March 12, 2012
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Happy Birthday Kelvin
Today would have been Kelvin’s 34th birthday. I’ve written about him here. He passed away 3 years ago, just 3 days shy of his birthday. I forgot it was his birthday until I got one of those birthday reminders. I didn’t even remember putting a reminder. But I haven’t forgotten about him. It must seem strange that I can call someone a friend even though I have never met that person. But he was and I wished he was still around so I could wish him a Happy Birthday. He didn’t seem particularly bothered that I haven’t met him. To him, it was just a matter of time before we met up. After awhile we just sort of developed a sense of mutual trust and respect. I think he knew how much I appreciated that friendship. It’s too bad I couldn’t have told him that in person.
Alas, friendships can be so fragile. I do appreciate the community here. You’re supportive, funny and down to earth And you folks think I’m a nice guy even though you’ve never met me. I’m not really a nice guy … just 1% of the time. I could be some deranged stalker looking for my next victim. But that would have reduced the number of subscribers & comments I receive.
Comments (20)
heh… it’s counter-productive to kill off your subscribers!
@kunhuo42 - yes, it would be horrible for Xanga to suffer more decline in traffic and I didn’t want that to happen.
Nah, we know that you really are a nice guy Matt.
I miss him too, though I never had as much of a relationship with him than you did.
I found myself trying to look through what little was left of him on his blogs not too long ago~
I wonder if ever I disappeared/passed away, would anybody feel the same for me.
@christao408 - just 1% of the time. Usually I’m part of the 99%.
@tomatoboi - I don’t know how many blogs he left behind. He usually just shuts them down (I was looking for them too). I have the same question as you. I think it just depends on the type of friendship we have with our subscribers. I think you’re a bit more active in Tumblr than here?
you should reward us by showing us a pic.
Happy birthday, Kelvin.
You’re a good guy, whether you want to be or not.
Naw. According to Dexter, you have to be extremely clean and well-organized, to the point of mental insanity, in order to be a psycho killer.
Also you’re too good of a guy to go through with killing anyone.
I hope it doesn’t burst your bubble. Happy birthday to Kelvin. I agree with wutuwaitn4! You should reward us by posting a pic.
Poor Kelvin. It’s so odd to read that a fellow Xangan (even though I don’t think I’ve read his blog) has passed away.
Oh, I never said you were a nice guy, Matt. You’ve just made that assumption haha. Just kidding. How could you not be a nice person?
Anyone had some sort of plan on how to manage their online identities if (and oh God just IF) you pass away unexpectedly?
I don’t think stalkers scream when they see a bug
I’m sorry for the loss of your friend. Online or not, the passing of a friend will always have an effect on you.
Killer Matt —no way. Lover Matt –yes yes yes!
Your buddy up there “wantuwaitn4″ wants your pic, man. But its wishful thinking on his part. A stalker like you, who is saught out by the INTERPOL would never show his face in public.
Haha~Matt, you can be serious and funny at the same time, what a rare breed! Anyhow, K must mean something special to you, since you still cherish him as a friend and remember his birthday!
Right! I know I love you tons, because you are 100% you. It’s just an instinct. You think I would have stuck around for so many years here?
@wutuwaitn4 - I don’t want to scare anyone away.
@kev1nccho1 - thank you.
@Roadlesstaken - you should see me before my morning coffee, my mid morning coffee, my afternoon tea…
@Devilzgaysianboi - hahaha… oh I’m definitely not organized at all. I have to use spell check to even spell that word correctly. I appreciate the compliment. Remember, just picture a Chinese Charlie Brown and you pretty well got me.
@stepaside_loser - well, I’m nice here but maybe not so much in real life.
@hilabpartnerxD - thank you, you’re right – the loss feels very real and it still affects me today as I don’t have any closure.
@Fatcat723 - lover Matt? I’m definitely not a Romeo. I’m more like a stray cat. Thanks for the rec.
@catstemplar2 - true… I would never succumb to the pleas of my subscribers.
@CurryPuffy - yes, I will always have a soft spot for him.
@ZSA_MD - it’s tough to fool you. hee hee… (or maybe I am fooling you…)
@christao408 - I didn’t notice the rec… apologies, this is a late thank you.
@ElusiveWords - You are most welcome.