User blog:Veralann/Not a retirement blog

...or is it? Nah, I'm just messing with you. This blog is about reflecting on the time I've had here so far.

So when I first joined LMBW, I had no idea what I'd be getting into. The wacky conversations, the annoying trolls, the debates, the games- I thought I was just going to chat about the LMBs. Not a chance. I ended up sticking around after talking to some people, and I ended up spending a large amount of my time here. When I first joined, I whined about not having rights, about how it wasn't fair that I couldn't be a CM, about how the policies were dumb. (Thread:254361) I didn't really start contributing much until I decided to shape up and star being more mature. I started editing (much to the dismay of NG and Izzy at the time), and started on the road to where I am now. I (eventually) learned how to edit well, assisted other users with problems where I could, and slowly improved myself and the state of the wiki around me. Eventually, after several months of waiting, I ran for CM, which.... I lost by one percent. Then I became a Patroller, and continued editing for a time, got Content Moderator, and edited more until about two weeks later I ran for CM again... this time winning. At first, it felt awesome, but then I started having trouble. Being a brand new CM, I didn't handle situations on my own in a completely efficient manner, and sometimes panicked. However, during those times, I had some awesome, completely amazing friends to help lift me up and support me. Sadly, some of those friends have left the wiki, but luckily for me, most of them are still here. Eventually I improved how I handled chat, and then I eventually ran for Discussion Moderator. At that point I was going through some stuff and was rather angsty for a bit, not helped by the fact that I was forced to take a break and get my stuff together. Then I returned, and... got into arguments with administrators. Though once again, my great friends helped me get back on track, and back to where I am currently. I understand I've been a bit rude to some people during my time here, and to them, I'd like to formally apologize. I'd also like to give a shoutout to my friends who have been there when I needed them.

Keddy: Thankyouthankyouthankyou for listening to all my rantings and annoying talks. Seriously, I truly appreciate it. Falafel:Thanks for being there when I need it, man.

AP: Thanks for guiding me on my path as a CM on this wiki, as well as all the advice you've given me.

Person of Info: Wherever you are, I hope you're doing alright, and you've always been and done more than any friend could ever ask for. I miss you, buddy.

Avalair: I hope you're doing alright too, and I want to both thank you and apologize: I want to thank you for offering support when I most needed it, as well as just being around and having fun. I also want to apologize for how I was treating you before you left. Good luck in life.

Sama:Thanks for all the talks about coding and whatever other random stuff popped into our heads.

Yada: Thanks for all the tips you've given me about Wikia, and about countervandalism!

Rio:Thanks for always being there to lend an ear and hear out my problems.

Obi:Thank you too, for being there to listen when I needed it, and giving great advice.

MC: Thanks for all the good times and the advice in moderating, I look forwards to more of both.

Alemas: Thanks for telling me when I stepped off the path, and setting me right back on track. I've needed it more than you think.

Spidey: Thank you for being there to listen on those nights where I just needed to talk to someone. I appreciate it.

Trenz & Bio: Thank you for all the talks about random stuff

Swipey: Thank you for offering comfort in the face of fear (cheesy I know )

And to everyone else: Thank you for just being my friend. I know its been a long, rocky road, but at least we're making the journey together (I can't get much more cheesy than this can I).

~Hype (Message me)