I joined Valentines Day 2008 after an argument that ended the "relationship" I'd had at the time. I stayed home and played FFVII that night. FFVII kind of became my go-to game when I felt upset or lonely. That time, however, I decided I wanted to do something I'd not done before I the game I don't remember what though... Maybe breed a gold chocobo?). My school had give. Me a laptop for studies, so I had Internet access for pretty much anything I wanted that wasn't blocked.
TFF was one of the few gaming related forums that weren't blocked.
I stayed, I guess, because I made friends. I wasn't the easiet of people to get along with, and at one stage had four warnings to my name. I ranted and raved over those things like a little bitch lol. Oceaneyes got a lot of hate. Then I found out she's a red head, so [I think] we're cool now, heh.
My favourite section was Humour and Word Games, and had easily over three thousand posts I there before I'd made a few hundred in the rest of the forum. It was there that I got into making banners and signatures, and I'd like to think I was pretty good. I've won an award or two. This was back when Tiger Lily, Craven, Halie and Violet were very active, and there was worthy competition, bwahaha. It was fun, but I think voting became nasty and childish at one stage, and if TFF is known for something, it's drama. xD
Anyway. I made friends, and lost a few friends. I guess my best friends at one stage were Rikkuffx and Martin, but I fell out with both of them about the same time. Me and Martin started takking again a year or so later, and still talk now and then via Facebook and Twitter, but I've not spoken to Becca in over four years. There was loner-kid too, who I thought was awesome, but I slowly lost interest in the forum, and stopped catching up. I don't think he comes here any more.
Then I got talking to Joe and Victoria, and life changed a lot. Me and Joe talked every day, got close and became TFF cousins. Me and Vicky were in a long distance relationship for two years. At one stage, I was saving pl my money up for a trip over to meet them both, and to eventually move and live over in America one day. I guess that changed when I got a job, met someone closer to home who I liked, and took one of the biggest risks I think I've ever taken... I'm still with the person I met over here three years on, I barely talk to Joe now (we're still cool though), and last I spoke to Victoria was in a group conversation about one and a half years ago.
Since the demise of MSN, I've neglected many of my friends on here. I guess having a job, a boyfriend, being a gamer and bit having a lot of time is my reason, but it sounds more like an excuse. I miss those conversations me, Victoria, Joey and Bleachfangirl used to have (I still remember almost dying by choking on a Dorito at one, and there's a quote ir two in my sig from that girl - she's a LEGEND) and many others. Might have to bite the bullet and Skype it up one night. Anyone up for a classic CPC8 and PRK9 Toga Party?
I don't really know why I keep coming back, tbh. Sometimes it's nice to visit home, I suppose - I consider this place my home in the web. It's where I've had some really awesome memories, made some of the biggest plans of my life, met the coolest people and experienced the most drama. Oh, and I'm a mod, and once I think I've just about forgotten this place, someone ****s up and gets reported, and I get an email to remind me of my place. xD
I'll be celebrating my sixth year here next month. Wow.
Here's to a few more years!
EDIT: It might not be evident in this post, but I also developed my writing skills on here. Typing on an iTouch is a pain in the ass!
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