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A Date With Destiny [One Year Celebration]


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It's been a year on the forums, so crazy to think that. You know that cliche: "A whole lot can change in a year". I never once believed it- at least until last year. On January 25th, 2014, on an extremely bored and lonely whim, I looked up a my little pony forum. I had never been a part of a forum before, but I had been a brony since 2011 and had no one to talk to about the show. I wanted to be part of the community I had eagerly watched from the sidelines. So I found a bunch of pony forums, but eventually, this is the one that stuck out the most to me.

 

The people were extremely kind, warm, and welcoming. I had never had that type of experience before! I was always just a quiet user, the one who was usually ignored by people. But I gained so many friends right away! The forums became so enjoyable to me, I think I was online 24/7. I really did fall in love with these forums, and the users on it.

 

One day, I noticed that Poniverse was looking for people to join their public relations team. I've never really been a part of something. I've never been able to contribute to this fandom the way I've wanted to. I was so close to backing down, and not doing it. "Why would they hire me?" I thought, "I'm a useless nobody." But that year, I had made my resolution to try to improve my self-esteem, so I applied.

 

I had an interview. And I waited. And waited. And while I did wait, I continued to let the forums improve me. I became a nicer person, I became friendlier in real life. I definitely became more confident in talking to people. I couldn't even order food from a fast food restaurant because it made me so nervous! (I can now talk to people with much more ease than I could). I made even more great friends, too!

 

It was so awesome, having people to talk to about season 4 with. It made me extremely happy, because I felt right at home. "With my people", as my mom said. :lol:

 

Eventually, a few months later, I get a message saying that I had been accepted as a Public Relations Head. I... I had no idea what to do, but with guidance, I was able to get into the groove of it. I love this job, and am I proud to be helping out Poniverse in this way. :) I still feel that feeling, even a year later. And yes, I did make even more friends. I remember being so nervous talking to the other staff members at first. But that's when I learned... They aren't some invisible big brothers (which I had seen on so many other sites), they're pretty much like other members. ...Maybe a bit sillier than most members. I'm looking at you Koukatsu. ;)

 

I'm not good at writing these things, I get too ramble-ly I'm afraid. But I did want to say this:

 

Before these forums, I had extremely low self-esteem and insecure with myself, I was constantly unhappy and lonely. I always felt bored. I constantly had this feeling of "ugh". I don't know how else to describe it. Nothing really made me happy or excited. But now, I feel crystal clear. I feel more at ease with myself, and more secure in myself. I feel like I've grown a lot, thanks to these forums. And I want to thank everypony. Each and every single one of you. You have made my experience here a great one.

 

Here's to one year, and many more.

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