I think that would be even scarier, javachik. Knowing it was someone close to you. I'm glad it's over and done for you.
Hey, don't worry about it. Nest full of vampires, you come get me, okay. Box full of puppies, that's more of a judgement call.
Jonathan ,'Lies My Parents Told Me'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2009: So long and thanks for all the fish.
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 2009? Don't think we've forgotten about you
SailAweigh - Dec 21, 2009 6:04:57 pm PST #158 of 549
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
javachik - Dec 21, 2009 6:52:17 pm PST #159 of 549
Our wings are not tired.
It was. Some day, now that it's so long ago I can be fairly objective, I'll write about it. Actually, to be thread-related, 2009 being a pretty good year was very therapeutic. It felt very satisfying to mark the 10 year anniversary of the worst year of my life.
Fay - Dec 21, 2009 8:35:46 pm PST #160 of 549
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
I've bought my Slacker Santa gifts, but haven't yet posted them - so, clearly not going to be there by Christmas or New Year, but should insh'allah arrive in January.
crosses fingers. tells self not to procrastinate like a procrastinaty thing, as is her wont.
I should do it today, shouldn't I? Right. Right, I'll do it today, and now I've said so here that means I HAVE to do it, so I can come back and report it done. Must drag self out of apartment. Ahem.
Meanwhile, I blame askye for the fact that this past week I seem to have just sort of stumbled into Second Life, pretty much on a demonic whim of curiosity out of in nowhere (...er, unless I can blame The Guild. Which, actually, is closer to the truth, iirc my chain of thought) and, OMG, I can see how this could be a real time-eater. Real time open mic poetry readings, and steampunk worlds, and karaoke clubs, and I seem to have (1) acquired an EFL job teaching people in China via SL, and (2) auditioned for & got the role of Magenta in a forthcoming "live" SL production of The Rocky Horror Show. Um. So - yeah, I can totally understand how askye came to be sucked in! And I'm delighted it's had such a lovely RL consequence for her and for SLNRLBF.
Right. Backing away from the internet now. (I'll do a proper rundown of 2009 later, I swear - just wanted to say I've got the pressie, and try to guilt myself into getting on with the all-important posting bit now.)
brenda m - Dec 22, 2009 3:35:52 am PST #161 of 549
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
I think I've given up on the missing piece for my secret santa so I'm hoping to wrap and ship today. Might have to push til tomorrow depending on what today brings.
But I got a lovely package of packages yesterday! I'm trying to hold out on opening until the day, but that's also going to depend on how today goes. Wheee!
Tom Scola - Dec 22, 2009 3:42:17 am PST #162 of 549
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Even though I wasn't originally a slacker, I've fallen way behind on my Secret Santa responsibilities. I hope to have a package of awesome in the mail by early next week.
Aims - Dec 22, 2009 6:51:11 am PST #163 of 549
Shit's all sorts of different now.
You're mailing yourself??? How many stamps does it take to mail a Scola??
DCJensen - Dec 22, 2009 7:10:17 am PST #164 of 549
All is well that ends in pizza.
Depends, are they self-stick or do they have to be licked?
brenda m - Dec 22, 2009 10:36:13 am PST #165 of 549
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
My Secret Santa is mailed! Well, not my Santa. But my gift. And it likely won't get there on time, but still. My Boxing Day present is mailed!
msbelle - Dec 22, 2009 10:39:47 am PST #166 of 549
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
nsm happened. It was mailed today priority. Merries to all!
Java cat - Dec 22, 2009 2:18:53 pm PST #167 of 549
Not javachik
Sumi, Oh good, it got there quickly! Yay living near the big Bay Area main PO.
curious collection of things
This is what happens when you don't fill out ALL of Deena's DB form! I tried to tick off as many things you *did* answer as best as I could. I hope the dishes weren't broken or the ornaments bent! (Those really are random, but pretty.)