Heroes, Heroines and Humble Hilly....

Do you ever have one of those weeks, those months or those years when everything that can go wrong will go wrong?  As many of you know, this just has not been my year...nor was last year really, but I'm working on a remedy.  One of the things that exasperates me often is how unkind we are to our fellow man even over the wires of the Internet.  I've made serveral posts about how it's just not okay to hurt people while hiding behind the anonymity of a screen name and how much my heart hurts when I see people bashing others on their blogs just to gain what they must see as some warped sense of popularity. But that's the negative and we're all used to hearing that shit from my mouth when I get on a roll and play the "great defender of the little guy".

But today, I'm here to tell you that wonderful things can happen as a result of the Internet and sometimes, just sometimes...when you're at your wits end, crying in your 8th Tequila shot, people can really step up and surprise you with an enormous amount of love of support.  Today I am here to tell you about three such people:

MISS BRITT AND AVITABLE: Here's where my heart is so very touched right now.  A week ago while talking about TequilaCon, I confided in Britt a secret that I had not yet told anyone else.  You see, money is pretty tight for me looking forward and I told her that I probably was not going to be traveling to Philly to see everyone for TequilaCon after all.  We talked for days about the reasons why, what is going on in my life right now and all that other stuff.  Then Avi got involved and both of them were really cool and adamant about me getting to go.  When I logged into my feed reader I saw this and this.  It seems that Avi and Britt have launched a campaign called "Send Hilly to Philly" and I could not be more humbled and grateful and and....it's really indescribable how I feel actually.  I'm normally a very proud and self-sufficient person who has never had people care enough about me to do something like this.  I'm close to speechless really.  But above all else, I am grateful to them wholeheartedly.   

MAH DAVY-JOE:  Today is DAVE'S BIRTHDAY so everyone please go and wish him the happiest of days.  You know who is more deserving of a perfect birthday than Dave?  Yeah, me neither. I've already made two gushing posts about Dave in the last six months so I'll let those stand as some of the various reasons that I love him to tears.  But above all else, he's been an amazing friend to me no matter what the hell is going on.  He's listened to me talk about problems, given me the most simple yet amazing little tidbits of wisdom and has never judged me nor spread my secrets around the Blogosphere.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVY-JOE! 

Life is full of craziness, confusion, uncertainty and a bunch of other crap but never ever doubt the kindness of your blogging family. And I don't care what anyone says...you are my family.

Dave, Britt and Avitable Kisses,
Me

Comments

[Glenda]

That is BEYOND awesome what they did for you...and I will be contributing! Your a great person and you deserve whatever good comes your way! Besides, it just wouldn't be the same without some of the pics that your so famous for ;)

[adena]

When you DO go to Philly, be sure and take a pic next to a painting of freaky children....just so I can feel like I was there in spirit. :)

You know that I'm just an email away if you ever need to talk!

[BlondeBlogger]

Awwww, that is so awesome! Actually even more awesome because I'm planning to go myself and I would LOVE to meet you face to face!

[Penelope]

Good friends are truly priceless :o)
Good Luck with the campaign Hilly!

[Selma]

I hope you get there. Good luck.

[L]

Here's hopin it works out for you ;)

I am going to have to google Tequilacon now though

[Karl]

We're definitely due for a phone call. One that's not on the air...ha.

I already said this at Britt's, but I really cannot imagine TequilaCon without you. Glad there's Avi and Britt to the rescue. If I can't have my best friend there, I don't wanna go.

[Miss Britt]

Ah babe, you're worth it. ;-)

[Avitable]

Well, it just rhymed so well that we couldn't help but do it. If it would have been in the town of Shmecondhand Shmarl, who knows? (hugs) :)

[kapgar]

It is very cool what Av and Britt did and I'm happy to contribute my little bit to it (yes, "little bit"). But even if I won't be there to meet up with you, I want you to go and just party hard. I want pictures too. That's a requirement.

[Absurdist]

That is really sweet. I should go. I have mileage points out the butt and marriott points out the yin yang. Remind me again when it is?

[Nat]

That's nice of them to do that. Sorry I can't help out.

[turnbaby]

I think it's the coolest thing. I've chipped in sugar. My only regret is not being able to go and meet you in person this time.

Y'all have got to take a butt load of pics and some drunken texts. And a vlog would be awesome!

One of my favorite sayings is 'Friends are the family you pick'

[ADW]

Of course you should go to Philly. You are one of my secret girl crushes!!!

(Dave is my secret boy crush!!!)

And Britt and Adam are two of the kindest people I know.

[C-Rah]

That's so nice to have friends like that to help you out when it's needed. :)

[Patty]

Great to have friends like that. Hope you can go to the tequila con.

[sam]

You do have some pretty amazing bloggy friends!! I hope their able to raise enough moolah for you. TequilaCon needs Hilly!

[hello haha narf]

i'm so donating money because you simply must drink tequila with me. and i bet you look adorable in bowling shoes.

my finances are a tad tight and i am not even needing a plane from the other coast. there is no shame in allowing us to gift you with a ticket because you will gift us with you. i'm excited!

ok, i gotta go check out dave on his birthday. although before i leave i will admit to considering that party hat ass a tattoo on my butt.

xoxo

[hello haha narf]

hehe

"as" a tat on my butt.

hehe

[whall]

Have a great time in Philly - I'm sure you'll make it.

[Tracy Lynn]

I am always amazed and humbled by the awesomeness and generosity of the people I have met online. And since I have no money at the moment, I send to you my good thoughts, and wishes that this year become YOUR YEAR.

I have mad powers, you know. This will TOTALLY WORK.

[Iron Fist]

Heck yeah, let's send Hilly to Philly! I'm going to go take all my empty beer bottles to the recycling place right now, because I was already counting on seeing you again, and I don't know how you're going to collect on those shots of tequila otherwise (they don't hold up too well in the mail, as it turns out).

[Dustin]

I feel your TC sorrow. After doing our taxes I'm not sure this blogger is Philly bound either. Maybe me and my liver will have our own TequliaCon.....

[suze]

Awesome bloggy friends you have there Hilly... :)

[Dave2]

Why Hilly-Sue... you done made my blush! Thanks so much for the kind birthday wishes!

And if we're assigning family here... can I be your redneck cousin that embarrasses everybody at family get-togethers? :-)

[Bec]

You have to go. Have to! I need my livin' vicariously to continue!

[Karen Sugarpants]

I'm still not sure if I can go, but if I do, I don't want to be there without you! xoxoxo

[jenny]

Hilly not in Philly? Unacceptable! I've joined the ranks of the unstoppable force that will get you there!

[Shelli]

Amen, sistah! I hope to spend a copious amount of time with you at TC.

[Lisa]

Great friends are one of the best things about life!

[Sarah LivingtoFeelGood]

Sounds like you have some great and loyal friends. :)

[Diane Mandy]

This post surprises me because I never would have guessed this has been a bad year for you. Your posts are often hopeful and always funny.

[Nina]

Avi and Britt are great pals. And now I guess I need to go read Dave and find out what all the fuss is about. Oh and I am glad you are going to Philly. Give Britt a big squeeze for me.