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Yeah. I'll be there, but I was wondering if maybe we should prep for this at all. (It's coming up quick ...) Maybe create a humongous questionaire? (B/C QUESTIONS Y'ALL)
I know that a lot of old CBers will be returning, and not all of us will know each other, though there will be old friends of course. ^^
And then do you think that we should make it a week long celebration, or just the 14th. Not all of us are in the states (Moi, Coco, and maybe Killim? Anybody remember her? Is she still here?), or may be in vastly different time zones, so I feel that there should be enough time for everybody to say hi and read and whatnot. (Though we likely would stick around for a minute anyways, but why not make it officialish?)
Should someone be designated to make the post, so that we don't have multiple threads? Or should we just hang the consequences, and visit all the threads?
So yea.
If there's a lot of people in favor of a questionaire, then I could add them all to this post as people send in suggestibles and whatnot. :)
Please send in all your advice!
My list of ideas thus far for questions to answer, all would be as you want to fill out, none would be required other than names. :)
Introduction, freelance
Description of how you think you would look on the CB
AE descriptions
Captcha descriptions
How 2018 went
How life in general has been
Favorite stuff
Skills
NaNoWriMo brags
etc. Again, further ideas would be loved on. :3
Extra Idea:
Maybe some kind of game played across the site? Maybe a scavenger hunt of some sort?
Or am I getting too excited too soon? XP
@Admins, your ideas are appreciated too, I know you guys have got a busy schedule too, so your reccommendations on how far all of this should go would be wonderful.
I'm getting excited, too, Cho! The reunion date was so far away and now it's so close. I think allowing a week is good. February 14 is on a Thursday, so you all should probably stick to that for the start, then keep checking in for a week or more after that. One thread where people answer items from your suggested questionnaire as they wish sounds like a good idea to me. I'm eager to learn what CB alums are doing these days, what they're studying or how they spend their days. Are you still in Japan? Others may have good ideas for additional threads. Many of you are much more creative than I am. I do think it's a good idea to give it some advance thought.
Admin
submitted by Cho Chang, age Hey y'all, 2015 ;)
(December 15, 2018 - 9:58 pm)
(December 15, 2018 - 9:58 pm)
CHO CHO CHO CHO CHO CHO CHO!!!!!!!!! I'VE MISSED YOU!! HOW ARE YOU? OH MY GOSH!
Okay...ahem...caps lock OFF. But seriously...HIIIIIII! I'm not sure if you remember me, I came on right about when you left...but HELLO!
I think the questionnaire idea is a great one! Here are a few suggestion to what we could add to it:
What is your favorite quote?
What is on your resume these days?
What part of the world do you live in? Where would you like to go?
Hobbies?
What would you bring to a desert island out in the middle of nowhere?
Where would you least like to be stranded?
Favorite book/author/genre of literature?
Favorite band/song/genre of music?
Dream job?
If you could have any power, what would it be?
If you could make one change to the world, what would it be?
What makes you smile?
What feels like a waste of time?
How long of you been away from the CB?
How long were you on the CB before you left?
What are you wearing?
What was the last thing you listened to?
Do you have pets?
In four words, how would you describe yourself?
What was your all time favorite thread on the CB?
What is your favorite quote from the CB?
I'm sure I'll think of more, but I have to scoot. It's SO good to see you again!
(December 17, 2018 - 6:58 pm)
I totally recognize your name, but it took me a minute, I'm so, so sorry! *hugs* Thank you for popping up. ^^
Thank you so much for the ideas on the questionaire! I like the what are you wearing one. XP
(December 18, 2018 - 12:32 am)
No, no it is totally fine! Like I said, I came to the CB around the time you were leaving. I kind of got to know you through old comments and old threads. I also was more of someone who hid in the shadows than talked -- at least at first, when I was still getting to know the CB.
Anyway, how have you been? How is life these days? I haven't gotten a chance to read the other comments so I'm sure you've already answered this question a bunch.
One more question before I go -- how old are you now? If you don't mind me asking, haha! You totally don't have to answer. xD
(December 19, 2018 - 5:39 pm)
I think that hiding in the shadows (to the left ehehehe) is probably the easier way to get started here, rather then stumbling through and making mistakes. But everyone is so forgiving here so both work. ^^
I've been pretty good, I can't really complain. Life has been good, but I've been struggling a bit when there is't really a reason for it. Right now I'm just thankful that God gave me a knack for writing, and gave me the CB at the right time to develop my skills. (I'm trying to give slightly different answers so that if you are reading through everything, you should be able to find something new each time. :))
I'm just going to say my grade for safety reasons. I'm in the 10th grade now! Wut? I know ... I've grown ancient.
Sloth says rkow. You know too, eh?
(December 19, 2018 - 6:17 pm)
*I N T E R N A L S C R E E C H* Old Cbers... They have returned!!
