Smiling all the Way From A to Z -- L

I smile when I think of this emotion that starts with the letter L:

LOVE

It's video sharing time (Don't mind the Spanish subtitles, well, unless if you speak Spanish) ...

 

 

Moulin Rouge - Elephant Love Medley - Baz Luhrmann - 20th Century Fox

 

Doesn't this video just make you smile? I adore how it uses all sorts of love songs to form one masterful whole of a, well, love song. The song makes me smile because, yes, "love does make the world go round", it "lifts us up to where we belong", and "all you need is love."

 

I love all the people in my life from family to friends. They make me smile because I love them and they love me back, often times unconditionally. You, my followers and fellow A to Zers, all are pretty darn smile-worthy, too!

 

So, what are your favorite love songs? Do you speak Spanish? How was the translation from English to Spanish for Elephant Love Medley? Starting with the letter L, what makes you smile?

 

Writing Jewels

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Smiling all the Way From A to Z -- K

On to the letter K, I smile because of...

KINGS

If you haven't noticed already, my last name is King. I really, really, really (with double fudge frosting and Reeses Peanut Butter Cups on top) love my last name. It is wicked cool. But more than loving my last name, I love my family.

I have a fantastic mom and dad who support me so much. My dad has probably read my books more times than anyone. Bless his heart for reading the rough versions. My mom is a sweet angel, one of the best people ever.

My siblings are truly the best--an older sister and an older brother. All three of us have names that start with J. Of course, my parents say they didn't do that on purpose. I beg to differ, though. Why? Well, my dad is an identical twin. His twins  two sons' names start with J. Go figure...

My siblings married fantastic spouses. And my brother and his wife have three hyper rugrat boys, a princess little girl, and a baby boy on the way next month. Life would be extremely dull without those little ones in my life.

I rather enjoyed living in London years ago, therefore, I love Kings--real Kings. And ya know what? According to some of the genealogy research my dad has undertaken, my family is related to an Italian King way back when. Pretty nifty! I want some gelato now. Nums

Are you a fan of royalty? Do you like your last name? Starting with the letter K, what makes you smile?

Writing Jewels

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Smiling all the Way From A to Z -- J

Hello again! It's letter J day in the Blogging From A to Z April Challenge. Gees, this has been fun so far. I've enjoyed coming up with so many posts since I typically only post once a week. Anyway, on to J....

JOKES

make me smile. That's a given, obviously. You have to be a moldy, dead plant on the side of the road on a murky Tuesday afternoon if jokes don't make you laugh. No, seriously.

I enjoy a good joke. But I mostly enjoy the random, dry jokes my brother offers sporadically during conversations. They are so sudden and not expected that I can't help but grin and LOL. Do you have a friend or family member who can pull a joke out of their head within seconds, and it follows the conversation so well it feels like it was scripted? Well, that's my brother for ya!

The funny thing about jokes is sometimes I won't get the joke until seconds or minutes after the punch-line has come and gone. Of course, I offer the customary laugh of which I figure everyone and their dog notices is truly not sincere. Often times, though, I'll just be honest and say, "Uh, I don't get it," which more often than not will cause the joke teller and other members of the group to laugh or stare at me with blank expressions as though I am a moldy, dead plant on the side of the road on a murky Tuesday afternoon.

Hey folks, at least I'm honest. I really just want to get the joke. I do get most jokes, and they sure make me smile.

I love British humour, especially that of "Mr. Bean" and "Keeping Up Appearances." Brilliant shows. :)

So tell me your favorite joke? Starting with the letter J, what makes you smile?

Writing Jewels

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Smiling all the Way From A to Z -- I

Today's letter has much to do with writing and is an exciting part of the story creation process. The thing that starts with the letter I that makes me smile is...

 

INSPIRATION

 

The moment where an idea for a story or a scene pops into your mind and you can't stop thinking about it! Oh, man, it is a brilliant feeling to have the idea formulate out of thin air without even thinking, "I want to come up with a really great idea for a book or scene." Like lightning, it shatters through your scull, twists, turns, and tantalizes you until you start typing it out on the computer.

 

My first book, FÉLICITÉ FOUND, came from a dream I had where one tiny part of it stayed with me for weeks on end. The intense part of the dream continued to wedge itself into my mind until I started writing it, or else I would have burst into a million pieces of Julia flesh. Icky!

 

My second book, BOUND (going to be a trilogy), came to me while I was watching "Darbie O'Gill and the Little People" an old school Irish film featuring Sean Connery. A part in the movie sparked my book's idea, I did a bunch of research, and then bodda bing bodda boom I was writing it out.

 

My third book, SPHERICAL, shattered my senses as I was attempting to fall asleep one fateful night. I ended up reading something and one word in it opened up this big ball of dystopian awesomeness. Weeks later, more of it formulated in my mind while I was exercising.

 

Just two nights ago, I came up with another idea for a future project while I was taking a shower. Let's just say a lot of the time ideas float into my mind with the steam of the hot shower water. Lots of time to think in there, ya know (well, if you take long showers like me).

 

Anyway, inspiration makes me smile and giggle and often times jump up and down screaming with joy emanating from my skin into the air around me.

 

How are you inspired to write? Does inspiration make you smile? And starting with the letter I, what makes you smile?

 

Writing Jewels

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Smiling all the Way From A to Z -- H

We are to the letter H for this awesome blogging challenge. The thing that makes me smile that starts with the letter H is...

HUGS

Oh my gosh, I love hugs. What more can I say than a hug is so tender, so beautiful, it could break down any barrier. It draws two people close together in order to show, even just for a moment, friendship or all the way to intense love. I think this world might just be a better place if more embraces were offered and accepted.

Hershey's Hugs might be a nice alternative if you don't like giving people hugs. Just saying...

Here's me sending you all virtual hugs --> *OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO*

Are you a hugger? Would you rather receive or give out Hershey's Hugs candy? And starting with the letter H, what makes you smile?

Writing Jewels

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Smiling all the Way From A to Z -- G

First of all, thanks for all the birthday wishes last Saturday. The day was full of love and happy smiles because, well heck, it was totally all my day!

And the challenge continues. I'm drinking a ton of water and making sure I'm pacing myself so I don't burn out. Oh, this isn't a marathon, is it? I've been confused as to why I'm just sitting here typing instead of running and sweating really bad. Back to the real point of this post, now. We are to the letter G and I'm going to tell you what makes me smile beginning with this letter:

GUYS

Oh, guys, guys, guys how I love thy name and cute butts, too. haha I have yet to catch myself a hubs but by golly men are sure fun to look at, or to read about for that matter (coughs--Edward Cullen). You do make me cry sometimes, so shame, shame, shame on you!

These are my famous guy crushes: Bono from U2 and Lance Armstrong (I still think you rock and you should be given back your yellow jerseys).

And I'll be honest... I really like kissing. Guys, you make me swoon with your magic lips.

So, do you like kissing? No lying now (please keep this G-rated, get it? Letter G-rated). Who are your fictional or famous people crushes? Starting with the letter G, what makes you smile?

Writing Jewels

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