WebKittyn Warbles
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Thanksgiving Sentiment
It's 4:30 here, the turkey is smelling up the house and I'm ready to chow down. There is football on TV, cats sleeping on couches, snow on the ground and eggnog in the cup.
I wish I could share this feeling of content and calm with everyone who's made a difference in my life the past year but alas, all I have is this picture.
I'll put the rest inside so passersby don't have to be subjected to my holiday sentiment but sentiment there is inside.
Happy Thanksgiving, world. Thanksgiving.
I've spent a lot of time in this blog pissing and bitching. It's not often I drop all of that and openly acknowledge that other people have helped make this past year what it's been. There are some who have touched my world that I see in the real world, the circle of true friends that has weathered time and trauma. There are some who have touched my world that I wouldn't know if I walked into them on the street. This doesn't lessen the impact they've had on my life, the world has changed.
For making the past 12 months since last Thanksgiving what it was, I'd like to say thank you to the following people.
My Parents. My best friends, my pillars of strength and my favourite people in the world. Thank you for being my parents.
The Gotard. In between all the squabbling and intensity is a friendship that has lasted 22 years. Your faith in me remains unwavering and your continued financial support allows me to live the dream.
David. While we may not share that closeness that we did before the Age of Craziness, you have remained true for almost 6 years now. At a time when trust is something I just don't have any more of, you are one I have no doubts about. Your presence is something I have come to need and appreciate.
Matt. You have yet to fail me on anything I have ever asked you. Your mind continues to astound me at every point. You have gone way above and beyond so many times when I was too proud to ask for help and never batted an eye about it. You remain someone I can trust completely and feel comfortable around.
Bob. Your missive of the other day made me cry. Thank you for writing that and for being honest. There was a void in my world when you weren't in it and I can't express how happy it makes me to have that void filled. You have always been someone I give trust to freely and your current state of happiness these days gives me faith in happiness itself.
Dan. Always there for me, always looking out for me for five years now. I've watched you mature over the years and to see the man you've become is an honour. There is precious little I can't confide in you and your sense of humour is one I truly cherish. You've taught me much over the years.
Kelly. Without knowing it, you are a constant reminder to me that there is joy in life, there is good in the world and there is happiness to be found. You truly are a unique mix of intellect, wit and compassion and your nature is one of the truest I have encountered. Those who you call friend are blessed.
Justin. The void is still felt and you are missed dearly. For a few months of this year you gave me a reason to smile and smile from the heart. You made me think, you made me laugh, you made me feel. I can only hope in your absence from my life you have found that inner content you sought. The door will always be open for you.
Pedro. Always seeming to pop up when the sky is dark and some Portuguese wisdom is needed. Quick to remind me I am not ordinary and honest with every word. Across thousands of miles and over many years you have remained a friend.
Bob O. Another one who has weathered time and for 20 years has remained a friend. From the crazy days of yesterday to the more subdued married life of today, you have stayed the same and your honesty and wit are the gems they always were.
Danielle. My one remaining friend girl from the past who still makes me laugh. We may have drifted but even in passing comments there is that closeness that only comes with long lasting friends. Tell Ohio to send you home.
Mango. Thank you for becoming a new friend and for introducing me to the world of internet radio and the fun it's given me. You are someone I would be proud to call a real world friend and go out for some white boy sushi with when you and Rebekah hit the east coast. You are a unique man and the few times I've really chatted with you were good juju. I'm glad you came into my world and let me into yours.
DeAnna. For believing in and liking my radio show often more than I do myself, I thank you. You have gone far out of your way to spread the word and your enthusiasm is contagious. Your spirit is young and vibrant and so fully alive, I talk with you and I feel regenerated. You've become a friend and I'm glad it happened.
Michael. A friend for a long time now, you were the first to make me feel comfortable imming on WD and even when I thought the world was out to get me through Yuna, you were always a friend and always there to defend when the crap flew. Your integrity is beyond question and your heart is true. You have been there cheering my attempts at radio since the start and your words have inspired me.
Aaron (forgive me if I added one too many As). Out of all my virtual friends, you are the one I have had the longest. Always one to make me smile even on the darkest days with your wit, your smile is infectious even when across thousands of miles. Long live the pervert.
Various Romanians who have taught me to swear in a foreign language and showed me that life is basically the same shit no matter what continent you're on, thank you.
To the MUDders who have made Time of Darkness a 7 year old place of good juju and family, thank you.
To the people who every Wednesday night freely give me a few hours of their life to listen to WebKittyn Wednesday, thank you.
To the 263 people with blogs on Blogs of Roleplay who made my crazy idea a reality, thank you.
To those in my world I have forgotten - and I know you're out there -, thank you.
To all those who serve or have served in the military, thank you.
To the wives, husbands, mothers, fathers and families of those who serve who sacrifice so much of their own, thank you.
To the police and the firemen who risk their asses every day, thank you.
To the people who went to New Orleans on their own time and dime to help those in need, thank you.
Yah, I guess all in all I'm pretty lucky.
Happy Thanksgiving, world.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Sounds like you are surrounded by lots of friends and family. I’m glad for you.
Utopia on 11/24 at 06:57 PM -
Happy Thanksgiving to you too Kali.
All the best…Loky on 11/24 at 08:46 PM -
Amen and happy Thanksgiving, Hlyn. Thank you for more than I could begin to put into words.
on 11/24 at 09:37 PM
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