I guess it's Turkey Day; I'm not entirely sure what day Thanksgiving is supposed to be on, atually. 
It's not my bag.
I have things to be thankful for this year....
Though nothing has gone as planned (typical), it's been the people of 2005 that have kept me through. I've been convinced since childhood that it was either the year 2005 or my 25th year (it switched up often) that I would die...and it looks like I've made it through 2005, so I guess you get to keep me around for a little while longer.
Those whom I am most thankful to have in my life....these people are Family. We are not bound by blood, but Family isn't about sharing some DNA codes, it's about love and support.
Molly needs no introduction. She's been around a few years now, and is still my strongest support. There are none who know me as she does. I love her more than the word can mean.
Darren, my best friend and brother of over 10 years now. I'm glad to have him back in life; a seperation that should never have occured.
Tim (the enchanter?)...this is clearly NOT what Tim actually looks like, but he's more camera shy than I. My father figure for a decade. For so many years, the only one to believe in me, the only one who realized that a child in age doesn't make a child.
Dug, my idol since childhood....amazing, the things that can happen. I never expected I would end up involved shooting a music video that I'd dreamt of for so long. Sure, it didn't happen due to a lengthy series of unfortunate events (and Rita forced an evacuation the weekend we'd been aiming for, anyway), but it was still real. I'd have never expected that I'd be able to call this almost mythological figure a genuine friend and have the compliment returned-how often does your idol give YOU a phone call just to chat?
There are those this year who have come into my life in a large way and have made things more flavorful, fun, meaningful. I look foreward to increasing time spent with these wonderful human beings next year:
Danny and Ashley, you two stand beside Tim and Auriette as models to me of what a marriage should be. I know we all hate it here, but I'm glad you came back-I'd probably have gone insane if I didn't have you around, and it REALLY helped those first few months as everything crumbled and I struggled to form a plan of action. You also introduced me to....
Carl! What an awesome guy. Connected with him pretty quickly, and I can't wait to add him to a regular schedule of actual company. A beat down soul like myself, still swimming in the fishbowl.
Coi, you're crazymadneato. You're going to have a blast in Austin....it's the perfect city for film loving fun geeks like ourselves.
Meghan, my SpiderGirl. Quirky, geeky, misunderstood 16 year old girl in an awkward familial situation. How familiar....except that I was never a girl. Wonderful girl, always happy to be support and to be her only believer. It's going to kill me to break her heart someday. Future SG....
And of course, what would a year be without being coming back from the grave to rekindle friendships or to patch over wounds....
Heather-so, for years you scour the web and post ads to find me. You name your child after me. You get a breast reduction to a "mere" 36 DD. All of these, strange actions, but welcome back. What times we did have! In your desperation to find me, I wonder though-why didn't you try my family? It seems an obvious place to attempt; and while I understand that no one wants anything to do with them, you always managed to get on well with them. Our adventure days are sadly long over...but you're still great company.
Jay, you wily Peurto Rican! Seriously, man, check your email more often, where have you been lately?! My favorite male coworker...hell, the only male I didn't mind working with. Again with the great adventures. Gotta get back "home" and party....closeted geek.
Leah, you're an angry young man too...except with tits. You're too unreliable and indecisive to be more to me (and the obvious Molly-is-my-Goddess-and-owns-my-soul thing), but I'm glad our fighting has ended. One day, ye and I and Dug shall get together and it shall be a marvelous time. Yay for mutual friends! I look foreward to seeing you here on SG....
Nifer, so shocking to see you come back. Most of my memories of our time together is a bit hazy, but you hadn't left my mind, I missed your wily ways. A decade ago my perception of perfect beauty was defined by you. You set a helluva pattern that I would adhere to as much as possible-gothly, redheaded, busty, curvy...I particularly look foreward to seeing you on SG, as it may be my own photography that exposes you to the world!
Austin, good to hear from you again, good to know life is still magical to you. You tried to save me from my sinking ship, and I didn't listen. For once, my role was reversed, I'm sorry I didn't play it better.
Thank you all.
I love you, Molly. It is you I am most thankful for...
It's not my bag.
I have things to be thankful for this year....
