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I must consider myself a fortunate man. Not only did the 2008 New Year's Eve (my birthday) fall on my favorite day of the week (Woden's Day, or 'hump day'), but I was lucky enough to spend the evening with some of the most talented and ingenious people I've ever known. I'm lookin' at you, Kristen and Mel. I'm also lookin' at you, Jackie. Chris, you're my muthafucka!

Mel, thank you for coming through with free Celebration Le Cirque tickets for everyone, them shits was incredible! Seriously, that made the night. Dear readers, if you've never had the opportunity, I highly recommend seeing this show. It is absolutely the most fun a person can have outside of Memphis, unless of course you have a shotgun AND a midget, but that's a different story.

Kristen, thank you for the birthday gift that I inadvertently left in the trunk of Mel's caddy. Whatever it is, I'm sure I'll love it. Also, thanks to you and Mel for your stirring rendition of "Little Drummer Boy" as performed by Creed. "A-fuckin-rump-pa-pum-PUM!"

Jackie, thank you for an evening filled with laughter and good cheer, you kept me smiling all night. I know I tease you a lot for being a dirty whore and letting all those foreigners touch your jubblies, but you are truly one of the most interesting and witty people I know. Given the stiff competition you have in Kristen, Mel, and Chris, I hope you realize that for the compliment that it is.

Chris, I'm glad you're back from Florida, life in Texas just wasn't the same without you.

Mike, we just met, but you seem like a cool dude, and your card tricks are astounding. Thanks for hangin' out!

In addition to spending the evening with the entire cast of Celebration Le Cirque (which is filled with talented musicians, acrobats, physical comics, and magicians, from all over the world), I was also treated to a rare evening with friends and family. Thank you all for making this another great birthday! Happy New Year =]

Love,
t.i.m.p.

P.S. My sister, Amanda, couldn't make it to the Celebration Le Cirque show because she's afraid of clowns. Everyone, please besmirch her profile with photos of clowns. May I suggest this photo to get you started? Seriously, Amanda, I'm sorry we missed each other. I hope you had a great night in spite of everything.