Money Can't Buy Happiness...

Money Can't Buy Happiness and Other Lies My Fairy Godmother Told Me.

Do I even need to elaborate? Okay, I will. In a pitch.


Dear Ms. Editor:

The old adage "Money Can't Buy Happiness" is complete crap. You may be wondering, "How can this woman be so negative? Maybe she's never found true love," or "Maybe she's never seen any of the original Seven Wonders of the World." Of course, only one wonder still exists - the Great Pyramid of Giza - which I have no intention of visiting any time soon. Or perhaps I'm just cynical and deprived of the things that offer "true" happiness in life.

Nope. That's not it.

I have most of the things money can't buy. I found my true love. In fact, I gave up Stanford and Berkeley and medical school for him, and we're as happy as two clams in the waters off the coast of New England. I have two beautiful children. They love me unconditionally and endlessly. And, yes, I have God. I think. I hope? Are you there God? It's me, Missy. (<< At least that's how I feel most of the days about my relationship with Him.)

If I have all those, what else would I want? What else would I need? My wants are endless (though I can live simply). My needs, however, are...let's just say the list isn't short.

There are twenty-seven things that would make me happy, and all require money. The list isn't as obvious as you'd think. Some are breathtaking; others are life-saving. In any event, I want a new fairy godmother - one that understands even a visit to the meth clinic ain't free.

And before you even ask, no, I'm not a crackhead.

I propose a knock your socks off type of memoir that will prove money can buy happiness. It's a sliding scale: the more money I get, the more happiness I buy. Do you agree?

~~Missy



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What about you?

Would you ever pitch a memoir? Do you have a story to tell? (Here's a hint: most people have something in their lives worth sharing.)

Do you believe money can buy happiness?

Remember, this is a fun "pitch". I mean it's true - I've written a memoir, but if you could see the list of what I want/need the money for, your face of shock or disgust or curiosity would most likely change. ;)