Welcome to the Goddamn Garbage Fire to End All Garbage Fires
Jesus fucking Christ, what a fucking year. 2016 took everything from all of us and gave almost nothing back. Let's get this over with, shall we? Annual documentation is a go.
1. What did you do in 2016 that you'd never done before?
Finally, after all these years, I met an A-list celebrity. Feast your eyes on my crowning achievement, taken at New Orleans Comic Con in January.
*siiiiiiiiigh* Would you just look at it? I never in my life would have imagined that a photo op with me and a celebrity I'm enamored with would turn out so utterly fucking perfect, but it did. To be fair, it's awesome that I met Captain Fucking America himself, but the story that goes along with it is unforgettable. First of all, I'm really happy that I tried my hardest to look good for the photo, for him to be honest, and it actually panned out well. My makeup was flawless, my dress looked fantastic, the shoes worked, pretty much everything came together like poetry. I remember walking over to him and the photographer said, "Hey, beautiful!" and that was flattering enough. I greeted Mr. Evans and asked if it was okay to do a hug for the photo, since I've read that he actually does have social anxiety and I absolutely didn't want to make him uncomfortable. He smiled at me and said it was fine, and wrapped his arms around me. I...completely...melted. God. I wish I could rewind that moment forever. That hug was worth every last red cent I paid for the VIP package to meet him. Holy shit. He was just this incredible wall of muscle, and he had this fucking cologne that smelled amazing, and he was even more handsome in real life than on the silver screen. He was so handsome it was fucking blinding. I actually had words that I wanted to say to him--very brief ones, mind you--something about being proud of how well he's done with the role of Captain America, but that hug literally left me tongue-tied and speechless. It was the first time in my whole life that that's ever happened. I've never gotten tongue-tied meeting a celebrity before, but Evans took the breath right out of me. Just when you thought it couldn't get any better...right after the photo, before he let me go, he rubbed the small of my back. Oh. My. Fucking. God. It was the sexiest .5 seconds of my entire life. I doubt it was even something he consciously realized that he did, but holy fucking shit, was it sexy. I personally like to think that I looked so gorgeous that he sort of unconsciously noticed, hence the little back rub. As long as I live, no one can take that perfect moment away from me. It was just sublime. Heavenly. Unforgettable.
-Tried jet-skiing for the first time ever. It was fucking awesome. Just as fun as it looks on TV and in movies. I went to Clearwater Beach for the first time ever and it was one of the best vacations I've ever had--just me treating myself and exploring the small beach town on my own. It was a Me Party and I loved every second of it.
-Tried an all-new cosplay (Agent Peggy Carter, pictured below)
-Met quite a few more of my personal heroes and favorite celebrities. Let's get to the name-dropping. But don't worry, it's not as bad as last year. xD
This is yet another meeting that is a story so amazing that (a) I'm sure people won't believe me (b) was worth every last penny that I spent on this trip. That is indeed James freakin' Marsters, aka Spike from Buffy, aka the voice of Harry Dresden for the Dresden Files audiobooks. So I lucked out and went up to his autograph table on Saturday when he was there and the first words out of his gorgeous mouth were, "You look fabulous!" Cue me internally screeching like a fucking howler monkey that arguably the sexiest vampire ever just called me fabulous. So I managed to tell him, with shaking hands and knocking knees, that I actually found him via the Dresden Files audiobooks rather than BTVS and we chit-chatted about his amazing voicework. Then after I got a video for my bestie Erica and an autograph of Grave Peril, I went about my business until later that afternoon when it was time for the photo op with him. Well, the photographer calls me over and Marsters' eyes immediately light up in recognition and he goes, "Oh, it's you!" So, like Chris Evans, I make sure to be polite and ask if we can do a hug for my photo, and I shit you not, he goes, "Oh, my wife says I'm not allowed to hug pretty girls anymore." Cue more internal screaming, so we do the above pose. Then, and again I stress that I did not make this shit up, he looks me dead in the eyes with his arm still around me and says, "You're gorgeous." And he lets me go. I floated on fucking cloud nine to the table to get my stuff and stumbled away blushing madly because Harry fucking Dresden thinks I'm fabulous, pretty, and gorgeous. Life. Made.
