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Saying Goodbye
Saying Goodbye
So.
It’s been a long time.
Or so it seems to me.
For nearly two years l’ve been a part of this place.
But you don’t care about that, do you? No, you want to know what the title of this thread implies.
Because…..
Yes, l am leaving.
Shush. Let me explain.
See, l've been thinking about this for a ridiculously long amount of time, nearly a year at least. It probably seems very out of the blue to you, but it’s not. This site simply isn’t fun for me--hasn’t been for a long while. I’ve known for a very long time that l was going to leave, that there wasn’t a whole lot of use in sticking around.
But l stayed in spite of it all. I stayed for those good old days and all of the people who have left, all of the people that l used to know. But in the end you gotta realize that days are gone and those people are gone and in the end, the only reason l'm staying here is because of some weird sort of nostalgia. This place brings no joy to me any longer, l am sad to say. It isn’t you, it’s me. I've changed. I’ve moved on. And now it’s time to go. I ain't feelin’ the love anymore.
Don’t feel sorry for me, don’t feel sorry for yourself. This was going to happen sooner or later. I don’t belong here any longer. I did, perhaps, a long time ago, but that time is gone. This place doesn’t belong to me any longer. It’s yours. It’s not for that past. It’s for the future.
Keeping this short--walls of nostalgic text aren’t fun to through anyways. Throwing out a general message to everyone, though it isn’t less special because your name isn’t on it, it’s for you and don’t you forget that.
Just--thank you. Thank you. For everything. All of you have been a huge part of my life for the past two years, for a part of my life where l thought l was falling apart. You all are wonderful people. Don’t forget it. And when the world comes knocking at your door to tell you what a loser you are, throw lemons at it because l told you different and you know better.
Go light the world on fire. Just because you can.
*throws confetti*
Good-bye.
But good-byes are never forever.
I’ll be back.
Someday.
*tips hat*
*bows*
*exits stage right*
;D
Farewel, SD, but remember Valentine's Day, 2019!
Admin
submitted by Shadow Dragon, age Finite, Brave New World
(February 24, 2017 - 9:25 pm)
(February 24, 2017 - 9:25 pm)
Heck, I didn't even know you were still here! Goodbye, Shadow Dragon, and may you have a very peaceful and prosperous life!
Also, remember Valentine's Day, 2019.
Bye!
(February 24, 2017 - 10:31 pm)
l didn't know you were still here.
l'll try to have a peaceful and prosperous life! l won't forget about 2019. G'bye Scylla :)
(February 25, 2017 - 10:39 am)
Oh Bastet, have I really been that inactive? I try!
Bye, Shadow Dragon. ;)
(February 26, 2017 - 4:48 pm)
This was the most beautiful farewell, Shadow Dragon... I cried, but not because I want you to stay - as much as I do - but because it's so true. I'll miss you, Shadow, you were one of the most brilliant writers, friends, people, I have ever gotten to know.
You know that Ski Lodge you wrote about Hotel La'Faye? That was the most skilled, crazy, insane, brilliant thing you wrote. I can barely believe it was you. I didn't know it was you until HAB told me a few days ago! I never got the chance to finish it, but that Ski Lodge felt so real, the story so insane, beautiful.
But then again, everyone's a bit crazy. xD
Again, I'll miss you, and so will everyone else. I literally have the edge of tears on my eyes, trying not to cry. It's just because, well, I really do hate goodbyes. I've had too many to count, both in real life and online. But, like you said, goodbyes are not forever.
*Mockingjay symbol*
*Bows*
Please do not forget about us, Shadow Dragon! We'll be that secret little land within the seemingly so regular forest, a land of fairies, dragons, mysteries, stories. We'll never forget about you, the brilliant person who everyone called Shadow Dragon. The person who changed the world changed people's lives through a small little community hidden among the regularities of the woods. While the time comes for one to leave, as we all do at some point, it should always stay part of that person's life.
Life goes on, and we keep livin' anyway.
I'm willing to wait for it, for when you come back. Please do remember Valentines Day of 2019! Hopefully, I'll end up seeing you again then. And meanwhile, when the world continuously goes on telling me how sick and tired they are of my ways, I'll go throw lemons at them 'cause you told me I'm more. :D Let's light that world on fire because we can!
Ahhh I'll miss having you around. You really did bring a light to this place.
Farewell, au revior, my friend!
*Tips hat*
*Bows*
(February 24, 2017 - 10:39 pm)
Top for Shadow!
(February 25, 2017 - 12:18 am)
Aw, SD, I'll definitely miss you and Silvery Ink and your wonderful dry sense of humor... Just out of curiosity, when's your CBversary? I'm almost at two years too, that's all. I'm glad we can still stay connected over NaNo, but I'll miss you around here. Good luck on your path of life...
(February 25, 2017 - 12:30 am)
Mine's.....April 10, I think. Which is like a month away. (Katy's was around that date, but it appears that neither of us are going to stick around for it.)
We should talk over NaNo more often, so please, please do send something my way.
Bye Owly!
(February 25, 2017 - 10:43 am)
Will do today! *hugs* Mine's on March 26. Wait. I haven't been here longer than you... Have I?
(February 25, 2017 - 11:03 am)
You have, apparently. Huh.
(February 26, 2017 - 7:31 pm)
Goodbye, Shadow Dragon. You will undoubtedly be loved and missed by all on the CB, but of course nobody is stopping you and it is 100% your choice! You may be a special part of the CB, but if its not for you, then its not for you! A special part of you will always be left here in the CB, inspiring others and people will undoubtedly remember you. Good luck in life, SD, and remember to return in 2019!
~Lily
(February 25, 2017 - 2:11 am)
Danke. l don't really know you, so, nice to meet ya :)
(February 25, 2017 - 10:45 am)
Goodbye, Shadow Dragon. We will all miss you
(February 25, 2017 - 7:02 am)
I'm crying. I knew this was going to happen. I know what happens when people don't post for a long time. I was holding out some bleak hope that maybe you would still stick around, but alas. I completely understand that you're growing out of this place, but just... remember Valentine's Day, okay?
You're amazing. I will never forget you and your German history books, never. Farewell, South Dakota. Farewell.
(February 25, 2017 - 7:16 am)
*sniffs*
*hugs awkwardly*
l'm sorry l made you cry. You're a fantastic person. Fare thee well, fare thee well.
P.S. In the best intended way possible, join the offical NaNoWriMo site when you're old enough so we can keep in touch. My username's already posted somewhere on this thread.
(February 26, 2017 - 7:30 pm)
Goodbye. *Wipes tear from her face* Enjoy life!
Bye,
Moonlight
ttuo
(February 25, 2017 - 7:55 am)