When I was introduced to this board a few months ago, I had no idea what to expect from the people here. I’ve come to find a community that, as a whole, cares deeply about the people here. I’ve made a few friends, was able to laugh, cry, flirt, and not be judged because of the way I look, the way I sometimes act, or any of the myriad of other things I am sometimes judged by. And, sometimes, the caring even spilled over into RL. First, I want to thank everyone for being who you are on this board, and helping me find a home. Then, I want to thank a few people individually.
First, how can I thank anyone before I thank the man who brought me here, lurker. You have been everything to me, and for that, I can never repay you. You’ve seen me happy, held me while I cried, gave me revenge ideas when the RL things went wrong, stood by my side and never wavered from there. I don’t know what I would have done without you, and I hope it’s not anything I ever have to find out. I value your trust in me, and strive never to break it. As I have told you before, the misunderstandings that sometimes come between us will not cause me to think less of you, and will not take me out of your life. Please remember that, and stay as firmly where you are in my life as you can. I need you there.
purplebear - Thank you for being there at a time I needed you so desperately. You helped me see that things are not always as I perceive them to be, and that I just need a little patience for it all to work out for the best. Meeting you in Tampa was one of the best things that could have happened to me. My life is so much richer for the experience.
Crunchy - Thank you for the late night phone calls, the flirts and the talks. It has all meant the world to me, regardless of how I may act sometimes. You, too, have helped me see things in a different light, helped me talk things out in my own mind, and reserved judgement for my petty mistakes. My wallet may not thank the phone calls, but my peace of mind does
blessedwolf - Thank you for being there when I needed you. Your insight, you experience, and your swift kicks in my ass opened my eyes more than I think you can ever realize. I’m trying to learn to be a little more selfish, even though it feels strange to do so.
UncleBill - Thank you for flirting when you did, and for continuing to do so. For the e-mails that help my day at work go quicker, and keeping my mood light.
TroubleAgain - First, thank you for helping me organize DopeFest at RenFest. It would have been a disaster if I hadn’t had you there, keeping it all straight. We will do this again. Secondly, thank you for offering your shoulder when I needed it. I’m still planning on taking you up on that… in person, one of these days.
everyone on the board - Those who flirt, those who are serious, those who laugh a lot, those who cry a lot… everyone who makes this board what it is. Thank you for being you, and letting me see a little bit of who you are. I may not have mentioned you by name, but that doesn’t mean you are any less special to me.
This is your chance to thank anyone you feel has made a difference to you on the board, without whom the board would have not been the experience you’ve found it to be.
Sorry, but I did try. Thanks again everyone!!! 