I will just echo everyone who said that our little group and the support and entertainment you all offer is amazing. I will never quit you.
8AR reached out privately to me today, and it just goes to show that's she's more than just a great wit and sharp tongue; she is genuinely caring and thoughtful and incredibly generous. She, Professor, Mod and citygirl made a donation after my cousin died, and I will never forget it.
I also want to give a shout out to weeble who is my long-lost sister that I never get to see as much as I'd like.
gozf, I already embarrassed myself enough by admitting that my subconscious dream is for you to admire me enough to go all SWF.
I think you're top notch! I hope that you'd be open to meeting up the next time I'm in your neck of the woods -- and that you'll let me know if you'll be near me.
Luvvy- You have excellent taste in men and this, paired with your good looks, creates beautiful babies Chesh- you deserve every second of this Jalapeno- I'm amazed at the adventure you've been on because I would never have the balls to move out of the country, much as I might like NurseC- how you manage to juggle work/school/family and still make lasagna is beyond my comprehension Jermys- without you, I wouldn't have shitpig cbwm- you are so, so giving Sprky- you are no nonsense, straight up call it like you see it with a heart of gold
I love how Tamb is honest with herself and puts her thoughts out there.
I think LHC is smart and witty. I would LOVE to have drinks with her.
I wanna be Cville when I grow up. She's so put together and knows her mind. And stylish!
I've really appreciated all of the support the board has shown me as I got back on the weight loss wagon, but I especially appreciate how Frkls has been a tireless cheerleader. It's really felt like I was doing this *with* someone.
Post by underwaterrhymes on Aug 22, 2012 18:34:32 GMT -5
This is a really nice thread.
MWOS - I think you pretty much kick major ass. You have been through so much over the past few years and to come out of everything with such a great perspective and sense of humor makes me feel lucky to know you. You rock my socks.
scotty - You already have a llama farm with Tamb, but if you were going to have another, I hope I'd be on the short list. You consistently make me smile with your kindness toward both animals and people, and you often have just the perfect quirky thing to say to diffuse tension. I would drink sweet tea with you any day.
que - You, my dear, are freaking amazing. I love that you have so many facets to your personality. I feel like that old phrase "still waters run deep" really pertains so well to you. You're an old, wise soul with so much to give and I feel like you embrace life with your whole heart. I admire you.
sonrisa - I feel like we could plan some major kick ass international trips together. I think you totally get my desire to go some place like Windhoek over Paris, which makes me happy because who WOULDN'T want to go to Windhoek over Paris? You're super smart and have great advice for people so it's not just book smarts; you're wise, too.
sara - You have such a quick wit and give no-nonsense advice, but it's clear you are a softie when it comes to the people you love. You're also smokin' hot and your Vegas planning skills make me so sad that I'm not able to come and hang.
River Song - I think you have such a big heart, and I love that you just embrace activities you enjoy. You love writing, so you do it. You felt like being an extra, so you did it. A lot of people sit on their dreams and I don't think you're one of them. That's so important!
neener - I dig your sense of adventure. Living in Israel must have been incredible and I give you a heck of a lot of credit for starting your own business too, as well as for giving it up. Courage. You haz it.
Pants, you are funny and gorgeous. And I admire your relationship with your H.
Wow! This is nicer than notpants!
I was just reflecting today that this year has been one of the best with H. We've had various rough patches and we're in a great place right now. He's the bomb diggity and more. ;D
Post by underwaterrhymes on Aug 22, 2012 18:48:56 GMT -5
Chesh - You crack me up. I love your nursing stories and even when certain aspects of your job suck, it's so clear that you love what you do. It's a gift to be able to separate the the two. You are a terrific dog mama and it makes me so happy to see you happy with your new man.
louloudi - You're stunning. I wish you lived closer than you do because we really should hang out more often. I also really dig your fashion sense. I could never pull off what you're able to pull off. You rock those flowers and I'm envious because everyone needs more flowers.
bostonjen - I wish you hadn't moved away because you were close enough that we could have grabbed pizza or beer pretty easily. You are a terrific wife and mom and I hope that I'm able to achieve as much balance as you have when our little one arrives.
hoobs - I don't think you give yourself as much credit as you should. Running your own farm is hard, yo. I think you are wonderful about standing up for your convictions, and you've done a super job of focusing on the positive stuff. You took advice to heart and I really admire you for that because that's not easy to do. You are a strong woman.
Jermys - I look up to you. I think you're hilarious and wise and you don't put up with any shit. I also dig that you can acknowledge that although your kids are awesome and hilarious and wonderful, they are also kids and not perfect all the time. I think it goes without saying that if I lived in Chicago, I'd be calling you to hang fairly often.
cbwm - You crack me up pretty regularly, but you're also wicked smart and charming. These are rare qualities to have all at the same time. Your kid is also super cute!
sprky - I really admire you. You have been through so much and your strength and joy despite these challenges and sorrows is such a source of inspiration for me.
Ombligo - You are such a gifted storyteller. I wish you had a blog because I would read that shit all day. You're not just hilarious, but you have such a way with words. Seriously. Get on that blog.
alzi - You are such a kind person, and you always have nice and upbeat things to share with people. I really dig that you're going through the pregnancy thing at the same time as I am because I feel like we have similar outlooks on stuff, and it's neat to see you a few steps ahead of me so I know what to expect.
I don't want to name specific names because all of you make me smile on a regular basis.
There is not one single person here that I wouldn't want to meet, if given the opportunity.
Obviously I have a soft spot for many of the "regulars" but there are so, so many of you who think that you don't post often enough for others to really know you, or who might get lost in the shuffle when there are posts like these, and I want you to know that I DO notice you and I am glad you're here and posting and lurking and just generally being you.
I like you.
I like all of you.
Especially you
This is really sweet and awesome (which is totally in character for you, jehc) and I hope that anyone who does feel left out or ignored reads this and takes it to heart.
I don't want to name specific names because all of you make me smile on a regular basis.
There is not one single person here that I wouldn't want to meet, if given the opportunity.
Obviously I have a soft spot for many of the "regulars" but there are so, so many of you who think that you don't post often enough for others to really know you, or who might get lost in the shuffle when there are posts like these, and I want you to know that I DO notice you and I am glad you're here and posting and lurking and just generally being you.
I don't want to name specific names because all of you make me smile on a regular basis.
There is not one single person here that I wouldn't want to meet, if given the opportunity.
Obviously I have a soft spot for many of the "regulars" but there are so, so many of you who think that you don't post often enough for others to really know you, or who might get lost in the shuffle when there are posts like these, and I want you to know that I DO notice you and I am glad you're here and posting and lurking and just generally being you.
I like you.
I like all of you.
Especially you
I already thought you seemed like the nicest person, and then you just go and prove it!
There are too many people to call out individually, but I'll just say that pretty much everyone here rocks. I love how supportive of each other you are, and how hilariously funny, intelligent, and beautiful (inside and out) this group of women is. It's the reason I keep coming back even though I can't post that frequently or consistently. I feel attached to you all even though I don't know you because you're all so amazing in different ways. Weird, but true.