I usually don't make a big deal of my birthday and don't expect much other than a bit of quiet time to myself... but today, with all of this... it felt needed. I'd been feeling low for a while, and damn near content to just... barely exist... but all these messages from people really made my day...

Tara and Chris dressing Bud like Godzilla for halloween

Let me tell you, I had a half second of concern before realizing it's Final Fantasy guy, and not me.

Look, I was surprised it did! I know I can improve on a lot of things, but I'm really proud of it!

No Ray Narvaez Jr image, the world is healing

Might have to self medicate if insurance won't cover it

Threaded the damn needle, i guess?