Words I Think Are Totally Cool

Hey guys.
To increase my dorkiness factor (as if it couldn't be increased any more...)
I thought I'd provide a list of words that I think are really cool.
As writers, we need to, and should, have a love for the language in which we write---or just an appreciation for languages in general.

These are some words that I really think are neat. I love the way they sound, and I love the way they feel on your lips when you say them. These are my top ten:

kiosk
facetious
pathetic
thousand

reminisce

epitome

kayak
quaint
queue
phosphorescence

You'll notice, for whatever reason, I seem to like the hard "k" and the "qu" sounds. Also a lot of the "f" sound. Go figure...
Next week---words I dont' like.

Got any of your favs? Post them! I'd love to take a survey of some of my writer buddies favorite words.

Yes, I'm still kicking

Okay, I'm a terrible, doofy, inhuman being because I'm ashamed to say that I've not been keeping up on this blog like I should have.
Oh well, always time for a new leaf. Things have been kind of stressful with me as of late, but I'm trying to stay very zen about things, remember God is in charge, and not delve into binge-related "stress eating" ----

And now it's time for (drumroll) -- the long awaited
WRITERS RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
(back after a hiatus)

This one is the Association of Authors Representatives.
It's a good place to find an agent. Also, check out their code of ethics.
If I remember correctly, there is no regulatory body for agents---though most reputable agents are a member of some professional organization (but they don't have to be. Dang, a confusing business.)