(December 17, 2018 - 8:11 pm)
Hello Cho Chang and Coconut the Dog. You obviously don't know me, as I joined in late January this year, but I've heard about you, and the many other CBers that will return on Valentine's Day 2019. We could have a giant AE ball, because it's Valentine's Day. I also heard talk of a live chat (like the anniversary thing), is that happening, or is it not feasible/just a rumor. Also, once Valentine's Day 2019, or the week of, is over, will we schedule another reunion after, to give us something to look forward to? I think a questionaire would be helpful, especially to us whippersnapper new CBers, who want to be involved and get to know you, and have maybe heard about you, but don't really know you, as it would help us with all of those things. I definitely like the idea of a Scavenger Hunt, I think there was one going on recently, but I think it died. Speaking of things that happened recently, we should make a big post of info of what has happened since 2015, etc. I think Alizarine had a "CB news" thing going for a while, it could be something like that, only one big entry. Or maybe something like a glossary of references, or an updated/celebratory Ultimate Guide. Ooh! We could do a trivia game, or any other kind of game for that week. Now I'm getting excited.
Also, Valentine's Day 2019 is my thirteenth birthday. I feel like that's kind of poetic. On the day everyone returns to the CB in a joyful reunion, I will become a teenager. Now I feel kind of narcissistic talking about myself, when this occasion is clearly about so many others. Just thought I'd, you know, speak my thoughts, put that out there.
Anyway, I can't wait!
(December 17, 2018 - 8:44 pm)
Hello! I'm afraid yes, you are correct in your assumption of my not knowing you, but this is definitely why I was thinking about making the questionaire. I love the idea of an AE ball (I believe similar events have taken place in the past but they *cough* didn't end up so well)! Abigail suggested an every four year reunion which I believe that the timing should be addressed during the celebrations. I would also super appreciate the history that has happened, and I believe that others would be too. <3
Thank you so much for all of your ideas, Stardust! They are all so unique and meaningful, and I hope that we will be able to crate most of these. Also, it's super cool that your birthday is the same day as the reunion!!
Note: So far as I know, there is no live chat planned. I think that this would have to be something coordinated with the Admins.
@Admins, would you feel up to this, and do you think it would be possible? If so, maybe just keep it to one day, not a whole week?
I think we could probably scheduled a live chat sometime on the 14th (or would you prefer the 15th)? The problem in the past has been in finding a time that will work for the most people, considering different time zones all around the world. E.g., you're in Japan, right? Your day is probably our night.
Admin
(December 18, 2018 - 12:43 am)
Looking at different time zones, it looks like the best time might be at
4pm-8pm PST, Feb 14.
7pm-11pm EST, Feb 14.
2pm-6pm HST, Feb 14.
3pm-7pm AKST, Feb 14.
1am-5am(ish, this is a generalization) Europe (I don't think that we have any European CBers, so this should work out fine, but if there are any European CBers, someone please let me know, and I will try to find a better time.) Feb 15.
11pm-3pm Australia, Feb 15.
and then 9am-1pm in Japan, Feb 15.
I'm trying to keep in mind that school is a thing, though some are homeschooled. Does this look alright, Admin, or do you have a better idea for the times?
Thanks for doing all the time zone conversion, Cho. We're actually CST, but I can figure that easily from EST. I likely would only be able to schedule two hours at the most, not four. And it might be on our Friday the 15th. We'll make an announcement when the time gets closer.
Admin
(December 18, 2018 - 7:05 pm)
Thank you, Admin! I agree that 2 hours sounds way more doable for me too. XP
Again, thank you so much for your hard work, and willingness to do a live chat!
You're welcome.
Admin
(December 18, 2018 - 8:45 pm)
Hi, Cho! I don't know if you remember me, but hello anyway. (If you remember Poetic Panda, she's my sister, and she says hello as well. Also, I'm assuming Clouded Leopard does as well, but I didn't actually get the chance to ask her today.) I was just thinking about Valentine's Day 2019 a couple'a days ago-- it's nice to know someone else remembers, too!
Things have been pretty good down here-- nothing super exciting CB-wise, I don't think. I don't have timef or a super long post, but I'm glad to see you back, and I wish you and Coconut the best of luck for the new year!
~Starseeker
(December 17, 2018 - 9:29 pm)
I totally remember you, Poetic Panda, and Clouded Leopard!! I'm glad to hear from everyone. :))
*hugs* Thank you so much for all of your best wishes, they really mean a lot to me.
(December 18, 2018 - 12:46 am)
Of course, Cho! Thanks for coming back for Valentine's Day-- I'll remind Clouded and Poetic when i get the chance.
~Starseeker
(December 18, 2018 - 11:42 pm)
I thought about missing it for awhile (sacrilege, I know), but I'm super stoked about it now. ^^
Sounds good! I can't wait to see y'all again!
(December 18, 2018 - 11:56 pm)
Hey, Cho! I don’t think I ever really interacted with you much: I think I joined as you were leaving. Nice to see you, regardless. About Killim, yeah as someone else said, she changed her name to Dr. Who?, but at some point she went by Kyoto as well. Just, uh, btw.
edcp
(December 17, 2018 - 10:59 pm)
I think I remember the name from then, and I've seen your name around here now for sure, so hey! Thanks for the info. :)
(December 18, 2018 - 12:47 am)