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So long, farewell,
So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, good night ...
Or, as Coco said "Goodbye again."
Goodbye, friends! The 21 is my last day here for a long time. (Four years, according to my understand. I'll be an adult then! Yeesh. That is a big milestone, though I doubt I'll think of it that way then.) I will continue to check in every now and then, and give updates on my life. (Because you all care for some reason ... Friendship is kind of weird, if you think about it. Amazing, but you can't understand why it happens.)
I'm sad I didn't get to see some people (Katydid, Blond Heroines Rule, Elvina, Darth Daisy, the list sadly goes on ...), but I'm glad I got to see/talk to the friends who did come! It was so awesome to see everyone again. (Sorry I didn't end up making the Welcome Thread, that kinda fell through ...)
Some of you have grown a lot. Others seem to have stayed the same, but even then, there are small and good changes which have taken place. (Time may change me-but I can't trace time)
I want to say thanks to everyone. Thanks for helping me learn that writing is what God wants me to do with my life. *bows*
So yes, I just wanted to say a quick farewell, and I will miss you all. :)
It's a new world, it's a new start ...
Don't berate yourself for not having good enough writing/drawing/singing/whatever. The reason why my writing has become better is because I didn't know that I didn't have great work, and you guys supported me. So if you're having a hard time thinking that anything you do is good, ask people. You're doing better than you thought you were. And if you're having problems, reach out. Ask someone for help. Trust me. <3 (I am not a stranger to the dark ...)
God exists. Suffering is His way of testing us. He will never let us fall completely away. I know, because I've been going through some rough times, and I hope that you can understand that God cares about all of us. He cares about you. And you. All of you. I've been praying for many of you. Do you want to know why I'm saying this? Because I really and truly care about you all. Even if I'm not aware of any problems you're having, I'm still praying for you. Just in case. *hugs*
(Did you catch my musical references & the movies they are in?)
submitted by Cho Chang
(February 20, 2019 - 11:43 pm)
(February 20, 2019 - 11:43 pm)
Aww, thank you, Quill! That means a lot to me. I'm afraid we have not spoken much (maybe not even at all before this point??? how on earth did that happen ...? I've read some of your posts but I don't think either of us have typed a comment to the other until this point. How weird.), but I would love to in the future. ;)
*hugs* I'll see you at some other time, I hope!
(February 21, 2019 - 8:06 pm)
*heart pounding in my chest* *heart stops for just a minute* (Not really, but metaphorically)
No, no, no, no, no! This can not be happening!!
Puck: Joan... it's happening. The week of CBer reunion is ending. Can't you accept that?
Me: No, no, no, I... can't! I just can't! *bites lip* *tries to stop the tears but they still come and start streaming down my cheeks* (I'm literally crying right now, I'm sorry if that sounds weird, but I am.)
Puck: *bites her lip too to try and stop the tears* *shakes head* Joan...
Me: Cho... oh goodness. What can I say? Cho I'm going to miss you. A lot. When I say it, I mean it. I just... you're so amazing. And a fantastic example to me for standing up for what you believe in. I was so impressed by your example here, and still am.
Diovald: *races in, his hair a mess and disheveled* NO!!!!!!!!!! NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!!! Elsa, my love, I can't do this again!! I can't say goodbye, I just...I just can't! It was such a short time.... I just.... please, let me go with you.
Ariel: Diovald-
Puck: If he doesn't go Ariel-it's going to destroy him completely. It's almost destroying you too by missing Saphira, so you can surely understand how he feels, right?
Ariel: But, we'll miss him too...
Puck: *shakes head sadly* Not as much as Diovald will miss Elsa. Don't you remember? He went searching the whole WORLD for her. And he didn't find her, until now. Reuniting him with her made his life so much happier.
And Ariel, Cho, Elsa's CBer hasn't even said yes if Diovald can go with Elsa.
Ok, now... it's my turn.
*takes a deep breath* *exhales* Ok, this is really hard, but... oh gosh, who am I kidding? *tears start pouring down her cheeks as well*
Elsa, PinkiePieper, Thorn, I hope you enjoy your life. Please come back again soon, even if it's only for a little bit. Please!!
Pinkie-stay awesome and amazing and continue to ALWAYS love pies. What was it you said-pies are better than cake? *tilts head and smiles* Or something along those lines anyways.
Oh, I made this for you. *hands her a machine gun*
Me: Puck!
Puck: It's not what you think! Here, let me tell you what it is.
So... this is a launcher of your trademarked pies/cakes. Kind of got the idea from Dev's veggie blaster... *blushes at the thought of Dev* *coughs*
Anyways. So, this button here, *pushes the button* *machine gun shrinks to pocket size* can shrink the gun, and if you push it again, it grow to normal size. It has an unlimited supply of whatever pie/cake you can imagine.
