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Admirathon Day 05: John Cheese

Dear John Cheese,

I just wanted to let you know that your ability to write about difficult and painful situations  while making them hilarious is the most admirable skill I’ve come across. Being able to laugh at something that hurts is liberating, and being able to offer that to people is incredible. I admire your willingness to share yourself with readers so they can learn to laugh at themselves. 

Sincerely,

Will Now Throw Dick Jokes At Problems

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Admirathon Day 04: Shauna Ahern

Dear Shauna Ahern,

You don’t know me, but I admire you. I discovered your blog when I found out I needed to follow a gluten free diet. I expected to find recipes, tips, even a few anecdotes about adjusting to a new lifestyle. What I wasn’t expecting to find was the beauty and simplicity with which you share your life. As an aspiring writer, I admire your ability to describe complex feelings, evoke emotion, and make others feel as though they know you. I admire your dedication to your work, and I admire that what you love has become your work. 

Sincerely,

Your Work Frequently Reminds Me Why I Love Life

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Day 03 of Admirathon: Soren Bowie

Dear Soren Bowie, Congratulations, you have been presented with Day3 of my Admirathon. It is a prestigious title to hold, and I know you'll uphold it prestigiously. In addition to knowing you are the third person I have chosen to admire publicly, you also get to know why I admire you! The reason lies in your ability to humble me via your Cracked column. Your most recent article consisting of 5 apologies left me particularly humbled. Your sincerity in ensuring the police that surprised you in your home knew how much you regretted your possibly inhospitable behaviour has made me realize that I have been entirely too harsh on unexpected guests, eager-to-do-well coworkers, and even strangers who clearly just didn't understand my rigid rules concerning common social interactions. I admire your ability to confront awkward situations in such a way that no one involved could possibly feel guilty or stupid after you have apologized to them, and would surely feel no need to rectify their perfectly acceptable behaviour. In addition, I admire your hard-won and carefully maintained handsomeness. Sincerely, You Have Inspired Me to Make Some Heartfelt Apologies of my Own