A Room with a View
Kinan and I have been having an ongoing desultory conversation about views. He likes my view in Kuwait and he loves a good view in general.
I have challenged him to close his eyes, sit back and envision HIS perfect view.
And so I challenge you, my readers. Even if you have never commented before, yield to this temptation. Commenting is easy – you don’t even have to give your name, just choose any old pseudonym.
Close your eyes. Lean back in your chair. Think of what you would like to have outside your window, to look at day after day. And then – tell us about it.
(Window frame courtesy of castelli marble)
I will tell you, for me it has to do with water, and even better, water and mountains. I love my Kuwait view, and chose a smaller living space just to have the breathtaking view. I have never, not for a heartbeat, regretted that choice. The view out over the Arabian Gulf thrills my heart, and I can lose hours watching ships, watching beachcombers, even watching fish jumping out of the Gulf waters. A beautiful view is a precious gift to the soul.
For my husband, I am would guess it would be Zambia, looking out over a hippo pool, watching elephants cross, watching the lions come down to drink – or to feed.
What view would feed your soul? What would you love to look at day after day? Speak now!
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I do not have to close my eyes, I am at Teton National park . I share what I see…
http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np.grand-teton.html
Wish you where here, hugs,Hayfa
oooh nice topic, you should make this a tag 😛
i’ll tag myself 😛
Lol @ Skunk’s tag
Favorite view: Beech no doubt I don’t even need to close my eyes
I think the best beech that I’d like to c out of my windoww is the south beech in Miami…. but If I was working ti would be too distracting
actualy not during the day not many people are there so.. ya.. Miami South Beach specifically 🙂
Like I said in the comment on the other post (the one you challenged me on) the ultimate view for me is a valley in Syria called Al Ghab Valley.
To give you an idea check these pics below:
As seen towards the Mediterranean from the mountain
The view away from the coast and deep into land
For me it is very easy because I don’t have to close my eyes to imagine. It is engraved in my head.
I would like to look out the window and see a long stretch of green hills (no trees, except sparingly) that eventually rise up into huge mountains.
Question is..am I in that room with a view? Or am I the view while others are in the room? Hmm..food for thought.
well since you’re asking,,, when i closed my eyes i saw my self sitting on a balcony over a small well lit street full of little shops and a lot people all were very happy.. everyone passing bye saying hi what a beautifull day it was… and little kids playing around in the distance…
love and peace everywhere, nobody is thinking about tomorrow…
pure Joy !! 🙂
Ahlan wa sahlen, Hasoona, welcome back, and please forgive me – I can sound out what you wrote, but I don’t know all the words. I look like a first grader, brow all furrowed, making the sounds and trying to put them together – you would laugh!
Hayfa, love the photos, thank you for sharing with us. They are purely beautiful. I would love to be there with you! The Tetons are AWESOME!
We’ll find a great view or two to share for lunch one day soon.
Skunk – I can hardly wait to see your view. You did such a great job with The Skunk Goes to Work.
Vinnie – Mental LockUp gets laid-back at the beach? Miami South Beach? Whoda thunk??? Love the Art Deco hotels there.
Kinan, LOVE the photos. And you could watch that sky forever, as it changes. What a great location.
KJ – how are you doing?
Your heart must yearn for that view, to have it engraved in your memory so vividly. Can you tell us where it is?
Ho ho ho hoh ho, R – you are IN the room, looking out. Why does my blog attract so many smart (mouthed) readers??? Now tell us what you see?
Oh, Abdulaziz, what a lovely view! I hope it also has a balcony, so you can sit out there with your family and watch for hours.
*giggles*
Yes KJ! Tell us where that view is?! 😛
My prefect view used to be anywhere as long as there was a lot of blue (sea or sky) and green (meadow, forest, hill, garden) in it. Now actually i find beauty in almost every scene i look at: greenery, busy street markets, traditional buildings, faces, etc. If i can read the story behind that scene i love looking at it.
Oh Magical, your heart and your head must be a wonderful place to live! So, dear one, show us some photos of what you see. Show us the beauty. I know you love taking photos!
I am rev chris harison and i am Interested in buying some of your product which is window frames and it will be Picked Up After Payment have been made and what i want to know now is the Types of window frames that you have In stock now and also the Prices and your method of payment that you accept so that i can proceed with This Order
best regard
rev chris harison
Rev Chris, I am sorry, I don’t sell frames. I found the frame in the photo above by Google-ing “window frames” and it took me to a place where there were all the window frames in the world to choose from. Good luck!
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I am Romeo Johnson i want to buy some window frame from your shop i will like to have the price list and the payment you do accept hope to hear from you soon.
Regards Romeo.
I agree, Romeo, it is beautiful, and sorry, I don’t sell anything on this blog! It’s just a photo.
Dear Madam :
I am daggero , and i want to buy this beautiful window frame you are showing here from your esteemed company .
Can you please give me your account number and the PIN code for it , to make it easy for me to transfer funds .
Thanking you in advance for your cooperation
Sincerely Yours
Oh Daggero, have I got a window for you, and for you, the first-customer, big discount price. For your convenience, I will accept only a cashier’s check – a great big one. 😉
for me the view small water fall from river coming into a big pool surrounded by trees with one side clear view over green fields with the sea in the distance… blue skies bird song and children playing and laughter…
Tina, you have a wonderful view 🙂 it sounds like New Zealand!