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Overdue, but my lookback on 2011 FRIENDS PLEASE READ CUZ YA
13 years ago
2011 was a pretty big year in my life. a lot of major changes, mostly positive. I guess you could say it was a dust settling period.
I had just gotten married in September 2010, and since joining the fandom in March 2010, I really didn’t have time to really find out who I was in the fandom, or really enjoy living though all the wedding planning. Once the wedding, then holidays were over, I was able to start 2011 with a fresh start, finally able to enjoy my life again. (Personal advice, don’t ever have a formal wedding. no matter what. worst thing ever.) But that was 2010.
In 2010, I resoluted to stop taking shit from people and start standing up for myself, and actually just talking to people. I was uber shy and I hated it. In 2011 I resoluted to continue my plan to better myself and started to actually let my true self come out, and just be myself in public more often. That worked out pretty good and well, I’ve made more friends in the past year than any other time in my life combined.
In 2011, I was able to speak for myself, i felt like I was "cool enough" to choose my own friends, and not have to settle with assholes and idiots. I was sick of being friends with people I hardly like. mainly everyone I knew who isn’t a furry. A few furs, but if you’re reading this, odds are, I don’t have a problem with you, so don’t panic.
I made a resolution in 2011 to get my license and save up and start driving and whatnot. That fell though due to my own laziness and distraction. Its okay though because I intend on trying again this year. Not everything in 2011 was good of course. There was the given drama from people, If you follow me on facebook or talk to me a bunch, you know who’s been bugging me, but that isn’t what I’m getting at.
I made some mistakes in 2011. Not mistakes I regret, because I prefer to make mistakes and learn the hard way. It makes the lesson hit you harder, and stick more. Not that I make mistakes intentionally. I chose to do some.. immoral acts. (Don’t ask if you don’t know. its really private. though I suspect more people know about it than I anticipate.) While what I did was wrong, I don’t regret it because I learned a lot about myself and the world I live in. I want to reflect on it a lot more, but I would need consent from involved parties, and it would be another journal altogether. It was a very deep chapter of my life that will probably be one of the main points when my life is made into a movie in 2057.
I need to now make some shout outs to my friends for all that they’ve contributed to my life this year. (in no particular order)
wabisuke
You came into my life as the guy my wife likes and drags me along places. Youve turned into that guy who I cant live without seeing at least once a month. You spoiled me rotten and I cant thank you enough for it. your openness really helped me open up and get real.
yannarra
voice
Y’all are a package deal. (please don’t take any offence to this, i mean it in the nicest way. i just don’t know how else to say it) The two of you have been my inspiration that getting older doesn’t mean the end. I was always under the impression that after 25, life is boring and retarded and you can never have fun. *tear* I’m really glad now that I know I can be as awesome as you two for a while longer still.
thorn.
puma_concolour
You guys are a package too, and not because I think you two should always be pairs, its just that you both had the same impact on me. You guys really remind me of my younger self if my younger self was actually cool. You guys are who i wanted to be in the end. I'm happy with how things are now, I’m just saying its nice to see what kinda people I could have been. you guys are awesome and I have a lot in common with the two of you that i don’t usually talk about.
iroh_lion
You’ve been a real bro to me. And I've had a lot of fun talking about pretty much anything. We seem to have mostly the same sense of humour. Sometimes when I'm hanging with you I get all pissy and annoyed with you. But then I start thinking, man what would I do without the lug? I cant imagine really. You’re a derp lion and I love you.
rhyzern
I cant thank you enough for the times you’ve listened to me rant and go insane. You feel like a father/counsellor/brother to me. You’re pretty much always willing to listen, even when you have your own shit to worry about. You’re probably one of the most selfless people I've ever met and its really admirable. I know I'm a derp and cheapskate, but you still treat me like I'm the guy to keep around, like a sock. Cant wait to be able to see you more often.
eolis
Oh Eo, i don't even know where to start. You very quickly became my best friend. I can truly be myself around you, and every time I hang out with you, i learn more and more, and I love it so much. You’ve taught and inspired me so much. I'm always looking forward to the next time I get to see you, which is practically every day. Somewhy, I don’t even know what to say. I almost want to make a whole journal all about it. Ill just say this, You're my best friend, and i don't know what Id do without you.
luca-t
Last but not least, my wife. I don't think you did anything, just mentioning you because you're my wife and its mandatory... Kidding. You've been as good to me as always. You really help whip me into shape and continue being a good person and not a stupid hermit. You make my everyday life bearable. Ugh this is sounding so cookie cutter. I don't want it to seem like a love letter, but its really hard to write about you any other way. I learned last year that I married you because no matter what I think or do, you're the one I want to come home to, and be around as much as I can. I'm sorry it took so long for me to figure out why I did it.
2012 should be good, Ill summarize, because i think I may have written too much already.
I'm continuing my plan to better myself by becoming a nicer person, a harder worker, and generally more interesting. Maybe ill try the driving thing again. No, there wont be an apocalypse. that's retarded. if anything the internet will become handicapped, and the government will regret it. that's my only theory.
Anyways, I have a tendency to forget about a lot of the details, especially when I think start thinking about them, so I'll be leaving a lot out, not because it wasn't important or noteworthy, but because I am a very derpy moose. So if I forget to mention something you find important, remind me, Ill make sure I shout out about it.
