Be more like Pippi Longstocking

I picked up Amelia Bedelia too!

I painted my toenails bright yellow and put pink flower decals on them. Very cheery!

I must go to the library and get the books. I read them as a girl, but I think it is very Pippy Longstocking-ish to read them again!

It would be fabulous to go on a cruise or sail for a few weeks. After all, Pippi grew up on a ship since her father was a sailor and/or pirate.

“Well it’s not far down to paradise
At least it’s not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find tranquility
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Baby believe me, oh

It’s not far to Never Never Land
No reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
Of innocence again
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Baby believe me, oh

Sailing (takes me away)
Takes me away
To where I’ve always heard it could be
(I heard it could be)
Just a dream and a wind to carry me
(Soon I will be free)
Soon I will be free, yeah

Fantasy, it gets the best of me
When I’m sailing, sailing
All the world in a reverie
Every word is a symphony
Won’t you believe me, oh…”

Done!

I want to have adventures and stories to tell like her.

it sticks straight out.

She’s strong and brave and rich and smart. She lives with her pet monkey and horse. She tells incredible stories that are true, mostly. She cleans her floors by strapping brushes to her feet and skating through the soap bubbles.

What’s not to admire?!