Happy Holidays!
And now, in a post inspired by Bradtastic, my "Christmas version of Thanksgiving, sans Turkey and pilgrim stuff."
I often find myself nodding in agreement to many things Brad says. I, too, agree that "life is too short to need a holiday for an excuse to be happy."
I'd throw in something about my little "Club for a Cure" project-- but I dunno what to say at this point except starting tomorrow, when people slowly return to their offices hung over and filled with holiday ennui, I've gotta lotta work to do. Hopefully something good will come of it. Another important thing I've come to learn is that life is too short to need a reason to do something good.
Any how. Onto the messages:
Brad - Thanks for your guidance and patience. Thanks for being hard on me when I needed it, and thanks for all the rides home, even when looking in hindsight, I deserved to take BART home in the rain some of those nights. You may disagree, but I will always view you as the older brother I never had, and I'll always be grateful for your presence in my life.
Regina - Thanks for being a good lil sis. You still think you know more than you do, which is okay, because I felt the same up until quite recently. You're a good girl, but you're a bit misguided. I still love you, and I always will. But don't you ever back-talk me again, you brat. :D
Sullivenom - I misinterpreted you in ways you'll probably never know about, but what matters is I think you're one cool guy. I think you're a good guy, and you have a big heart-- I like how you put your friends and family before you and I respect that greatly. You may still got some confidence issues and you might be workin on that victim complex, but know that if there's ever some punk around pickin on you, I'll be there to cut em for you if I gotta.
Rachel - You're amazing, but you've got flaws that you yourself can't comprehend. You're wise beyond your years, but you have the insecurities of a little girl still. In many ways, your parents have failed you like mine, and I hope things get better for you. I still feel bad for all the things I did to let you go and I wish there was some way I could adequately apologize.
Vanessa - Thanks for taking the time to hear me out. I'm no longer hurting, so if you'd let me back into your life as a whole, healthy individual, I'd be grateful.
Ms. Hansen - Thanks for being the best teacher an insecure teenager could've asked for. Rest in peace.
Faye - You've got your flaws. You've got your strengths. Thanks for being amazing at the things we've shared so far. And make up your damn mind. Indecisiveness irritates me at times.
Jennifer - We met at a pretty unexpected time and place, but thank you for your forgiveness. I was an idiot back then, but you really took a load off my chest. I hope to see you soon.
Billy - You're a talented guy, and you've got moral fiber. I respect you, and I think your lyrics are some of the best I've ever read. You'll find yourself soon enough, and when you do, your life will change. It's not a matter of if, but when, and I think you'll be rockin out hard in the coming years, friend.
Jessica - Billy likes you.
Dad - Thanks for getting off my case and talking to me when Mom wouldn't.
Mom - Thanks for giving birth to me head-first. And finally,
Allen - Thank you for being the bestest buddy in the world. I hope you get everything you deserve and more.
Well, that's all the people I could think of. But I'm sure there are plenty more I've forgotten about. Anyhow, until next time,
-aNDy
