... and I suck at FFR. Like, god am I terrible.
But at least I get to see all of you lovely souls :3
All in all, it was an awesome experience, though!

Lookin' forward to talking to everyone again~

Hey guys~ I did this last year, so I decided it's becoming a tradition. Valentine's Day, for me, is a time to tell EVERYONE how much I love 'em – forget all of that couple-y stuff. So here's a crap-ton of tiny valentines for all of the people that make my life on this game, because I love all of you guys so much and I wanted to remind you <3

This is gonna throw my profile off so badly. You can all blame T-Force for this ridiculously large RT :P

In alphabetical order by username, because there are too many of these and you can easily find yourself <3 Most of these are TB members. If you’re not on this list, don't worry, I love you. After typing over 3,000 words I got lazy. But seriously, everyone in this community means so much to me. HERE WE GO~

Bluearrowll: Oh boy Terry, where do I even start? Between Skype creeping on your awesome Canadian profs’ accents, gently mocking you about all of the plane videos we watch, and all of the other shenanigans we get up to, I’ve gotten more and more pumped about Toronto every single day. You always find the most ridiculous things to see and hear and read that make my day so much better, and talking to you is an absolute joy, even if you do eat weird milky cereal. :PP Oh, and you’d better win D6, or I’m not coming to AN ;P JUUUST kidding, I wouldn’t miss a chance to chill with you and play the ‘what can I actually eat at Burger Priest’ game for anything in the world. Thank you for being amazing!!!

Bmah: Thank you for being such a friendly, approachable person! Seriously, one of the first times we were ever in chat, you went out of your way to say, “oh hey, I’ve never seen you, welcome!” to little old me, and I appreciated it so, so much. It was great to meet someone so inclusive right at the beginning. You are a great admin and you do so much for this site. Thanks, bmah. :)

Bobby Jeffrey Hill/MrPreggers: Pregs, I seriously miss the crap out of all of the times I’d come into MP and you’d be there and we’d just chill. Thanks for being the only one to BAZINGA with me during the Double Credit weekends, for being an absolutely hilarious poster and for just being a really cool guy to talk to. I can’t wait to come back so our MP antics can continue!!

ChaoticDestruction: GET BACK IN MY LIFE!!!! Luv u bb :3

Charu: There’s so much to be said about someone who can make everyone’s day better by simply *laughing*. :P I seriously want to bottle your laugh and sell it to people, it’s that wonderful. It’s an excellent addition to the rest of your carefree, extremely fantastic personality that I find so open and accepting. There’s definitely a reason you were voted Friendliest on the Forum Awards. <3 You are an amazing part of TB and a really awesome friend and I’m so glad that I met you.

Chocobothief12: Tony, we haven’t talked in forever, but I thoroughly enjoy chillin’ with you in Skype calls, especially when you had that particularly coy Skype avi this summer that we would use for pickup lines. You’re way cool. 8)

Chez-the-guy: Chez, I swear we’ll talk on Skype one of these days, lol. I’ve loved following your FFR career since you joined! Congrats on wrecking me and getting fantastic D4 status – keep going!!!

Elite Ninja: Brandon, you are just so damn genuine I can’t even handle it. You are a steadfast friend to everyone, you’re easy to talk to and just a joy for me to hang with in chat. I love how much FFR means to you, how hard you work to get scores and go after files. You’re an amazing stepper, and I greatly appreciate that your songs are often in the D3 range – I get spoiled by all of your great files :3 Can’t wait to get home so I can play them all a million times.

Evascythe: My wonderful Emolga, I miss the days of our beautiful FFR rivalry. You have been such a fun person to get to know this year, and we’ve said it before, but if I end up moving to Vancouver we are TOTALLY chillin.’ Like, all of the time. Thank you for being amazing!!!

