What could such a simple website do to impact my entire life? Why would I even be writing out this statement, when the once bursting energy of the community has faded?

I'll tell you why.

Watching the others around you in "real life" who appear to have happiness and confidence, when all you'd want is a friend, can be a hard way to grow up happy. Having a friend, whether it be in real life, or online, can help your dazed and sad state fade to happiness. Although the once thriving community here faded just as well, the happiness it has imprinted on so many lives makes it amazing to this day.

I remember messaging "Astra Moon," and just not knowing what to do with my life. It wasn't a cry for help, but merely trying to figure myself out. Logging into today, after so many years, got me to tear up and realize how incredibly important my online friends have been to me. No, it doesn't mean you're a loser if you hide behind a screen for help. Any help is good help.

You guys, my online friends and chat room buddies, I hope all is well and if things aren't well, my prayers are to go to you. Remember that as hard as it is sometimes, being bullied, different, or unexplainably sad doesn't mean it's the end of the road. You're life is just beginning.

I will be graduating highschool this coming year and have been taken down a trip of memories visiting this website today. Ah, as insignificant as it sounds, getting a blog featured on here would be the most exciting and biggest deal ever. My christmas blog was poppin, lol.

Good luck everyone!
Cinnamon
(Matt)