Maybe go back to school for something else? I am confident in your ability to keep moving forward, Tom.
Right. Piano. Because that's what we used to kill that big demon that one time. No, wait. That was a rocket launcher.
Xander ,'Touched'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2011: Maybe the even years are better
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. 2011? Room for improvement. Srsly.
Jesse - Dec 23, 2011 6:02:51 pm PST #169 of 408
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Steph L. - Dec 23, 2011 6:02:59 pm PST #170 of 408
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Unfortunately, it’s difficult to talk about because it’s all so fuzzy to me. The constant emotional abuse over most of my childhood makes it hard for me to pin down specific details, and makes it very easy for me to pretend that it wasn’t as bad as it really was
Once again, I am right there with you. I wish neither of us were.
You are working so hard at this, Tom. I know it's fucking hard. You are really amazing.
askye - Dec 23, 2011 6:18:51 pm PST #171 of 408
Thrive to spite them
Tom I know this year has been really hard for you but you are doing amazing. You are amazing!
You pictures are really wonderful too. I hope that 2012 brings you closer to peace.
quester - Dec 23, 2011 6:19:00 pm PST #172 of 408
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
{{{{{Tom}}}}}, that's a xmas hug, not a pity hug!
Consuela - Dec 23, 2011 8:15:12 pm PST #173 of 408
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Aww, {{Tom}}, you are so awesome. I hope 2012 is as wonderful as you deserve.
meara - Dec 23, 2011 10:26:38 pm PST #174 of 408
Tom, I was all excited when I got your card today, because my roommate keeps getting mail and yours was the only card I've gotten (besides one from my boss, which had only her name signed and no message. Or money). So I was all "yay Tom!" earlier.
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 24, 2011 3:57:29 am PST #175 of 408
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
{{{Tom}}}
Tom, on the quit-the-job-for-six-months angle, have you considered seeing if any professional photographers in the NYC area are looking for assistants? A few months helping out/apprenticing under a skilled photographer might let you pick up the technical skills with medium format cameras, darkroom development, and so on that could help lead to a viable career in the field. You have such a good eye for composition and and light, and it's clearly something that you enjoy doing.
Lee - Dec 24, 2011 5:36:41 am PST #176 of 408
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Matt's idea = good idea
Seeing you at my Birthday/ post treatment celebration was one of the highlights of the year, Tom, for what that's worth.
Lee - Dec 24, 2011 5:40:58 am PST #177 of 408
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Quester, I think the box from highland Ranch is part of the TJs exchange, not secret santa
SuziQ - Dec 24, 2011 6:16:52 am PST #178 of 408
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Sorry, Perkins, Quester had it right. I sent her cookies along with her other Secret Santa treats. One box is chocolate/butterscotch/cinnamon chip cookies and the other box has ginger cookies.
I meant to put a card in the box, Quester, but I'm glad you figured it out. Happy Christmas Eve to all.