Well, after 10 years the day has come... 

It sure went by fast with community as amazing as this one is.

I remember it like it was yesterday. Finding the forums during the time when I had a personal, let's call it, identity crisis. I abandoned the university I was studying in around that time. A lot of friends left as adult life already caught up with us all. At that time I've been watching the show for 2 years already, since 2011, but I felt like a social outcast as nobody I knew seemed to share my passion and I feared that I'll be judged a lot if anyone learns that I watch it. 

Initially I lurked, scouted the community to make sure that this is the place where I want to be. Then, as you can see, on august 25th, year 2013 I joined. I'll make this short...

It's one of the best decisions I've made in my life. 

You all made me feel welcome and like I belong. I am grateful to each and every one of you Listing everyone who made a beautiful impact on my life would take eternity, but from the bottom of my heart I can promise I haven't forgotten anyone. 

And it's thanks to this forum that I've met @Silky The Smoll. And... where do I even start. This lovely, Magical Mare has changed my life in ways I didn't believe possible. A lot of us have this "perfect self" in our heads. An ultimate representation of what we love, stand for and want to become. Thanks to her... I started pursuing that. I faced some of my darkest times at her side and she never left me. When under sheer pressure of negativity that was embedded inside my own mind I left this forum she dragged me back. Silky. You're amazing, I freaking love you, it's thanks to you that I am here now, celebrating 10 years on this forum ON this forum, not somewhere else as some distant memory... 

I never thought much of myself. Heck, I dare say, at times I was overly critical of myself. I certainly heard such statement a lot from others. I know I am not the only person saying such things about themselves. After 10 years I want to give an advice, obvious one, but one we tend to forget a lot. Don't give your inner critic too much voice. Love yourself. Love yourself like others love you. You all matter... Everyone, who's on this forums, know this - I, Sir Hugsalot am a happy person and almost consistently was for past 10 years thanks to you all. 

Let's always strive to make this community fun and happy. If anyone wishes to give me and forums a gift... this is the most beautiful gift I can think of. Make the place thrive with us. 

I love you all! ;-;

Yours truly,

Sir Hugsalot