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Hey, uh, the reunion is in 2 days, and in the past we've always had a main thread for one? I'm a little early but I just think when old CBers begin to arrive, they ought to have somewhere to go… So, um, hi! I hope it's okay I'm making this thread if I'm a current CBer, I don't know if it's usually the old CBers that do it…
Anyways, hello, everyone! For anyone who doesn't know, every February 14th we have a reunion where old CBers pop in to say hi. It's really cool to see everyone!
For anyone who doesn't know me, I'm Periwinkle, but most people just call me Peri. I'm a current CBer, here since January 2021. I use she/her pronouns, and you'll usually catch me working on my ski-lodge, giving advice on the Confessions thread, writing about my AEs, and occasionally sharing my poetry.
And for anyone looking for old reunion threads, here's a few. Thank you to Kitten for providing all these links last year so I only had to dig up the 2022 reunion, saved me a lot of time XD
2022 - http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/chirpatcricket/node/507452?page=1
2021http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/chirpatcricket/node/472475
2020 - http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/downtoearth/node/429653
2019 - http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/downtoearth/node/401395
That's about it! Have fun, can't wait to meet everyone <3
Thank you for starting this thread, Peri! I hope the Valentine's week reunion tradition continues for many, many years!
Admin
submitted by Periwinkle, age Pi, Somewhere in the stars
(February 12, 2023 - 6:11 pm)
(February 12, 2023 - 6:11 pm)
AGENT WINTER AHH ITS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU-
You are a literal legend and I have (and still do) look up to you so much, you're just so cool and good at what you dooooo
(February 18, 2023 - 11:52 am)
aaaa thank you! that really means a lot! how have you been btw? it's so good to see you too!!
(February 18, 2023 - 3:21 pm)
Oh goodness, I completely forgot about the Valentine's day reunion! Gah, I wish I had remembered earlier so then I'd get to talk to some old friends. It's absolutely crazy to see both new CBers, and also familiar old CBers! I'm so glad to see that so many new CBers have joined and it's amazing to see both new and old names!
I'm Hollyshock, a CBer who joined on January 19, 2020. I was active for quite a bit, but life got a little more crazier than I expected, so I did kind of suddenly drop off of the face of the internet. I think it's been a year since I've actively been on? Anyways, I'm currently 14 years old and in high school! (Time flies by so fast! Crazy.) Life has gotten really hectic due to marching band (and regular concert band), school, and just life in general. It's been an absolute blast for as long as I've been on here, and the memories have been quite fond to look back on. I hope everyone can continue to have an amazing time on CB, and I hope everyone can also make amazing memories just like mine! <3
As always, thank you so much for your time, and to anyone who remembers who I am, hello hello!! I hope you've all been well! :D
Hello Hollyshock! - Admin
(February 17, 2023 - 1:00 am)
Hollyshock! It's so good to see youuuuuu! I miss your writing and commentary!
Cool to see you're also in MB! I never would have guessed. I hope life is treating you alright! :)
(February 18, 2023 - 11:29 am)
Ahhh, Jaybells, hello hello!! You're also in MB? That's so cool!! What instrument do you play? Or do you do guard? I currently march a bass clarinet! :D
Your writing has always been so inspirational, and I absolutely adore your writing style! And oh my gosh, your art?? It's so beautiful!! Thank you so much for being so kind and nice to me, and I'm so glad that you've enjoyed my small little comments here and there! I hope life has been treating you well as well! <3
(February 18, 2023 - 1:48 pm)
Better late than never! I've missed the CB, I'm so happy to be back for the reunion, even if I missed it by a few days. I see lots of familiar faces (hi guys!!!) and some new names!
If you don't know me, hi, I'm Quill! I'm 18, and my pronouns are she/her. I was active from 2017 to I think sometime in 2022. I had three AEs, Harper, Ace, and Bean, who don't get out much anymore, and my CAPTCHA, Basil. The CB has always meant so much to me, and I'm glad to see it hasn't changed much. :) I'm a senior in high school now, which I still can't really believe. I haven't quite decided where I'm going to college yet, but I'm planning on majoring in Secondary English Education and minoring in Creative Writing, I want to be a high school English teacher. I'm pretty much the same as I was when I was here, just older and busier. I still love to read and write and perform. On top of AP Lit I'm taking two writing classes this year, Writer's Workshop and Poetry Workshop, which I've been really enjoying. I'm in my school's musical, Mamma Mia (one of my favorite shows), and I'm in my school's honors choir. And I have a really cool job now! I work at a bakery, it's cute and pink and woman-owned, I love it so much.
