Word got back to me that a few people here think I'm self centered.
I guess it's because i shared my Ozaukee Idol win and newspaper article with all of you. With what i went through in February, almost dying and all, i just thought it would be great to be able to share something GOOD that happened to me for a change, instead of something negative.
I KNOW that this way of feeling/thinking is only from a few people. I know from the responses I got on here that the majority were celebrating WITH me. As i would with them if something good happened to them. I was in no way trying to "brag". I just feel like the people here are like family to me, and would enjoy it WITH me.
Trippster was there in person, cheering me on. When i got home and listened to the tape my wife recorded, i can here Tripp saying "OH!!! He's got first place! He's gonna win it!" (The wording isn't exact, but pretty much like that) and that was just before my name was announced. When i was named as winner, and i heard Tripp say that on the tape, i started crying. Knowing that he was there sharing it, and saying that, really meant alot to me.
And to hear the wonderful words from all of you made the victory MUCH sweeter.
To have a couple of people TRY to ruin that won't work. I wish those people that feel that way would have the balls to say it directly to ME. Not slink behind my back. I have had that happen before, and i have no respect for people that talk behind my back. At least some people are consistant. I have learned that over the last several years.
To those that have been here to support me through good and bad, i love you guys (and gals!) YOU have helped get me through litterally life threatening times.
I will NOT let a few people ruin that.
Thank you again for the love and support i have recieved over my time here. And i mean that from my heart!!!
Alan (Cheesey)