this is my top 12 people of the past 12 months. from 12th to 1st. these people have significantly impacted my life positively. hooray for them. i thank you all so much for everything you've done and do. i stated thinking about this after i got off of work this morning at 7:30 while lying in my bed wishing i had a car so i could be gross and go get mc donalds breakfast food, thanking god that i didn't. but somehow it lead me to think of these people. mcdonalds breakfast food is really good but it doesn't stand a chance against what these peole have done for me. so here goes coming in at #12 its......................
#12 - Michael from South Carolina: A brand new addition to my existence and only time will tell what will come of it. I think people probably wouldn't approve of such a new arrival being on the list, But i must say, being a 6'2" southern cutie ups your points a bit. just kidding - we've never actually met!! but we do know eachother pretty well don't we? we care about similar things and thrive on passionate lives. our conversations do more for me than i could probably explain. even when we aren't really talking about anything. thanks for keeping me somewhat social outside of my work home. whataya say, meet me in 2 weeks?! ;]
#11 - Aaron A. (the teacher): I have to put you on the list because last spring you rescued me in a way that i didn't think you could or would. in a time where i was scared shitless you made me feel safe. when i felt i could die at any moment you made me forget. the short time i "lived with you" i felt the safest i had felt in almost 2 years. sorry i was an asshole.
#10 - Sarah D.: You were so accepting and you care about friends more than anything. we were a chance meeting that turned into an entire evening of conversation that saw the sun rise. and then ofcourse i dated all of your friends. ;] and you sill hung out with me afterward. you are a beautiful soul. just don't let me drink too much wine or i might have to "step on your face!" ;](also...the whole birthday thing was pretty damn good of you too, thanks for caring!)
#9 - Mom a.k.a. Moma Deb: Always! Even though you might not be number one on this list you are always #1 over all. you poor, poor, thing. you never signed on for all of this when you worked so hard to have me. i appologize but you never cease to amaze me at how easily and genuinely you forgive my stupidity. you are the most honest, caring person that has ever been placed on this earth as far as i am concerned. i hope i go first. i love you.
#8 - Claire: Because you've always been my #2 which is a damn good thing to be and you know that. you've told me like it is. when i'm an ass, when i'm nice, when i'm negative. and you accept it as me but know its not permanent but that we can and should be. cause friendship runs deeper than that. and you were with me through out all things cheesy....if you know what i mean! (no need to comment on that, please!!) i also hope i go first.
#7 - Rosa: You remind me of a sweet old soul like an old lady that sits on her porch and shares wisdom, love, and support to all whenever it is needed. but you are no old lady cause you also know how to get down! The way you show and give love is nothing less than inspiring. thank you. so much.
#6 - Jess: Such a loveable young lady you are. sometimes i wished i could just squish you. You keep your faith despite what goes on around you and yet you remember and allow yourself to be human. we are not perfect. and its ok that way. i look up to you. i do.
#5 - Missy: For proving my silly ass wrong that you weren't the southern gossip queen my asshole self thought you might be. and for being respectful. and respected. And for accepting change and difference around you and within you. you are stronger than you know. see you in 2 weeks!
#4 - Anna: Are you possibly my twin soul? Misunderstood yet understood by so many. So full of desire and passion even though it gets confused. your confusions will unravel to creat your map to the ultimate fullfilmate and i'll be at your side along the way for as long as you need me.
#3 - Swap: For being an open minded straight male friend that i don't have to use quotations while saying the word straight. For not blurring any lines. And for not being afraid or changed by the info. And for being my little brother who was so hungry to know and to learn. and most importantly, for just giving a shit. in general.
#2 - Jon, Joshua, and Mark (my campers in north carolina): You exposed me to such beauty, intelligence, innocense, and playfulness all rolled into one. you guys reminded me of what it felt like to live. Jon and joshua you guys could be my sons or brothers. and mark, i think we are versions of eachother. you're my boy and you could write things to me for the rest of my life and i wouldn't get tired of it.
and lastly, my number one person of the past 12 months has to be (drum roll now).........................................
#1 - Darrel (my blind gay midget ;]): You are consistent and constant. one of the strongest people / personalities i've known. you are honest, and during times when everyone else seems to crumble around me, you are part of the few, most definitely the biggest part of the few, who just lets me be me. lets me unload....and unload....and unload ;] And you actually listen and care and are my friend instead of skimming the surface and trying to make that into who i am. thanks for keeping me reading. and letting me compile music. and for keeping me social outside of work. and for being the way you are, making me forget you are blind. cuz you see so much more than a lot of people. especially with me, i think. thanks. happy 24!
so that is my first list. i think i will do more top 10s or top 12s in the future. they are fun. i like them. i am in a really great mood today. i'm usually in a pretty good mood but today is something else. and i actually stayed up instead of sleeping a little more after my a.m. shift like i usually do. its snowing and has been since last night. its only a couple inches though. its actually kind of pretty. well, i believe that is it for today. theres moer i could write but its just not needed.
happy one year sarah and charlie! hope you have a nice weekend.
i'm out.
love ~ cody tyler
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