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So . . . today's my CBversary.
Year Count: 3.
Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding timing of the Admins. You see, an excerpt from my second CBversary post got published in this month's magazine. Round of applause for you guys.
Now on to the real stuff.
My first year on this site was in fifth grade. Whoa, that was a while ago. I was ten, almost eleven. The first post I ever made was under my real name; otherwise, I would post it, for nostalgia's sake. It was about Harry Potter, of course. There are some things that just keep haunting you ;)
In my first year, I met a lot of amazing people and did a lot of amazing things. I believe that the first E.V.I.L. RP was created then? Now that I think about it, that might have been between my first and second CBversaries. Anyway. There were people like Alias S. and Somebody there at that time, the tail end of the era we now call Crowd Sorcery. (alas, I only made it here after the fact, or at the most, the very end of submissions.)
My second year here was arguably my most active. My second CBversary was a pretty big deal, haha. And I was all over the place. I can't remember half of the things I did anymore, but the whole year has a sort of sheen to it, the idea of a prime, if you will.
Then third year. Last year. I was . . . shocked to find that some thought I'd disappeared entirely. Guys, I check the CB more than daily. I am here, trust me, and I know exactly what is going on. It's just that oftentimes when I decide to post, I end up deleting it, deciding it's not good enough, or I just don't feel like typing up a whole thing unless it means a lot to me.
Third year brought something else too. Mostly, I got to know some of you a lot more closely than I could have ever imagined previously. Ashlee, Sept, Kate, Blue, and Burr - now, I can't imagine how I ever got along without you.
And no, this isn't going to be one of those threads where I turn this into a pie war or something, so if that's what you're looking for, please scroll no further. But I would like to do something that may not be in the spirit of this context.
Meet these three.
Finally!
I FEEL LIKE I'VE BEEN LOCKED IN A TRUNK FOR MONTHS AND MONTHS AND MONTHS AND MONTHS -
Yeah, and you took up a lot of room, space hog.
Feather, Devil Owl, and Cù Chulainn. You haven't seen a lot of them recently. (sorry about the trunk, guys.) There are a couple of reasons why; most prominent is, honestly, just me being lazy! I hate typing up their character sheets again and again and again and again. Therefore, they rarely join most of the AE drama stuff. The other reason is because, to be perfectly honest, I cannot keep track of everyone's AEs anymore. It's not because of you all necessarily - though seeing that an AE I never knew is suddenly being replaced is a little off-putting - it's partially because I haven't been paying attention, and partially because my mind is stuck in the past, with Kandy King and Volcano Flame and, of course, the infamous Masked Piester.
Who are these people?
. . . Except Cù. Cù is new.
I don't know if these three will be joining any threads, per se, but I also don't want them to be forgotten. And maybe it's my ego showing; who knows? But a world in which someone does not know the name Dev is a world I don't want to see.
Now I'm going to shut up about my AEs because this took up more space than I expected.
I don't really have an end to this, though I sort of need one. Think of it metaphorically: my third CBversary is not an end but a beginning! I am not closing a door behind my third year; I am opening one into my fourth. And I'll step through it boldly and bravely; I can't wait to see what's down the corridor.
Who wants to help me blow up some party balloons?
submitted by St.Owl, age Recarnated, Everywhere
(January 12, 2018 - 10:15 pm)
(January 12, 2018 - 10:15 pm)
Hello! I will help with the balloons. All the balloons. Balloons and confetti and streamers shall be everywhere.
You really like balloons.
I do.
What are these 'balloons' you speak of.
*stares*
What?
Come with me. *grabs Nymph by the hand* *falls flat on face* *forgot Nymph was a shapeshifter* Oww... *gets up* Okay, balloons are these things. *tosses balloon*
*dodges* *looks* Oh, those.
Yep! And I'm going to make more. *walks off*
... *follows*
Happy CBversary!
(January 14, 2018 - 10:25 am)
@St. Owl, I think I'm actually going to try that. I just really hope the formatting works, because it is really awkward to fix on this device. *Crosses fingers*
(January 14, 2018 - 12:07 pm)
STTOOOOWWWLLLLLLLLLLLLLL oh my gosh happy CBversary! I'm so glad to know you and I'm so glad that you're still here!
Nostalgia, don't I know it. But you're here, Somebody's here....*bursts into happy tears* We just...have to make the most of- *sniff* *dramatic music* -of every moment.....*More dramatic music*
<Oh, for heaven's sake, Leafpool, get a hold on yourself!>
FEATHERDEVILOWLANDCUCHULAINNWELCOMEBACK! You have no idea how happy I am to see you!
*Other Æs stay silent*
Somebody, you go ahead and open that closet. If you don't, I'll break down the door anyway. It'll make everyone happy.
*Hand around cupcakes*
(January 14, 2018 - 1:41 pm)
I'm rather late, but happy CBversary, St. Owl! Three years, wow! I'd be honored to help you blow up some party balloons. It makes me happy to know that you're still here, and your AEs as well.
Seeing you and Somebody and Danie and Brooke around is taking me on quite the nostalgia trip, though most of the mentioned probably barely know me as anything more than the awkward eleven-year-old who sat on the sidelines and stared at their writing in agog admiration. As embarrassing as it is, I straight-up idolized you guys. You inspired me to write good fantasy and sci-fi, create my AEs, think outside the box, and be a little insane sometimes. And I've never said thank you for that, so... thanks.
