Friday, April 11, 2008 @ 11:09 pm
Kind of Spoiled
Every now and then I look around at my life and start counting my blessings and realize that I’m pretty spoiled. It’s not every day that someone asks me what I want - but when they do I exhibit every bit of teenage wanton desire and pick out a few hundred items that I feel I really need. Wishing has never been a big issue for me. I’m not by any means a princess, though several of my customers refer to me as one. SBJ in particular. I realized a few months ago that I go through these periods where I feel that if I have just one more thing that I really super duper want that my life will be complete and I will be able to sit back satisfied. This tends to happen right at some crucial moment; taking a big exam that I know I will not do very well in, getting into a fight with a best friend, sliding behind on homework or any other one of my responsibilities, etc. etc. When I’m at my most content, however, I’m able to look at my life and feel totally and completely sated. It is usually at these times that I get flooded with all types of gifts and treasures and friendships and callers and calls and compliments and … well, good stuff.
I don’t always take the time out to express my gratitude for all of you and your gifts, tributes, etc. But I felt that it was over due - so consider this post one gigantic-normous Thank You Card from me - to you. 
A while back while I was watching Oprah I saw what had to be the best collection of movies I had ever seen in my life - 90 of them - all from UA Artists and dating from 1940 - 2004. I knew I HAD to have this collection - after all, movies (and writing) are my life! I placed this collection on my wish lists stating that who ever bought it for me I would express my love to them on my blog and that I would promise to blog at least 3 times a week. Even this tempting offer didn’t raise many eyebrows - but finally SBJ heard my plea and asked me a simple question: Did I want it. Of course I said yes - but I did so with a certain amount of hesitation. This collection was very expensive and I really felt it a luxury - not one like let’s say a coach bag or a pair of (ahem) diamond earrings (which he also bought for me!) or anything - but a luxury still the same. I would not even be able to watch all of the movies at once - like I often run through series (over a long weekend) - this would be a collection that I treasured for the rest of my life. But I said yes - and a few weeks after I said the magic word - the collection was mine. Thank you so very very very very much, Scott, for this amazing collection of movies. I know that it was terribly expensive and that it was certainly not easy for you to come by (long back story) but I so appreciate your sacrifice in order that I should have exactly what I wanted. I will have no problem mentioning your name in my 3 posts a week and will remind everyone that they should thank you for the updates. (lol)
Along with the UA Movies I have also received: Cooking Mama & the New Super Mario Bros. along with the Nintendo DS Lite (Pink) and Organizer (also pink) from Mr. D., Hoyle Casino 2008,Rode Mic and Stand, 4 books (Podcasting for Dummies, Syndicating Web sites with RSS Feeds, PHotoshop CS2 for Dummies, Photoshop CS2 Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks), Popcorn, Popping OIl and Popcorn Maker, and the 7th Season of The West Wing all from SBJ, Nintendo DS Lite Travel Kit & 3 books (The Book of Bright Ideas, Saving Fish From Drowning and The Other Boleyn Girl) from Rolf, 2 movies (August Rush, Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium) from Alex, The Beekeeper (Tori Amos) Cd, Songbook: A collection of Hits (Trisha Yearwood), Mozart Edition: Complete works (170CD Box Set) and Bach Edition: Complete Works (155 CD Box Set) from Doc, Body Shop Shea Butter & The Book of Sonatinas from Karl in London, A divine white gold anklet & VS merchandise from Tiffy (yahoo!), and even Jack got his beloved Premier Busy Buddy Tug A Jug from Craig. (whew)
Brian, Chris, SBJ, Paul, Hardallday, footstool, Thor, Mathew, chburr, sweetdee, Mr.D.,Mike & Rick: Thank you all very much for your most generous tips and cash-ola! Very much appreciated and needed - especially when I had to take off a week from work in order to take care of my health.
This is not in any way shape or form meant to take away from the generosity of all the people who were able to send gifts and cash - but I do not want to ignore the fact that many of my customers call me - sometimes more frequently than they need to - in order that I live a very blessed and fruitful life. Don’t think for a minute, guys, that I don’t see the time that you spend with me - and the loyalty that you display by calling me frequently (and then some) as one of the biggest gifts of all. So thank you to all of my “die hard customers”: Brian, Michael, Danno, Chris, Thor, Shawn, Mack, Matthew, Mathew, Guitar Gently Weeps, Jerod, Rick, Tiffy, Kevin, Ray, bigdicforu, Jay, Catwoman fan, my sweet obama lover rockstar (speaking of BITTER! *wink wink nudge nudge*) and last but not least Copperlord. Please forgive me any omissions - blame my flakiness and not my heart, please.
So as you can see - I, CeCe, am “kind of ” spoiled indeed. I have been blessed to the moon, to the stars - and back again and I have all of you to blame/thank for it. Thank You from the bottom of my heart. You have blessed me, enriched my life, tickled me, softened my knees, elbows, heart - made me twinkle, bling and shine and engaged my mind in more ways than I could ever express.
My only wish is that I’ve somehow spoiled you all in return.
Many x’s and o’s.
Comment by SBJ
April 12, 2008 @ 5:25 am
CeCe, may the best of your past, all that you have received, be the worst of your future. You deserve so much more than any of us can ever provide. Your wit, your beauty, your enchanting and enthralling creativity bring to life a fantasy that far exceeds our dreams. You take a thought, a feeling, an urge or craving and create a landscape, fully fleshed out (ahh) and live it with us. Please accept this as my humble and loving thanks to you. SBJ