HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANDYN!

2010-07-05T18:58:00.000-07:00

Israeli's in Utah! "Life Among the Mormons"! My Summer vacation!

Yay! I know, you can't wait to hear what I'm doing here in the Zi-on of the West.

Who knew that a simple visit to the fam would land me in the middle of fueding nieces, a houseful of unmedicated OCD's and my poor elderly parents trying their best to deal with their unruly spawn. Paging Dr. Drew, er. Dr. D!

However, in the midst of this chaos, i have found delightful solace. It is not simply a sweet coincidence that the adorable troup of singing and dancing young Israeli's just happen to be in Saly Lake city this week-no, I believe in Jai Ho, in Destiny and if I am not at their performance this Wednesday evening, just consider me dead.

Details to follow...I hope.

And, that's how Tracy tells it.

happy happy bday my dear friend

2009-11-03T17:37:00.000-08:00

First of all happy birthday my friend and I wish you many more to come. I’m just glad to be invited to this blog and be able to leave you a little message. I have told you (and most people who will listen :)) the story of how one day I came across this blog named after a Steve Miller Song which I liked a lot, the song that is :). So I started reading this blog and following it and there were people like steevo, mirrorboy, AJCon and some others leaving this screwed up college kid comments on his life and agreeing with him about how shitty the world was treating him

This screwed up kid had some legal questions so I wrote him an email and introduced myself. To my surprise he responded. The response was written in a caring way and well it showed me the type of person I had just met. I emailed often after that and was happy to receive many replies. In those emails you gave me a sense of trust and acceptance that I will never forget. You could have ignored this old man but it’s not your way and ill always be thankful to you for your help and thoughts.

Well it’s a year later and still many of us are still here and there are many a new person who has been touched your story. The screwed up kid has become a man now living on own his own and supporting himself. He has come so far so fast it’s really amazing to go back and see how it occurred. But thru it all you have become a man, still facing hard challenges and maybe still stuck in the middle, but thru all of that you have achieved so much and I can’t wait to see what the next year brings you.

I have been fortunate enough to spend a couple of hours with you in the real world and well I thank you so much for that time it was one of the best nights I have spent on this earth. I know that sounds a bit over dramatic but to me you are one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. And without you I may have never have found all of this so thanks my friend.

I know you face hard and real challenges in life and you make me proud every day you are out their meeting them. I wish you had more of everything, money, time, friends and of course someone special to share it all with. But in time I know you will build your own life and your own successes. I just hope that you will blog about them when they occur because I know they will.

You are example to every person here and once again I am proud of you for standing up and living your own life. I know it’s hard but I hope the support you have here is helping you every day. I just wish I was saying this to you in a room full of people. I wish I had as much courage and fortitude as you do.

Keep going every day and I know you will find the life you dream of and don’t let anyone stop you my friend. You may stumble and have your setbacks, but that is where all the people who have come to care about you come in, lean on us when you need a wall. I’ll try to always be there for you as I know others will be too.

It amazing how you can come to trust and care about others you meet on this net but I know if not for you and the kind words you had for me one day about a year ago I would never had met all these other wonderful people, not mirroboy, nor K, not steevo or Seth, not jakee of Mr. HCI, nor Deadwing, James or tyler or blaine, blake, Torchy or Matt, jamesey, warwick, wolfi or on and on; the people who now help me get thru each day, so I thank you for that.

I also thank you for trusting me enough to meet with you one night at a hockey game. I will never forget that night as I met someone who I feel I owe a lot in this life and may never have a way to ever repay him. In closing know I think of you often and I’m so proud to be your friend.

Take care and be safe my friend, hugs

<333

Cvn70 - bob

Happy Birthday Buddy!

2009-11-03T16:48:00.000-08:00

Hey buddy,

I know I havent been around much recently... but I just wanted to pop my head back in to wish you a VERY VERY VERY happy birthday!!! I really hope you have an amazing and wonderful birthday. You are a really special guy and you deserve NOTHING less...

You were one of the first few bloggers who I talked to and you really have helped me out more than you can imagine... you were and still are a true friend to someone you really didnt know... and I love you so much for that.

