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Suddenly, BRIFDAY.
14 years ago
And *pouf*! I'm another year older! Imagine that!
Got handed a few more lessons this year. Learned quite a bit about me, and what makes me vibrate like a high-quality sex toy, and what I'm willing to sacrifice in order to live my dreams. I've never been poorer....and I've never been happier.
To pay it forward:
Reach out. Isolation is indeed a gift--Bukowski is spot-on about that--but we aren't weak for wanting companionship. Love your friends. Love on those family members who love you back. Cease hunting for love, or respect, or recognition from those who can't (or won't) ever give it. Respect yourself instead.
You're the engine. Bear your limitations in mind but don't be afraid to push the envelope, either; your best work is often the fruit borne by experiments out on the edge of creation.
Love can be defined in awful ways. By providing a dearly-loved puppy a quick path out of a pain-filled existence, for instance. Do the hard stuff when the hard stuff is called for. It won't go away if you ignore it nor will it get a tick easier to face. Waiting causes plenty of damage.
Be good to yourself. Seriously. Don't hurt yourself. Life doesn't need to be made any harder. Happiness can be right next to you. Take it.
May 2012 be a year of joy and success for the whole belly lot of you. *hugloves*
Either way, I can say the same for you, oh bringer of hotness!
And thank you, too, for the kudos. *blushgrins*
(I think my goal for 2012 is to get Berbie--the character, not me, just to make sure that's right--laid. A whole bunch. And I can just imagine the trouble he and FYS could get into.)
Sappy, schmappy. We can sap if we want to.
Good luck and have fun this year. :) *hugs*
Strong and powerful words. I've had to read 'em over several times to get them complete. I know you're right, and I know I will seek out another pup once I've managed to process Ellie's passing, but at the same time I'm trying hard not to think about being without her. She's been the booniest of boon companions through years of tangled shite. There have been times where she and Barnum were the sole barrier between me and oblivion.
(And also thank you!)
Makes sense you're out of state...no good local sushi place. ;-P
Beat that. ;-P
Got a nice gifty I"ll bring next time we meet-up!
And what wonderful words of wisom sir! Though we have met only a few times, you are a lovely friend. I look forward to seeing you once again.