Flareball

I'd like to dedicate this birthday (#15) to all the people who have made an impact on my life. Not all names are accurate.

Jesus Son of God, who died a most painful death that I might live

My parents, who brought me into this world

My little brother, who, ironically, gave me someone to look up to

My imaginary friends, who were there for me when no one else knew how

Allison, who never laughed when I cried

Cody, who gave me a reason to fight back

Colin, who showed me that I am not bigger than everything

Jamie, who was at times my only friend

Ashley, who taught me that some people just don't think as much as others

Jared, who taught me that a person cannot be defined in a single word

The Ostriches, who taught me to recognise their kind

Shawn, who still owes me $2 for that burger

Scott, who has hair now

Adrienne, whose screams have haunted me for years

Massenova, who brought order and reason back into my life

Mrs. T, who inspired me in small ways

Nest, who gave me hope when I had none

Gerald, who once called me morbid

Lilly, who never let me apologise to her

Ella, who gave me patience and solace in the darkest times

Brittany, who reminded me to think clearly

Ellen, who has sworn to figure me out

Kindagothic, who accepted me

Emily, who saved my life

Hunterpuppy, who may still hold a grudge

Adrian, who told me he'd write (he never did)

Christine, whose tear-streaked face is one of my most painful memories

Gabrielle, who I hope will some day recover

And Tash, who reminded me that just as all these people have affected me I, too, have changed the lives of everyone I've met. You reminded me that my life has meaning.

Thank you. All of you. You mean so much to me.