EzExZeRo7497: Eze, you are just chill as shit. I really really enjoy talking with you and listenin’ to your outlook on life. Plus, you’re probably my favorite member of DShouldaJoined – I better see you in the 9th official, though!!! PS, you’ll be my skype status for awhile. EZE \O/ for the win~

Femanic: I’m always pumped to meet other girls on FFR, and ever since you jumped into me and Sax’s tourney this summer, I’ve been so excited that you’re here! D3 gals fo lyfe (until you skillboost and leave me – it’s only a matter of time!!)

_Fluttershy_/DanMeister: I really appreciated comparin’ scores and chilling with you this summer. Can’t wait to get home so we can do it all again!

Fluvs: Fluvsie, I voted for you as Best Newbie on the forum awards. Just thought you should know. :3 I miss you!

FontSize72LOL: Derek, you’re just great. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching you wreck D4, and then D5 in this tournament. You’re an amazing part of TB and I look forward to many more wonderful times together <3

HalfStep: Vince m’dear, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t turbo-excited to come back to FFR and take you on as a rival!! So stop skillboosting already! Nah, I’m just kiddin’, I’m thoroughly enjoying cheering you on as you get so much better. I think you are so incredibly sweet and I’m unbelievably excited that you joined the team. Here’s to so many more memories <3

Hateandhatred: Soooo, confession time. We’ve talked very little, but I’ve always thought you were hella cool. Wanna be friends?! We can even speak French if you want :)

iEnvy Tr0lls: Coley, has it actually been over a year since we met?! Thank you for being one of my first and most steadfast friends on this game, ever since our fateful random drunk meeting! :) You are one of the most hilarious, wonderful people to talk to, and you have such a pure, kind heart that it blows my mind sometimes. Never forget that you are someone of incredible worth; your sense of loyalty to your friends and your strength of character despite everything you’ve been through is something to be so proud of. I admire you so much.

Jake Ferguson: Jake, I find you to be one of the most kind, supportive people on this entire site. If you weren’t in the tourney, you’d make a great addition to the cheerleader division because you’re just always building other people up. Your positivity is infectious and you are so much fun to hang with. Also, you play French Horn, so obviously we were insta-friends when I found that out. Thanks for bein’ awesome!

James May: Midi, I never thanked you properly for that kickass z3br4 siggy in the 7th official. It LITERALLY made my life. Thank you for being so encouraging and kind to the whole of TB. It doesn’t go unnoticed!!!

Justin_ator: Justin, as one of my first and most steadfast TB friends, thank you so much for being there for me. You deserve all of the happiness in the world, and for someone with such a uniquely kind personality I have no doubt that you’ll find it. It makes me so happy that you want others to be happy, and I’m so thankful that people as amazing as you exist. Now come back and get more active already, because I miss the shit out of you! <33

Kjwkjw: Jason, from your fabulous TBfanfic writing skills to your inherent kindness to anyone that comes into chat, I find you absolutely incredible. I’m so excited to chill with you more as you step into the new exciting *COLLEGE* chapter in your life. You are so smart and so down to earth and I’m so glad to be one of your friends on this site. :)

Magicturbo: Kana, we don’t talk as much as we could, but every time we do, I find that you have quite a big heart. You feel things really deeply, and that’s not something I’ve ever been very good at. I admire that very much, and I’m so glad we’re both on TB. :)

Micah_: Thank you so much for the TB sigs. I really really love mine and I’m so excited that you’re a part of the team!!! Looking forward to many more wonderful times!

MikeShinoda12345: You will probs never see this, Mike, since you have left me </3 but I wanted you to know that I thoroughly enjoyed talkin’ with you this summer. You are so great that I’m willing to forgive you for not actually liking Mike Shinoda ;) I keed, I keed. You are so wonderful and easy to talk to and I just think you are absolutely swell. Wish you the best with everything!!!

PaperclipGames: Yo Alex, we’ve known each other for literally a week. But I think you are so nice. Here’s to getting to know you better!!!

