My C. Kritsanta from MA hit the jackpot and I am so appreciative of: Trees, the book. I have SUCH a thing for trees! and didn't know about this book. COOL. I'm really looking forward to reading it, while nibbling on the accompanying yummy dark chocolate. YUM! Thanks so much, whoever you are!
Love isn't brains, children, it's blood, blood screaming inside you to work its will.
Spike ,'Sleeper'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2007: Heaven's Just a Funky Moose
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 2007? Don't think we've forgotten about you.
Java cat - Jan 02, 2008 6:04:15 pm PST #280 of 513
Not javachik
Jars - Jan 02, 2008 11:19:48 pm PST #281 of 513
Yay! I'm so glad you like it, Javacat! I love the book, and you seemed to have a thing for biology, so...
Kate P. - Jan 03, 2008 6:03:25 am PST #282 of 513
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
My C. Kritsanta from MA hit the jackpot
And, as your Secret Santee from MA, I have to say that I hit the jackpot too! Java cat sent me a lovely package with two pairs of warm & fuzzy & super comfy "house socks" (which I'm wearing right now, AIFG!), a box of rooibos tea (my favorite!), and a HUGE box of chocolates from See's Candy! I ate a significant portion of them with a friend last night, and I'm going to try to make the rest of them last the rest of the week, but they're so delicious that I may just cave and finish them off today. Thank you so much, Java cat!
Frankenbuddha - Jan 03, 2008 9:33:11 am PST #283 of 513
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
2007 was when I got to meet a whole bunch of Buffistas I'd never met before, at the Atlanta F2F, so that was definitely of the good.
For 2008 I'd like to make a similar trip, but probably not a road trip. The Tardis has served me well, but I think she deserves a break from multi-thousand mile drives.
One good NYE thing - I split a bottle of 22-year old reserve Tattinger. My friend's parents' wine chest had malfunctioned and ruined a bunch of the stock, but a few were potentially salvageable, this being one of them. I've never had champagne that old and OH MY DOG was it good. Really mellow and almost mead-like. It also takes on a much darker hue than regular chamagne. Nom nom nom.
Frankenbuddha - Jan 03, 2008 9:37:20 am PST #284 of 513
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Also, one of my resolutions was for 2007 was to participate in one of the secret santa things here this year, which didn't happen (Xmas just bushwhacked me this year). I will strive to fullfil that one in 2008
Toddson - Jan 03, 2008 10:20:08 am PST #285 of 513
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
2007 was an improvement over 2006. My health improved, my looks improved, and my outlook improved. My boss from hell left and the new one is really good. And Christmas with my family was quite nice (previously, the best I could hope for was not painful). So ... here's hoping 2008 is even better!
juliana - Jan 03, 2008 10:51:06 am PST #286 of 513
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
2007 was a time of exponential personal growth for me. Recent shenanigans have managed to derail any sense of accomplishment I derive from that knowledge, but it's still true.
- I went on a road trip in Feb., seeing more of this beautiful state I live in
- I grew more comfortable with the idea that I can fuck up and still be loved
- I got a new job in a very interesting field
- I got my motorcycle license and an awesome motorcycle
- I pushed my internal boundaries further than they've been stretched
- I started learning how to play guitar
- I grew to accept events in my past
- I spent Christmas with my extended family for the first time in 15 years
However, it was also the year that the need for privacy online was hammered home to me. As comfortable as this (and other) board feels, the information is public and can be (in my case, has been) used against oneself.
2008 is going to be my Year of Growing Outward - in the metaphorical sense only, hopefully.
beekaytee - Jan 03, 2008 4:02:02 pm PST #287 of 513
Compassionately intolerant
Congrats, bonny!
Thanks lib! I've been using the time as if I have been freed from jail. It's great.
Speaking of things to be thankful for...Todd! I think of you every day as I use the shortsexyhair and Bedhead products you gave me. Since this is the season of unrepentant hathair, they have come in more than handy. Thanks again...so much! And it's nice to hear that things are going well for you.
Java cat - Jan 03, 2008 4:36:38 pm PST #288 of 513
Not javachik
Jars, it was, is perfect. Thank you so much!
Kate P, oh good, I'm glad you liked it all. The See's is a custom mix - yay for Deena's database!
aurelia - Jan 05, 2008 9:23:45 am PST #289 of 513
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
I got a package from Santa Q. Buffista today!
I now have a plush yeast microbe, a aptly named puzzle, a portable "self destruction" button, and 3 Godiva hot cocoa mixes! The very funny card (penguins!) tells me I have Jessica to thank.
Thank you, Jessica! I love all of it. I've already tormented the cats with the self destruct button, been confounded by the puzzle, and considered naming the yeast plush Oberon. I suspect cocoa will happen this evening.