gnomi | Fifth LJ-Versary (Reply)

Today marks the fifth anniversary of my starting my LiveJournal. It's hard for me to believe it's been that long, and simultaneously it's hard for me to believe it's been that short a time. This place, this forum, has become a home, a place I can talk to my friends and family. Folks here have shared in my joys and my sorrows, have been there for me in good times and bad, and have indulged me in my weirdnesses.

I've met some wonderful folks through my LJ, and I've gotten to better know others whom I had known only in passing before. I've made new friends and rediscovered old ones. I've discovered people with similar beliefs and interests and people with wildly divergent beliefs and interests, with members of both groups becoming close friends and confidantes.

I thank

eal for bringing me into this world of LJ. It happened kind of like this:

gnomi: ceases to respond to e-mail due to crazy schedule stuff

eal: You there?

Time passes.

eal: Everything OK?

More time passes.

eal: You still alive?

Still more time passes.

eal: OK, here's an LJ code. Go online and *tell* me you're still alive.

…and so I did.

When I started here, I had doubts I'd use the journal frequently, if at all. And here I am, five years and 1,335 (this one is 1,336) entries later, firmly ensconced.

Thanks for having me!*

*I'm torn between "I'm just happy to be here and hope I can help the ballclub" and "I'll be here all week; don't forget to tip your waitress!"