Virtual Birthday Card

[klb]

As I turn 41, I feel lucky to have a family that I love very much and a job that I like very much. But sometimes the world can feel small when one has young kids, and one of my birthday wishes this year is to feel meaningfully connected to a community that goes beyond just family and work. So this is my virtual birthday card, and I am hoping that maybe some people would like to take a moment to write some nice things in it! If my presence in the world has improved your life in some way, it would make me feel very good to hear about it!

Comments

[chantress]

Many happy returns, birthday neighbor! <3 I'm continually impressed and astonished by all the amazing events you've made a reality, and what a warm and welcoming presence you are in the podfic community--especially for those who don't yet know they're a part of it! I love your whimsy, creativity, and sense of humor, and am in awe of the time and effort you put in as a mod to make sure Voiceteam runs smoothly and continues to improve year after year. I hope you're having a wonderful birthday, and that the year to come is full of joy and beautiful things <3

[klb]

Hello, and happy now-past birthday to you too! I really appreciate this message. I think reading all of these on my birthday did something good to my brain chemistry, because I have felt so much more connected and like what I do matters to people since this day. And I am glad that you like the silliness, because that is some of my favorite energy to put into the world and it can feel very self-indulgent, but it's also the best feeling in the world when other people want to share in it :D

The year ahead is looking a lot more dark and scary at the moment than I hoped last month when these birthday messages happened, but I am determined to find and appreciate every moment of joy that comes my way. And so I do expect lots of joy and beautiful things despite it all. And I wish the same to you!