This will be a lengthy one so strap in, my fellow mares and gentlecolts and be prepared for lots of hugs if You manage to cope with Sir Hugsalot til the end of this entry. 

Here it is. 10th anniversary of mlpforums.com. Me? I joined this place in 2013 and I will always remember that time. Time, when I was very uncertain about my future, confused about the so-called "adult life" and - most of all - very closed off, insecure and unable to present myself anywhere as a fan of My Little Pony. 

Being here back then was a therapeutic experience to me. I learned that I am not some weirdo with no connection to the real world. That the lesson I learned from Fluttershy about my own sensitive heart was a real one that I should follow. And I learned that there are amazing people in this world. People, who allowed me to open up, even if only a bit. I won't take long with this one - by now if not the forums I'd likely be another passionless soul living an uninspired and generally dull life. I owe this forum a lot and it's very dear to me. I am so happy to be here now, 10 years after it came to life to celebrate this wonderful day with entire community <3 

Years 2013 and 2014 are symbolic to my life as that's when I truly started developing as a person and paved my way towards becoming who I am today. A way that, while there were times when I went astray from still is before me with my heart bright and ready to continue trotting on it. 

Life can sometimes be full of surprises though and not all of them are positive. I had my struggles. Struggles that in the end led me to losing connection to this place and - through that - to people and even myself. Depression started eating me and my struggles felt hopeless until someone brought me back. To that someone I will be eternally grateful... I came here for my second chance... 

It's the people of this place that gave me this chance, simply by existing. So this entry is to thank them. People, who make the forum for me today. Who greeted me here when depression was pounding violently on the door to my heart and made me embrace ponies more than I ever have in my life, literally saving me from losing myself again. I thank You all and now onto my favourite part - individual "thank Yous". 

Let's begin, shall we? *I would insert emojis here, but they're blank xD*

@Silky And how else would I begin this entry than by You? ;-; The biggest THANK YOU goes to You, Silky... You're the biggest influence that made me embrace myself. If not for You I wouldn't be here, celebrating and cherishing another wonderful day, embracing my inner pony. You're a true light even in the deepest darkness, to follow Star Silk's own talent - You've given me a potion of resurrection of my very soul and what You see now is result of me sipping on it. I tear up as I write this. "Thank You" doesn't even cut it. You're simply lovely in every possible regard and the debt I have to You I can never repay... Every principle of ponies lives and exists inside of You and it's because of You that I finally started embracing them. And Your inner Pinkie Pie... it will always make me giggle and smile, even when facing my worst fears... no wonder she's Your favourite when Your entire being is 100% her.

@Astral Soul It wouldn't be a worthy blog entry without You, Astral. You're one of first people who greeted me as I returned. I won't beat around the bush, in many ways You are an inspiration to me, amazing person, who understands the show on the same depth that I do. You list Fluttershy as Your favourite pony (just like me) and You truly live up to principles she set. Some of my best experiences from recent months I share with You... <3 

@TheRockARooster In no small part it is thanks to You that I believed in friendships again after bitterness was eating me from inside. When I returned You greeted me with open hooves. I will always be grateful for it. For how we got to really get to know each other, for Your authentic and wholesome attitude... 

I am so happy to have You on board as my friend and then that You also joined my humble Minecraft server...

@Dynamo Pad We've known each other for not so long, but You quickly became a very quality friend to me. I loved our recent discussion about Cutie Marks, Your ridiculous playfulness when You advice me to "go for the butt" against every enemy I am facing in any video game xD You're an incredible person, Dyny and every laughter and chat we shared brings smile to my face and makes me so incredibly happy to be part of this community again. 

@Aticus the AdequateAnd there's my favourite Discord of mlpforums. I don't even know where to begin with You. How fitting for Discord to confuse me even in a "thank You" blog entry xD Seeing You alone makes me always so happy, because every time You appear things quickly become either VERY intellectual or COMPLETELY crazy. Like, have You ever heard of balance, my friend? You should try it sometimes xD Just kidding, never change, please! You inspire me with that! No matter what we end up talking about it's always a quality conversation that always makes me see the world on a much bigger scale than I have before. So that we don't skip our favourite word - You're one GROOVY individual! 

@Lightwing Hello there, my old friend. You've dealt with my craziness with nothing but patience and no blog entry would do good without honoring that. Lightwing, You're not as active as You used to be here (we must fix that >:C) but to me You're an amazing friend. Never stop being Yourself, that silly, supportive, cheeky, but also smart person with lots of integrity. 

And again, a big "Thank You so much" to the entire community, to all those who make this place feel like home and make it so much brighter with their smiles and laughter. 10 years and I still love this place. You're all amazing and I love You <3 And of course for making it all the way to the end HERE'S A BIG HUG!!!

Yours truly,

Sir Hugsalot <3