I came home after randomly spending NINETY MINUTES conversing with Momesis* at the playground (yes, this really happened and I can’t believe my fingers are about to admit this, but: it wasn’t so bad) to find a package from the lovely and oh-so multi-faceted Brandy of Zen Master Flash fame.
(*A preschool mom who hijacked the class Halloween party last year, which did not sit well with me. I’ve referred to her as “Momesis” ever since.)
She made me my own personal scene kids for my birthday, you guys. I was stunned when I unwrapped them. Stunned. Unless you just met me a minute ago when you tried to sell me ya-yo out of that hobo’s boot, you should know how much I love scene kids and wish to be a mother to them all.
Of course, Chooch immediately tried to swipe them, so I brought them to work with me, which is where they will live, next to my picture of Austin Carlile and Chiodos, because the other thing you would probably learn about me after spending like, an hour on my blog is that I don’t like to share.
Not even with my own kid.
And also, Chooch and I fight like rabid siblings. Henry’s mom was over my house when I was opening the package and it looked like she was getting ready to take a wooden spoon to both of our asses for acting like spoiled bitches.
It’s funny, because Brandy posted a picture of the scene kids on her blog last week, and I fucking flew to her Etsy shop, hoping to find them because I was so ready to buy the shit out of them. I had no idea they were made for me!
And she gave me one of her signature Freak Flags!
You guys should all check out her blog and her Etsy shop if you’re not previously privy, because she’s a real class act.
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I know I don’t get serious on here a lot, but I am just genuinely struck by the kindness and generosity I’ve encountered in the people I’ve met through blogging. In the last week alone, the outpouring of love and condolences from you guys after I broke the news of my grandma’s death was astounding, and just what I needed to get through the week. I never really had much support growing up, so to have it now is a really incredible feeling, and not something that I take for granted. There are so many times I feel like I just want to quit blogging, but then someone will remind me that at the end of the day, this is why I do it: To make friends. To feel less alone. To feel like I matter.
So to all the people who come back and read this even though I might be abrasive and obnoxious a lot of (most of) the time: You matter to me, too. Thank you. <3
13 Responses to “A Sappy Thank You Inspired By Scene Kids”
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What a sweet post, I have to agree even from my stance that it’s been amazing seeing the support people have offered you. It’s nice to see the net being generous and kind.
Also, I want a freak flag REAL bad.
Hope you’re starting to heal some, I’ve been thinking about you.
Go get a freak flag! Brandy is awesome!
And thank you, Cas, for keeping me in your thoughts. Last week was a nightmare. This week, I’m starting to heal. It’s going to take awhile, but I have just been trying to talk about it with anyone who will listen, even if that person is a half-asleep Henry. Talking is the only thing that ever helps me. Most of my family internalize their grief and I just can’t do that. It’s unhealthy and I’ve seen firsthand how that worked for them after my Pappap died. :(
Hey, you are so welcome. You’re a bad ass mo-fo and you deserve the best!
You are definitely one of the people I am so glad to have met!
I’m so glad you like them. I can’t believe how fast they got there I just barely put them in the mail on Saturday. I am putting some up in the shop but you don’t have to worry about that now.
glad to have met you – I love your abrasive-ness (it’s really not so bad)
They are PERFECT for me. Unreal! <3
Also – thank you for your kind words!
I think it’s incredibly sad that you have to be reminded that you matter. Consider this another reminder. :) Hope your birthday party was Skate-O-Riffic!
Another souvenir from my family: extreme self-doubt! I’m working on that. :)
My party was great! It was over way too soon though. :(
You are awesome and a blogger unique to your own! Am catching up on some posts and so have not heard about your grandmum, sorry to hear about that. Best wishes to you.
xo
That means a lot, Anika. <3 Thank you for stopping back from time to time; it's been nice getting to know you!
Erin, I was very saddened to recently read your August blog and learn of your grandfather’s passing. I hope your heart continues to be on the mend. I was not, however, surprised to learn of the generosity of your bloggers. Your blog provides laughter to many. You are talented in so many ways.
Carrie, thank you so much for your condolences. It means a lot to me. <3