So it occurred to me today that I could die. Right now. As I type these very words. That being the case, I decided to get some personal thanks out of the way while I still could.

To Savage: Thanks for helping me when I needed you the most, thanks for being the only male friend I ever really had (because I was too busy being a womanizing arrogant manwhore and saw other guys as only pawns to be sacrificed as I beat the shit out of them in MTG and video games in order to impress others) You are the only male my age I have ever met who I would classify as my equal, and you have earned my respect.

Also, I HAVE MONEY AND YOU DON'T! SUCKER!

To my Imoto-chan, whose personal name shall remain anonymous: Thank you for putting up with my crap. Without your kind words and ear, I would probably still be chasing tail needlessly and never forming any kind of real relationship with anyone. Because of you, I was able to start treating other people with kindness and tolerance, and I stopped hating the world so much. I owe you my life.

To my beautiful Pet: Thank you for having a grade-A body AND being a submissive gaming nerd. You were just the person I needed to meet, and our relationship makes me believe in Fate. (Not God, because if there was a God I would have to like...sell my body to Her/Him or something to make up for meeting you)

To my ex Siren-kohai: Thank you for being so cool about what a dick I was. I hope that we can both move forward in our lives. Also, if my imoto-chan tells you I said you give terrible head...talk to me about it before you get angry.

To my parents, who hopefully will never read this post: Thank you for paying for my education. I'll remember that when I make my first game, and specifically NOT offend any one group of people in it, just cause I love you and I remember what you taught me. (After the first game, though, it's on.)