TL;DR VERSION IN ALLCAPS
2011 WAS A GOOD YEAR CUZ I LERND ABOOT FRNDZ N LIFE N I WAS AN ASSHOLE IN DA SUMMR
IF YOU SEE UR ICON ON DIS, PLZ REED IT CUZ ITS SPECIAL 2 U. KTHX
2012 WILL BE OK N SUFF K? DUN FREEK OUT ALRITE???
I had just gotten married in September 2010, and since joining the fandom in March 2010, I really didn’t have time to really find out who I was in the fandom, or really enjoy living though all the wedding planning. Once the wedding, then holidays were over, I was able to start 2011 with a fresh start, finally able to enjoy my life again. (Personal advice, don’t ever have a formal wedding. no matter what. worst thing ever.) But that was 2010.
In 2010, I resoluted to stop taking shit from people and start standing up for myself, and actually just talking to people. I was uber shy and I hated it. In 2011 I resoluted to continue my plan to better myself and started to actually let my true self come out, and just be myself in public more often. That worked out pretty good and well, I’ve made more friends in the past year than any other time in my life combined.
In 2011, I was able to speak for myself, i felt like I was "cool enough" to choose my own friends, and not have to settle with assholes and idiots. I was sick of being friends with people I hardly like. mainly everyone I knew who isn’t a furry. A few furs, but if you’re reading this, odds are, I don’t have a problem with you, so don’t panic.
I made a resolution in 2011 to get my license and save up and start driving and whatnot. That fell though due to my own laziness and distraction. Its okay though because I intend on trying again this year. Not everything in 2011 was good of course. There was the given drama from people, If you follow me on facebook or talk to me a bunch, you know who’s been bugging me, but that isn’t what I’m getting at.
I made some mistakes in 2011. Not mistakes I regret, because I prefer to make mistakes and learn the hard way. It makes the lesson hit you harder, and stick more. Not that I make mistakes intentionally. I chose to do some.. immoral acts. (Don’t ask if you don’t know. its really private. though I suspect more people know about it than I anticipate.) While what I did was wrong, I don’t regret it because I learned a lot about myself and the world I live in. I want to reflect on it a lot more, but I would need consent from involved parties, and it would be another journal altogether. It was a very deep chapter of my life that will probably be one of the main points when my life is made into a movie in 2057.
I need to now make some shout outs to my friends for all that they’ve contributed to my life this year. (in no particular order)
wabisukeYou came into my life as the guy my wife likes and drags me along places. Youve turned into that guy who I cant live without seeing at least once a month. You spoiled me rotten and I cant thank you enough for it. your openness really helped me open up and get real.
yannarra
voiceY’all are a package deal. (please don’t take any offence to this, i mean it in the nicest way. i just don’t know how else to say it) The two of you have been my inspiration that getting older doesn’t mean the end. I was always under the impression that after 25, life is boring and retarded and you can never have fun. *tear* I’m really glad now that I know I can be as awesome as you two for a while longer still.
thorn.
puma_concolourYou guys are a package too, and not because I think you two should always be pairs, its just that you both had the same impact on me. You guys really remind me of my younger self if my younger self was actually cool. You guys are who i wanted to be in the end. I'm happy with how things are now, I’m just saying its nice to see what kinda people I could have been. you guys are awesome and I have a lot in common with the two of you that i don’t usually talk about.
iroh_lionYou’ve been a real bro to me. And I've had a lot of fun talking about pretty much anything. We seem to have mostly the same sense of humour. Sometimes when I'm hanging with you I get all pissy and annoyed with you. But then I start thinking, man what would I do without the lug? I cant imagine really. You’re a derp lion and I love you.
rhyzernI cant thank you enough for the times you’ve listened to me rant and go insane. You feel like a father/counsellor/brother to me. You’re pretty much always willing to listen, even when you have your own shit to worry about. You’re probably one of the most selfless people I've ever met and its really admirable. I know I'm a derp and cheapskate, but you still treat me like I'm the guy to keep around, like a sock. Cant wait to be able to see you more often.
eolisOh Eo, i don't even know where to start. You very quickly became my best friend. I can truly be myself around you, and every time I hang out with you, i learn more and more, and I love it so much. You’ve taught and inspired me so much. I'm always looking forward to the next time I get to see you, which is practically every day. Somewhy, I don’t even know what to say. I almost want to make a whole journal all about it. Ill just say this, You're my best friend, and i don't know what Id do without you.
luca-tLast but not least, my wife. I don't think you did anything, just mentioning you because you're my wife and its mandatory... Kidding. You've been as good to me as always. You really help whip me into shape and continue being a good person and not a stupid hermit. You make my everyday life bearable. Ugh this is sounding so cookie cutter. I don't want it to seem like a love letter, but its really hard to write about you any other way. I learned last year that I married you because no matter what I think or do, you're the one I want to come home to, and be around as much as I can. I'm sorry it took so long for me to figure out why I did it.
2012 should be good, Ill summarize, because i think I may have written too much already.
I'm continuing my plan to better myself by becoming a nicer person, a harder worker, and generally more interesting. Maybe ill try the driving thing again. No, there wont be an apocalypse. that's retarded. if anything the internet will become handicapped, and the government will regret it. that's my only theory.
Anyways, I have a tendency to forget about a lot of the details, especially when I think start thinking about them, so I'll be leaving a lot out, not because it wasn't important or noteworthy, but because I am a very derpy moose. So if I forget to mention something you find important, remind me, Ill make sure I shout out about it.
TL;DR VERSION IN ALLCAPS
2011 WAS A GOOD YEAR CUZ I LERND ABOOT FRNDZ N LIFE N I WAS AN ASSHOLE IN DA SUMMR
IF YOU SEE UR ICON ON DIS, PLZ REED IT CUZ ITS SPECIAL 2 U. KTHX
2012 WILL BE OK N SUFF K? DUN FREEK OUT ALRITE???
Love you buddeh :)
Thank you
Thank you scruffalufagus, *brofist*