#monster-mack

Happinessandhandbags, you are a lovely person inside and out. I think you're one of the most genuinely kind and sweet people I know. You have a beautiful, real smile and you just exude brightness. You're very very smart, but you have a gentle heart and a tender attitude towards people and I think that is what I appreciate about you the most; you're extremely approachable.

Savingprincess3, I'm so happy I met you <3 You are so cheerful and cool and your English is perfect! You're very considerate of others and I so enjoy talking to you. Your emails make my day!!

Monster-mack, shh, you are so so so so talented. Your "sketches" are always perfect, and it really made me so so happy when you drew Graziella for me (multiple times). It was so sweet and selfless and I could tell that you put effort into it! You're a very warm person, very fun to be with, and I wish I could hang out with you more (honestly I don't feel cool enough sometimes :o <3) Stay awesome!!

Hoorayforbutts, thanks for listening to me on my bad days and putting up with my silliness and RPing with me that one time and reading my book (ESPECIALLY FOR THAT <3). Also you are ever lovely and I adore your new Tumblr icon.

Major-in-wumbology, the other day I wished I was your age so I could be your BFF and be in classes with you and have sleepovers and stuff because you're so cool, so cultured, so collected, so mature, so understanding. You're so cheerful, so hard-working, so wonderful. It is a joy to be in class with you :) OH and you are SUPER TALENTED at newspapery things!!!

Maggipeaches, you little sassafras, I love you so. You made my life when you read Composerstory so voraciously and then championed it so hard (and then you tolerated me and all my geekery... hehehehe) You are kind and darling and you never give up. You are a champ and a sweetheart and I love your sassy sense of humor!

The-distance-between, Mama mia. I am such your biggest fan. I think you are an ideal person. A godly girl, so cultured, so refined, but with a GLORIOUS laughter and a snappy and wonderful sense of humor. I love joking around with you because a) you think everything I say is funny, b) you have a great laugh, c) you don't get easily offended when I bust your chops, and d) your comebacks are PERFECT. You're an expert writer, you listen to my rambles with no protestations, and you're always great to share music and movies with; never afraid to try new things. I appreciate that (and you) so! You're so enthusiastic it tickles my heart <3 <3 <3

Thedesertplaces, God put you in my life, and I am so grateful for that. You have your values, and you stick with them, you call out injustices, you stick up for what you like, you go against the tide, yet you love the Lord and you love people well. Also your sense of humor is perfect <3 Thank you for all the messages you've sent me!

Likeaboss001, Did you realize our 12-year friendship anniversary has come? Can you believe that we've remained friends even though we were only in school together THREE YEARS?? Thank you for Nancy Drew on the playground, for Sims at your house, for Ella Enchanted in the dead of night, for geocaching just because, for Yogscast, for reading my books and listening to me prattle on about them. You are such a gift in my life... I hope we stay friends until both of our kids go to school, too!!

Jakehughes, your writing voice astounds me. You encouraged me so when I went to Korea. And you've saved lives with your activism re: suicide prevention. You've saved me mentally and in many many ways with your encouragement and your notes. Thank you for your compassion and don't forget your talent!

Skywillow, you are so optimistic, so fun, so joyful. Hanging out with you is a chief pleasure c; And you are so thoughtful, as well! Super super considerate (supplying poor me with many a Chex Mix) and with a good handle on your values and liking what you like. Stay true to yourself, because who you are is amazing!!

Polineab, thank you for following me, thank you for messaging me, and thank you for practicing Spanish with me :) Espero a practicar mas contigo en el futuro!!

Jenniferstolzer, thank you for teaching me how to treat kids. Maybe you didn't realize it at the time, but you really set an example for me in how to talk to kids like they aren't stupid, and like they're valuable. Thank you for showing me how to write and for sticking with me and my story through its transformations. Thank you for the stack of fanart I proudly own. Thank you for being in my life; you are so talented and kind and effortlessly awesome. You make me laugh so hard and some of my most beautiful memories are with you :)

Absolutewanderlust, you are so funny, very very gifted, and it also made me happy how you kept me posted about the cup post even though it's super silly and all that c; I also appreciate that you still follow me even though I post goofy stuff :) You're really nice and approachable in the hallway! I'm glad I got to be in Bio and choir with you last year!

Just-another-pairofshoes, dude, you're stinkin smart. And super funny. Thanks for all the times you let me geek out to me (and vice versa) and for paying attention when I talk about the cup post and making really great conversation and just being cool and general. Dftba, yo.

Toastyghosties, thanks for reblogging all my dumb stuff even when it's, ya know, dumb. You're fabulous. My first born children are still yours. PS your voice is amazing and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Keep singing. First request: Strange and Beautiful by Aqualung.

Copperbluechey, my darling first Tumblrfriend. Thank you for all the help you give me, for all the talks we have, for being a shamelessly strong Christian girl. You're sweet, passionate (about suuuuper interesting stuff!!!) and also super fun to talk to. I love making you laugh (digitally, at least). So glad I met you on Tumblr!!!

Clutchofstuffedcuckoos, GOODNESS GRACIOUS I am so happy we found one another. We've been through lots together, and I am so grateful for all of it. You supported me through Korea and encouraged my love of strange things. You are kind, funny, enthusiastic, and willing to be adventurous. I love your unhindered love for Alex Kingston, Christophe Mae, and Elena Roger. I love how willingly you make gifts for people and how sweet you are in your messages. I truly dearly hope we meet someday <3

Number1moose, your words about self-esteem on how to approach food are with me always, and I try to teach others to love themselves and food (appropriately) in the same way. Thank you for making me feel safe, and making me feel like myself. Not to mention how incredible you are at baking, how wholeheartedly you do things, and how funny you are <3 I'm glad you're back home :)

Louis-etoile, I love the clothes you make, and I so enjoy reading your blog. You're so talented and so cool! I'm so glad to have another Louis fan on Tumblr!! Don't forget to be awesome <3