I know that recently a lot of things havent gone your way... but you are a very strong guy and I know you will pull through it and every single one of your dreams will come true.

Happy birthday and I love you so much buddy.

Peace,
AJ

Happy Birthday, Landyn

2009-11-03T14:45:00.001-08:00

I’m sorry that I don’t know you half as well as I would like, but I do know a few things...

You know what you want.
You have the drive to get it.
You’re far stronger than most people I know.

When you combine these, it’s easy to see you’ll achieve anything you set your mind to and take it further than anyone else I know. You’re actually much more successful than you may think.

Anyway, I just wanted to wish you a very happy birthday and I know you’ll achieve all wish to.

Best Wishes,

Keliss

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! :D

2009-11-03T14:30:00.000-08:00

i sat for a while thinking of some big paragraph to write, telling you happy birthday.... but meh, i suppose im not very good at that :p

lol, i guess ill stick to what i know...

Happy Birthday landyn :D :D :D :D

- Tyler

With the Last Seconds of Power.. Happy Birthday!

2009-11-03T13:32:00.000-08:00

My power cord shorted out on me, and it looks like I have just a couple of minutes to express what I'd like to say. I when I get my new cord I'll send an email so I can send a proper greeting, but for now I just want to wish you a very happy birthday. We've never talked online before, nor have we exchanged emails, but just as one of your readers I wanted to let you know you have a vast number of people who read and wish for you the best. Bloggers like you and AJ and Mirrorboy encoureged someone like myself to blog.

Please have a great birthday!

Dave83201.

Bee Happy

2009-11-03T01:02:00.001-08:00

Foto by Steevo from his own garden

Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Bee Happy

Happy B-Day Landyn

2009-11-02T22:58:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday dude. Have a good one.

Happy Birthday Landyn

2009-11-02T14:58:00.002-08:00

Hey Man,

Wow... Just looking at this blog is amazing, you've made such an impact on all our lives. For me? I don't even know where to start.

I know lately we haven't gotten a chance to talk much but know that I still care and still support you like you have supported me over the time we've been talking. I know you may not realize it because you've always been so busy, but the times you have talked to me and shown me support have meant a ton to me dude.

I really hope you get to enjoy your birthday and have a good time. Remember each birthday only happens once so make it the best you can.

Also know that I'll be there, as well as all these other people if you ever need anything. Hang in there, be strong, and keep your chin up. You're a great guy Landyn and all these struggles you face now will only make the rewards in the end that much sweeter.

I love ya bud. Again, Happy Birthday...heres you're gift:

And cause I know you're bi:

Take care dude =)

HAPPY BDAY!!

2009-11-02T14:58:00.001-08:00

Hey Landyn. Hope u have an extra special day. Best wishes to u always. HAPPY BDAY. HUGS! Nick

A Birthday Flower

2009-11-02T14:35:00.001-08:00

hey Landyn

i got you a flower for your birthday :)

i know i don't visit very often but i do know that you are a very special boy to so many people.

i'm so sorry you're going thru tough times, but i'm sure they will get better over time. try to be positive and look to the future.

i hope you have a good birthday and i *really* wish you a happy future in the year ahead, and the years after that.

very best wishes
torchy!

Happy BD Landyn!!

2009-11-02T12:58:00.000-08:00

Wow Landyn! I (We all) hope you have a happy Birthday Day. This quite an amazing blog out here and I sure hope you are surprised! It is tough to keep a secret among so many people, but I guess it's no secret that you are special to so many.

You show us that you are special by blogging, in the middle of all your sleep deprived time, about looking up and contemplating the stars. Here you are at 18 (now 19), struggling at a time when you should be enjoying life, college, young love, and you get it! You have found the meaning of life! It is relationships, not things, money, or power. What I pray for you is that your life gets easier, more pleasant, but that you do not forget this.

