Fishy Wishes

If fairy godmothers were a literal reality and you could request any set of skills or abilities or attributes, what would you ask for? I'm referring here to the fairytale name-day giving of gifts, when a child was told they would be fabulous at dancing or have really lovely red lips and nicely curled hair.

I've often wished I was musical. I'd love to be an amazing singer and guitar player, to be able to converse intelligently about string quartets and perhaps even have the skills to compose songs of my own. I just don't seem to have the attention span to learn a musical instrument, or the what-ever it is you need to become a good singer. Maybe I lack confidence and discipline as much as ability.

I don't want to be more physically attractive then I am, I'm intelligent enough for my own needs, and wisdom I think I'd rather earn then be handed. I wish I could fly, of course, but I've seen enough superhero movies to believe that would probably complicate things. I like being more honest then clever, have accepted that I'm a far better tactician then strategist, and don't particularly like the idea of someone else correcting my other personal flaws. Maybe it's silly to think the world needs a few incorrigible tactless empaths, but I'm mostly okay with being silly.

I do wish I was better at languages and had mythically impressive writing skills. Sometimes I think I am hopelessly lazy and unmotivated. But for the most part...

I like who I am. Isn't that what matters?