User blog:BoredandProud/Goodbye...

So I guess that this place has become redundant now, huh? Well then it would only seem appropriate to announce my departure from this place too.

So over the last 3 years I've made some good friends, I've also made some enemies, but Ive always kind of just been here, even when I wasn't. My positivity towards others here was contagious, people enjoyed my company because I was friendly, caring and just always there for others, even if they didn't want me to!

It just seems such a shame that this place once was compared to a warzone before, but luckily we as a community got past it all and fixed it (even if it was for only a few weeks).

I know that half the people I knew won't be here reading this probably, but for anyone who does see this post: know that this place had an effect on everyone who contributed here. Yes, even if you were just a troll, even though it may seem unimportant or conpletely insignificant, you too would've made an impact on us here. This place will always hold our memories, even the bad ones.

I admit to making a large amount of mistakes here, I was once ashamed of myself. Those mistakes have helped me to grow into the kind of person I am today. I've got big dreams, big expectations of myself. Big expectations from life. Everyday I'm one step closer to becoming the guy I want to be. I can only hope that the same will happen to those who were closest to me here. You know who you are.

For those of you who were always there for me, I have to say this: "Go for your dreams. Seriously, just do it. I've already started my journey, I'm already almost there. I'm so close to this, I never had the time to keep coming here. Trust me, of all people, if I can do it, you can to."

And now finally, before I really go, I'd like to say this: I can't tell you how difficult it is to describe how sad I am to be leaving.

When I got here so many years ago, I would never have realised how connected I would be to such a warm community of people.

Many times I have been humbled by the kindness of your company, when I look back on this site, I will remember…my time here and the people who made my time here worthwhile.

Tomorrow I will wake up in my new life, full of yet-to-be realised opportunities, and empty of my friends here... I will be in a strange limbo.

You’ve helped me through some difficult times, and shared the joyous times in yours. Some people judge their lives on what they do, others on who they are. I want my life judged on the friends I keep, and how enriched I am just knowing you.

Goodbye...