You have a lot of friends here online and in life who wish you well. If we could pull you up by your bootstraps through the screen here we would. What we can do is talk, chat, maybe advise, and just feel some of your pain and try to help. You have made and built all these relationships with thought and love and we are trying to give you some of it back. You have banked up some love and caring and now you need to withdraw some, hold it and remember us when you are feeling down. Love comes back to you Landyn.

BTW, we would all appreciate it if you keep blogging! Not all the time, but when you get a chance.

Happy Birthday!

Dodger

I’m glad I’m allowed to write this here

2009-11-02T12:35:00.000-08:00

“Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig.”

Marcus Aurelius

Happy Birthday Landyn, I wish you all the best I am able to wish.

There is not only the fountain of good inside you, but many promising things waiting for you too, beauty is one of them. And since my English is nearly not existent I have to quote.

“A thing of beauty is a joy for ever:
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o'er-darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits...”

Endymion, John Keats

Well, considering my remark above I’m allowed to be a bit clumsy I guess. I would never dare to write this without invitation (I’ve just seen I wasn’t even a follower, shame on me). That doesn’t mean I feel obligated, but I’m only visiting your place from time to time, so actually you don’t know me (I’m one of this who are lurking in the dark), so I have no excuse why I make so much words. But on every visit I thought, what a noble, promising and goodhearted young man he is (it’s not always to seen from your words but indeed from their meaning) and it nearly breaks my heart when I see your troubles and I got heavy angry when I have to recognize, what ignorance you have to suffer, not to mention 1 Corinthian 13, sigh.

This is completely new to me. When I made my usual post I was accidentally at this place and after deleting something I was afraid I would have deleted something from another author, I could, but seems I haven’t. So I saw, this is a place of trust. You have collected people who trust each other. That’s a lot. Confidence is the first thing, even if one was disappointed too often, you can’t do anything resistant without confidence.

There is so much love to find here, from strangers like me, acquaintances and friends. I have to admit trust and love are things I have to learn more myself. So this is a lesson for me too. I can feel at this place people want so badly seeing you whole and sound, there’s nothing superficial in their wishes, they suffer when you suffer, so maybe there desire is in a strange meaning a selfish wish.

There is so much love in this world waiting for you too, it seems your friends at this place have found a way to tell you this and I’m happy they’ve allowed me to be a small part of this.

You are a precious person. I’m glad for this. God bless you.

This is a bit sentimental, sorry, but I couldn't resist. :-)

Happy Birthday Landyn

2009-11-02T04:12:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday to a great guy!

I hope you have a wonderful day, and many happy days to come.
Every day is a new day, with new promises.
Lots of love!

Please enjoy these happy dancing cuteboys.

*Super Sethboyardee Birthday Huggles*

Just Something Extra. :P

2009-11-02T01:36:00.000-08:00

lol sorry it looks so lame :P

<3333333333333333

Happy Birthday Beautiful.

2009-11-02T00:59:00.000-08:00

It's quite the task to sum up how i feel about you in one post. Even as a writer, i'd find that near impossible, but i'll do my best.

To me you are simply one of the most amazing people on earth. From the moment we found each other in blogworld, i felt like we had a connection. I felt like you were someone special, and as time went on i found that my thoughts of you were well-founded.

When i was going through a rough time, you gave me hope. You were like a shining light in my life. You were one of the few things in my life that made me happy. No matter how i was feeling, when i'd see you sign on to msn, my heart would jump. And soon i'd be smiling, because you make me happy, no matter what i'm going through.

When i was full of hatred for the world, you changed me. Knowing you, made me know that there are actually people out there that are kind, caring, and pure of heart and soul. You gave me hope that perhaps, one day, i'd have someone like you beside me, because honestly, i can not think of anyone i'd rather spend my life with than someone like you. And i mean that as friends or otherwise. :P

It's no surprise that i fell in love with you. You make me so happy, and i look up to you so much, i adore you, and you make me happy deep inside, where i'm rarely touched by anyone. (Okay that sounds dirty but it's not supposed to be :S) The truth is, i just consider you to be the closest to an angel in a person i've ever come across. And i have no doubt that you'll make many people happy in your lifetime, because you're already doing it to people now, ones that have only spoken to you online, and yet have already been touched by your awesomeness.