Though nothing has gone as planned (typical), it's been the people of 2005 that have kept me through. I've been convinced since childhood that it was either the year 2005 or my 25th year (it switched up often) that I would die...and it looks like I've made it through 2005, so I guess you get to keep me around for a little while longer.
Those whom I am most thankful to have in my life....these people are Family. We are not bound by blood, but Family isn't about sharing some DNA codes, it's about love and support.
Molly needs no introduction. She's been around a few years now, and is still my strongest support. There are none who know me as she does. I love her more than the word can mean.
Darren, my best friend and brother of over 10 years now. I'm glad to have him back in life; a seperation that should never have occured.
Tim (the enchanter?)...this is clearly NOT what Tim actually looks like, but he's more camera shy than I. My father figure for a decade. For so many years, the only one to believe in me, the only one who realized that a child in age doesn't make a child.
Dug, my idol since childhood....amazing, the things that can happen. I never expected I would end up involved shooting a music video that I'd dreamt of for so long. Sure, it didn't happen due to a lengthy series of unfortunate events (and Rita forced an evacuation the weekend we'd been aiming for, anyway), but it was still real. I'd have never expected that I'd be able to call this almost mythological figure a genuine friend and have the compliment returned-how often does your idol give YOU a phone call just to chat?
There are those this year who have come into my life in a large way and have made things more flavorful, fun, meaningful. I look foreward to increasing time spent with these wonderful human beings next year:
Danny and Ashley, you two stand beside Tim and Auriette as models to me of what a marriage should be. I know we all hate it here, but I'm glad you came back-I'd probably have gone insane if I didn't have you around, and it REALLY helped those first few months as everything crumbled and I struggled to form a plan of action. You also introduced me to....
Carl! What an awesome guy. Connected with him pretty quickly, and I can't wait to add him to a regular schedule of actual company. A beat down soul like myself, still swimming in the fishbowl.
Coi, you're crazymadneato. You're going to have a blast in Austin....it's the perfect city for film loving fun geeks like ourselves.
Meghan, my SpiderGirl. Quirky, geeky, misunderstood 16 year old girl in an awkward familial situation. How familiar....except that I was never a girl. Wonderful girl, always happy to be support and to be her only believer. It's going to kill me to break her heart someday. Future SG....
And of course, what would a year be without being coming back from the grave to rekindle friendships or to patch over wounds....
Heather-so, for years you scour the web and post ads to find me. You name your child after me. You get a breast reduction to a "mere" 36 DD. All of these, strange actions, but welcome back. What times we did have! In your desperation to find me, I wonder though-why didn't you try my family? It seems an obvious place to attempt; and while I understand that no one wants anything to do with them, you always managed to get on well with them. Our adventure days are sadly long over...but you're still great company.
Jay, you wily Peurto Rican! Seriously, man, check your email more often, where have you been lately?! My favorite male coworker...hell, the only male I didn't mind working with. Again with the great adventures. Gotta get back "home" and party....closeted geek.
Leah, you're an angry young man too...except with tits. You're too unreliable and indecisive to be more to me (and the obvious Molly-is-my-Goddess-and-owns-my-soul thing), but I'm glad our fighting has ended. One day, ye and I and Dug shall get together and it shall be a marvelous time. Yay for mutual friends! I look foreward to seeing you here on SG....
Nifer, so shocking to see you come back. Most of my memories of our time together is a bit hazy, but you hadn't left my mind, I missed your wily ways. A decade ago my perception of perfect beauty was defined by you. You set a helluva pattern that I would adhere to as much as possible-gothly, redheaded, busty, curvy...I particularly look foreward to seeing you on SG, as it may be my own photography that exposes you to the world!
Austin, good to hear from you again, good to know life is still magical to you. You tried to save me from my sinking ship, and I didn't listen. For once, my role was reversed, I'm sorry I didn't play it better.
Thank you all.
I love you, Molly. It is you I am most thankful for...
There are those who would call me...Tim...?
I just watched "The Life of Brian" today...Good times.
"Are you the Judean Peoples' Front?"
"Fuck off!!!"
"What?"
"We're the Peoples' Front of Judea!"