Twin birthdays of joy and purple sparkles!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY lewlinx!!

Happy Birthday to one of the most fun people I've ever met! You rock so much. I adore your vivacious awesomeness. You're high-energy, hilarious, and a blast to be around. It was so awesome to meet you at a con--you really are more fun than a barrel of monkeys! I always love reading your entries, too--your energy always comes through. *hugs* I hope your day is full of all the things you love best!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY aleoninc!!

Happy Birthday to a fantastic artist! Your style is so unique, and so intriguing. I absolutely adore your work, and I'm so happy to have met you. I miss you here in LJ-land! *hugs* I hope your day is great!

You will not believe what I received

Last week, during the Plague, I had to go out and mail packages. When I got back, there was a giant box in my driveway, promising tortilla chips.

I brought it in and opened it, and was completely floored. cactus_wren is the sweetest thing alive--she sent me a giant stuffed squid! I am totally serious, yo. I'm not even disappointed by the lack of tortilla chips.

Talk about great timing. I was so sick and miserable and completely under the weather, and then, like a ray of lime sunshine, I was sent a lovely prezzie. Wren has outdone herself--this is the kewlest squid ever. Srsly. I can't believe the eyes.

And you know what? There is something so tremendously touching about taking the time to make something for someone. Even if the result isn't a five foot long lime squid, it's just--wow. Someone took time out of their lives to create, to give you something, and that is so sweet and wonderful that it makes me feel like I'm walking on clouds. Really, I am so very touched. I feel all gooey inside!

( I CAN HAS SKWID )