Merry Christmas My Friends and Watchers

Dec 21, 200725 min read

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Published: Dec 21, 2007

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Warning, long entry with lots of love!

_{Well it's official, another year older means I'm another year wiser....*hears laughter in the BG* Hey!  I'm serious!   So I turned 19 yesterday and I'm feeling a bit older, if not so much wiser.  Before I go any further I have to give out some love.  :devmoonlightfligth:, behindinfinity, and ceruleanmorning made me a birthday gift () that I'm absolutely in love with.  Look!   Thank you guys soooooooooo much!  I know I keep saying it but I really do love it!  I feel all the heart tingles.  Even though Jin tried to steal it there for a moment.

But man, guys, what a crazy week!  First I went to visit my friend in Baton Rouge (an hour or so away), it was wonderful.  We ate at this awesome Chinese resturaunt, went to Whole Foods (love that store!), and saw a movie (No Country for Old Men, CRAZY!).  That is until my car engine started heating up.  The engine light was turning on and I still had to make the trip home!  Luckily, I popped the hood to try to see if I could with my amazing car knowledge (which amounts to nothing!) figure it out.  Well, to no avail.   I have to say, I am deathly afraid of my car breaking down.  It scares the bajeezers out of me! Anyway, a few guys came by and found the problem and helped me fix it.  It was a miracle!  I still had to cut the day short, but at least I made it home safely.

Then, it's my birthday and I have lunch with a few friends who are in for Christmas.  That was very nice.  That night wasn't though.  I brought my brother to a basketball game and we got lost getting there!  I drove around for about 30 minutes trying to find my way and couldn't.  The directions I had were wrong, of course.  I thought he was going to be benched because he was late.  He wasn't, but I was still upset.   And then my internet has been down the past day and a half.  I think I fixed it though.  I just, uh, wiggled some stuff around and voila!  Maybe I'm a computer genius and I just don't know it!...or maybe not.

So this weekend will be extremely busy for me.  I haven't celebrated with my family yet, so we're going out for dinner Saturday and a movie (National Treasure 2!), however I do want to see Sweeney Todd too (not a family movie though).  Then we have an employee party tomorrow night, some more Christmas shopping, Christmas baking, then Christmas!  And then I leave for Panama.  AH!  No rest for three weeks!   I'm sure I'll manage though.  Oh, while on this topic.  To all those I watch/friends.  I've decided there is no possible way I will be able to comment once I get back thus I will reply to comments, but I will erase all but one deviation from each person otherwise I will be buried for weeks.  I'm sorry!

Well, now this brings us to the beginning of the best part of this journal for me.  I've been on DA for nearly four years and boy, has it been a journey.  In particular, this past year.  I started to really get into it because I began to find I had a very large love for art, and all types at that.  I began faving, commenting, and watching more and more and along the way, I began to make friends.  And I don't just mean friends, but wonderful ones.  Hey, it may be only online, but I feel like I've known you guys not just for longer, but for real.  You guys are what keep me coming back.  You encourage me in so many ways.  We talk, and chat, laugh and listen.  I really feel very close, no matter how far away you are.  So with that, I can honestly say I love you guys and from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for being my friends.

Imbrium-Tyr
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Jonathan, you've been with me since the beginning.
tahliadenae

Tahlia, I don't really know what to say, you've also been with me for forever.  I think of you very much like a sister.  I pray that you are having a wonderful Christmas with Adam and making some very wonderful memories.
Jiuta

Haha, I remember back when you were still Kaoru.  My how have you bloomed over the years.  Always so very friendly and fun!  Although, you better post some new stuff or else!
mattcha
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Mariko, you my dear, the one word I can think of is just plain amazing.  You are so much fun to talk with and so sweet.  I you!
Asfodelo

Can I just say how much I love talking with you?  I love how we talk about anything and everything from politics to matters of the heart.  Seriously, me and you are going to put the world straight one day.
Aurella

I've known you only a short time, but it feels like much longer.  You seem like a big sister to me.  I feel so comfortable just sharing life with you (and cat business, of course).    And be sure to give the those two a kiss for me!
Echelon-X

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I promise you, one day I will find you a magical pen and what you draw will become reality.  Until that gift comes around, just know that you are an awesome artist and a wonderful friend.
behindinfinity and moonlightflight

Jin and Kat, you are both just, wonderful.  I am so blessed to have the chance to know you two.  Jin, through you I've come to know just how fun and wonderful not only you, but your friends are.  Kat, I know I only met you recently, but you have such a spirit of kindness, it feels just longer.  I only hope to get to know you guys better and I'm very happy to call you guys friends.
Honoel
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If I had a big brother, I hope he would be something like you.  You are so hard working, and above that, always pleasant and kind.  Not to mention you have such incredible talent.
silentd102 and FLEXDONE

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The reason I put you two side by side is because without one, I never would have found the other!  Silent you are just so cute and fun!  Flex, you are very sweet and funny as well.  Both of you have so much talent, but more so, you are both wonderful people.
kuso-taisa

You are my fellow fangirl-er!  I'm alwasy drooling over your work and dang it, you got me hooked on oofuri, and I'm only on episode 5!  Haha, more than that you are always so friendly and just an adorable person.
ZenithOmocha
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I just think you are the sweetest person I have ever met.  You have such a big heart and sweet disposition.  You are a truly lovely person.
sbel02
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I admire you so much!  You are always drawing and getting better with each piece.  You have always been so friendly, even when you don't know the language, you are always trying.  I really respect you for that.
CristinaKokoro
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You have such a big imagination and a well of kindness to go with it.    You make me proud to have Italian blood!
Lanfirka

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I think you are one of the most talented artists I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.  You put so much into your work.  It really inspires me!  You are also so kind and always commenting on my things.  Ah, thank you for being there!

lovedbyHim MissMayven rocluvsluxord
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And finally, you three bums who I know in real life...  Haha, honestly I can't put much here, because you guys already know I love you all and I have enjoyed every minute with each of ya'll.  God must have felt very generous because he gave me all of you.

And finally, I have to thank all of my watchers. You guys are some of the best!  There are no finer on DA.  You always keep me going I can't begin express my gratitude.

Thus, all in all, I hope each and every single one of you guys has the most wonderful Christmas (or any other holiday you may celebrate), and a happy New Year!

Love ,
~Kaitlin

*proceeds to pass out*  I think that was the longest journal I've ever done!
P.S. And what the #$%#$%??  What's with the sudden influx of watchers?  Holy comoly!   Thank you guys!}

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