Did I say “dud”? Oh, I’m sorry, I meant “bud”.

Oh, who am I kidding, I meant dud.

Dr. Dud, that is. He’s a sweet guy and probably will make the most fantastic husband, but honey, he truly made for boring TV.

And so, to compliment his boring TV personality, he picked June Cleaver (aka Sarah from TN) to be his best girl. They can hold hands now and maybe kiss open mouthed when nobody’s looking. He even gave her his ring to wear around her neck. Isn’t that swell?

Probably, she was the best, most stable choice for him. All wise and knowing Maria and I have had this conversation several times. We knew he’d pick June to be his best girl in the end, but I so hoped he’d pick Moana. They had chemistry and passion. I really don’t see it between Dud and June, but I’m sure it’s there. Somewhere. Maybe it got caught in the crack between the twin beds when they pushed them together to play patty fingers.

Surely this momma’s boy wouldn’t go against his heart (or groin) and pick the safe girl based on what his parents’ thought?

*gasp!*

And what will June think when she sees tonight’s show and watch Dr. Dud’s nieces say, “I like Moana the best. I think he should choose her.”

Oh well. I found myself 2nd guessing who he would choose during the show. Great editing job, ABC. You almost had me convinced that a man like Travis would choose a girl like Moana.

Now, bring me a bad boy Bachelor again. How I long for the exciting days of Bob. Or as Maria the wonder brain calls him, “Blob”.

Did I say “dud”? Oh, I’m sorry, I meant “bud”.

Oh, who am I kidding, I meant dud.

Dr. Dud, that is. He’s a sweet guy and probably will make the most fantastic husband, but honey, he truly made for boring TV.

And so, to compliment his boring TV personality, he picked June Cleaver (aka Sarah from TN) to be his best girl. They can hold hands now and maybe kiss open mouthed when nobody’s looking. He even gave her his ring to wear around her neck. Isn’t that swell?

Probably, she was the best, most stable choice for him. All wise and knowing Maria and I have had this conversation several times. We knew he’d pick June to be his best girl in the end, but I so hoped he’d pick Moana. They had chemistry and passion. I really don’t see it between Dud and June, but I’m sure it’s there. Somewhere. Maybe it got caught in the crack between the twin beds when they pushed them together to play patty fingers.

Surely this momma’s boy wouldn’t go against his heart (or groin) and pick the safe girl based on what his parents’ thought?

*gasp!*

And what will June think when she sees tonight’s show and watch Dr. Dud’s nieces say, “I like Moana the best. I think he should choose her.”

Oh well. I found myself 2nd guessing who he would choose during the show. Great editing job, ABC. You almost had me convinced that a man like Travis would choose a girl like Moana.

Now, bring me a bad boy Bachelor again. How I long for the exciting days of Bob. Or as Maria the wonder brain calls him, “Blob”.

From: It’s Been Awhile by Staind.

And it’s been awhile
Since I could look at myself straight
And it’s been awhile
Since I said I’m sorry
And it’s been awhile
Since I’ve seen the way the candles light your face
And it’s been awhile
But I can still remember just the way you taste

And everything I can’t remember
As fucked up as it all may seem to be I know it’s me
I cannot blame this on my father
He did the best he could for me

English to German; German to French; French back to English they translated to this:

And it is been one moment,
since I could precisely consider to me
and am been one moment,
since I said that I am been sad
and that it is been one moment,
since me the manner the candles saw, your face to light
and him one moment am been,
me manner me of recalling can
however calmly precisely that you goûtezet
with very that I cannot point out me,
as gebumst knows in top you,
while all it can seem of is me
that I am not to it me
this one on my father to show can,
better did it to him,
him for me could

This is one of my favorite songs and I never would’ve recognized it myself. Very cool.

From: It’s Been Awhile by Staind.

And it’s been awhile
Since I could look at myself straight
And it’s been awhile
Since I said I’m sorry
And it’s been awhile
Since I’ve seen the way the candles light your face
And it’s been awhile
But I can still remember just the way you taste

And everything I can’t remember
As fucked up as it all may seem to be I know it’s me
I cannot blame this on my father
He did the best he could for me

English to German; German to French; French back to English they translated to this:

And it is been one moment,
since I could precisely consider to me
and am been one moment,
since I said that I am been sad
and that it is been one moment,
since me the manner the candles saw, your face to light
and him one moment am been,
me manner me of recalling can
however calmly precisely that you goûtezet
with very that I cannot point out me,
as gebumst knows in top you,
while all it can seem of is me
that I am not to it me
this one on my father to show can,
better did it to him,
him for me could

This is one of my favorite songs and I never would’ve recognized it myself. Very cool.

