Normally I'm not huge on celebrating my birthday as I come from a large familly and I'm usually a bit relegated, so it's never been a huge thing. BUT, This year, I'm feeling quite a bit better and quite a bit happier in general, thanks, in enormous parts to amazing friends, whom I can't list out here for fear I'd miss someone, but if you're reading this, and we've talked at length in the last three months you're probably somewhere on the list. Thank you to everyone and anyone who gives me the time of day and listens to all my dumb character gushing.

Though I do have to take special consideration to thank  solidness who I am staying with today, and who has invited me into his home for the next week and change to stay and enjoy the placid calm of a far nicer place than my rather hectic and stressful hometown. He's been a gracious and generous host, and I can't thank him enough for what's been a fantastic few days here, and for being a grand friend despite my occasional foibles and flaws. Much thanks to him, go give him an internet punch.

Beyond that I'd like to thank the fandom in general for always being accepting, kind and a place where I don't feel like quite so much of an alien. I am quite good in social situations really, but I don't think I've ever been more at ease than I have with the friends I've made within this fandom, and as I head into a new year of my life, I look forwards to enjoying the company of old friends and making new ones. Thank you all for your time, patience and friendship.

Now let's eat some cake!