Now, the above photo op is a better story, but let's not forget that I finally completed yet another thing on my Bucket List.
Yes, you are seeing correctly. I did it. I met my one true love, Terry McGinnis, aka Will Friedle.
You know, it's been months, but I think it still hasn't sunk in that I met my dream guy. Phew. It's just stunning to think about the fact that now I've met Kevin Conroy and Will Friedle, the two most important people to my mental health, at least in the fictional sense.
Meeting Will Friedle was NERVEWRACKING. So the way that the Hall of Fame works is that the celebs are seated at folding tables lined up against the wall so that the middle of the room is how you get around from table to table. In order to conserve space, the lines don't go straight out, but wind like a maze to the side of the table, so I actually had to hear him talk to other fans while waiting in line and it was so insane to hear Terry McGinnis RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME that I had to fan myself to stay calm because it was freaking me out. I had a speech prepared and thank God, I managed to get it all out without crying or freaking out. He was super, super sweet and we had a giggle about how he signed my comic book "I AM BATMAN" because Kevin Conroy signed my other comic book that way and Friedle said they both pretend-fight over who is actually Batman all the time when they are together at cons. He was just the friendliest, kindest person and he even related to me when I mentioned that Terry has helped me deal with my depression and anxiety over the years. God, what an angel. I am so glad I met him.
Next up we have the surprise meeting for the year.
Yep. I accidentally met Daredevil. xD
And I do mean accidentally. So Friday is the day I went to DragonCon alone and so I decided to scope out the Walk of Fame to get an idea of pricing and placement of the people we wanted to see this year. Well, as luck would have it, I was there when the room was first opened and Charlie freaking Cox was at his table already, with only about 14 people in his line. I actually hadn't been planning on getting his autograph because it was pretty pricey, but the sheer good dumb luck of him being there right when I walked in with almost no one in line was WAY too good to pass up, so I hopped in line. Charlie Cox was absolutely fucking adorable. There was a cute old black lady in front of me and apparently they knew each other from before. It sounded like he'd worked on a project she also worked on and she gave him a comic book and it was the cutest conversation ever. Then he hugged her and wished her well before greeting me. I told him that I actually hadn't even intended to watch Daredevil until I saw Rosario Dawson was cast and that I accidentally watched "Cut Man" before pilot episode and that was the exact second I was hooked on the show. That made him super excited and he told me that was actually his favorite episode from season one, which made me geeky af. After he signed it, I joked about what could I do to get a hug and he gave me this huge grin and said, "Get in here!" and gave me a magnificent hug before letting me go. Holy shit, was that fucking awesome. What a total peach.
-Met one of my current idols, Hayley Atwell, aka Peggy Carter and got her autograph. She was another where I had to practice my speech ahead of time to avoid just gross sobbing at her. I told her that it was so important to me to have such a well written female lead on a major network show and that I adored her portayal of Peggy. She was super gracious and I shook her hand and I hope I absorbed even a tenth of her awesomeness. She was so splendid and beautiful in person.
-Met Anthony Mackie, the Russo brothers, Jeremy Renner, and Frank Grillo (and of course Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell) by asking a question at the Civil War panel in Nawlins. It can be seen here, if you care to fast-forward to 25:55. I recommend the entire panel because it was fucking hilarious, but if you want to see my question, it's there.
-Got a reply from CinemaSins, who I actually really like a lot.
-Finally had a stake in the fucking Oscars for once because LEONARDO DICAPRIO FINALLY FUCKING WON JESUS CHRIST THAT WAS THE BEST NIGHT EVER I SCREAMED SO HARD WHEN HE WON YOOOOOOOOOOOO.