*hugs* You're so amazing my friend. :)
Elsa-for you, I... um... I'm not sure what you would want. *shuffles feet a little embarassed* I... guess I just want to see you happy. *smiles a little*
Oh gosh. Again, WHO AM I KIDDING? I just... you're my first best friend, and my bestest best friend EVER. Please, if there is ANYTHING I can do for you, let me know. Please.
*hugs* You're so awesome and amazing, and I couldn't ask for a better friend.
And Thorn? Good luck with life.
Ariel: Good luck to you all. *bows* Elsa dear, I wish you the best. You are like a sister to me, and.. well... just good luck.
Galahad: good luck. vkhu
Me: Um... it's me again. It's the hardest thing for me to say goodbye. I just... *hugs Cho tightly and doesn't want to let go but finally does*
Are you on Nano? Or no? Please, I'd love to stay in touch with you somehow...
Tell Coco I said hi. Actually, I'll probably make a huge post like this one to her as well on this thread, if that's ok. Puck still has to do that prank with Fiesty, like she promised him.
As my AEs have stated, good luck with life. We shall miss you dearly. *hugs Cho again*
(February 21, 2019 - 6:56 pm)
*hugs tightly* I'm sorry. The saying goodbye part is always a bittersweet moment (gosh darn you're making me want to cry! XP). It's a kind of realization that yes, these people, who you've never technically met care for you. And you're leaving them. And it's not an "oh, I've talked to this person," it's real friendship. I had originally wanted to make a post saying special things to each and every one of you (I'd still like to,) but there were so many. It wasn't until I reached about 30 or so people (and yes, current CBers, this included you too) that I realized that now was sadly not the time. (I may do it next big reunion. We'll see.)
I'm so glad that you feel like I'm a good example, I feel like a horrible one, but I've tried a little bit (not much) to present the best of myself, and of life on here. Thank you. What you say really makes me feel stronger than I actually am. (Yes, Gryffindors can be weak.)
Joan, do you really want Diovald to come with us? We will take him gladly (has slight memory that she has the over-max number of AEs, and has always been pushing the envelope ...), but if this is the case, whenever we see each other, at that time he can be yours if you want. And he and Elsa will never be unhappy again. (Why am I outlining what seems like conditions for his stay?? XD)
DUDE. This machine gun is da bomb. *small evil laugh* Now the stuffed shirt will never be safe! MWAHAHA-*ahem* Thank you so much, Puck!!! All cakes are pies. But then it gets confusing when (I think Mandy? Millie? Some M-named AE, it's been awhile ...) says that all pies are muffins. And then MewFour says that all muffins are cakes. I'm not sure how it works. But thank you!!! I love it. :D
*blinks back tears* You'd leave your CBer for me, Diovald? Are you sure? Not that I'm saying I don't love you, but-that also seems hard. I don't want you to be hurt. *turns to Puck* *smiles* That makes me feel good, Puck, that you'd say I'm your bestest friend. You're mine too. I'm going to miss you. I hope you won't miss Diovald too much. *turns to Ariel* *curtsys back* Many thanks, Ariel, Lion of God. I hope that you and Saphira can make things work out.
Thank you, Puck. Your well-wishes mean much. *blinks slowly*
Ahhh, stop being such a stuffed shirt! Loosen up those ancient joints!
I am on NaNo, but have not rejoined the classroom ... I'll try to get around to that this weekend. I left because I didn't know half the people, and frankly, I felt overwhelmed, lol. *hugs again* Thanks, Joan.
You can totally make a post for Coco here! I'm sure she'd love to see that. :)
(February 21, 2019 - 8:27 pm)
I know you are probably already gone, but please if you still happen to, then check this post.
Although we would miss Diovald, if you could take him so that he would have his heart’s desire and be with Elsa, he-correction, we would love that. It would make him so very happy and that’s all we want to see him be-is happy.
Diovald: Oh my darling Elsa. Nothing would make me more happy than being with you-wherever you go. I want to be by your side. Please don’t make me leave. Yes, I would hurt, but it hurts me even more when I am not with you. It almost destroyed me last time you left. I searched the entire world for you. And I could not find you. And yet-the memory of you kept me going every day.
Ariel: Thank you Elsa, my dear sister. :) Take care of our brother will you? Please? He loves you dearly.
Puck: *chuckles a little sadly* Oh gosh, we shall indeed miss you all. But yes Elsa-although I will miss my brother Diovald dearly, I hate to see him hurt, and that hurts more than it would hurt if we had him stay. Please-we only want to see him happy, and having him be with you Elsa, makes him VERY happy.
And besides, your CBer Cho said that if and when you come back, we may have our brother Diovald with us again.
And Thorn, you are indeed welcome.