I know how hard it can be to keep going, to keep fighting day after day, feeling like you're just getting more crap piled on to you all the time, but what i also know is that things get better, no matter how bad they may seem. You're a fighter, and if there's anyone that can make it through crap like you're going through, it's you (quite convenient lol). You've come so far, and you should be proud of yourself, cos i sure as hell know, everyone taking part in this blog is very proud of you. You've made it through a lot of crap, and yet you still haven't let it taint your soul, and that takes a very strong person indeed.

You will be okay. One day things will start getting better and never turn back. And i can't wait for that day, because you more than many of us deserve to be happy.

I also very much look forward to the day that i can wrap my arms around you.

much love
Mirrorboy

Happy Birthday!

2009-11-01T22:28:00.000-08:00

Landyn, I've got to tell you how much I admire you. I grew up with a father who was reasonably well off, and I was given every reason to expect that he would support me through college. And he did. Nothing happened to cause that to change. But I think if for some reason when I was just beginning college he had given me an ultimatum that he would kick me out of the house and stop supporting me — including my college expenses — unless I kowtowed to his demands, I would not have had the courage to stand up to him. I think I probably would have done whatever it took to get through those years with his financial support.

So in my eyes, knowing what a shock it must have been to you to have to be on your own, you are really a very special person. In your day-to-day struggle, you may not realize how excellent you are. But I don't think there are many people who could have done what you are doing. It would have been different if you had grown up expecting to be out of the house and on your own at eighteen. It is the fact that you have been able to adjust your plans and expectations so fundamentally that shows what solid stuff you are made of. And if your fellow bloggers have helped you, that's great; but you're still the one who had to take the sudden and unexpected leap from security into the unknown.

I hope this birthday will be a happy one for you as you realize what a man you have become. And I hope you will have many more birthdays much happier that this as your struggle is replaced by security and comfort. May God bless you richly with every grace of knowledge and love of him and your fellow humans. May you have joy in your life on earth and in the life to come.

*sings* Although it's been said many times, many ways/
Happy Birthday to you.

<3

"Naturgesetz"

Happy Birthday!

2009-11-01T20:32:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday!!!

May you get your birthday wish. Oh Marilyn...

And why not throw Steevie into this?

Anyways, I hope you have an amazing birthday. I know things have been tough for you, and I hope you can remember that there many, many people out there who care for you. I don't pretend to know what you are going through, but I believe that all human beings go through a dark period at some point in their life. Hopefully you'll find someone who you can talk to.

The unfortunate thing is that we always try to hide or cover up our darkest moments because we perceive them as weak moments. I disagree with that notion. I believe our darkest moments test us and give us strength. Someone who has been to hell and back is far stronger than someone who has never left his couch. It's those moments that make us who we are, so why do we hide them? I'll never understand this, even though I too am guilty of covering up my difficult moments.

I know it probably seems strange that I am on this blog, seeing as we've chatted once on MSN. I recall the conversation lasted about 2 minutes because you were heading out to go clubbin'. Also, I was on the phone with my friend, so I was a trifle distracted. Hopefully we can chat sometime in the future. I know you are really busy (and I am too), but I'll be keeping an eye out for you.

Once again, Happy Birthday.

P.S. Sorry for the philosophizing on the b-day blog.

From,

Jason Carwin

CELEBRATIONS Abound, a Special Day of LIfe Gift.

2009-11-01T19:57:00.000-08:00

Birthdays come only once a year, so make sure to enjoy it and have lots of fun! Happy Birthday Landyn.

Havin a Bday seems such an alien concept sumtimes, specily when evrythin else rund u seems to be in turmoil an hapiness a foreign thingy. But Its just for times likes these that we need to rembr hapiness is most importnt an to cherish the things we hold dear. Each an evry person who u have tuchd here on blogger. Each heart that cries with u, worries with u, celebrates with u and luvs with U. Its not so alien then to sing joyously for this gr8 day of life gift that brought u to us. a day that set u on a journey that we r all very fortunate to have joined hands with u on.
YES!!! evn the aliens are singing ur praise on yur special day!! so it must b true.

