*stamps foot*

[jadesfire]

I actually slept last night, deeply and properly for the first time in I-don't-know-how-long. It makes a staggering difference, and I am therefore obnoxiously cheerful. Seriously, it's horrible, but I don't care XD

On the other hand, I opened up my flist to find that just as I'm having a good day, everyone else seems to be being hit by life, and hit hard. Apparently 2009 didn't get the memo that it's supposed to be better than 2008, not worse. I am currently looking for someone to write to to complain.

Because of this, I don't think my usual "HOW ARE YOU AWESOME??" meme is quite going to cut the mustard* this morning. So I propose this meme instead, nicked from apiphile (er...hope that's okay *smiles winningly*) from a while back:

ORGY OF EGO-BOOSTING!

Here's your side of the deal, you comment and tell me:

1x AWESOME thing about me.
2x AWESOME things about you. (That's right. TWO)
3x AWESOME things about a friend of yours, on or offline. I don't have to know who they are, just tell me.

Here's my side of the deal! I will reply with two AWESOME things about you. If I don't know you very well, I will make something up, post a picture of a baby animal, or write you a poem. drabble (seriously, no one wants me to attempt poetry, it's painful for all concerned)

Come and play! And if you know someone in comments, or even if you don't, remind them how awesome they are too. It's always a free-for-all around here, but this time, I'm making it an official free-for-all.

See, I told you. Utterly, obnoxiously cheerful and with no intention of stopping :P

*I'm British, I can get away with phrases like that and keep a straight face. Mostly

Comments

[aeron-lanart.livejournal.com]

My 2009 is Waaaaay better than 2008. It ain't always easy, but it's certainly better.

And now I'd better dash - I have a train to catch. Dimension Jump (Red Dwarf con) here I come! Oh yeah, I'm going to my first sci-fo convention in nearly 10 years!

No other sharing of awesomeness, I'm supposed to be packing!

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

*waves you off* Have a wonderful time!

[phoenix64.livejournal.com]

You are awesome because you have an awesome sense of humor.

I am awesome because I've been finding new ways to help other people at work and because I just bought 500 popsicle sticks for my lovebird.

My friend T. is awesome because she doesn't take crap from anyone, she loves zombies and respects my limits.

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

I have this wonderful image of your bird building a castle out of all those sticks :)

You are awesome because you always come in here to talk to me when I'm down and although we don't know each other very well, I always know you're going to say something useful, interesting or comforting :)

[apiphile.livejournal.com]

1. You, out of nowhere, do delightful things for people without warning! And I don't mean this meme, although this is a good example of what I mean.

2. I have discovered the joy of making nice things happen for my friends via stealth.
2. I have not bitten anyone I work with.

3. Holly is a certifiable genius but is never patronising towards people who know less than her, instead using her intelligence to help peons like me understand what she's talking about.
3. She does stealth presents of rock 'n' roll knitting!
3. Instead of letting me quit our joint writing project in a fit of pique she gave me an ass-kicking and told me to think about it properly. Takes not a smidgen of shit.

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

I cannot knit, but all these people doing awesome knitting projects make me want to learn. Maybe I'll take up crochet - one stick's gotta be easier than two, right?

You are awesome because when things are tough/impossible, you don't pretend they're easy BUT YOU DO THEM ANYWAY. And because you throw yourself heart and soul into everything you do, and 100% commitment is a rare, rare thing.

And because it's been that kind of day but is now FRIDAY, have an LOL cat as well:

(http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/10/08/funny-pictures-veggee-haz-teh-ebil/)
see more Lolcats and funny pictures (http://icanhascheezburger.com)

[apiphile.livejournal.com]

... hell yeah I do, because if I don't whine that it's hard no one will give me a pat on the head when I finish it. ;)

[crystalshard.livejournal.com]

You are awesome because you keep trying, no matter what.

I am awesome because I'm finally getting around to looking at new jobs, and because I have not killed anyone at work. Yet. Although the temptation of large torque wrenches and sharp screwdrivers is sometimes hard to resist . . .

My friend Jades (you!) is awesome because she's smart, she can cook, and because she sees issues clearly.

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

CHEAT! :P

You are awesome because you are going for what you want, no matter what and have an actual PLAN for getting there. Also because you always drop in to cheer me up, which helps, even when I'm too out of it to say so *hugs tight*

[crystalshard.livejournal.com]

:P It's not cheating if it works.

*hugs*

[smtfhw.livejournal.com]

You are awesome because of your intelligence.

I am awesome because I ran 10k last weekend and because I am being promoted after three months in my new job.

Lynne is awesome because she can put up with me, she's the most organised woman on the planet, and she passed her Payroll diploma with distinction.

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

\o/ Those are HUGELY awesome things! I'm so glad the job is going well :D

Your awesome pictures and posts about travel and food always inspire me. The main reason I want to eat at Le Manoir one day is your post on the subject!

[karaokegal.livejournal.com]

You are awesome because you spread love of books and libraries and have passion and respect for words.

I am awesome because I put on the Super Beta Cape to help other people express their thoughts as well as possible. I am awesome because I didn't kill or leave my husband at any point in the last year.

hllangel is awesome because she's stood by me when it felt like certain aspects of certain fandoms were out to get me. Because we can squeeeeee together over fandoms and politics. Because she's gonna be an awesome lawyer and go work for the greater good.