2 Years On

So of course, I need to make a show about this. Mostly because I am a very complicated and problematic Sagittarius who doesnt know how to not make a show out of things.

ANYWAY.

Hi, my name is Ryan, and today is my two year site anniversary. I truly cannot believe that two years has passed already, and man, this site has done wonders for me in terms of inspiring and cultivating my human spirit.

I think when I took the chance and joined here, I was definitely on the cusp of quitting RP all together, because I was tired of working on sites to open them and then they only lasted a handful of weeks because nothing ever seemed to work out for me. Whether it be a time issue, or a fall out on the staff, or even just lack of interest. I remember stalking this site for a hot minute during the 75th games, and when I saw all the tributes, I was genuinely curious about what was going on.

I bookmarked the site, and I would come back from time to time to see what was going on.

Within my next time coming back, it was the end of the 76th and within that time, I was giving it one last hurrah with the RP community as a whole. I remember sitting down at the computer and thinking to myself, fuck it.

and I am so happy that I did.

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This community has done nothing but open its doors to me. From meeting wonderful people, to showing me that my writing is good enough, to letting me express my creativity in many different ways, and even just listening to me, well, just being me. All the love and gratitude, the posts and the commitments, and even the little differences here and there have really set this community apart to me. This place feels like a home. Plain and simple.

And its a home that I am so happy to be apart of.

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So while it has only been two years, to which some of you find weird and I do too, I feel like its been longer. You all have supported me in ways that normal people wouldnt have. Wished me luck in all my endeavors. Cheered for me, championed me, and cried with me. And of course, I have something to say.

Thank you.

Thank you for being you, thank you for showing me that the RP community in general does have amazing sites, thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my love with all of our new members (still, so stoked and grateful for my new staff position.) There is magic here that I cant find anywhere else, I just know it.


Besides! I wouldnt want too.

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Anyway, remember that form that I had people fill out? Ya know? this one that I am going to leave right here again because I could never truly close it because this shouldn't ever be a finite thing?

Well, Ill be revealing what that is for here.

Each person that filled out the form is getting a table from me, with a cute little gay message about one of my favorite memories I have with you on this site. Even if you are new, I still have so much to thank you for, and you deserve it!! I know my graphics prowess lacks compares to some of the amazing people on here, but this is my little way of giving back and giving thanks to everyone that I do cherish here (which yes, is all of you)

Of course, if you would like one, go ahead and fill out that form still!! I am going to be doing them in order of how I received them in the form, and of course, in true Ryan fashion (cant say I dont stick to my brand) they are going to come out in batches, so please just keep checking back (I will always tag your account of course). Yes, I did procrastinate this, which is why I am just doing it this way. Soz. Again, remember I try to stick to my brand.

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With all of that out of the way, I want to thank you all again for such an amazing two years, and I cant wait to spend the next two years here growing and learning with all of you. You are all amazing people, so sweet and kind, and you all just give me life and inspiration. I dont know where I would be in my writing if I didnt have you guys here to support me and cheer me on. You are all absolute dreams and iconic and I cant believe you all have welcomed me into this community with such open arms and open hearts. It truly is such a humbling notion that I will carry with me for a long time.

Okay, time to end this sappy shit and get back to regularly scheduled bafoonery. Again, ON BRAND.

With so much love and admiration.
Ryan <3