-Published an all-new novel in a completely different series and genre than the previous one, Of Cinder and Bone (seen below).
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Basically, yes. All I really aspire to do is publish one book per year as a personal goal and though I just barely made it by December, the book is out and it is scary and wonderful and new.
As for next year, I think I only have two goals: publish two novels and move back to Atlanta. I've had enough of fucking Florida. Time to go home.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not that I recall, but it's also 2am so my memory is wonky af right now. @_@
4. Did anyone close to you die?
I am absolutely devastated to announce that my fat demon baby, Tyger, of twelve years passed away in August from complications due to old age. I didn't realize that we'd miscalculated his age by so much. He was twelve, not ten. It was the worst day of my entire life so far. I can't even really deal with it, to be honest. I haven't felt that kind of loss in a long time and I really don't care to again any time soon, but it's not like I have a choice in the matter. He was loved. He knew it. I knew it. In spite of how much he drove me crazy, we had a wonderful life together and I will never let myself forget him for as long as I live.
5. What countries did you visit?
Zero.
6. What would you like to have in 2017 that you lacked in 2016?
The ability to know if I have a future or not. I have a tiny, tiny inkling that it's possible for me to set up a real life for myself, but it's still just a flickering light. I want to know if I have what it takes to make it to the next level.
7. What date from 2016 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Well, it's two dates: one good, one bad. The day I met Captain America and the day I lost Tyger. Both for obvious reasons.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Taking better care of my mental health. Mind you, I'm still crazy as ever, but this year I actually did make steps to be happier and to give myself rewards for working hard. I took time out to enjoy things, however big or small, and I haven't really done that a lot in the past few years.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Sadly, I slacked off with marketing my books so now my sales are in the toilet and I have to go retrieve them in 2017. That, and I currently suck ass at my day job. I'm terrible at selling jewelry, it turns out. Who knew?
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Again, it's 2am and I cannot remember for the life of me.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
The Captain America VIP pass at New Orleans Comic Con. It seriously was everything I dreamt and more.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The general population of America. Hillary won the popular vote by almost three million fucking votes, man. Even though it all went to shit, thank God people listened to reason and did the right thing.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
You know exactly goddamn fucking who and I refuse to even acknowledge it at this juncture.
14. Where did most of your money go?
So I actually acquired a real credit card this year and I have gone ballistic with junk food and new clothes. I know, I know, shame on me, but to be fair, I always pay it below 50% usage like I am supposed to in order to keep my credit score from getting all jacked up.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Again, the Captain America photo op, the DragonCon photo ops/autographs, Deadpool, Civil War, Zootopia, and Moana.
16. What song will always remind you of 2016?
"Bored to Death" by Blink 182.
"Save your breath
I'm nearly bored to death and fading fast
Life is too short to last long
Back on earth I'm broken
Lost and cold and fading fast
Life is too short to last long
I think I met her at the minute that the rhythm was set down
I said I'm sorry I'm a bit of a letdown
But all my friends are daring me to come over
So I come over and over and over
So let me buy you a drink
And we'll pretend that you think
That I'm the man of your dreams come to life at a dive bar
And we'll go over and over and over
And we'll go over and over and over..."
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Sadder, but only because 2016 is probably the worst fucking year of my existence.
ii. thinner or fatter? Fatter. If I move back to ATL as planned, my sister and cousin can take care of that for me. I'm not overweight, but I should probably lose 5-10 pounds and get back in shape.
iii. richer or poorer? Poorer, but it's because I spent so much trying to save my baby. God rest his damned soul.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Marketing my books.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Spending money.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Spent Christmas Day with my folks. It sounds mean, but I kind of want to move solely so I can have a Christmas with someone who actually cares. My parents gave me $50. For real. I mean, yeah, money, but I put SO MUCH THOUGHT AND EFFORT into their gifts and they just gave me a card and a check. Jesus Christ.
21. At any point in the past year did you do something that you consider completely out of your usual character?
Mm, sort of? I am currently trying to seduce RandomGuy. No, really.
