Random Post...No, seriously...this is all over the place.

But hopefully in a good way!  As I write this, my blog is up to 5 followers!  How cool is that?!  I know...I'm easily excited but still.

Ok, so I'll start of with this - One of my really good friends is also a writer.  In my opinion, she's one of the most talented writers out there.  I've been reading her work since before I ever worked up the courage to introduce myself to her online once I'd also started writing.  She was so gracious and cool.  That was probably around 4 years ago.  Well anywho, she's been writing for way longer than I have and the girl's got skills..."mad skills" as they say.  In the wee hours of this morning, she sent me an email with the latest chapter of her Work In Progress...it's been going on for so long that "A Work In Progress" is LITERALLY the title, lol.

Well, anyway - wow.  I was so blown away by this latest installment that I actually cried.  For those of you who don't know me, I don't cry easily at all.  That's just another testament to how good the story and her writing is.  I won't spill any details or anything, but it's just an amazing story.  For some reason, though, my friend is very insecure about her writing.  I, as her #1 groupie, am constantly trying to boost her up.  Well, after reading this latest chapter (not sure if it was the early hours of the morning talking or not), but I finally snapped.  The girl needs to try to publish something of hers!  I'm sick of being one of only a handful of people who are enjoying her work so much.  So I went off a little bit, lol.  Let's hope it worked.  I've told her about the upcoming contest from Lynnette Labelle's crit group and I'm REALLY hoping she goes for it.  This way, she can have other smart, writerly people look over her work.

*Crosses fingers, toes, eyes, and all other crossables*

So, this same friend also sent me this little comedic gem this morning.  It just served as another reminder for why I write romance novels...

It's called, "The Why's of Men"...enoy:

The Why's of Men 
1. WHY DO MEN BECOME SMARTER DURING SEX   
(because they are plugged into a genius) 
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2. WHY DON'T WOMEN BLINK DURING SEX?     
(they don't have enough time) 
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3. WHY DOES IT TAKE 1 MILLION SPERM TO FERTILIZE ONE EGG? 
(they don't stop to ask directions) 
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4. WHY DO MEN SNORE WHEN THEY LIE ON THEIR BACKS? 
(because their testicles fall over their butt-hole and they vapor lock) 
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(You're laughing, aren't you?!?!) 
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5. WHY WERE MEN GIVEN LARGER BRAINS THAN DOGS?   
(so they won't hump women's legs at cocktails parties) 
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6. WHY DID GOD MAKE MEN BEFORE WOMEN? 
(you need a rough draft before you make a final copy) 
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7. HOW MANY MEN DOES IT TAKE TO PUT A TOILET SEAT DOWN? 
(don't know.....it never happened) 
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 ( C'mon guys, we laugh at your blonde jokes!) 
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And the personal favorite:   
8. WHY DID GOD PUT MEN ON EARTH?  
(because a vibrator can't mow the lawn) 
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One day my housework-challenged husband decided to wash his sweat-shirt; seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to me, 'What setting do I use on the washing machine?' 
'It depends,' I replied. 'What does it say on your shirt?'   He yelled back, ' University of Oklahoma .'  And they say blondes are dumb... 
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A couple is lying in bed. The man says, 'I am going to make you the happiest woman in the world.'   The woman replies, 'I'll miss you...' 
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'It's just too hot to wear clothes today,' Jack says as he stepped out of the shower, 'honey, what do you think the neighbors would think if I mowed the lawn like this?'
'Probably that I married you for your money,' she replied. 
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Q: What do you call an intelligent, good looking, sensitive man? 
A: A rumor 
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Dear Lord, I pray for Wisdom to understand my man; Love to forgive him; And Patience for his moods. Because, Lord, if I pray for Strength, I'll beat him to death.  AMEN   
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Q: Why do little boys whine? 
A: They are practicing to be men.
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Q: What does it mean when a man is in your bed gasping for breath and calling your name?

A: You did not hold the pillow down long enough. 
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Q: How do you keep your husband from reading your e-mail?
A: Rename the mail folder 'Instruction Manual.'

SO, DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPER-TALENTED, BUT SELF-DOUBTING FRIENDS?  WHAT DO/HAVE YOU DONE TO KICK THEM IN THE ASS TO GET THEM GOING?