One Fortunate Cookie

Today is my twenty-fifth birthday. I know, ordinarily, those close to the birthday girl offer up congrats and well-wishes; but, in true fashion, I’d like to do it the opposite way. (No, I’m not asking for hexes, curses, or nasty remarks—so don’t get any ideas…)

I would like to express MY gratitude to you, my friends, my future friends, and anyone who happens upon these words. I am so grateful to be connected with people far and wide through my writing, through my experiences, through myspace... Thank you for sharing your stories and for sharing your lives with me in return through your comments, emails, and messages. Thank you for listening to the podcast, for writing in, and leaving the voice-mails. That we can all share the experience of humor, of frustration, of love, of turds, even—makes each new event (and consequently my life) all the richer. I can’t tell you what it means to me. Well, I can, and am right now... Let's face it, I tell you pretty much what everything means to me, that's kind of the point of all this...

I am so happy to be alive, happy to be 25, and so completely honored to be surrounded by wonderful, intelligent, loving people. Thanks for your warm thoughts, kind words, and encouragement. I’m grateful to be a part of your lives, and to have you as a part of mine.

With Warmest Wishes and Deepest Thanks,
Anne Elizabeth Neczypor