22. Did you fall in love in 2016?
Nope. Unless Chris Evans counts.
23. How many one-night stands?
None, but I hope to change that in a month.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Agent Carter again, because every last TV show I watch has completely devolved into shit. Special mention goes to Luke Cage, though. That was an awesome first season, for the most part.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
One of the authors I'm in a boxed set with makes me angry to my boiling core, but she makes me money, so I have to grit my teeth and silently tolerate her basic ass.
26. What was the best book you read this year?
*sweats profusely*
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Fallout 4 OST, "Little Green Bag" by George Baker, "Sympathy for the Devil" by the Rolling Stones, the Moana OST, "Long Live the Chief" by Jidenna, "Bored to Death" by Blink 182, "100 Days, 100 Nights" by Sharon Jones, "I'm Just a Square in Social Circle" by Betty Hutton, and "A Little Bird Told Me" by Evelyn Knight.
28. What did you want and get?
Archer season six, Agent Carter season, Venture Bros season one, and a whole host of cute jewelry and outfits.
29. What did you want and not get?
Castle calendar, Castle season 6 or 7.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Civil War, Deadpool, Zootopia, and Moana.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 28 and I just had dinner with my parents. I have found that your birthday basically doesn't matter from 26-29.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If I'd have gotten LAID. Yeah. >.>
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2016?
"You don't think I look cute? Well, CAPTAIN AMERICA AND HARRY DRESDEN DO SO SUCK MY DICK."
34. What kept you sane?
My music, occasional Terry smut fantasies, and my awesome support system.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, and James Marsters.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Again, you already fucking know.
37. Who did you miss?
Couple of my friends.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
One of my new coworkers. His name is Sean and he is my adopted son/younger brother and I want to protect him at all costs.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2016.
Everything sucks and there is nothing you can do about it. Try not to die, at least.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"All the right friends in all the right places
So yeah, we're going down
You got all the right friends in all the right places
So yeah, we're going down
Everybody knows, everybody knows where we're going
Yeah, we're going down..."
1. What did you do in 2016 that you'd never done before?
Finally, after all these years, I met an A-list celebrity. Feast your eyes on my crowning achievement, taken at New Orleans Comic Con in January.
*siiiiiiiiigh* Would you just look at it? I never in my life would have imagined that a photo op with me and a celebrity I'm enamored with would turn out so utterly fucking perfect, but it did. To be fair, it's awesome that I met Captain Fucking America himself, but the story that goes along with it is unforgettable. First of all, I'm really happy that I tried my hardest to look good for the photo, for him to be honest, and it actually panned out well. My makeup was flawless, my dress looked fantastic, the shoes worked, pretty much everything came together like poetry. I remember walking over to him and the photographer said, "Hey, beautiful!" and that was flattering enough. I greeted Mr. Evans and asked if it was okay to do a hug for the photo, since I've read that he actually does have social anxiety and I absolutely didn't want to make him uncomfortable. He smiled at me and said it was fine, and wrapped his arms around me. I...completely...melted. God. I wish I could rewind that moment forever. That hug was worth every last red cent I paid for the VIP package to meet him. Holy shit. He was just this incredible wall of muscle, and he had this fucking cologne that smelled amazing, and he was even more handsome in real life than on the silver screen. He was so handsome it was fucking blinding. I actually had words that I wanted to say to him--very brief ones, mind you--something about being proud of how well he's done with the role of Captain America, but that hug literally left me tongue-tied and speechless. It was the first time in my whole life that that's ever happened. I've never gotten tongue-tied meeting a celebrity before, but Evans took the breath right out of me. Just when you thought it couldn't get any better...right after the photo, before he let me go, he rubbed the small of my back. Oh. My. Fucking. God. It was the sexiest .5 seconds of my entire life. I doubt it was even something he consciously realized that he did, but holy fucking shit, was it sexy. I personally like to think that I looked so gorgeous that he sort of unconsciously noticed, hence the little back rub. As long as I live, no one can take that perfect moment away from me. It was just sublime. Heavenly. Unforgettable.