And now I've gone off on a tangent, oopsie. Let's refocus. My AEs aren't all that active these days either (for practically the same reasons as you mentioned) and plus I've forgotten how to be funny, but... well, my hand slipped.
Abi. I know we're here because of St.'s CBversary and to say hi to Feather, Dev, and Cú, but I feel like this is something that needs to be addressed: Please don't lock us in a trunk. Ever.
Yeah. Some people around here really need to learn how to use deodorant.
Aaaaand you've made it weird.
Regardless, it truly is lovely to see you after so long an absence, especially Feather. I would hug you all, but I would rather that my head remain intact, so, ah, fist-bump? Is that what the kids do these days?
This is the most painful thing I've ever witnessed. Hi guys, sorry you were stuck in that trunk. I'm glad you got out of it, I guess.
Hello!! I missed you! Welcome back! I hope you guys post more, but I totally understand if you don't, it's not like we're all that active either— Hey Dev, wanna destroy some stuff with desserts?
Hobbes, don't you want to say hi to Feather?
I said hello.
*raises one eyebrow*
Man. I've always wished I could do that.
Shhh.
*awkwardly* Hi, Feather. It's great to see you, and stuff. I like your— hair.
Oh wow, this is almost as bad as A trying to be relevant. Am I the only one here who's not a social disaster?
*sigh* I'm surrounded by simpletons.
Jeez, look at how long this is. I don't know how to be concise. Or how to end things. Uhh... bye!
(January 15, 2018 - 2:54 am)
Abi ahhh I'm so happy to see you! I mean I'm sure you've been here but I've been quiet so.
Trust me: being locked in a trunk is not very preferable.
And I know exactly what you mean about lack of deoderant, Mandy.
Who was that directed at?!
NOW YOU'VE MADE IT WEIRD!
Parrot.
PARROT? I'M CONFUSED -
A parrot is a colorful bird -
Cù, you're not helping -
Could we please stop interruptin -
Hello Criti -
HI MAND -
Stop interrupt -
SHUT UP!
Critic, it's lovely to see you too, and I'd wager it's perfectly safe to hug me. The other two, not so much. Even if Cù is friendly, she's likely to accidentally hit you over the head with a sliotar. Also, fist-bumping doesn't sound very preferabl -
QUIT DRONING AND GET TO HOB -
I thought we'd stopped interrupting each othe -
Dev, I don't know what you're implying, but I was about to say hello to Hobbes. Hello Hobbes! Long time no see. I like your hair too . . . ?
How wildly romantic.
Please cut the sarcasm.
I'll cut the sarcasm if you cut the "friend" act -
I don't know what you're talking abou -
HI MANDY! IF YOU THROW DESSERTS I'LL THROW VEGETABL -
I don't know how to end things either so I'm going to interrupt the interrupters and say goodbye!
(January 15, 2018 - 4:13 pm)
Cu Chulainn? Are you referring to the great Irish hero Cu Chulainn, you nerd?
Because I love it!
Nerd.
I agree, but isn't it great? Maybe I'll let Fionn Mac Cumhaill out of the dark recesses of my mind.
G0d, pl3as3 n0. W3'r3 cr0wd3d 3n0ugh as it is.
Oh, by the way, this is Crypto, my rogue CAPTCHA turned AE who replaces o and e with 0 and 3!
I-I'm still here...
Sorry Bael, I don't think anyone remembers you except the oldies.
REAL og cbers remember Baelfire! #Baelyra #stutterremembrance
Sh-shut up!
Just kidding around, hot stuff.
Pl3ase kill m3.
(January 15, 2018 - 2:15 pm)
The great Irish hero indeed! The Hound of Chulainn, don't call me Setanta, greatest hurley player since forever,
Most arrogant bastard to ever brag about her own name,
And my third AE, because when I went to Ireland almost a year ago I was inspired to make an AE about my little Irish obsession. (which is really not that little. In fact, it's quite large. But ssh.)
Of course I remember Baelfire!
THOUGH ADMITTEDLY HE'S VERY EASY TO FORGE -
Don't be mean!
Hypocrite, you just called me a bastard!
Also I highly appreciate being called a nerd haha.
BUT WHY? IT'S AN INSULT!
No it's not! Are you kidding? Being a nerd is one of the highest branches of intelligence -
If it means someone likes Ireland, it's OK by me.
(January 15, 2018 - 4:20 pm)
#BAELYRA! Oh my gosh it's so good to see all these Æs.
And I have no idea who most of them are. Go figure.
Baelfire! Ah!
(January 16, 2018 - 12:00 pm)
I'm replying directly to a few of your comments because this would get really long otherwise haha
@Cockleburr: Aww, you're so sweet! <33 I love talking about Sherlock with you, and your art never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for making me smile.
@Allie: Thank yooou!
@Viola?: Ahh every time I see that art I love it. I appreciate the help with the balloons xD
(January 15, 2018 - 3:55 pm)
Happy CBversary, St. Owl!!!!
By the way, where did you get the inspiration for your name? It's really interesting and I've kinda always thought it sounded really cool. Just a nice ring to it, you know?
(January 19, 2018 - 8:17 pm)