Birthday Greetings! What a happy occasion! You are going to be 91 years old on Nov 4! My you are getting so big! OOPs sory mind in guttr ther LOL. Guess uve finishd growing so i cant realy say that unless ur drinkin lots of beer!!!
But that belly growin isnt the type we guys like huh....

I wanted to send you this letter to remind you what a SPECIAL day your birthday is. Since the day you were born 91 years ago, you have touchd everyone in your life very much an made so many ppl happy! You have connectd with more ppl on blogger an become respectd an loved than u will imagine. You are never alone. I do not feel alone. not with u with me.

I hear you will be having a party. Hope its not going to be anything like the one that Professer X had!

AN i hope that I am invited. I sure hope so! Birthdays are much more fun when you can share the excitement with your favrite friends. We will have have tons of fun too! Do you have a special outfit in (othr than a Bday suit! ?

BIRTHDAY SUIT PIC DELETED

You are very handsome in anythin so i guess it dont realy mattr!

OOPs intermission time for the next music video, YEAH IM A VJ!!!!! HUGS

Maybe you can have a private party with Alvin an theodore an simon, too. Wouldn't that be fun? You can put party hats on them and place them at the table and give them cake and milk. I am sure they will be very well behaved for you. U have a way of helpin make things betr.

I hope you get everything you want on your birthday, but the best gift is 1 given from the heart. You can succeed at anythin u try, as long as u dont let those who wuld hold u back hinder your potential. I know you can do it if you try! I am amazed at how u have shaped ur life an the acomplishments u have had in such a short time. Im so proud of u. I admire ur strngth. Guess u realy have realized that its life thats so amazing. every litle thing between those birthdays.

I no u like remixes so hers 1 i pickd for u, this goes out to all the bloggrs uve become frinds with an especially to u,

ok so thats that, weve kinda figurd out its ur bday!!! well no for a more personal message. i no how u feel abut us an well ur sooo rong. I miss u very much evn thugh stuff in our worlds have kept us apart. BUt landyn ther r ppl out ther in this global world that u instantly can conect with, sum become frinds. sum the bond goes deeper an wraps around our soul. I no u can tell the difrence. with sum words flow like music an with othrs its like trying to push thru a crowdd street to get sumwher. Against all ods we got to no each othr, our threads twisted togther in that mysterious tapestry of life, interweaved in a complex pattern of connections. Our threads may seperate for a time, as they did with evnts in yur life an in mine, but they will always be held close by that bond that exists between those special few that u make that deepr connection with.

U ar very specil to me. I felt it the first time we spoke an no we will be lifelong frinds. U have always been ther to offer suprt an caring advise. dont fear we will always be family. Ur my adoptive bro an u will always will b. Luv will bind us. luv will cross the distance that seperates us an warm the coldness of the miles between. I miss u so much an im glad this birthday has brught us the chance to talk again.

you ar an amazin an insightful person an saw stuff in me most ppl missd. U new me withut me havin to tell u. I apreciate evrythin u have done an I will always luv havin u in my life. I no UB told u lots of stuff that hard an emotional when he filld u in about stuff goin on with me. im glad he was there for u an promis that we will all have our family dinnr soon.

ANOTHER video break, a video i like an hope ull enjoy an bring u a smile,,

My close friend, My bro, on Yur Birthday, I Have So Many Wishes for u.
I wish for u to have people to lov, pple in yur life who will care u as much as I do.
blue skies and clear days whcih bring exciting things to do an easy solutions to any problem u mite face. knowledge to make the right decisions, and the strength to hold to yur values. Mostly laughter and fun as u pursue ur goals an find hapiness along the way

Landyn, I wish for yu to have beautiful experiences each new day as you follow yur dreams..... May All Yur Dreams Come True especialy on Yur Birthday.

ok that concludes our VJ presentation Hope u enjoy.

HUGSABUNCHES Landyn, my earthbound angel.

