Okay. Shawn might not really be retired. But she saw White Christmas for the first time this past year, and she's ooooolllllddddd now, so she's going to have to retire soon. jk. I thought it'd fit.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAWN! TWINNIE! LIZ! ELSABETH! GLITTER PRINCESS! PENGUIN LEADER! FANTASTIC FISH! AND ALL YOUR OTHER WONDERFUL NICKNAMES I AM SURE WILL MAKE IT INTO THIS THREAD!

*hands gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, egg-free, fair-trade chocolate filled cake* I hope it's a really special birthday, Twinnie.

But, this does raise the question... what do you do with a writer when she stops being a writer? Or what would a writer do when they stop being a writer?

Why don't you give the to these questions in regards to Shawn? What do you think she'd do when she's retired? I'll start.

1. Make one of her books into an accurate movie so she could see her imagination on the big screen.

Happy birthday, Shawn!

2. Compile a cookbook of gluten-free recipes and distribute, for free, to hundreds of families with gluten-free kids. (So technically it's still writing, but it's not fiction, so... *shrugs*)

*big grin* Happy birthday, Elizabeth.

3. Finally obtain a restraining order on Jayson.

Happy birthday, Shawnie!

4. Probably explode from the sadness of not writing.

Happy birthday, dear Lizzy! *hugs tight* I hope you're having a blessed day. Thank you for being a wonderful big sister, and for always lending an ear when I need someone to vent to. Thanks for not ever getting annoyed with how many times I send you the message 'SYLOM'. Sometimes I worry that I do it too often. Thank you for your prayers and advice.

You're an intelligent, lovely young lady with a huge heart, and I'm so glad I met you. (On top of that, your writing and singing are absolutely amazing. )

Thank you for being my big sister. <3

5. Don't ever stop writing. That's all I have to say on this matter.

Happy Birthday, Flinny!

6. Dwell in the river.

Happy Birthday, Shawn! You're a wonderful ray of sunshine, you have such a caring heart and you touch so many people with your kindness! I appreciate the PM's you send me, they are encouraging and always brighten up my day.

I hope you have a wonderful birthday!

7. Live without writing? What? Well, possibly catch up on reading all the books on her reading list, or open a library? But with all that creativity, I somehow cannot imagine Shawn not writing.

*Showers some glitter around the room, and hands out chocolate muffins*

Happy birthday, Elizabeth!

*penguins use fireworks to spell out Happy Birthday!, and then they spell out the next line*

8. She'll have a lot of pet penguins.

9. She'll surprise her grandchildren with her ability to solve any mysteries that arise in their lives, and they'll start calling her Grandma Watson.

*laughs!* You guys are the best. :D


Thank you, Twinnie dearest. *hugs tightly* Ooh, a cake, for me!? ^_^ *noms a piece* And I muchly appreciate the note of accuracy in a movie adaptation. ;) ^_^


Thank you, Elly! ^_^ Ooh, yes. That means I'd get to practice cooking. ^_^


Thank you, Mark sir. ;) HAH! I WISH!


Thanks! :D And...yes. Very yes. o.O


*hugs tightly back* Thanks, Princess. :) I'm never annoyed or frustrated with that; I'm happy to be there for you, and count it an honor. *blushes* You're too kind. :) And yes'um! :salute:


Thank you, my RJ! And an excellent plan indeed. ^^


Aww, thank you, Elanor. :) You're so kind, and I'm glad to know you. *laughs!* Yes, indeed, opening up a library sounds like fun. :D *eats glitter and admires muffins*


Thank you, Jonathan! (And penguins. ;)) *chuckles* Indeed, indeed. ;)

Thank you, all! :D