Popsicle_3000: Pop, you are just so effing great. So supportive, so understanding, and so pumped about FFR and TB. Your motivation to become a doctor is so rad, and I can’t wait to see what you accomplish in life. Thanks for always being an upbeat, encouraging person for everybody!!!

RagedBerserker: I really effing miss you, I need more of you in my life!

ReikonKeiri: Do I even need to mention again how excited I am for TERIYAKI WITH TERIYAKI?! Toronto won’t even know what hit it. I am counting down the days until we get to chill. Thanks for being amazing!

Reuben_tate: Benguin my dear, you are seriously a ray of sunshine. Your kindness has no bounds, you are an incredibly understanding and inclusive individual, and I find that absolutely invaluable, not only as the leader of our team but as an amazing human being. You’re so intelligent and driven and you’re gonna change the world someday, I know it. In short: you are wonderful. <3

Samwais: I really miss you, Sam. :) Just wanted to let you know.

Sayuncle990: We talked for the first time YESTERDAY, but we’ve both been a part of TB for some time. How did that even happen?! Can’t wait for more cool convos~

Sweet Angel: Wooo I was so happy that you made it to round 4. I’m so pumped to talk to you more. :D

T-Force: Since you were the one who encouraged me to re-do this, I suppose you’ll be getting a fairly long shoutout ;P Or something. What would have happened if Zak and Middie hadn’t been charity streaming that one time and we both ended up in the call? We talk about it all of the time, but I can honestly say I would have missed out on a lot of amazing conversations, hilarious banter and general ridiculousness that happens every time we talk. In just a couple of months, we have become so much closer than I could’ve imagined (against my own will and better judgment sometimes, you jerk :P) and this sassy, teasing friendship we’ve formed has come to mean a whole lot more to me than you know. Here’s to an absolutely amazing time at AN, my friend. I can’t wait.

TC_Halogen: AJ, I think you have an amazing head on your shoulders. I really admire the way you balance your life – between being an amazing dad, a dedicated student and putting your heart and soul into FFR at the same time, you are probably superman. Your Hall of Fame status was incredibly deserved. Thanks for all that you do!

TheSaxRunner05: Sax, I have never had more fun than when we were running our tourney this summer. Thank you for being an awesome cohost, a really dedicated FFR player and an extremely kind soul in general. I have loved getting to know you and I wish you the absolute best. And I want to see so many cute pictures of the baby!!!!

Thesunfan: Oh boy, feels dump incoming. Remember this time last year when we had just met and you didn’t make this list and I found out a few months later that you had really wanted to be on it? :P You know what, that can’t even be possible because there’s no way we only met a year ago, right?! So much has happened, and over the past few months I hope you know how much your presence has meant to me. Greg, you are one of the best people I know. You are an amazing friend, the best confidante, my favorite grudgingly perfect beta, you keep me grounded when I’m behaving like a crazy emotional hypochondriac French mess, and you are always 400% there for me in every way. I don’t know what I did to deserve a friend as wonderful as you, but I am forever grateful that you are in my life. And someday, I’ll figure out what your username means. LOVE YOU GREGGY!

Top: TOPPYYYYYY even though we haven’t even known each other long at all, it feels like we’ve been friends 5ever and I love it. Your love and dedication to TB amazes me all of the time. You are such a good person, your heart is a million times huge and I love that about you. Thanks for being oh so kawaiiiiii~, I’m so glad you get to stay with us <3

U.N. Owen: Trevor, I just think you’re such an awesome part of TB. You are mad chill, everyone loves you and I love being in Skype chat with you. And you better kick some serious ass in D6, I’ll be rooting for you <3

Wayward Vagabond: WC, we don’t talk for MONTHS and then every time I see you it’s like Christmas!!! Thanks for sending me awesome music that makes you think of me (seriously I was quite touched), stepping kickass files (seriously again, Off World Colony makes my heart sing), and for being a fantastic person in general. I miss u <3