-Tried jet-skiing for the first time ever. It was fucking awesome. Just as fun as it looks on TV and in movies. I went to Clearwater Beach for the first time ever and it was one of the best vacations I've ever had--just me treating myself and exploring the small beach town on my own. It was a Me Party and I loved every second of it.
-Tried an all-new cosplay (Agent Peggy Carter, pictured below)
-Met quite a few more of my personal heroes and favorite celebrities. Let's get to the name-dropping. But don't worry, it's not as bad as last year. xD
This is yet another meeting that is a story so amazing that (a) I'm sure people won't believe me (b) was worth every last penny that I spent on this trip. That is indeed James freakin' Marsters, aka Spike from Buffy, aka the voice of Harry Dresden for the Dresden Files audiobooks. So I lucked out and went up to his autograph table on Saturday when he was there and the first words out of his gorgeous mouth were, "You look fabulous!" Cue me internally screeching like a fucking howler monkey that arguably the sexiest vampire ever just called me fabulous. So I managed to tell him, with shaking hands and knocking knees, that I actually found him via the Dresden Files audiobooks rather than BTVS and we chit-chatted about his amazing voicework. Then after I got a video for my bestie Erica and an autograph of Grave Peril, I went about my business until later that afternoon when it was time for the photo op with him. Well, the photographer calls me over and Marsters' eyes immediately light up in recognition and he goes, "Oh, it's you!" So, like Chris Evans, I make sure to be polite and ask if we can do a hug for my photo, and I shit you not, he goes, "Oh, my wife says I'm not allowed to hug pretty girls anymore." Cue more internal screaming, so we do the above pose. Then, and again I stress that I did not make this shit up, he looks me dead in the eyes with his arm still around me and says, "You're gorgeous." And he lets me go. I floated on fucking cloud nine to the table to get my stuff and stumbled away blushing madly because Harry fucking Dresden thinks I'm fabulous, pretty, and gorgeous. Life. Made.
Now, the above photo op is a better story, but let's not forget that I finally completed yet another thing on my Bucket List.
Yes, you are seeing correctly. I did it. I met my one true love, Terry McGinnis, aka Will Friedle.
You know, it's been months, but I think it still hasn't sunk in that I met my dream guy. Phew. It's just stunning to think about the fact that now I've met Kevin Conroy and Will Friedle, the two most important people to my mental health, at least in the fictional sense.
Meeting Will Friedle was NERVEWRACKING. So the way that the Hall of Fame works is that the celebs are seated at folding tables lined up against the wall so that the middle of the room is how you get around from table to table. In order to conserve space, the lines don't go straight out, but wind like a maze to the side of the table, so I actually had to hear him talk to other fans while waiting in line and it was so insane to hear Terry McGinnis RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME that I had to fan myself to stay calm because it was freaking me out. I had a speech prepared and thank God, I managed to get it all out without crying or freaking out. He was super, super sweet and we had a giggle about how he signed my comic book "I AM BATMAN" because Kevin Conroy signed my other comic book that way and Friedle said they both pretend-fight over who is actually Batman all the time when they are together at cons. He was just the friendliest, kindest person and he even related to me when I mentioned that Terry has helped me deal with my depression and anxiety over the years. God, what an angel. I am so glad I met him.
Next up we have the surprise meeting for the year.
