Now, I can hold a note for a long time...actually I can hold a note forever. But eventually that's just noise. It's the change we're listening for. The note coming after, and the one after that. That's what makes it music.

Host ,'Why We Fight'


Goodbye and Good Riddance 2004: Well, I Wasn't Expecting That.  

Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Christmukkah, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. Oh, and 2004? Don't think we've forgotten about you.


Lilty Cash - Jan 10, 2005 6:26:14 pm PST #900 of 962
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."

I just tried my very first Lush bath bomb ever and needed to come thank Raquel one more time. You are truly the best Seekrit Santa that ever was!!!


aurelia - Jan 10, 2005 10:17:29 pm PST #901 of 962
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

The only time I colored my hair, no one noticed. It did hide the random white strands, so I probably ought to do it again.


Vortex - Jan 11, 2005 5:40:28 am PST #902 of 962
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

I think that this is the thank-you thread for holiday presents (still wondering if some things mailed have arrived, myself). It works for senders and receivers, is a good place to get ideas for next year, and where you can get a warm glowy feeling in your heart for all Buffistas by reading about others' exchanges.

That's fine, but I happen to think that it's nice to write a little note. I love to get unexpected personal mail.


Atropa - Jan 11, 2005 10:07:52 am PST #903 of 962
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

I think the mail is being exceptionally slow this year.

signed, paranoid my secret santa forgot me, but trying to fight paranoia by blaming the USPS

Oh good, I'm not the only person feeling paranoid about that. Well, not good because I would rather no one else has those thoughts, but it's kind of reassuring to not be the only one.

I keep meaning to write some sort of '2004 in JilliLand' thing, but all I manage to write is 'Meh. One step forward, two steps back, and I hate being told to be patient' before I get exasperated and stop writing.


Tom Scola - Jan 11, 2005 1:37:01 pm PST #904 of 962
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

I haven' received my Sekrit Santa present either.


Dani - Jan 13, 2005 6:51:54 am PST #905 of 962
I believe vampires are the world's greatest golfers

EEEEE! Thank you, Theodosia!

Yesterday a big box arrived, filled with way too many presents for one person. There are bath salts and (my first ever) Lush bath bomb and an Anne Taintor notebook - how did she know I needed a new notebook, and I love Anne Taintor? - and books and a CD mix (with Headstones music!) and more. I don't know who is more fascinated by the wooden toy, the Blue-Eyed Boy or Dan. (Nora just wants to chew on it.) It's a tough call, but I think what most Buffistas would lust over the most is the desk calendar with fabulous illustrations and every day marked by a fictional event.

Seriously, you were far too generous. That doesn't mean I'm giving any of it back, of course. ::clutches gifts tightly::


Dani - Jan 13, 2005 6:54:29 am PST #906 of 962
I believe vampires are the world's greatest golfers

P.S. keep in mind that I'm happy to act as a go-between, if any of you want to send a message to your secret giftee or santa.


erikaj - Jan 13, 2005 4:30:30 pm PST #907 of 962
Always Anti-fascist!

This seems like a good place to tell Ginger I got her nice card. Thanks, Ginger.


askye - Jan 14, 2005 10:37:36 am PST #908 of 962
Thrive to spite them

Um, due to unforseen money situations I had to postpone sending my gift. So I'm going to send it out with something special.


brenda m - Jan 15, 2005 5:24:37 pm PST #909 of 962
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Since my secret santee will finally be getting a package in the mail in a few days, I have now opened my own package and will be luxuriating in a Lush bath tonight. Whee! Thanks so much to DebetEsse (I'm guessing from the address)! And that spicy soap smells marvelous, too.