LOVE ALWAYS

AGENTK

Personal Record

2009-11-01T07:36:00.000-08:00

With this birthday you have successfully achieved a personal record of living one more year.

Congratulations!

-FMS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

2009-10-31T19:34:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANDYN BABY!!!!!!

weve been talking for a long time now, and i can honestly say, i love you!!! Your such an important person in my life, and i hope your birthday is awesome.

Im not really good at these kinds of things, so ill just keep it short.

Remember, you're a very special person to all of us, and we all love u.

happy birthday babe,

Daily Dan

Happy Birthday!

2009-10-31T16:36:00.000-07:00

Hi,

I'm relatively new to following your blog, but we've already been in contact :). I wanted to take a moment to wish you a Happy Birthday!!!

- Mike Your IE Blogger Friend

Happy Birthday :-)

2009-10-31T08:59:00.000-07:00

Well here you are-- in your last year as a teenager. I will speak for all the twenty-somethings and just remind you that, well, you are getting old. In just a short time, your knees will ache when it rains, hair will grow uncontrollably out of your ears, the 'youngsters' find you gross and creepy. Ok, well maybe both of us have a few decades to go before all of that :-)

19 is a good age-- I really enjoyed mine. You still get to be a kid and use that for an excuse for everything, but still be youthful, and not feel like a pervert for staring at hot 18 year olds :-\

I remember you having a birthday just right after I started following you the first time. That probably makes sense, since it happens once a year around the same time. This year, I think, will be better than the last. Best Wishes, much love, and a big hug!

Steve

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR LANDYN!!

2009-10-31T07:52:00.000-07:00

"Happy Birthday to you,

My 'Son' number two

You may not be 'mine'

But i love you all the time!"

O-kay, sorry Landyn, that was kinda lame :) , but i do want you to know how important you have become in my life and how much you mean to me. i admire you so much, for you hard work and dedication and your determination to never give up. i am more than twice your age and have learned many life lessons from you...what a fine example you are.

i wish so much that life could be better for you, that somehow you could have the type of situation you so very much deserve, but what wisdom you are obtaining through this extremely difficult time. (So easy for me to say!)

My birthday wish is for you to find much joy and love in life and more importantly, to find the time to enjoy those things. Thank you for the happiness you have brought in to my life.
Love and hugs,
"mom" tracy

Birthday Wishes!

2009-10-30T18:23:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Angel Boy!!

As we bump blindly along living in our little worlds, sometimes we are lucky enough to meet a few people along our way, who change us for the better. And you Angel Boy, are one of those that knowing makes us all better humans.

Watching you never give up, never bow down, never grinding to a halt under unbearable pressure. All of your adversity has polished, buffed and strengthened you, where others would have cracked under the strain.

Your hard won convictions, hammered out in the dark and alone times, guide you, and lead you. Even if it means the path you chose is difficult to maneuver. Choosing the easier road never occurs to you, because for you, it is not the correct road to take.

Faith that would shame most religious leaders. The faith you hold in the goodness and rightness of humans. Because you do the right thing, you believe that others will too. Your faith is not tied to a doctrine written by fallible men. Your faith is in the doctrine of love, acceptance, and decency.

Your desire to fly, while others are clipping your wings. Needing to touch the sky, feel the stars, swim the seas, devour life in all of it's glory. While others only see restrictions, decay and hopelessness. Why others wish to tether your wishes and hopes is beyond your heart to understand.

You fail to understand why people feel the need to control others, rule others, when doing so will hurt them. A decent boy at heart.

If I could listen to all of your wishes this birthday, and then make them all come true, it would happen in the small space between heart beats. But, alas I cannot. So, take this with you through your new shiny year, a few wishes from me.

I wish for you sunny days full of laughter, nights overflowing with restful sleep. Smiling faces, hands to hold, faces to kiss, bodies to hug. Plates full of tacos, shelves full of books, rooms filled with friends and loved ones. Hours full of laughter, days filled with joy, weeks, months and years brimming to the top with love, love, love.

Happy Birthday love!

