So, Blogenge 2.2:  ’Which Super Power would you most like to have?’

Flying makes me nervous and sick, so the ability to fly is something I would rather not have, thank you very much, and neither would I like to be able to stop time: I’ve got too much to do!

Now the ability to read minds and possession of the power of invisibility both interest me greatly, but they also conjure up a real fear of hearing someone say something really nasty about me or finding out what they really think of things.  This, perhaps, says more about my own paranoia and over reliance on what other people think of me than it does about my potential as a superhero.

The two that I am torn between, in terms of wanting to possess them, are telekinesis (which is a fabulously cool word before you even get to the power itself!) and shape shifting.   The telekinesis is not born out of laziness in wanting the remote control to come to me or create comedy situations in the staffroom, though admittedly these both have their advantages.  I think it is born of my love of Matilda, and the idea of small conquering big, and good triumphing over evil.  I would love to have the powers of Matilda.  She rocks (no comments about Miss Trunchbull are necessary, thankyou).

And shape shifting?  I just love the idea of being able to be someone else; to see what their lives are like, and how their minds really work.  This could be on a scale of experiencing poverty, or hunger, or famine, making me realise how lucky I am and using the power to bring about real change through action as a result of experience.  It could enable me to take over and add the Wiggle sparkle to villains and baddies, thus preventing crime and reducing evil in the world.  I could pass on my listmaking skills so that Martin could write down everyone’s birthdays and remember them, or James could write down the jobs I need doing so he doesn’t forget them.  Or I could become my dad, and finally be allowed to sit in his chair, or my sister and know what it’s like to be THAT funny!  I could learn from others, and find out what it’s really like to have common sense or a sense of direction.

Or it could mean I could finally become Cheryl Cole.  Or Holly Willoughby.  Or Annie!!! Result.  Shape Shifting it is!

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