Re: Celebrate the ToO by sharing what it means/has meant to you!
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 2:00 pm
I cannot believe that it has been 10 years since we all started this adventure! It was so much fun (major understatement) and made up a significant portion of my teenage human interaction. I joined the very first day it was open and was a very regular contributor until after I started college. As a missionary kid in Germany, and something of a loner, I was so excited to find friends with whom I could not only share my love for AIO, but also who could make up for my lack of outgoingness and friends in 'real life'. I forged friendships on this board that have lasted past my involvement here, and that I expect to keep forever. I have been very privileged to meet several of them in person, and even to get involved in the missions work of others. The ToO literally changed my life for the better, and I wouldn't change those years for anything.
One of the happiest days of my life was the day JEC won the election! Seriously the highlight of my teenage years. Jonathan is a dear friend and we had such a blast with our term! The whole process of campaigning, working over a great time difference, leading the town, it was so awesome! I still get excited when I think about it!
So many great memories... I can't even begin to name them all. There is, of course, my name, which changed from happysmiler to Evil Chick when I joined the Bones of Wrath here. (And I now get to explain to everyone why my username/email is evilchick...) I enjoyed a very short but fun time as a writer for the Odyssey Tattler. There was the time that someone thought for sure that Jonathan and I were dating. It was great to meet several ToOers in MN for a weekend! And I was even privileged to have a member of the ToO attend my wedding. It was so special to have that part of my life represented on the most important day of my life! (Even if my love story itself does not involve to ToO like some others... ) There were the hilarious conference calls. And the infamous Zarkouni.
Seriously, I'm pretty much tearing up over here. It's so amazing to reminisce with all of you fellow old timers. I do think about the old days often and fondly. I'm afraid to start a list of friends because I know I'll forget someone important. Love you guys though! You know who you are! Thank you for being such a huge part of my life and allowing me to be a part of your lives, as well. I will cherish my memories of this place for the rest of my life.
Enough of the sappy stuff, though. I totally sound like I'm dying.
One of the happiest days of my life was the day JEC won the election! Seriously the highlight of my teenage years. Jonathan is a dear friend and we had such a blast with our term! The whole process of campaigning, working over a great time difference, leading the town, it was so awesome! I still get excited when I think about it!
So many great memories... I can't even begin to name them all. There is, of course, my name, which changed from happysmiler to Evil Chick when I joined the Bones of Wrath here. (And I now get to explain to everyone why my username/email is evilchick...) I enjoyed a very short but fun time as a writer for the Odyssey Tattler. There was the time that someone thought for sure that Jonathan and I were dating. It was great to meet several ToOers in MN for a weekend! And I was even privileged to have a member of the ToO attend my wedding. It was so special to have that part of my life represented on the most important day of my life! (Even if my love story itself does not involve to ToO like some others... ) There were the hilarious conference calls. And the infamous Zarkouni.
Seriously, I'm pretty much tearing up over here. It's so amazing to reminisce with all of you fellow old timers. I do think about the old days often and fondly. I'm afraid to start a list of friends because I know I'll forget someone important. Love you guys though! You know who you are! Thank you for being such a huge part of my life and allowing me to be a part of your lives, as well. I will cherish my memories of this place for the rest of my life.
Enough of the sappy stuff, though. I totally sound like I'm dying.