booshy blessings (aka extra work for you…)

I never thought I was very funny…the non-computer-face-flesh-and-blood people would always look at me all, “was that a joke or were you serious? Because if you were serious, something is wrong with you.”

Apparently, my “joking” tone of voice is the same as my “serious” one. I guess that gets kind of confusing (though it’s totally obvious to me). Then you all (I refuse to say “y’all”…absolutely refuse) came along…and you think I’m funny. The hell, people? Could you possibly be anymore awesome?

This got me thinking…my absolute most favorite thing to see are your comments about how I brightened your shitty day or how you could relate to one of my many unfortunate situations where humiliation would be welcomed over the please-just-let-me-sink-into-a-hole-forever feeling.

Making someone laugh or smile may seem like a small thing, but it’s huge to me. Huge.

I’m so, so thankful for it. For you. More than you will probably ever know.

And, in the spirit of the (American) Thanksgiving, I want to know what you’re thankful for.

But not in a comment. I mean, of course you can comment…you can tell me you think this is the stupidest idea ever…just don’t leave your list or whatever. Though, it’d be pretty shitty of you if were all, “This is dumb” and then left a list or story or whatever…

I want it in an email by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th (dearbooshy at hotmail dot com or click the contact me thing on the top of the right sidebar). I know. EXTRA WORK…but it’s totally for an awesome reason.  And be sure to add your name (or pseudonym) and blog or website (if you have one) so I can include it with your thankfulness.

On Thanksgiving Day, I’ll post your story or your list or however you want to express what makes you smile, cry, feel like you’re the most important person on the planet and everything in between. It can be funny or serious or sarcastic…

And if no one sends me anything, then I totally rescind my earlier ”you are awesome” compliment. I mean, I’m giving you like, THREE WEEKS to send me your thankfulness…which for one, is totally generous of me and two, you’d be doing yourself a disservice not to participate to give everyone (including yourself) something fun and interesting to read while they’re gnawing on a turkey leg (for those who still cannot differentiate between sarcastic and serious, ummmm…sarcastic. Unless no one sends me anything. Then I’m completely for serious).

Think of it as an exercise to allow everyone to get to know you a little better…cause we’re morphed into a serious little community here…and I stress little…but we all really should probably consider becoming friends. Unless you want to live in my mean ass neighborhood (You don’t. Trust me).

And if it goes well and you like it, it’ll become our little tradition. Personally, I LOVE tradition…I still get a stocking and an Easter basket. I will never give those up.  And neither will Tim. So, it all works out.

Whether you’re a lurker or have already come out to let us see you, doesn’t matter. I’m all for equal opportunity. I’ll even get Tim to play.

So go, think. Write. Take a picture. Something.

Why are you still reading?

I think you have some thankfulness to be writing.

Still reading, aren’t you?

Remember… 11/24/09 = DEADLINE

I totally just farted.

Wish you had stopped, don’t you?

Farted again.

Completely on command. Impressive. I know.

I think I have to go now.

Yes, definitely…need to go.

(I warned you…you really should have stopped reading)