HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
NOW, BREAK OPEN THE MACALLAN!
Yes, I turn the big 33 today! Actually, it's not so bad. I have many things to be thankful for, including some incredible friends, my families, my beautiful wife, and my ultimate joy - my son. I guess turning one year older isn't so bad, as I can look around my life, and see what's really important for me. And that is this group of people who love me, and value who I am. This past year, I faced the most difficult time in my life so far, and what was very obvious to me from the moment that happened, is who my friends really are. Those people who called me their friend, were like Simon Peter, and scattered when asked about me. They were and still are no where, where I want to be. But, people come in and out of your life, I think, to test just how strong or weak your disposition is, or maybe how healthy and unhealthy you are. Trust me, I had plenty of those people are me this past year, but the best part of right now, is that I have people around me who are the best, who love without judgment, who speak truth, who share silence, and in some way, who are simply thankful for the God who made us all, and that in itself inspires literally, the hell right out of me.
So, for fun and to cover all my bases, I truly want to thank God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, Dream Theater and Mike Portnoy, Rush and Neil Peart, Threshold, Marillion, The Macallan, Captain Morgan, Ipod, Mars Hill and Rob Bell, Y.S., Legos, Thomas The Tank Engine, Bob The Builder, Noggin Channel, Chevy, Lake Darling, Zingers, Ikea, St. John's, Burger King, Culver's, Exclusive Company, Budget Music, Voigt Music, Goepffert's Guns, Lipton Tea Bags, Gander Mountain, Cabellas, Korner Grocery, Cherry's Steak House, Dairy Queen, the Milwaukee Street StopNGo, Sabian HHX Cymbals, Mike Portnoy signature drum sticks, Ludwig cymbal stands, Pearl Eliminator Hi-Hats, Starbucks, and Sears!
NOW, last but not at all least, a heartfelt thank you to the best people I know, THE Deb, Lurch, Reneeeeee, Luedtkes, Cole, Nan, the Peters, Thorthunderbunny, BigPhil, b elliot, Markquart, Toothfairy, Kvapils, the Freeman, Meister Roth, the artist formerly known as Hummel, trent reznor's goddess - Kari, dent in the head Fred, Nikon Geffre, Hopfveisbeir, Wookie or the amazing KJ, D McG, too tall Rich, Stan the man, The Fams, her royal heiness - The Queen, and of course, my flesh and blood and my son - Gene "I wish I had a bass even though I am two" Simmons.
These are the people who have walked with me through those dark and shadowed places. These are the people with whom I share a connection, and I who I love with my whole being. I love you guys, and I want to thank you sincerely for connection, for trust, for honesty, for transparency, for authenticity, and for the calls. You made this year bearable, and fun, and memorable. I cannot be any more thankful for anything else but good friends who mean what they say and who are how they are because they refuse to be fake. Yes, I had some incredible experiences this past year, went to some great places, and took some awesome pictures, but you know, none of those "things" would be as enjoyable as they are without knowing that all those experiences were with people I love.
So, as much as this post is "Oprah-ed," I mean it all. This is just a day, when I can thank God for making me, and the people around me who I love. That's it! Oh yeah, it's doesn't hurt to have the lemon cake with lemon frosting either though. Too bad you don't get any! More later...
P.S. BE LOOKING FOR A RECAP OF MY TRIP TO MARS...COMING SOON!
NOW, BREAK OPEN THE MACALLAN!
Yes, I turn the big 33 today! Actually, it's not so bad. I have many things to be thankful for, including some incredible friends, my families, my beautiful wife, and my ultimate joy - my son. I guess turning one year older isn't so bad, as I can look around my life, and see what's really important for me. And that is this group of people who love me, and value who I am. This past year, I faced the most difficult time in my life so far, and what was very obvious to me from the moment that happened, is who my friends really are. Those people who called me their friend, were like Simon Peter, and scattered when asked about me. They were and still are no where, where I want to be. But, people come in and out of your life, I think, to test just how strong or weak your disposition is, or maybe how healthy and unhealthy you are. Trust me, I had plenty of those people are me this past year, but the best part of right now, is that I have people around me who are the best, who love without judgment, who speak truth, who share silence, and in some way, who are simply thankful for the God who made us all, and that in itself inspires literally, the hell right out of me.
So, for fun and to cover all my bases, I truly want to thank God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, Dream Theater and Mike Portnoy, Rush and Neil Peart, Threshold, Marillion, The Macallan, Captain Morgan, Ipod, Mars Hill and Rob Bell, Y.S., Legos, Thomas The Tank Engine, Bob The Builder, Noggin Channel, Chevy, Lake Darling, Zingers, Ikea, St. John's, Burger King, Culver's, Exclusive Company, Budget Music, Voigt Music, Goepffert's Guns, Lipton Tea Bags, Gander Mountain, Cabellas, Korner Grocery, Cherry's Steak House, Dairy Queen, the Milwaukee Street StopNGo, Sabian HHX Cymbals, Mike Portnoy signature drum sticks, Ludwig cymbal stands, Pearl Eliminator Hi-Hats, Starbucks, and Sears!
NOW, last but not at all least, a heartfelt thank you to the best people I know, THE Deb, Lurch, Reneeeeee, Luedtkes, Cole, Nan, the Peters, Thorthunderbunny, BigPhil, b elliot, Markquart, Toothfairy, Kvapils, the Freeman, Meister Roth, the artist formerly known as Hummel, trent reznor's goddess - Kari, dent in the head Fred, Nikon Geffre, Hopfveisbeir, Wookie or the amazing KJ, D McG, too tall Rich, Stan the man, The Fams, her royal heiness - The Queen, and of course, my flesh and blood and my son - Gene "I wish I had a bass even though I am two" Simmons.
These are the people who have walked with me through those dark and shadowed places. These are the people with whom I share a connection, and I who I love with my whole being. I love you guys, and I want to thank you sincerely for connection, for trust, for honesty, for transparency, for authenticity, and for the calls. You made this year bearable, and fun, and memorable. I cannot be any more thankful for anything else but good friends who mean what they say and who are how they are because they refuse to be fake. Yes, I had some incredible experiences this past year, went to some great places, and took some awesome pictures, but you know, none of those "things" would be as enjoyable as they are without knowing that all those experiences were with people I love.
So, as much as this post is "Oprah-ed," I mean it all. This is just a day, when I can thank God for making me, and the people around me who I love. That's it! Oh yeah, it's doesn't hurt to have the lemon cake with lemon frosting either though. Too bad you don't get any! More later...
P.S. BE LOOKING FOR A RECAP OF MY TRIP TO MARS...COMING SOON!
4 comments:
Happy Birthday to you! Sears? Really? Is it for the tools? Tip back a couple for me to celebrate too... I can hardly wait to have a drink. Can you bring liquor to the hospital when you have a baby (for afterwards, of course...)?
Happy Birthday Cuz! Live it up and as Dee Snider always said "Play It Loud Mutha"
Happy Birthday Jason!! 33 huh? Wow to be 33 again, you're still just a baby...okay I'm only 2 years older than you but there is something about being closer to 40 than 30 that really takes some getting used to. Enjoy! May this coming year hold wonderful things for you and your family! You deserve it after everything you went through this past year; but good for you for coming out stronger on the other side!!
This past year has taught me a lot about you too. You are a very strong incredible person. I am proud to call you my friend. What I have done for you is nothing in comparison to what you have shown me. Happy Birthday late (even though I told you Happy Birthday on your birthday).
The lemon cake was wonderful!!!
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