walk around because they are not quite sure what it is. I shall have them place a little placard next to me, that reads: "Here is what remains of Cary Grant's most ardent admirer. Now, please take your leave as she wants to be alone with him. --Signed, The Queen" (Or Dame Judi Dench or Sir Elton John or whoever is in charge over there these days.)
I think Cary Grant was my first real love. Well, it was either him or Davy Jones of The Monkees but I think it was the former. He has certainly stayed in my heart longer. (This was well before my Shaun Cassidy/Leif Garrett/Willie Aames pre-teen phase. Thank goodness, that was relatively short-lived.) I would still give Davy Jones a hug if I met him on the street, but I would not plan to visit his statue, which is apparently the sign of true devotion. Oh, good grief, how have I never realized my first loves were both English? That is something, is it not?
Many other things are planned during my stay, including a night of Shakespeare, performed by actual English people (Be still my heart!), but I think 'meeting' Cary Grant is going to be one of the top two highlights. Seeing my other favorite Englishman will be the other. I may even kiss him on the cheek. Both cheeks, even.
Sorry, Davy Jones. Maybe next trip.
England, dreams, long distance relationships, travel in About My Day 
Reader Comments (3)
You are adorable! And while I'm dining with V D'O, I won't tell him you are cheating on him. Have too much fun!!!
I *heart* you.
I also *heart* Cary Grant. Think you could bring yourself to let your other favorite Englishman take a photo of you with him? And then share it with me? Pretty please, with sugar on top?
Awww, crap. I had started writing a comment and somehow managed to close the window. *SIGH*
So, allow me to begin again:
HELLO MY DEAR! Sorry I have been MIA for so long. My reader shows around 700 unread posts (not even kidding), but my goal today is to catch up on a select few of my favorite blogs (meaning you!).
A trip to England?!? Yay! Clearly I have some serious catching-up to do. You'll have to forgive me as I'll be reading backwards, newest to oldest. :)
And Cary Grant. *swoon* Who has ever seen An Affair To Remember and isn't convinced of how delicious he is? His Girl Friday is currently sitting in my Instant Queue on Netflix. Lay an extra kiss on him for me, while you're at it? :)