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blamebrampton ([personal profile] blamebrampton) wrote2008-07-25 10:06 pm

In which Brammers spreads some fucking sunshine

There are scads of memes going around at the moment, including one in which you say things to people on your flist anonymously. I am playing my version of this one. It's cheery.

"Why are you relentlessly Pollyanna at us?" you may ask.

"Because there are enough crap things in the world without me choosing to be one of them," I reply. "Harden the fuck up and take a compliment."

Every single person on my flist is covered by at least one of the following. Some are covered by several. If you think I mean you, I do.

1. I am always so touched by the generosity you display in both your posts and your comments. Your warmth is contagious and your kindness is inspirational.

2. You see things in ways that would never have occurred to me, but once you have pointed them out, I see things differently, too.

3. You are a completely brilliant parent. Your kids must have a fabulous time of it!

4. Do please write an original novel and become terribly famous and wealthy. I feel it would be fun for you and then I would have something else good to read.

5. You know, you are fabulously good looking.

6. We have pretty much nothing in common. I don't care, I like you anyway.

7. I never have time to read your stories, I feel very badly about this. One day I will.

8. You are SO MUCH FUN. And let us not forget the smart.

9. Your strength and resilience amaze me.

10. God, you're talented.

11. I know that things seem grim right now, but in the future, you will look back and see how strong you were through all of this, and you will be amazed at what you can do.

12. On those days when you have no idea what you're doing, nor what to do next, nor any sense of why it's happening, relax. You're young. You're allowed to make mistakes, it's how you learn to be a smug, slightly condescending but well-intentioned adult.

13. I wish I could still run the way you do.

14. My fingers, and my toes, are crossed for you. I want you to have that dream. But I also know that you will find another, fine and worthwhile dream if this one doesn't work out.

15. That thing that you said to me made a real and significant difference to my life. I treasure it, and value you.

16. Every time I think about meeting you, I feel very happy about the serendipity of the internet.

17. You are SO my secret twin/lovechild/crush.

18. Your adventures sound ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY brilliant.

19. Of COURSE you can do it. Der! You can do it better than anyone else could, too.

20. Thank you so much for the love and laughter! I like the fact that my face is ageing into smile lines because of people like you.

[identity profile] absynthedrinker.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)
That a pretty big flist. I hope all 20 comments cover everybody. You are an absolute wonder.

Peace,
Bubba

[identity profile] marguerite-26.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 02:48 pm (UTC)(link)
You can spread your fucking sunshine on me anyday, hun.

Nice list. :D

[identity profile] empress-jae.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 02:58 pm (UTC)(link)
i know who number 4 covers! lol! :D

your rays of sunshine are pleasantly blinding. ♥

[identity profile] catsintheattic.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 03:15 pm (UTC)(link)
*sends you flowers*

I like your version of that meme. :-)

[identity profile] bryoneybrynn.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 03:38 pm (UTC)(link)
You're so cute when you do sap! *hugs*

[identity profile] themadpoker.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 03:48 pm (UTC)(link)
This is totally the best version of the anonymous meme I've ever seen. :)

[identity profile] romaine24.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 04:03 pm (UTC)(link)
This is awesome. I would love to save this and cut and paste some of them on a daily basis. I'd give you credit of course.

[identity profile] nqdonne.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 04:17 pm (UTC)(link)
I AM TOTALLY #17, YES/YES? lovechild FTW. :P (only b/c there wasn't one that said "you are secretly 40, aren't you? :P :P :P)

[identity profile] norton-gale.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 04:30 pm (UTC)(link)
6 makes me chuckle... true, you don't have to have things in common to like a person, and sometimes it's more interesting if you don't.

Thanks for spreading the love : you do realize many of these apply to you too, don't you?

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[identity profile] rickey-a.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I sooo dig you :)

[identity profile] scrtkpr.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
This is awesome. I was wanting to do something like this, and hopefully still will if I can find the time. Fandom definitely needs more people like you. ♥

[identity profile] uminohikari.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
I think I want to gank this from you. Or, a version of it, at least?

Is that okay?

[identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I swear I can't get enough of your posts. Really. And number 5? *preens* Thanks.

So ... you are incredibly awesome. I need to say that. I absolutely adore your snark and humour, which is almost always incredibly witty. And when it's not, it's still hilarious!

And this type of post--a breath of fresh air for everyone--is awesome. I agree, there's enough sh** out there; an ego-stroke is something everyone can use. Muah!
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[identity profile] thisgirl-is.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Speaking as a terrible cynic and general mock-maker, I would just like to say, "Bravo".

What a lovely way to offset some of what I am sure was epic wank. (I tend to miss these things as I am usually somewhere in the basement archive of fandom, but that suits me fine.)

I thoroughly enjoy your stories, and your writing in general and you are clearly A Very Nice Person.

So I will take 5 and 6 with a smile and a "Thank you".

*smooch*

[identity profile] frantic-mice.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
OH! YES! It really applies to me. SPECIALLY #5 though the other ones not so much. *g*

[identity profile] brinian.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 09:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Well thank you for your fucking sunshine :-) That some of it may apply to me gives me hope!
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[identity profile] gossymer.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Your version actually makes me want to do this meme! The more negative versions make me run away 'cause I know I wouldn't be able to do it :(
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[personal profile] drgaellon 2008-07-25 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
I choose to believe you meant #5 for me - because, for the first time in my life, I believe it of myself! (Amazing what losing 160lb does for the self-image.)

ETR: OOPS! "lb" doesn't take an 's' either!
Edited 2008-07-25 22:42 (UTC)

[identity profile] raitala.livejournal.com 2008-07-25 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
You cheat!

You're supposed to be British, yet you're being open, unashamedly emotionally sincere and forthright, frank, personal, direct and making everyone feel better about themselves instead of faintly inferior. You didn't even finish with a lame joke, undercutting the sincerity of everything you just said. They'll take away your passport your know.

[identity profile] jadzialove.livejournal.com 2008-07-26 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
You are magnificent! That was just exactly the sort of sunshine I needed, and all I can say is: back atcha! Times ten. *smooches*

[identity profile] tomatoe18.livejournal.com 2008-07-26 12:18 pm (UTC)(link)
No. 12 made me cry like a baby. I wish someone in my RL could say this about me. Thanks for writing that. You are a joy.

In fact, I would like to give back no. 20 to you because you are that to me. :)

On another note, I sent you an e-mail. Hope you got it. :P

[identity profile] grey-hunter.livejournal.com 2008-07-26 12:53 pm (UTC)(link)
LOL This list was fun to read! Especially because I'm so out of things right now and I don't have an idea who all you mean by them but found myself, as I went, applying some of these to people on my own f-list. *grins*

[identity profile] pingrid.livejournal.com 2008-07-27 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Darling Brammers, you are wonderful and wise, and nearly every single item on your list except 6 and 7. Well, I'm making an educated guess on 5, and I hope the grim ones don't secretly apply, but you do get 3 for raising monster cats. *smooches you*

In other news the summer here has stopped pretending to be Sydney winter, so my bitterness has temporarily fled. ;) I've had the most fantastic weekend by the sea, swimming and sunbathing, eating copious amounts of lovely food, and hanging out with good friends - and also, remembering to appreciate it while it was happening! Coming back to find this post is the perfect end to it. Thank you!

[identity profile] winnett.livejournal.com 2008-07-28 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
You are fabulous, in the amazing Dr.WhoLovesYou kinda way.

*hugs*

Thank you for the fucking sunshine. I need fucking sunshine. ;)

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