Xayphon: Xay, you are so funny. We haven’t talked too much, but I find you hilarious. So thanks for being hilarious. :P

xNix/RuGuru/ihc/whatever: Asher, last year when I wrote this to you, I addressed it to Angie :P I am so glad that I’ve been able to discover your *true identity* this year, cause I think you’re pretty effing hysterical. Thank you so much for giving me a laugh via your drunk antics, being the only person that loves Tutti Frutti Summer Love as much as I do (actually, you probs love it more than I do), and for being one of the most kickass profile artists on the site. I’m obsessed with your work. You were one of my first friends here, and I’m so glad our friendship has only gotten better. :D

Xx{Midnight}xX: Ever since this summer when we met, Mid, I have loved being a part of your craziness. You’ll always be my lampshade hat buddy, and that time I found that random bowler hat in my closet, we rocked those out together too and it was beautiful! But more than that, you’ve been there for me in so many ways (you made my birthday thread for crying out loud, you are my hero), and I am forever grateful for that very first time we talked and you told me that I was a terrible person for liking Perfect Cherry Storm ;P Because since then, we’ve only gotten closer, you’ve helped me through homesick moments and made me an avatar that I will seriously cherish forever. Like, I have way too many emotions about that avatar. Regardless, I miss you so much and I cannot WAIT to be back in the states just so we can be on a normal enough schedule to talk all of the time. Wuv u middeh<3

Zakvvv666: Zak, you are fucking hysterical. I don’t think there’s anyone else who could constantly joke about ‘getting the bat out’ on me and I would find it absolutely hilarious. Thank you so much for always agreeing to get drunk with me (even though it hasn’t happened in a while – HOMECOMING PARTY must happen!), always giving cooking lessons in your kitchen that I can benefit from as I’m burning grilled cheese on my stovetop like a failure, and for just being a wonderful, constant part of my life. You are an amazing friend <33

Zekramcross: Richie, I owe you SO much. You were the one who added me into Skype chat way back when, so I give you full credit for all of the amazing friendships and memories that became of this amazing team you helped create. More than that, though, you are a great, encouraging person to talk to in chat, thanks for MPing with me so much this summer and helpin’ me wrap my head around FMOs. I can’t wait to get back so that we can keep it up. :)

Just wanted to let you guys know that I do still float around here from time to time, so feel free to say hello. :)) Missing the crap out of everyone. Only 5 more months until I can play FFR again!!! Counting down!

Additionally, Middie made me this kickassfabulous avatar today so I wanted to thank him publicly hereeee :)

maka maka maka maka maka makaaaa <3

I'm sorry to all of the people I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to, but I wanted to thank everyone that's made my FFR experience so fantastic. Hopefully I'll just have internet where I'm going so I only have to say goodbye to you all for a couple of weeks :P In that case, just think of this as an RT with a lil more luuuuv.

Thanks to anyone that's ever hung out with me in MP or prochat, everyone that played in me and Sax's tournament, people who posted random hellos/how are yous on my wall, or whatever else. You guys are amazing and I'm gettin' all sad just thinkin' about how much fun I've had on this silly site. If you've ever talked to me once, about anything, ever, thank you for contributin' to my experience, yo 8)

Special love goes out to Team Blaze, who are a really fantastic group of people that I love to pieces. Much love to all of you guys, thanks for always making my day better and supporting me with everything, FFR or otherwise :)

Additional special love goes out to Cole and Greg, who are the best FFRiends a gal could ever ask for. Thank you both for everything. :')

I wanted this to be more witty and haha-funny, but I just love you all too damn much and now I'm getting emotional, so this is what you get ;P Keep in touch! I'll get on as often as I can <3

how much I'm truly going to miss this community when I leave <3

For everyone that's been out of the loop, I leave next Wednesday to teach English on a tiny island next to Africa. So make sure that I find you and say goodbye before I go. :)

Miss you guys already :3