Throughout the past month, I have been monitoring the web and the reactions of people whom I tell that I am a Brony. The results have been interesting. Of course my younger sister (16) understood straightaway, perhaps because she knows me very well. My parents thought I was gay, bless them. -and my good friend since 3rd grade thought it was odd but ended up not caring much about it. I suppose I am lucky because I am aware of others who have dealt with worse reactions.

I want to call it a movement, even though many may not think it as such, but on a particular level it is. To me, we represent anyone who isn't afraid to stand up and declare who they are as a human being. Currently, this is a huge thing! For one, in the states, gay marriage is on the table. More and more people are coming to accept the fact that it is okay to be of any sexual orientation, allowing more and more people to ( in lamer terms ) come out of the closet and be open about who it is they love. No one should have to be ashamed of declaring their love for another. As Carl Sagan once said "when you are in love, you want to tell the world". People should be able to do this without any repercussions, especially from friends and family.

I cannot express my appreciation for this fan-base. It represents, more or less, how many of us wish our societies were; kind, caring and accepting. Even when we have our differences, I've read columns of threads where Bronies talk it out and come to an understanding that each is different and that it is okay and they keep calm to Brony on. This is awesome!

To anyone who reads my Blog, a thank you. Know this; this isn't just a fan-base. We have made an impact on countless lives, Bronies and non-Bronies alike. We are a piece to a machine that is working through our world removing the sand from the field, {Dust Bowl reference} so that future generations will have rich soil to grow in.

Thank you for being who you are, the people of this community have enriched my life.