Happy Birthday, So Proud of You

2009-10-29T20:47:00.000-07:00

Hey Landyn,

Happy birthday man, I'm so proud of you! Titan couldn't have done a better job holding up the world as you've been doing holding up yours. I hope that on your birthday, your friends gather, delicious food magically appears before you (aka, free cake), your boss lets you take the day off, and classes breeze by. Even if none of this happens (heaven forbid!) we'll still be by your side in spirit, though we wish we could be there in person too.

It may not seem like it, but you've achieved so much. You're independent, you're taking classes, you have a job, you have responsibility - things that most people your age wouldn't be able to handle all at once and you're surviving! Barely, perhaps, but you ARE surviving. One day, hopefully sooner than later, you'll catch a break and things will start looking up. So celebrate your achievements (though they give you much stress - understatement, I know)!

Continue to dream among the stars, and smile at the people you pass by. Things will sort themselves out, eventually. You shouldn't try to be Superman and do it all - some things will have to give, and that's okay. One of the first things they tell us in med school is that we can't know it all and we can't do it all. This is just as true for you.

I'm very proud of you. Everyone should be, and if they're not, they should put themselves in your shoes for a week or two! Take this time, take this day, to unplug yourself from the stresses of your life, relax, have some fun, hang out with friends, and catch up on some sleep. Let life and all it entails start back up the following day - you deserve this day off.

*HUGS* Happy birthday!! I wish I could be there, and you could hear my crappy voice sing to ya. I'd make you a cake and everything! :-P

Happy Birthday to You

2009-10-29T20:09:00.000-07:00

Hi Landyn. Wishing you an amazing birthday.

There's so many people out here in blogland who never have much to say. There's also plenty of people who have a lot to say, but there's not much meaning there. You're one of the few who has something meaningful and moving to say with nearly every post. So I'm generally a pretty quiet (often silent) follower and I rarely reach out to anyone who doesn't come to me first. You touched a nerve somewhere inside me with your posts. I think you've touched a nerve in a lot of people - one that makes us want to reach out and wrap our arms and our thoughts and prayers around you. Please take something from that and turn it into source of courage and power in your life. When you are feeling down or lonely or in need of love, use it to fill that void. When you are lost, use it to help you find direction. You have a cheering section over here that's going to celebrate every step you take, and we'll be here to steady you when your steps are unsure.

Happy Birthday and many, many, many more.

Happy Birthday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-10-29T16:37:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Landyn, man I hope today is a wonderful day for you.
Well I can't give you much as in material things, but what I can give ,I know will mean more to you . So I tell you how you touch me and how you inspired me. Yes you inspired me.... well life kinda sucks too (but because of you I am making some big changes and challenging myself) , I made some wrong choices that have to pay for and this fucking economy lol ... Then I read this blog .... I was like whoa shit, how old is the freaking kid , are you sure he only 18 er 19. I was like what the hell am I giving this kid advise for . I should be getting advice from him,by the way that is coming too ... do have some thing I would love to ask you . .. I will never forget that post either ... now I been reading you blog for a month or so.... but that day you posted about relationship blew me the hell away.I had to go Lee look what this kid is doing and what he up against .. You have so much wisdom, so much strength, and so much heart. How did they fit all this into a package call Landyn, that I will never know .... I would of folded dude... I hope you have a damn good day, you freaking deserve it ... Landyn know you do mean a hell of a lot to me ... I actually look up to you. I look forward when you get the time to post... actually wait to see what you have to say I don't have many blogs I do this with .... man if you just can keep you head above the water , I can only image what you will succeed in life. I would love for you to be able make some changes so it not as much hell for you .... wish I was in a better place... I would love to help you .... what I can do is be here and know I am ..... that and try to be more like you .... Thanks for touching my heart and my spirit .... I hope you get many many more ........ Happy Birthday Man ... Would love when turn 21 to have a beer with you .... and remember these times ..... any way man .... a special day for a special man.... don't you let anyone every call you a boy no more .. because you damn sure more of a man , even more than I am.( I hope it rocks, your birthday ) ....... Love Lee

