I haven't been here as long as others, and from an age range standpoint, I think I'm kind of one of the sanctum babies. But I've still been here for over two years, and while I was reminiscing last night about what I would pick for my favorite memory, I had an epiphany.
I've been writing for a long time--long to
me, at least. Around ten years now, mostly as a hobby, but it later tied into my chosen college major. For the past several years, I never wanted to acknowledge the quality of my writing. I didn't like letting myself feel proud about it. Maybe it was a confidence thing, but I think it also stemmed from not wanting to become puffed-up and cocky like big-time authors sometimes turn out to be.
The greatest joy since joining has been writing with so many great people, and it's those people who are largely responsible for my change in self-perspective. I won't name names, because you know who you are, but I still remember a turning point in one of my longest-running threads when I basically flattened partner with a sedimental character moment. It's when I realized "hey, maybe my writing
isn't mediocre!" Since then, I've met so many amazing people here that I know I'll never forget. If you've talked to me, you've made a greater impact on my life than you know.
Some other snippets of favorite memories:
- Writing with a staff member for the first time (seriously, I felt like I was working with a celebrity)
- When "JahBB" became a nickname and countless iterations have spawned since then
- Fives' holiday party, if anyone remembers that
- Doing the monthly events
- Making one of my partners fall out of her chair in response to a plot twist I dropped out of nowhere
- People sending me art they've made based on our threads
It's been an amazing experience, and I can confidently say I'm not going anywhere.
