Friday, October 29, 2010

EXTRA EXTRA.... READ ALL ABOUT IT!

It's an Average Life has gone to the papers!

Yup, I am officially a published writer with my monthly column in the Lifestyles section of a newspaper.  And, I can barely believe it!

When the paper arrived today, I was like a kid in a candy store.  In fact, after my better half phoned me at work to let me know, I was bouncing in my seat. Up and down, up and down, up and down like a complete moron!  My whole body was tingling and I felt like I was going to explode with joy!  Literally, it took all my self control not to run down the streets of my little town screaming at the top of my lungs (not that anyone would notice, as it is pretty much par for the course here). 

And the joy has not faded!  But I have to tell you something, I couldn't read my article.  Can you believe it?  I was absolutely embarrassed and I am not sure why!

All these crazy weird thoughts have been running thru my mind like: What the heck are these people going to think of me?  Nuts?  Perhaps... Weird? Most definitely... Will they ask the editor to scrap me... Will they arrive at the Newspaper with pitchforks asking for the removal of my crazy article.  Or gawd forbid, write into the Editor to criticize!  I have this ridiculous notion that I am setting myself up for failure and I am not sure my ego can take it.  So much easier to hide away behind my screen! Ugghh!

I suppose only time will tell.  In the meantime, I am basking in this one moment of glory.  My less than 10 seconds of mediocre fame.  A fleeting moment?  Perhaps...  But definitely a memorable one!

Until Next Time.
Smooches Pooches


PS  Thank you to all the new followers who signed up recently.  You have definitely made my week!

33 comments:

  1. Yippeeeeeeeeee keep basking in this moment of glory. We are all so proud of you Miss Tracy

    :) L

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  2. soo freakin exciting! i think that having a column would be the best - no pressure to complete something like a book that's supposed to be long & make sense. this is the best! good job, you deserve it! how often will it come out? weekly? daily?

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  3. Once a month my friend (am thinking that is probably all people could handle of me...LOL) Thank you both for your lovely comments!!!

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  4. If your blog is any indication, your column will be a hit. Hey, can we find the newspaper online? I'd love to read it. I think it's extra cool to have a column, so you can say whatever you want (well, almost), about any topic you like.

    I would be pretty freakin excited too. Way to go Tracy!!!

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  5. Ok--my previous comment spun out into space, so I'll try to recreate it:

    Yeah for you! I would be jumping for joy, too. Be proud of yourself! If your column is anything like your blog, you will soon be in syndication across the land, and everyone can enjoy you, just like we do. Congratulations!

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  6. I think you're going to have a zillion seconds of fame, and they'll love you just like we all do. I know that fantastic feeling of being published...it is such a high. You certainly deserve it, and I am so happy for you. I just wish I could read the article you wrote.

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  7. Awww... you guys are way too sweet!!! Thank you so much!

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  8. Whaaaaat.!!!!!
    You have your own newspaper column.
    that is totally and completly awesome.

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  9. Oh my gosh!!! That is fantastic!!! Huge congratulations to you!!!! You deserve it so much!!!! So happy for you!!!!! :)

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  10. You go girl!! I'm so proud, my buttons are busting:) Don't worry about critics...not everyone understands humor and real life! Yipppeeee!!!!!!!!!

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  11. WOOOO HOOOOOO that is soooo awesome!!! Major congratulations hun!!!!!

    Love love
    Kelly

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  12. Congratulations! I can inly dream of being published one day! You should really read it, just pretend some one else wrote it.

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  13. So how cool is that!!! Congratulations! I already know it'll be a hit ~ and if you get nasty letters to the editor ... give it right back at 'em. You ROCK ~ it'll be a huge success. Now go slam a few cocktails and celebrate!:) What? You don't drink... okay ... I'll force one down for you. Hey Bartender ~ Tracy got published ... set me up!

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  14. You guys are AWESOME!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!

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  15. Congratualations and to think we all knew you before you were famous!!!! Good luck with this venture I am sure you will be brilliant x

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  16. Hey, hey, heeeyyy... YOU ROCK!! Congratulations, I'm so happy for you!! Will you be framing it? That would be awesome. ;)

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  17. Great stuff - congratulations ! And if your column is anything like your blog it will put smiles on a lot faces ! I reckon you need to just go for it and be true to yourself and you can't go wrong. Now go and celebrate !

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  18. I feel like there could be a half hour sitcom in your future:)

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  19. You know.. more than once..in reading your bog..I have thought..this is Julie in Julie and Julia..I just FELT something was going to happen..(Maybe not in the kitchen..cause you don't have time.. but in WRITING)Oh your mama must be beaming..A client of mine who I loved.. moved here and she is now the editor of a local paper w/ a weekly article..She's wonderfully talented too.

    Wow..I have ESP.

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  20. Congrats to you! The newspaper knows quality when they see it.

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  21. WOW! Thank you all for your lovely words that are making me blush!!!

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  22. :) I have begun reading your blog entries and I already love your style of writing. Am sure your column is going to be a hit since it too would probably be straight from your heart like your blog. Good Luck!

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  23. Congratulations. I've heard of actors that can't watch the movies they're in. Maybe it's the same sort of thing.

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  24. I knew you were a writer Tracy girl. I'm soooooo damn proud of you. Now do you think I could have a copy? Or can we read it on line?
    You are glowing my dear.
    Kudos my dear friend.
    Love Claudie
    xoxoxoxoxo

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  25. Tracy,
    Oh my goodness!!!!! When did this come about??
    You never even alluded to such a thing!!
    I always knew you were a STAR!

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  26. My gosh... thank you thank you... You guys are the GREATEST!

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  27. FANFREAKINGTASTIC! I'm sorry I didn't check yesterday...was too busy getting really drunk at my party, but wow! WOW! SO AWESOME! I would love for you to scan the article and share it...hint hint hint. LOO. So awesome!

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  28. Holy Moly! That is amazing news! I had no idea you were submitting stuff to be published you sly girl! I am so very happy for you! I'd love to read it too. Is it available online? Or would you rather stay more private about it? If so, I understand.

    Well deserved my friend! Just don't forget us little people on your rise to journalistic stardom, OK??

    Warm, happy hugs to you,
    Martha

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  29. Hi Tracy....well you must be more then average to be a published author....Oh doesn't that sound fancy....you must be very excited...I know you will be a big hit....I tried to become a follwer but had a snafu occur....I will try it again....Sue@ Rue Mouffetard.

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  30. Congrats! Just keep writing as you always have - and everyone will be able to share and enjoy your thoughts. Your blog certainly deserves the attention - just don't let it faze you - it would be a pity if you became less than yourself because you'd become self-conscious!

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  31. Congratulations!!! I'm sure it's great!!

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