impatience, the mysteries of the hereafter, birthday

So, the last time I posted a story, it was unbetaed. Of course, it was really just a PWP, and there was a POV mistake in it, but nothing I can't fix before I get around to archiving. I have heard that there are some authors who refuse to use beta readers for a variety of reasons, but I'm thinking that if I ever stop using betas regularly it will be because my massive impatience is going to otherwise destroy friendships that mean a lot to me. I mean, I just sent out a 15,000 word story--just! like 3 minutes ago!--and I already want editing comments back. No one can have even read it yet! They haven't even seen the e-mail. They have lives and other things to do. But I don't care. I want to post my story.

( Hereafter musings *SPOILERY* )

And, most importantly: Chrissy, Chrissy, Chrissy--AKA tynantblue0162. I had no idea. You are the only girl I've ever driven 500 miles to eat salad with. I hope you're having a wonderful day, and I'll be thinking of something more eloquent to say to you sooner rather than later. In the interim, however: HAPPY BIRTHDAY.