The Very Windy CityTwo years ago, when I made my way back to The Windy City, it had probably been a few years since I'd been back. At that point I was damn near a mental breakdown, and getting out of the state was exactly what I needed.
Now, I find that I didn't need this whatsoever, because I am mentally sound and stable. That's not to say that I haven't enjoyed every single solitary second of this week, because I have. And sure, the phrase, "I could use a vacation" would certainly apply to me, but only so far as to say it had been a year and a half since my last one. I'm good. I'm solid.
It has dawned on me that I am likely as happy as I've ever been. I've been showered with praise, words of adoration, compliments, and even gifts. From friends and family. I've definitely never been more pleased to be me, I can tell you that.
With each journey out, I am met with imagery that bathes me in memories. And where the memories of Brandon are invariably bad, the memories here are all great. They're happy, they're innocent, and they never fail to bring a smile to my face.
I had a long discussion with my favorite cousin about life. He's 40, and he remarked that he could remember when his dad turned 40 like it was yesterday. I'm 25, which in no way is old, but I feel I've always been something of an old soul.
If there's one thing I've taken away from this month, it's that I am undeniably fortunate to have such people as you all in my life. Those that will offer me a place to have Thanksgiving at, knowing I've no plans then. Those that will make me a scarf, just to do something nice. Those that will tell me they're proud of me.
Briefly, I considered just staying up here, damn the consequences. Not that my life in Florida is bad in any way. The opposite. However, up here it's so near perfect, it's like trying to resist the Sirens' call. I am more instilled than ever with a notion of retiring here.
Oh, and finally: I've been chronicling my little experiences while here on this bad boy. [link]
Sweet
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Calgary devMEET on November 14th, 2009. Visit ~CalgaryMeet for details! Or join us on Facebook!
Enjoy your cake!
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Don't push the red button!!
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Blueberry chika-chika-cheesecake!
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My new deviation Black-a-v1
"Because today's so special
it really wouldn't do,
to send one simple birthday wish
to last the whole year through...
So this wishes happy moments,
a day when dreams come true,
and a year that's filled with all the things
that mean the most to you."
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Love that lives in the heart cannot be so easily terminated by time. Even though the encounter is brief its impression shall last a lifetime. No one can change the direction of love that lives in the heart. If you have loved that in itself is the answer.
A birthday rhyme for you
on your special day
Monday's child is fair of face.
Tuesday's child is full of grace.
Wednesday's child is loving and giving.
Thursday's child works hard for a living,
Friday's child fears no foe.
Saturday's child has far to go.
And the child born on Sunday
is bonny and wise in every way.
find the day of the week you were born here [link]
More about the rhyme: [link]
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No one gets out alive all we can hope for is
when all is said and done more is done than said
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I am Rich aka Tricks found more or less everywhere artistic
dA number #465,411
=deviantARTtimes Your weekly dA supplement!
It's February 8th which means it's your special day. Hoping you have a fantastic birthday, get some nice gifts and generally get to enjoy it lots.
All the best and much love from the birthdays team to you
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Birthdays Team
This birthday greeting was brought to you by: @diamond281
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Proud to be italian!... sometimes...
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Art is meaning.
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