So Long And Thanks For All The Fish...

last modified: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 (3:57:00 PM CST)

I always found that part of the movie "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" the funniest part. I could have done without the rest of the movie, lol.

I just wanted to say, it's been a great time collecting cels, but alas it's time for me to move on to other projects and hobbies. I never thought I'd be parting with so many cels at once, but surprisingly I feel relieved. Ask me 4 years ago if I'd let go any of my prized cels and I could've given you the death glare. But as some are making their way to other homes, I actually felt quite comfortable packaging them up and sending them onward to the eager collector. And I feel even better when I'm making another collector's dream come true, because I remember that feeling all too well.

For those that have been a great pal and enjoyed the long chats, be it for sniping on a cel, giving each other hope when times got tough, or to just talk about the hobby that suckered us in, I hope we continue our friendship by keeping in touch. I've already been talking with several of you not about the hobby but more of life itself. Being married, seeing the world really opens your eyes, hence my decision to move on to other hobbies.

Of course, this doesn't mean I dislike SM or anything else I've collected. I just don't have the interest or the heart in it anymore. So with that, I hope you all enjoy your collecting endeavors, whether you be a newbie arriving on the scene, or a seasoned collector. The best thing about cel collecting is not just owning a piece of your favorite show on acetate; it's about having fun too. Be sure to do the latter a lot, you will feel so much better and happier. Don't dawdle in drama; you learn pretty quick it isn't worth your time or frustration. Let the other person worry about it and make their life miserable.

Have fun, good luck and enjoy life!!
SME signing out

Thank You So Much!

last modified: Friday, June 22, 2007 (5:06:30 PM CST)

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*blushes* Oh my goodness!!! Words cannot express AT ALL how ecstatic I was when I heard the doorbell ring and the UPS guy standing there with not one but two parcels!

WelcomeConsumer, urabob, iwakuralain16, aernath, Vapalla, Amsterdam, funshine, Hotice, GoldKnight, GoldenBoy, hyelakingsfan, sparta101, Leedz, transmet, kittens, sensei, confusedmoogle, and Caroline...

Thank you all soooooo very much! You have all put a big, bright smile on my face. Everything, absolutely everything is perfect and I appreciate it all from the bottom of my heart. I did not expect this at all. You are all so very wonderful and I'm so happy to have you all as friends in this community. You all have warmed my heart so much! I had so much fun looking at all the different items I've received, and yes I'll be using every single one of them!

The wedding pre-made album was especially a very nice touch because I for the life of me can never figure out how to scrapbook. I'll definitely be sure to show you guys a lot of wedding and honeymoon pictures! I already took pictures of the flowers, but sadly one died in transit. I'm going to take more pictures tomorrow and the day after to show them in full blossom. Right now the only thing I had to place them on was my dresser as everything else is still in boxes hehehe.

Once again, I can't thank you all enough. This was truly a really big surprise, and Toni knows me very well, as I don't fall for surprises easily at all, but you guys sure did surprise me on this one! I should have known when Toni was trying to confirm my address that something was up, but I've been so busy with final wedding preparations that I didn't give it much thought, silly me!

I have most everyone's mailing addresses, so please do expect a Thank You note in the mail when I return from my honeymoon. If I do not have your address and you would like for me to send you a thank you card, please do PM or e-mail me. There are a few who I only have e-mail addresses for.

Thank you all once again, from the bottom of my heart. This is truly one of the best surprises I've ever received!