Me: I probably won’t be at the next huge reunion.. I’m probably going to be on my mission, but we shall see what happens. *hugs Cho again* Good luck with life. :)
(February 22, 2019 - 11:06 pm)
Bye Cho! I’m not sure I really got meeting a lot of y’all but I hope to be there when we all come again. Is the new date V-day 2023? Eeee I’ll be an adult then... that’s weird to think about. I think I won’t. Goodbye and God bless until we all meet again! <3 Jwyn
(February 21, 2019 - 7:47 pm)
Bye, Jwyn! So far as I'm aware, the new 'big' date is yes, 2023. Goodbye, and God bless you! *hugs*
(February 21, 2019 - 8:35 pm)
Cho,
I'm honored. And I'm so happy that my ramble-some cyber-scribblings have made a difference in your shimmering jewel of a life.
You're right. No matter how seldom mortal souls collide, new worlds are wakened when they do. When we have faith, we're all a part of one another, and each of us is a perpetual being-in-the-making. We understand that, sometimes, you must be broken to be made whole again. And so we stride forth into the bitter-sweet autumnal-haze of future, flinging out our fragments of color, and singing heedless of pitch-perfection, because we know our shattered shards will reflect the sunlight, and our scattered notes are graced with promise.
Thank you for the words you posted me regarding writing. My tiny ponder-problems and timetable trials seem so small-- but then, the world is made of little things. I needed to remember.
Thank you, also, for taking the time to talk to me and share your thoughts and ideas. In this reeling universe of infiinite and beautiful diversity, to hear someone speak your language at last is still a gift-glimpse of a world beyond worth.
I don't have an account with NaNoWriMo, but I'd like to acquire one. Are you on the "Young Writer's" version?
Fare thee well,
Esthelle
(February 21, 2019 - 9:31 pm)
*hugs again*
^^^^^ This is what I'm talking about. This is how you've helped, this is what makes me perk up whenever I see that "Esthelle" posted. I am on the Young Writers, which is a sad website, but I'd rather not use the adult one at this time. (And we aren't allowed to share usernames for the adult, so lol.) I'm also on Camp NaNo, so you can find me under Silver_Faye on the Young Writers (I'll rejoin the classroom this weekend.) and Faerthurin on Camp. *hugs*
I hope to see you soon. Thank you for your kind words.
(February 21, 2019 - 11:07 pm)
Many thanks, my friend. *hugs*
And behold, He is with you always. Even to the end of the age.
(February 22, 2019 - 12:05 am)
Bye Cho! *hugs* I'm really glad you came back for the reunion, and that you've been on the CB...we've been on the CB such a long time. See you in four years for sure, hopefully see you in two? I think we're having a mini-reunion then. Loved all the musical references haha, and thank you for your sweet and supportive words. What you said especially about not thinking you're not good enough and reaching out when you feel that way is so true and important for anyone and everyone. And you're a strong person so I know you think about that...though I just want to say (though this may sound silly), remember your own advice when you're struggling, which you will, as we all do. I'm glad you're enjoying Japan and everything in your life, and I hope you treat yourself well and keep on enjoying it.
See you again & lots of love,
Owlgirl :)
(February 21, 2019 - 10:19 pm)
I'll definitely come back for the one in four years, and I'll poke my head in from time to time and see what's up with mini-reunions. ^^
Lol, I have too many musical references. If I ask someone if they want the door open, I will add "lock the door?" If something fits, I sing it. XP
I'm glad I can at least try to say something helpful. I'm super serious when I say that I think that writing is my calling. I have seen that my writing, somehow, can help people. And I want to continue to do that. And don't worry, all of my advice is what I've found helpful. (+tea) I wouldn't have written it if I didn't know it could, (and in some cases will) help.
*hugs* I'll see you later. :)
(February 21, 2019 - 11:13 pm)
So long, and take care.
Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed. At first I thought the reunion was going great (which it was) but the number of CBers that came back was underwhelming? I expected more oldies . . . and stuff. I suppose they probably forgot about it/didn't care all that much, which is fine!
I doubt I'll come back for the next one. I joined the YWP classroom though.
(February 22, 2019 - 6:10 am)
@Ayo, Coco pointed out that it sounds that she's leaving in this post ... She's not yet. Explanation: Coco said "goodbye again" as I was typing so I thew it in. XP
Goodbye!
I see that you've posted, Nov, sorry I can't see it now (may pop in to give you a direct reply), but I miss you too. *hugs*
(February 22, 2019 - 7:23 am)
This was so touching, Cho. *hugs* You are such a wonderful, kind, caring person and you are a huge part of what the CB is to me. You have grown up a lot since I remember you last on here (as have I, I think.) You've changed some, and become more mature and perhaps a bit more philosophical. You are still the same Cho Chang though. Goodbye my friend, I do not know if we will run into each other again or not, but no matter what happens, know that you are a beautiful, creative person and you mean so much to me. *hugs* Goodbye, but not forever, I hope.
(February 22, 2019 - 10:08 am)
*big hug* Aw, see you, Cho. It was great to catch up with you (and all the others!) over the reunion!
(February 22, 2019 - 10:40 pm)