I started typing this on Tumblr but realized it would be better to post it here since it is more personal and this is a blog.
Branson gave me the Sookie Stackhouse books so I'll be more than entertained on my subway rides for the next few weeks. Also a grooming kit to use on Ace! I'm going to give him a mohawk. AND pepper spray. Something I was told I should have in NYC but never got around to getting. It's on my keychain now. I sprayed it in the park on some snow. That stuff has red dye in it so when I spray it on someone it stains them. Then when I tell on them to the police they know to look for someone rolling on the ground with pepper spray in their eyes and red dye on their face.
My sister got me the most amazing shoes. I love them. I want to wear them every day. They have pandas. I'm not a giant panda fan but the shoes are AMAZING. They have pandas! How can they not be amazing? They also remind me of her because she liked pandas when she was younger.
The Borovics got me a neon furry hat. *3* I dunno what else to say about it. My cool points go up by 200% every time I put it on. Best armor in the subway. "That woman is wearing the pelt of a neon pink muppet on her head. She must be a mighty hunter. Do not anger her."
Del's collection of "things that remind me of pants" made me feel very special. From the fairy calendar to the Harajuku Mini pencil case I can tell she spent a lot of time carefully picking out each gift. It makes me happy that even though we don't spend much time together she still thinks of me. One of the bracelets she got me won't come off though. I've tried but I don't want to break it so it's just going to be on my arm till it falls off. I think she did this on purpose but I'm not complaining. It's cute and kind of steam punky colors. I like it. Also getting Animal Crossing for the Wii so I can play with Branson was very thoughtful. We'll make an awesome town and hope anyone else with the game will be willing to dust it off and play with me sometime.
Divi gave me the most amazing cookies and did a spectacular job watching over Ace during my absence. She also gave me a smile when I was feeling down at home with her texts and phone calls. Jen also did a great job watching Ace and preparing things for Maddox's arrival. Her gift of donuts for Hanukkah were delightful. I'm so grateful for these two wonderful roommates and look forward to the next year with them by my side. Thank you ladies!
Last but not least the gifts my family gave me made me want to cry tears of happiness. Even though I feel so far away they always remind me how close we will always be. My dad got me a calendar with fancy Maltese pictures and godiva chocolates, both parents paid for my ticket home this Christmas, my mom got me jeans, a jean jacket, gave me the greatest haircut, paid for my bright and cheerful mani pedi, fed me amazing home cooked meals, and both parents hugged me every. single. day. My sister got me a teal and purple infinity scarf I intend to wear every single day, the amazing panda shoes, and paid for lunch one time we were out. Haha, I'll never forget my reaction to that kids meal. I think she wanted to laugh at me the whole time once she found out why I was so upset. Two pieces. That is all I'll say about that. I laugh thinking about this now.
Coming home to the mountain of greeting cards was so heart warming. I love them all. Kae & Liz's card leaves a trail of glitter everywhere it goes, Lindsey's holiday Talbot made me giggle, Phantom's adorable scary foxes will give Maddox ideas on how to deal with mice, the Rickey's family portrait with Santa is so cute, the Ledford's polar bears are chillin, Lys's homemade watercolor christmas cookies are delcious, and the Alvarado family card warms my heart. Thank you all very much!
This year was rough and strange for so many people and I know ALL my friends were thinking of my just like I thought of all of them. Thank you thank you thank you! I felt it was important to let you all know.
Ok, now that I did that, don't forget I'm still open for commissions! Hahaha, here is the commission info:
http://unlazy.com/?page_id=389I have a convention coming up in two weeks so any little bit helps! If you're in Columbus Ohio stop by my artist alley table at Ohayocon. :3
Much love from Savi & Ace! Goodbye 2012!