#jokefantasy

Jimmy Mirror (Saturday Night Live) 

I spent most of the afternoon watching clips from SNL and The Pete Holmes Show and other interviews and sketches and standup clips from my favourite funny people, which was an excellent way to spend an afternoon.

2:Personally, what do you believe happens when a person dies?

Wow. 

So...I actually don't know if I can put this into words. This has been a big part of something I've thought through a lot the past few years as I've worked through a lot of my spirituality and my faith. And I think the main conclusion I've come to is that...I don't know. But I'm okay with not knowing.

And I know I'm being the biggest cliche, but I actually think of the last line of Looking for Alaskas.

"Thomas Edison's last words were, "It's very beautiful over there." I don't know where there is, but I believe it's somewhere and I hope it's beautiful."

5:What type of art could you always appreciate but never see yourself actually doing?

I said ballet dancing before, but I will also add opera.

31:Do you no longer listen to a song because it reminds you of someone you don't talk to anymore?

Yeah. 

But sometimes I'll go back and listen to them so I do get reminded.

38:One thing you'd love to wake up to?

starkravingchristian tagged me. Books that haven’t left your head it heart in some way shape or form. Don’t over think it. No more than five minutes thinking about it. Don’t have to be good or anything. Just books that marked you.

We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

Rilla of Ingleside by LM Montgomery

Wicked by Gregory Maguire

White Thorn by Bryce Courtney

Everyday by David Levithan

Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan

Lucky Man by Michael J Fox

The Perks of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan

The Horse and His Boy by CS Lewis

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Rumblefish by SE Hinton

The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants by Ann Brashares

spoonies! I literately only just found out spoons weren't just for RA so you posting this is a cool coincidence (but not cool with the nausea obviously)

yeah I think spoonie describes anyone who feels like they're restricted by their illness and has to be careful about what they choose to do because it all takes a toll y'know. I think the definition was coined by someone with lupus? Or Lyme disease? 

The following post contains answers to questions I have responded to every year since 2005.

This year, in many ways, is one of the stranger ones to reflect on. It feels like so much happened, yet not very much at all. Nothing particularly significant jumps out at me, there are several things I was sure I had time for, yet went undone. It did not unfold at all how I thought, yet I am probably happier right now than I have ever been in my entire life.

There are lots of things I want to discuss and share, a couple of which I will do in video form soon, but these questions generally stand on their own. 2014 is going to bring many of its own unique challenges and surprises, but for once, I feel ready for it.

I will take this opportunity to do a few shout outs.

To Timo, my absolute best friend, who is honestly one of the only people I can not even express how much they mean to me. This year we may have talked less than usual, but you still live in my pocket. I love you.

Sarai - An ever loving constant in my life, someone who is always there for me no matter what battles she is fighting for herself. We had the most wonderful time together this year, and I am so glad for it, and glad for our friendship, and glad for you. Thank you for all your support and encouragement. 

Lara - My darling, darling friend. I have missed you this year, but have been so excited watching all the incredible things you are doing and will continue to do with your life and your gifts. What a previous thing you are, and I am so happy things have worked out.

Katee - Dude. Another one for whom I find it hard to explain what you mean and how awesome you are. Keep being you. You are amazing.

Liliosa - Good god, I have missed you this year. I really have. You are such a special person, and I have hated not being able to be there for you, but you've come so far, and I love watching your awesome life unfold. I am so very proud of you.

Hannah - You are my inspiration in almost every way I can think. I cannot wait to talk to you again. 

Tara - Our year together did not pan out, but exciting things are happening, and while I miss you like crazy, I know everything's working out, and I have loved our voxer messages and the time we have caught. 

And to all the other amazing people here - Bethany, Steph, Beck, Hayley, Emmy, PJ, Shaun - you are what make my world shine. Thank you for every message of kindness, support and care. I love you all.

To everybody - I know I have not been the best communicator this year, as my life has changed so much. The amount of time I spend on tumblr is probably not ever going to go back to what it was, something that has taken me a while to accept. I'm sorry if I ever made you feel unimportant or uncared for - I truly love you all, and even if I'm not lurking and liking and reblogging, I am still here for you, forever and always.