Yep. I accidentally met Daredevil. xD
And I do mean accidentally. So Friday is the day I went to DragonCon alone and so I decided to scope out the Walk of Fame to get an idea of pricing and placement of the people we wanted to see this year. Well, as luck would have it, I was there when the room was first opened and Charlie freaking Cox was at his table already, with only about 14 people in his line. I actually hadn't been planning on getting his autograph because it was pretty pricey, but the sheer good dumb luck of him being there right when I walked in with almost no one in line was WAY too good to pass up, so I hopped in line. Charlie Cox was absolutely fucking adorable. There was a cute old black lady in front of me and apparently they knew each other from before. It sounded like he'd worked on a project she also worked on and she gave him a comic book and it was the cutest conversation ever. Then he hugged her and wished her well before greeting me. I told him that I actually hadn't even intended to watch Daredevil until I saw Rosario Dawson was cast and that I accidentally watched "Cut Man" before pilot episode and that was the exact second I was hooked on the show. That made him super excited and he told me that was actually his favorite episode from season one, which made me geeky af. After he signed it, I joked about what could I do to get a hug and he gave me this huge grin and said, "Get in here!" and gave me a magnificent hug before letting me go. Holy shit, was that fucking awesome. What a total peach.
-Met one of my current idols, Hayley Atwell, aka Peggy Carter and got her autograph. She was another where I had to practice my speech ahead of time to avoid just gross sobbing at her. I told her that it was so important to me to have such a well written female lead on a major network show and that I adored her portayal of Peggy. She was super gracious and I shook her hand and I hope I absorbed even a tenth of her awesomeness. She was so splendid and beautiful in person.
-Met Anthony Mackie, the Russo brothers, Jeremy Renner, and Frank Grillo (and of course Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell) by asking a question at the Civil War panel in Nawlins. It can be seen here, if you care to fast-forward to 25:55. I recommend the entire panel because it was fucking hilarious, but if you want to see my question, it's there.
Click to view-Got a reply from CinemaSins, who I actually really like a lot.
-Finally had a stake in the fucking Oscars for once because LEONARDO DICAPRIO FINALLY FUCKING WON JESUS CHRIST THAT WAS THE BEST NIGHT EVER I SCREAMED SO HARD WHEN HE WON YOOOOOOOOOOOO.
-Published an all-new novel in a completely different series and genre than the previous one, Of Cinder and Bone (seen below).
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Basically, yes. All I really aspire to do is publish one book per year as a personal goal and though I just barely made it by December, the book is out and it is scary and wonderful and new.
As for next year, I think I only have two goals: publish two novels and move back to Atlanta. I've had enough of fucking Florida. Time to go home.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not that I recall, but it's also 2am so my memory is wonky af right now. @_@
4. Did anyone close to you die?
I am absolutely devastated to announce that my fat demon baby, Tyger, of twelve years passed away in August from complications due to old age. I didn't realize that we'd miscalculated his age by so much. He was twelve, not ten. It was the worst day of my entire life so far. I can't even really deal with it, to be honest. I haven't felt that kind of loss in a long time and I really don't care to again any time soon, but it's not like I have a choice in the matter. He was loved. He knew it. I knew it. In spite of how much he drove me crazy, we had a wonderful life together and I will never let myself forget him for as long as I live.
5. What countries did you visit?
Zero.
6. What would you like to have in 2017 that you lacked in 2016?
The ability to know if I have a future or not. I have a tiny, tiny inkling that it's possible for me to set up a real life for myself, but it's still just a flickering light. I want to know if I have what it takes to make it to the next level.
7. What date from 2016 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Well, it's two dates: one good, one bad. The day I met Captain America and the day I lost Tyger. Both for obvious reasons.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Taking better care of my mental health. Mind you, I'm still crazy as ever, but this year I actually did make steps to be happier and to give myself rewards for working hard. I took time out to enjoy things, however big or small, and I haven't really done that a lot in the past few years.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Sadly, I slacked off with marketing my books so now my sales are in the toilet and I have to go retrieve them in 2017. That, and I currently suck ass at my day job. I'm terrible at selling jewelry, it turns out. Who knew?
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Again, it's 2am and I cannot remember for the life of me.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
The Captain America VIP pass at New Orleans Comic Con. It seriously was everything I dreamt and more.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The general population of America. Hillary won the popular vote by almost three million fucking votes, man. Even though it all went to shit, thank God people listened to reason and did the right thing.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
You know exactly goddamn fucking who and I refuse to even acknowledge it at this juncture.
