I just found out that you folks, whoever you are, got me nominated for Father Figure of the Year. How neat! I didn't even see it coming, due to my lack of participation here this year.
But I really appreciate it.
I wanted to write a little something sweet to you all today. The year's ending, so why not?
If you don't know me, I go as Phunkie here, since the beginning of this community here, back in 2010. I used to be a Super Moderator. I loved being a Super Moderator. Kicking people's asses and telling them to shut up were my favorite things to do (just kidding). In fact, it wasn't that. It was setting an example. I wanted to be your friend.
How old am I now? 22? 23? Ah, 23, that's it. Sometimes I like to forget on purpose. When I hit 25, I'm gonna have a quarter-life crisis, I swear. Probably not. I like to tackle each day for what it is, instead of rushing myself to the finish line. I feel like you live life better that way.
I love you, Mabination. And thanks. This sounds like a going-away message, but you guys gave me some of the best years of my life. And you still do, whenever I come on here and discover these little surprises or funny posts. I see Skye's kinda back too, which is pretty awesome. Maybe the curse really is true, you can't truly ever leave this place as it always keeps pulling you back.
I wanna ask you all these questions. What are you up to? What's new? How's your family? What new games are you playing? How do you feel? What are you looking forward in this next year? Any plans? I'd probably last all day. But you're family, so it's worth it.
I'm going through a really interesting period in my life. Everything's good. Like, of course, I could complain about some of my annoying co-workers or how school's still hard, or how by the end of this message, I'll probably be late for work, but there are better things to be happy about. My dog's still alive (12 years old now); it's Christmas!; my boyfriend's amazing, I'm glad I met him; white wine is still delicious. I feel like we, as humans, always communicate too much of the bad and not enough of the good. I try to change that everyday for myself. I've learned that being optimistic actually works, even if they make fun of you for it sometimes, haha.
I'm happy. But I'm not settling there and we should never settle. Aim higher. Aim for more. Whether you're in high school or just entering college, or been there for 3 years now. Whether you work a crappy job or deal with awful relatives, don't just settle. Find something better, because you know what? It's out there.
2:08 pm now. I should start wrapping this up and catch my train.
I want to wish you all happy holidays. Hope your family's doing great. Hope you're not suffering from a cold or a fever (because sadly, I am, haha), hope your finals ended well and live it up. The end means just the beginning of something new. Make that something new great.
Hearts and kisses. I love you.