Another year older, and still not dead

[hawkwing_lb]

Today I'm twenty-nine years old. Another year older and still not dead!

It has been my habit on my birthday, the last couple of years, to send messages to people telling them how much I appreciate their presence in my life. This year, I think, there are too many people to make that entirely practical - and I don't know all their emails. So I'm just going to write here what I want to say.

Dear friends,

It's been a tricky year, since this time in 2014. Without you, I wouldn't be here. Without you, I wouldn't have a PhD all but in hand. Without you, my life would be so much poorer and smaller, and contain so much less joy. I am honoured by your acquaintance, and your friendship, your hospitalities and your support: your presence in my life is a gift and a blessing, and it humbles me.

Thank you. Never stop being awesome.

Comments

[sovay]

I am very glad you are here. Happy birthday.

[hawkwing-lb.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[rysmiel.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday you, and I hope to be more likely to catch you in chat in the next few weeks.

[hawkwing-lb.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Maybe we will actually get to talk at some point!

[fadethecat.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
We're exceedingly fond of you and delighted with your accomplishments,
Happy birthday to you.

[hawkwing-lb.livejournal.com]

<3

[atheilen.livejournal.com]

<3<3<3<3

[hawkwing-lb.livejournal.com]

<3 to the sixth power!

[hrj.livejournal.com]

Oh, heck, I've been trying to compose something profound and wise, but it just isn't working. I am so proud to know you and to be able to call you friend and to be here to celebrate your achievements with you (even just staying alive).

[hawkwing-lb.livejournal.com]

There is no requirement to be profound and wise! But thank you. :)