A few years ago I felt kinda lame whenever I had to “make a wish” blowing out birthday candles or whatnot and the only thing I could think of under pressure was “world peace”.

Since then, I’ve kept a wish ready to blurt out if I ever see a falling star or toss a coin into a fountain etc

For me, it’s sending my mind, with all my current knowledge and experience, back in time into my body at the moment I graduated high school, so I could re-live my life with more confidence, less anxiety and get straight into doing the cool bits of my life much earlier.

What would be your “back pocket wish”?

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Well, “world peace” may not be original, but it isn’t bad.

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Unless it’s one of those monkey’s-paw wishes, in which case everyone immediately dies.

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Since I was a kid, I settled on “$100 million.” Simple. Enough to get you through life, but not being too greedy. Yet it’s still never come true, so I’m beginning to think wishing on stars, candles, wells, etc… might sadly be bullshit.

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As long as I’m happy in the moment, I wish for “more of this” because I’m usually having a good time and with people I love.

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“For chick pants to have dude pants pockets”

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They make those. They are just dude pants.

Apparently those who wear tight fitting chick pants prefer not having lines from pockets or undies or whatever.

If you want a middle ground, look to athletic brands built for climbers.

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There is a discernable difference in the cut of pants, notably among the hips, that make this a non-option for some. Pockets shouldn’t come with the cost of looking like you’re wearing a sack of potatoes, lol.

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It’s always been to fly. Every time I blow out birthday candles, every time I fix my necklace chain, every time I blow away a fallen eyelash, every time I’ve thrown a penny in a fountain (oh how I miss the mall fountain!).

It never fucking works >:(

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Oh, so you’re responsible for all these flies then. Rather cruel to wish for them two at a time.

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