Have a SuperAmazing day :D

2009-10-29T13:25:00.000-07:00

Misterrrrr Landyn,
it's been a while since we spoke but I'd like that to change :)
I'm sorry that I don't really have a very long or very personalised message, as some of your better friends and better people have taken their time to write down here, but I really do wish you the best of luck to having an awesome day, and everything you do beyond it. :)

It's pretty clear you have a lot of fans and I hope with a little grin that when the day comes, you'll be pretty cheered up reading this. So you should be!! Everyone needs some happyness, and it's a rare but amazing opportunity when so many people as this group up to make it especially for you. :)

Have a great birthday man!!
Speak to you soon. :)
~Wkboy714

Bon Anniversaire

2009-10-29T11:23:00.000-07:00

Hey man,

We've been talking for quite a while now, eh? You're one of the first bloggers I consciously reached out to on my own, and I'm glad I did so. And now look at all the support and love you have! Wow! *Christopher Walkin voice*

I know life is hard right now (is that the understatement of the century?). You feel like you're barely making it sometimes. Maybe sometimes you really are. Maybe you feel like you have no support, or the support you do have is inaccessible due to your work and school schedule. I want to encourage you to get to a place where you can at least live comfortably and don't need to live like this rest of your life. It's a careful balance, working for what you need and making sure to have those relationships which really have the most meaning in life. I think you can find that balance.

Landyn, in so many ways you are the hope that many in my generation and older do not have, or did not have at your age. I feel in many ways I've missed out on things, being closeted until a relatively older age. But you have a chance not to make those same mistakes; you have a chance to do things right from the time you exit the gate. I have a lot of faith that you can make the choices best for you, and I have a lot of hope that you will succeed in what you do.

Many hugs and happy birthday!

James

Birthday Boy is YOU

2009-10-29T01:12:00.001-07:00

When I was young, people told me I will never be able to make it in the world but I was so determined to be successful one day that people will regret what they said to me. I knew I was more than a filty boy working in a farm helping my parents make ends meet.

Landyn, when I first moved to Australia, I struggled with the culture, the language and most of all, university life. I was living by myself and in between all my struggles, I had to work to pay for my own living. All the 5.00am start reminds me of how much I have accomplished and how capable I really am today. Every time winter comes, I told myself every single morning that I will not let myself through this pain anymore - and today, there is no more 5.00am start (I hope I don't speak too soon). I finished uni with 3 academic awards, a degree and a well-paid job now.

What I want to tell you is, don't ever, ever give up. It's tough and I cannot promise that it will get any easier, but your determination and perseverance will be rewarding at the end. If it gets too tiring, take a break - go walk with the stars and listen to the wind as they whisper words of serenity in your ears. But don't ever give up. If you think it gets too painful, give us a yell and we'll be there as much as we can - and don't ever hesitate to give us a yell because you'll get a yell from us too when we need it. :)

Most importantly, Landyn, today is a very important day. It's your birthday.

Birthdays are very important to me for a very personal reason. Today, I want to acknowledge your existence and the impact it has on people you've cross path with. Most of all, acknowledge you, yourself.

Landyn, I am very incredibly moved and inspired by the way you live your life. You make conscious decisions all through your life for the best of you - refusing drugs, taking little alcohol and making decisions that ultimately contribute to your happiness. This might not be obvious right now, but you'll definitely enjoy the rewards some day.

I am sure I am not the only one whose been moved and inspired by you, Landyn. This blog wasn't created because we have too much time on our hands. This blog was created because we think that you deserve every ounce of happiness, every inch of smile on your face and every sense of feeling special you earned.

This blog is created because we all believe that today is very important to a lot of us. Today, many years ago, you were born and through the way you've lived your life, you've touched us all.

Whatever joy you receive today, hold it dear to you - and remind yourself every single day that this is the very reason you are fighting today. We all love you very dearly.

Happy birthday, Landyn. Happy, happy birthday. You are loved! :)

*Opens champagne and toasts*

Each person gets a bottle! :D

Aaron

Happy Birthday to a Wonderful Guy!

2009-10-28T18:23:00.001-07:00