It's so great to see everyone, I hope you're all doing well! The CB is such a wonderful community and will always have a special place in my heart. I love you all! <3
~Quill
Welcome back, Quill. - Admin
(February 17, 2023 - 3:12 pm)
Quill!! I was really hoping you'd be here! Both of those writing classes sound like a lot of fun. Also Mamma Mia must be a blast to perform, haha. Your job sounds like a ton of fun, too. Bakeries have always felt like a weirdly magical place to me. Especially small, locally-owned ones with fun decor; they feel so full of life and cozy.
(February 17, 2023 - 9:21 pm)
Hi Quill, it's great to see you! I always thought you were so cool and I remember your AEs for sure. (That rhymed, huh) Mamma Mia sounds like a super fun play to be in! And I'm sure you'll be a great English teacher; you're always so thoughtful and sweet.
(February 18, 2023 - 6:00 pm)
Quill! It's good to see you again.
It's awesome that you can take two English workshops! I'm hoping to take a journalism elective next year as a junior, but they're a bit selective as to who gets to do it for both junior and senior year, so I'm hoping it'll work out.
I remember your AEs! They were so fun. I remember Bean being in my ski lodges, and I think Ace was friends with one of my AEs- Estrella, maybe? I was the "constantly evolving AEs" type of CBer, haha.
What are you reading nowadays? I just finished Murder on the Orient Express- ski lodges really gave me a love for mystery, I'm a sucker for a good whodunnit.
(February 18, 2023 - 6:50 pm)
Quill! Heyo! Your writing classes sound so fun. I'd love to take a poetry class; my English class is doing a poetry unit right now and it made me realize for the first time how much I enjoy poetry (even when I don't understand it at all).
(February 24, 2023 - 12:58 am)
a little late but heyyy!! I'm Tealeaf, a semi-active CBer. I joined august 2020 and I'm still around, just less often. Life has been great recently. I've joined my school's marching band and made it into the audition-only concert band, which has been fantastic. I've also gotten much more into art (painting specifically), and I'm planning to go to college for interior design and architecture. Gosh, it's so fun to see so many old CBers come back each year! This place is so special, and all the people here are incredible<3 Happy 50th, cricket!!
Thank you, Tealeaf. It's good to hear from you and all the others!
Admin
(February 18, 2023 - 12:20 am)
Hey Tealeaf! It's nice to hear/read from you again. What instrument do you play in your various band-related endeavors?
OMG, my captcha says "cbruk." Not sure what the last bit means, but CB!!!
(February 24, 2023 - 1:04 am)
Um, hey guys!!
I forgot the reunion was a thing but it randomly popped into my mind just now. Sorry I'm four days late. I joined in february 2020, so I guess my 3 year cbversary just passed. I became a lot less active once high school started, but I still think about this place! It had such an effect on me as a person. I hope I get to see some familiar faces if I'm not too late :)
It's good to hear from you, Mary. Reunion lasts at least a week, so you're not really late. You can go back and read all the comments we've received from other Chatterbox alums.
Best wishes,
Admin
(February 18, 2023 - 10:29 am)
Hi Mary! It feels like it's been forever! I'm not sure we really talked much, but I still vividly remember your skill in poetry and general presence. You always seemed like one of those more mature CBers who had figured themselves out and knew what they were doing/where they were going. It's great to see you around; hope you're doing well :)
(February 18, 2023 - 11:57 am)
Hi!! My gosh, it's been forever. I'm Mei, and I was on the CB from 2015-2016. I'm now a freshman in college, which is crazy. It's so cool to see all the new faces and all the old faces I remember.
In high school I was doing a ton of climate activism, organized a couple protests locally and worked on some campaigns over the pandemic with kids around the world (which was so fun! having friends in countries like Thailand and the UAE was so cool). Also over the pandemic, I realized I was bi.
Working on different social issues led me to an interest in healthcare, and I'm now in my first year of college majoring in psychology and premed. Since I wasn't a STEM kid at all in high school, I've had to play some catchup while wishing I paid more attention in high school biology, lol. Other than studying, I spend my time messing around with my group of gays and working with my school's AASA (Asian-American students association). Right now we're prepping for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and that's been really fun.
(February 18, 2023 - 4:26 pm)