Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you
If you’re young at heart
For it’s hard, you will find, to be narrow of mind
If you’re young at heart

You can go to extremes with impossible schemes
You can laugh when your dreams fall apart at the seams
And life gets more exciting with each passing day
And love is either in your heart or on its way

Don’t you know that it’s worth every treasure on earth
To be young at heart
For as rich as you are it’s much better by far
To be young at heart

And if you should survive to 105
Look at all you’ll derive out of being alive
Then here is the best part
You have a head start
If you are among the very young at heart

WHEW. I’m so glad for the opinions of these ultra-wealthy icons who live in an alternate reality/fantasyland and have nothing in common with the average individual living in the real world–because before I read this I was really confused, and now I know who to vote for. Thanks, close and personal friends who completely influence my thinking!

Thank God* my future home is still for sale.

*”Thank God” is a popular expression used throughout American society by many different social groups and regardless of one’s religious beliefs or political affiliations.  

About four years later, I have completed exactly one novel (which does not contain any vampires, hence, lacks the merit to secure literary representation or become published) and have completely f*cked up all previously completed novels, beyond repair, in my repeated attempts to make them more appealing to a commercial audience I’m not sure I’m even a part of, the song I most identify with is “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley, my inspiration is sparing, I have not a friend in the industry to guide me and now, my keyboard keys are falling off. Ever try writing a novel with no Q, W or X? Sure, they’re not quite standard Wheel of Fortune letters but you’d be surprised at how much the English language actually requires them.

It’s like raaaaaaaaaain on your wedding day
It’s a free riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide when you’ve already paid
It’s the good adviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice that you just didn’t take
Who would’ve thought… it figuuuuuuuuuuuuuuures

TOPIC - The Word “Fuck”…I believe It Is Time To Give It Some Recognition
Perhaps one of the most interesting and colorful words in the English language today is the word “fuck.” It is the one magical word which, just by its sound, can describe pain, pleasure, love, and hate. In language, “fuck” falls into many grammatical categories. It can be used as a verb, both transitive (John fucked Mary) and intransitive (Mary was fucked by John). It can be an action verb (John really gives a fuck), a passive verb (Mary really doesn’t give a fuck), an adverb (Mary is fucking interested in John), or as a noun (Mary is a terrific fuck). It can also be used as an adjective (Mary is fucking beautiful) or an interjection (Fuck! I’m late for my date with Mary). It can even be used as a conjunction (Mary is easy, fuck she’s also stupid). As you can see, there are very few words with the overall versatility of the word “fuck”…

Aside from its sexual connotations, this incredible word can be used to describe many situations:

1. Greetings “How the fuck are ya?”
2. Fraud “I got fucked by the car dealer.”
3. Resignation “Oh, fuck it!”
4. Trouble “I guess I’m fucked now.”
5. Aggression “FUCK YOU!”
6. Disgust “Fuck me.”
7. Confusion “What the fuck…….?”
8. Difficulty “I don’t understand this fucking shit”
9. Despair “Fucked again…”
10. Pleasure “I fucking couldn’t be happier.”
11. Displeasure “What the fuck is going on here?”
12. Lost “Where the fuck are we.”
13. Disbelief “UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLE!”
14. Retaliation “Up your fucking ass!”
15. Denial “I didn’t fucking do it.”
16. Perplexity “I know fuck all about it.”
17. Apathy “Who really gives a fuck, anyhow?”
18. Suspicion “Who the fuck are you?”
19. Panic “Let’s get the fuck out of here.”
20. Directions “Fuck off.”
21. Disbelief “How the fuck did you do that?”

I think it is safe to say that the word “fuck” could be the undisputed word of the world. With its dynamic use it sure does seem to be the favorite.

Here’s a fantasy post or a glimpse of the future, depending on the response this time around:

Revisions, oh, revisions. I have not changed out of my pajamas nor slept in three days due to my beloved editor’s gentle reminder that the deadline is fast approaching if we’re going to meet the scheduled publication date for Forthcoming Bestseller. Luckily I just received the most significant portion of my advance so am already planning a well-deserved vacay to Europe when the final MS is turned in! Yay!

And can I just tell you, I LOVE my cover design? It’s everything I could ask for and more. My publisher is oh so very good to me. Really, I’m not worthy. 

Speaking of which, I nearly collapsed from shock when I found out a big coming-out party is being planned for Forthcoming Bestseller, and me, when said novel is released. Imagine that people actually want to read my book? It’s mind-boggling…but I have to admit I’m so stressed about what to wear. I mean, I’m just lil ol’ me when all is said and done. I’m not sure I can cope with all this attention!

You know what’s even more bizarre? Universal is in talks to make my book into a movie. All I have to say is that I sure hope I get some say in who plays the male lead–because Shia LeBeouf would be awesome. Think I’ll get to throw in my two cents? I sure hope so. (Smiley face with tongue sticking out icon.)

Well, I have pages and pages to revise before I can even think of going to bed (thank God for Starbucks) so I better go, now. Hey, though, whoever said writing is an easy job?

Kisses, and keep reading!