Thanks to Kait via Lynn for a great idea. Messed up tunes.

The rules:

Take the lyrics to a favorite song.

Go to Babelfish, translate the lyrics into German, then from German to French, and finally from French back into English.

Post the results verbatim.

Invite friends to guess the song based on the interesting new lyrics. So, guys? What is it?

And it is been one moment,
since I could precisely consider to me
and am been one moment,
since I said that I am been sad
and that it is been one moment,
since me the manner the candles saw, your face to light
and him one moment am been,
me manner me of recalling can
however calmly precisely that you goûtezet
with very that I cannot point out me,
as gebumst knows in top you,
while all it can seem of is me
that I am not to it me
this one on my father to show can,
better did it to him,
him for me could

Thanks to Kait via Lynn for a great idea. Messed up tunes.

The rules:

Take the lyrics to a favorite song.

Go to Babelfish, translate the lyrics into German, then from German to French, and finally from French back into English.

Post the results verbatim.

Invite friends to guess the song based on the interesting new lyrics. So, guys? What is it?

And it is been one moment,
since I could precisely consider to me
and am been one moment,
since I said that I am been sad
and that it is been one moment,
since me the manner the candles saw, your face to light
and him one moment am been,
me manner me of recalling can
however calmly precisely that you goûtezet
with very that I cannot point out me,
as gebumst knows in top you,
while all it can seem of is me
that I am not to it me
this one on my father to show can,
better did it to him,
him for me could

Dear Guy in my office,

I am sending you this link because it expresses my sentiments exactly. Please watch the video with the sound on and take my concerns under consideration.

Sincerely,

Me

Dear Guy in my office,

I am sending you this link because it expresses my sentiments exactly. Please watch the video with the sound on and take my concerns under consideration.

Sincerely,

Me

Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. Lou Holtz

This is one of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite ex-Razorback coaches. So, how do you relate your writing career to this quote?

Are you level one? You know you have the ability. You’ve seen flashes of it. Even been known to talk about it. You’re sure it exists.

Are you level two? Not only do you have the ability, you know where you’re going with it. You’ve set your sights on a goal. You’ve decided this is what I’m going to do with my life whether it be writing or something else. You’re moving forward by starting your first manuscript, or completing a manuscript or finally sending out queries.

Or, are you level three? Not only have you discovered your ability and started toward your goal, but you have found the attitude to succeed. And you are a better writer for it. And people will feel your success through your actions. Even if you haven’t sold a book.

Of course, there is the other side of the attitude level that can hinder you. Are you all talk and no action? Do you feel better when others fail? How does that make you a better writer?

Some people say you are what you think about. What thoughts occupy your mind the most? Are those the things you want to be known for?

Attitude is everything. We are what we make of ourselves, despite our circumstances. I’ve seen people who allow their stressful circumstances to define them. And what they manage to do is bring others down with them. My circumstances will not make me who I am. They will reveal who I am.

I will succeed because I have the right attitude. Do you?

Well, we know there’s hope for you yet because you’re reading my blog. That’s a great start. 🙂

Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. Lou Holtz

This is one of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite ex-Razorback coaches. So, how do you relate your writing career to this quote?

Are you level one? You know you have the ability. You’ve seen flashes of it. Even been known to talk about it. You’re sure it exists.

Are you level two? Not only do you have the ability, you know where you’re going with it. You’ve set your sights on a goal. You’ve decided this is what I’m going to do with my life whether it be writing or something else. You’re moving forward by starting your first manuscript, or completing a manuscript or finally sending out queries.

Or, are you level three? Not only have you discovered your ability and started toward your goal, but you have found the attitude to succeed. And you are a better writer for it. And people will feel your success through your actions. Even if you haven’t sold a book.

Of course, there is the other side of the attitude level that can hinder you. Are you all talk and no action? Do you feel better when others fail? How does that make you a better writer?

Some people say you are what you think about. What thoughts occupy your mind the most? Are those the things you want to be known for?

Attitude is everything. We are what we make of ourselves, despite our circumstances. I’ve seen people who allow their stressful circumstances to define them. And what they manage to do is bring others down with them. My circumstances will not make me who I am. They will reveal who I am.

I will succeed because I have the right attitude. Do you?

Well, we know there’s hope for you yet because you’re reading my blog. That’s a great start. 🙂