14. Where did most of your money go?
So I actually acquired a real credit card this year and I have gone ballistic with junk food and new clothes. I know, I know, shame on me, but to be fair, I always pay it below 50% usage like I am supposed to in order to keep my credit score from getting all jacked up.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Again, the Captain America photo op, the DragonCon photo ops/autographs, Deadpool, Civil War, Zootopia, and Moana.
16. What song will always remind you of 2016?
"Bored to Death" by Blink 182.
"Save your breath
I'm nearly bored to death and fading fast
Life is too short to last long
Back on earth I'm broken
Lost and cold and fading fast
Life is too short to last long
I think I met her at the minute that the rhythm was set down
I said I'm sorry I'm a bit of a letdown
But all my friends are daring me to come over
So I come over and over and over
So let me buy you a drink
And we'll pretend that you think
That I'm the man of your dreams come to life at a dive bar
And we'll go over and over and over
And we'll go over and over and over..."
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Sadder, but only because 2016 is probably the worst fucking year of my existence.
ii. thinner or fatter? Fatter. If I move back to ATL as planned, my sister and cousin can take care of that for me. I'm not overweight, but I should probably lose 5-10 pounds and get back in shape.
iii. richer or poorer? Poorer, but it's because I spent so much trying to save my baby. God rest his damned soul.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Marketing my books.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Spending money.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Spent Christmas Day with my folks. It sounds mean, but I kind of want to move solely so I can have a Christmas with someone who actually cares. My parents gave me $50. For real. I mean, yeah, money, but I put SO MUCH THOUGHT AND EFFORT into their gifts and they just gave me a card and a check. Jesus Christ.
21. At any point in the past year did you do something that you consider completely out of your usual character?
Mm, sort of? I am currently trying to seduce RandomGuy. No, really.
22. Did you fall in love in 2016?
Nope. Unless Chris Evans counts.
23. How many one-night stands?
None, but I hope to change that in a month.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Agent Carter again, because every last TV show I watch has completely devolved into shit. Special mention goes to Luke Cage, though. That was an awesome first season, for the most part.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
One of the authors I'm in a boxed set with makes me angry to my boiling core, but she makes me money, so I have to grit my teeth and silently tolerate her basic ass.
26. What was the best book you read this year?
*sweats profusely*
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Fallout 4 OST, "Little Green Bag" by George Baker, "Sympathy for the Devil" by the Rolling Stones, the Moana OST, "Long Live the Chief" by Jidenna, "Bored to Death" by Blink 182, "100 Days, 100 Nights" by Sharon Jones, "I'm Just a Square in Social Circle" by Betty Hutton, and "A Little Bird Told Me" by Evelyn Knight.
28. What did you want and get?
Archer season six, Agent Carter season, Venture Bros season one, and a whole host of cute jewelry and outfits.
29. What did you want and not get?
Castle calendar, Castle season 6 or 7.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Civil War, Deadpool, Zootopia, and Moana.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 28 and I just had dinner with my parents. I have found that your birthday basically doesn't matter from 26-29.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If I'd have gotten LAID. Yeah. >.>
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2016?
"You don't think I look cute? Well, CAPTAIN AMERICA AND HARRY DRESDEN DO SO SUCK MY DICK."
34. What kept you sane?
My music, occasional Terry smut fantasies, and my awesome support system.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, and James Marsters.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Again, you already fucking know.
37. Who did you miss?
Couple of my friends.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
One of my new coworkers. His name is Sean and he is my adopted son/younger brother and I want to protect him at all costs.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2016.
Everything sucks and there is nothing you can do about it. Try not to die, at least.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"All the right friends in all the right places
So yeah, we're going down
You got all the right friends in all the right places
So yeah, we're going down
Everybody knows, everybody knows where we're going
Yeah, we're going down..."