Well, I have some long overdue appreciation to express, as well as some that is fairly new. This may just be my favorite thread. Giving people the gratitude that is due them is such a marvelous feeling. When people are doing such good things, I can’t help but shout it from the mountain tops.
Malte279- He’s proven long ago that he’d make a successful philosopher. Besides that, a specialty in teaching has proven to also be existent in his noble soul. Well, I’ve finally realized something else, something new: He is going to make quite a father someday. His tolerance when someone is throwing a fit is just remarkable. I was having one of my “episodes” the other day, really going all out in my chat with him in a very negative fashion. Why, he couldn’t have been more peaceable in reply than if he’d been asleep. He spoke very rationally and took no offense at my words. My fit of frustration didn’t faze him at all. He gave excellent advice in a very mature fashion. I can see him now with three kids. One crying from being too hungry, another yanking on his shirt wanting some money, and yet another still screaming from a cut, all the while with his wife talking loudly on the phone. I wager that he’d barely bat an eye and would instead gently focus on each of his kids at a time until their problems were resolved then return to reading the newspaper. He is just that cool and collective during chaos. If there was an immaturity contest, he’d lose, hands down.
Cancerian Tiger- Here is a true reviewer, in which there is nothing false. When I’ve written some Land Before Time pieces, she has withheld nothing from her opinions. She speaks the truth without color-coating. If I want to know what she really thinks about something, I know that I don’t have to ask her twice. She is forthright, but she is not rude. She says exactly what is on her mind and is kind in the process. If she isn’t fond of something, she won’t try and give false pleasure by saying that she is. She is thankfully not afraid of coming right out with her opinions, and boy are they helpful. When she likes something, she is anything but lazy, taking her time to tell people that she is fond of their work. She is also so considerate, being very careful to not hurt another’s feelings. She is so loving to others, one just can’t help but love her right back. Her big heart makes her the object of much popularity. She is so valuable to this forum, I couldn’t picture it without her. If there was an unfriendly contest, she’d lose, hands down.
Rat_lady7- If someone here does not like her for any reason, I would seriously question that person’s sanity. She always has the forum wrapped up in one big, cheerful hug, and we feel it all the time. She is so thoughtful, creating threads that work on our hearts, and her replies in the threads of others are pieced together from the depths of her pure soul. When I see something written by her, I grin before I even read it; I don’t have to know her words to know that they’ll be beautiful. On a more personal note, when a shared an issue I struggled with, she kindly shared her own experience in the same situation and comforted me. She did everything in her power to encourage me in my lowest of times. I was very badly off, but she treated my wounds. She gave me reason to hope and not give in to the darkness creeping in my own mind. She is an invaluable friend because she does not judge but instead shares the light of her being to those who need it, regardless of their situation. If there was a hating contest, she’d lose, hands down.
DarkHououmon- She is an amazing writer, a master of the art. However, that is not what I like most about her. She is also a master of being kind and helpful. Every time I have a question, she’s there to answer it. If she doesn’t know, she finds out. Whenever I have a problem, she has the right answer to get me through it. When I need to pour out the contents of my heart, she is an amazing listener, followed by being a very logical advice giver. Her maturity and willingness to share it knows no bounds. She is a true friend, without a doubt. When I’ve been in trouble, she’s rushed to my defense, like a mother bird with her chicks. I feel safer knowing that she is there, and better yet, there for me. I value her highly, and she deserves that. Her mind is great and her heart is huge. Best of all, she’s never too busy to share them both. If there was an unhelpful contest, she’d lose, hands down.
LBTDiclonius- She is one amazing girl! I’ve never seen such maturity at such an early stage of life. Her sophistication rivals my college buddies. Chatting with her is a real treat. It’s almost too good to be true. She has a great sense of humor that really lights up the atmosphere on windows live messenger. When I feel down or bored, she puts a smile on my face and brightens my general outlook. She just has this friendly innocence that just makes her undeniably likable to anyone lucky enough to get to know her. Her creativity is astounding as well. We’ve been co-writing a story, me on half the chapters, and her the other, and her ideas and style just amaze me. She has so many gifts at such a young age. It’s like filling a lunch box with diamonds; don’t let her youth fool you, as she is just full of great qualities. It’s an honor to be a friend of someone as special as her. I hope that I can be as good to her as she is to me. If there was a boring contest, she’d lose, hands down.
Saft- Oh, how I wish I was more like this lady. She is so strong! She has been attacked on all fronts in her new university life. Problems here and there and everyone plague her everyday life. Yet, she stays on, strong as ever, emerging triumphant from every hardship that comes her way. She just won’t give up no matter what the world throws at her. I’m not like that. I fall away easily at signs of trouble. Furthermore, my trials are sparse compared to hers, yet abandoning hope has crossed my mind. She has the power to persevere because she doesn’t let the worries of the present consume her, but instead focuses on the glories of her bright future. She is just so gifted. If the world was in terrible danger, she wouldn’t be one of those who runs around screaming. She’s the type to focus on doing whatever she can to make it through successfully. I envy her strength. She just won’t be taken down by hardships. She doesn’t grow bitter or mean, but even through ever trouble that comes her way, she comes here to the forum with a smile and cheery disposition that shows just how remarkable of a person she is. She has helped me to find my own strength. Seeing her succeeding as she has helps me to follow in her footsteps. I’ve been groping around in darkness for so long, but seeing how amazing she handles her life has been a flashlight to help guide my way. I look at my troubles and now say, “I’m going to be like Saft and not let them bring me down.” If there was a giving up contest, she’d lose, hands down.
This forum is made beautiful by its remarkable people. I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful community, made special by all of you. I hope that I can give back to this place almost as much as it’s provided for me. This forum is my home, my life, and I couldn’t be more proud to call myself a member. Thank you, all of you, for accepting me into the family.
