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Chatterbox: Chirp at Cricket
Hello lovely people <3
I’m sure if you’re a friend or acquaintance of mine you’ve noticed my activity has been spotty for a while. A year ago, I couldn’t imagine forgetting to check the CB for even a day. I thought I’d never grow out of the CB- how could I, when it feels almost like a home?
I am still sometimes overcome with affection for this place and its people. This was my introduction to The Internet, and I am so grateful for that. The Admins and the kind, thoughtful CBers created a safe space where I could share my writing, art, and all the random contents of my mind. The creativity here inspired me to continue creating, and I still am! Ski lodges, Alter Egos, CAPTCHAs, picturings, hay fights, monthly check-ups, Kyngdom- these are all so unique. That’s what I fell in love with. There’s no other site like this one.
When I first discovered the chatterbox, I was ecstatic. I never realized there were so many other kids like me. Kids who had serious dreams and silly jokes. Who noticed the little things and pondered about poetry. Who could talk about books for hours and came up with weird and brilliant ideas. The friends I made here are ones I’ll never forget, and some I am still regularly in touch with. Thank you for giving me some of the most genuine friendships of my life. Y’all have taught me so much and helped me through so many hard times. I love all of you weirdos <3
But now…I’ve moved on. To other sites, and to real life.
The CB was everything I needed. But I guess my everything has expanded.
So this sounds like an all-out leaving thread, right? Not exactly. My CBversary is in March, and of course there’s Valentine’s Day. Plus, I’ll probably keep ghosting around and posting every once in a while. My AEs say hi- if Starlight, dreamiing’s AE, is still out there, Fauna says she had a great time with her and misses her.
(Also, today is my 15th birthday! Wooo, now I’m really old!)
submitted by Azalea, age 15, love you <3
(January 15, 2022 - 7:45 am)
(January 15, 2022 - 7:45 am)
this was beautifully written aza :) i feel the same way, the cb is a safe space for so many! also... happy birthday! it's mine as well. it's cool that we both turned 15 today!
(January 15, 2022 - 5:59 pm)
Thank you so much! Yess birthday twins, happy birthday to you too!
(January 15, 2022 - 10:30 pm)
Azalea, I'm really going to miss seeing you around! I've always admired your art and your all around friendliness and positivity.
Happy birthday! :)
(January 16, 2022 - 8:14 am)
Azalea, I'm going to miss you. I've always kind of looked up to you, as an artist but also as a CBer. I don't really know what else to say, but I wish you luck in what life brings you : )
(January 16, 2022 - 5:53 pm)
Hiii
I'm Tsuki; we are strangers uh obviously but I really wanted to say hi. I feel like I'm at the exact same place you were when you joined. Every single thing you mentioned the Chatterbox was for you it definitely is for me. I didn't know there were this many kids that I could relate to so, so much. I love this place. I know I definitely would have loved being with you<3
(January 16, 2022 - 5:58 pm)
Aza! I know exactly how you're feeling, and I know we'll all miss your presence on the cb :) also happy belated birthday!! talk to you soon :)))
(January 17, 2022 - 9:14 am)
Happy birthday! I remember you as one of the CBers that posted more when I first joined. I remember your very long Picturing Thread and the picturings you did for me. And I remember your kindness and the Dragon Riders RP we were a part of. I miss you already. I look forward to seeing you again sometime!
(January 17, 2022 - 12:36 pm)
Happy (late) Birthday, Azalea!
It's sorta sad in a bittersweet way that you won't be around much anymore, but I'm glad you've found other interests. It's a part of life and growing up, so congrats! Consider yourself more mature for growing out of your younger self and accepting of that!
*tears up slightly*
See you 'round!
(January 17, 2022 - 6:44 pm)
this was really well written Aza <3 it's been wonderful getting to know you here, and I'll miss seeing you around on the cb. you were the first person I ever worked up the courage to ask for a picturing and I remember being so excited when you posted it that I started dancing around my room and showed my entire family. that's still one my of favorite memories from here! it's sad to see you leave, but I hope things go well for you! happy late birthday :)
(January 17, 2022 - 11:52 pm)
Aza! I missede you and your short-hiatus-that-felt-like-forever! You were one of my best friends onn NaNo and your picturing of me and the ones of my book characters were and still are amazing!
(January 19, 2022 - 10:32 am)
whoops my post got posted without me finishing lol~~
BUTTTTT--
I will miss reading you around here, and your a great person so...
NEKO HUGS!
(January 19, 2022 - 10:35 am)
NO IM LATE
AZA HI <333
happy birthday!! it's great to hear from you :D
starlight has just violently clambered out of my OC Dump™ and is shoving her way to the front of my brain right now lol
she misses fauna very much and oh my gosh i had almost forgot about them?? faunaxstarlight was so cute~
anywaysss hope you had/have a great day & im sad to see u go- but i know that you should do whats best for u! (also that was very well worded,, nice post lol)
ok signing off now :)
(January 19, 2022 - 11:01 pm)