anagramofbrat | Thanks

Somehow I didn't want to leave my journal for the holiday on an emo note. Also, remind me next time I feel like that to get off my ass and go hug my boyfriend already. That's sort of what he's there for, right?

Anyway. its thanksgiving tomorrow, I have like ten pounds of syrupy sweet potatoes heading down to NY with me... and now that I'm sort of on my way (leaving straight from work as soon as I feed Hanzo-san cause goodness knows I'm not going to find gas for 2.54/gal once I hit the road) I'm kinda past the pre-trip anxiety and looking forward to three hours on the road blaring music and singing my heart out.

Also, since it's thanksgiving some things I'm thankful for:

my health rebounding. It's nice not to feel like shit all the time. It's also nice not freaking out every other second about my intestines going asplode. It could still happen, but I'm not as acutely aware of it. The modern medicine that made this possible, pain in the ass (or more accurately, the tummy fat) though it may be. And decent health coverage. Holy shit, I'd be in trouble or dead if not for the tender mercies of Blue Cross Blue Shield.
people that make me think. A lot. In positive directions for a change.
several people who I won't name because I know I'll forget someone and then they'll be pissed, but do know that this year I've been paying attention to who was there the whole way with me this hellacious rollercoaster of a year, who have been my cheering squad and rocks every time I needed one, or even just straight up told me when I was being a fucktard and to stop it. For those that stuck around (as opposed to those that just disappeared), thank you. I will not forget.
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Brownes. For being there in the shadows this whole time, and for, well, being family. I meant it, I'm glad I went home for a while this year... it was good to remember where I came from and why exactly my last name is so damned important to me.
MomZ and Zak. I love and miss you guys. Thank you for still being in my life.
Two particular little bits. I'm looking forward to watching you grow into interesting and fantastic people.
Teh job... for putting up with my shit, health, and headnoise and somehow seeing fit to keep me employed and in groceries anyway, even when I was two states away for four months. Much as I bitch and complain, don't think I don't appreciate that.
an honorable mention to captainlove, both for being one of the people that make me think/cheering squad mentioned above, and also for finding and sitting on what turned out to be the perfect car.
cell23 for constantly proving me wrong in ways I won't describe to prevent squee overload. Also for doing so in ways that make me want to strangle and/or kiss him. Usually both at once.