Well, hello, everyone. It seems like it's been a while.
I never made a complete "I'm leaving" post like some of us (gives Echo and Brightberry threatening looks) but I think it's worth mentioning that I'm back.
I don't really know why I left. The increased workload of high school is certainly part of it, but I don't think that was even close to the whole thing. I mean, I have a study hall – that's when I'm writing this – so why not take advantage of it? I think I left partly due to how many people already were doing so, and it hurt to be reminded of the fact that they were gone.
I may have also left because I thought the site was a bit juvenile. Which, really, it is. But that shouldn't mean I can't like it – who governs what I like? I do. I'm not proud of the fact that I left because I thought I "shouldn't" like it anymore.
But regardless of why I left, in the time I was gone, I had some time to think. Yes, the majority of that thinking was directed at the fact that quadratic equations are facetious and infuriating, but that wasn't all of it. The other part of my headspace was directed, roughly, in this direction:
Who am I?
We see the question all the time in those biographies that make the people look like bobblehead dolls on the covers, but it can't always be answered with facts. Our age, our hair color, our height... those are aspects of us, not all of who or what we are. And they can be answered quickly. Fourteen, light brown, 5' 4"... simple question, simple answer.
The questions that aren't answered with facts, however, are objectively more important. What do I want to be doing? How am I feeling right now? Who am I attracted to? How am I viewed by my peers – and how do I let that view affect me? The answers to these questions may take a post longer than this one already is to answer – and they change. It's baffling, maddening at times, and somehow intrinsically wonderful.
We are exactly who we are. That can change. We have bad days, old friends, new hobbies, bad habits. We may not know exactly who we are, but finding out is what life is.
Go live it.
Also, if you enjoy something, don't let people tell you otherwise. You're perfectly you. You're not able to benefit from trying to be something else. I completely understand, though. It can be a struggle. I'm so glad you made this post! Wishing you all the best!
@Flamefrost I don't know if you will read this, but this is why I left. Honestly, this post made me cry a little because I understand. I've been a part of this page for so long, and It's disheartening to see others gradually disappear.
I have a tremendous amount of respect for the writer you are, that you have become and how you articulate yourself through your post.
The people on this forum are incredibly talented. I know that you all will go far in life! We've stuck with each other for so long, as fans of this series. A lot of us, to some extent, have grown up with it. It's bittersweet for me because it's a sign that we are all growing up. Thank you guys for the stories and the memories.
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RB, YOU IN HIGHSCHOOL ALREADY?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!? :O
Hey Flamefrost! Welcome back! I totally understand and I ask myself the same questions you do because I'm also in high school. But, just because we're older doesn't mean we don't get to enjoy this book series. It's not like the book series is for younger teens-that's not what Jennifer Lynn Alvare would want. She'd wants everyone of every age to be able to enjoy it, so I don't think its particularly a younger kids book.
My question for you is(because I relate to you so much right now) what can I do to help you and everyone on this MB have a good time, while also enjoying the book series? Less RP's and more talks about the actual TGH/ROTR books? Or vise-versa? I just want to help. And I'm happy you're back!!!
Welcome back, @Flamefrost!
(I had to comment quick because I had to go help my mom but then........ I read the post.)
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hEY HEY HEY FLAMEBRAIN. WELCOME BACK!!!
I'll comment on this just for fun, and because I'm procrastinating. Welcome back. I saw that glare, no wonder I felt a glare this morning. lol
Welcome back, Flamebrain :)
(Nightmist! Bumbleberry needs Marlcloud!)
;) I’ve been feeling bad today, and this just made me feel soooo much better. Welcome back, Flamebrain! (If you don’t like me calling you that, than scold me plz xD )
Welcome back Flame!
Well welcome back! I'm going out of homeschool next school year and going off to the drama of high school and I'm not excited, so good luck in high school! 🙂
Wow! (Claps wings) I am still sorta new but I have read some of your older posts and I thought they were interesting I hope God is helping you. I know highschool is harder. I started my freshman year a while ago. I hope you want to stay on the site but if you dont we understand.
I'd apologize for the length of this post, but I'm honestly not that sorry. I think it was necessary for the subject. I do, however, apologize for any difficulty in understanding the content – I admit to rambling quite a bit.