Let me tell you a story.
One year ago, I wasn’t in the greatest mental place. I wanted to roleplay to cope, and I specifically wanted to roleplay as/with Septic Egos. I didn’t want to keep writing fanfiction, though I enjoy it, I wanted partners to bounce ideas off of.
I saw blogs on my dash. @anon-anti was the first one I saw, followed by @anon-jameson and @littlegreypistol. I tell you everyone, my jaw dropped. I followed all of them, plus @anon-marvin and any other anon blogs I could find.
It was then that I jumped over to a brand new blog and made @justjackieboy.
I slowly tested my interactions with these guys. I waded the waters, got to know them little by little, and one year ago, on December 19th, I joined the Anonymous server.
I was scared out of my mind, friends. I was scared of being rejected, or losing interest and leaving after a few days, but I never expected to meet the best group of friends I could possibly meet. I never expected to jump headfirst into a world filled with lore and mystery, angst, grief, sadness, laughter, both in and out of character.
The friends I have made, Fex, Jade, Lily, 10th, Honey? They’re all amazing. We’ve had our many ups and downs, but we’ve always come through the other side just as strong as ever, and it’s been the most amazing experience to get me through this past year.
I’ve gone from a stranger in this foreign world to meeting so many amazing people, not just the people I listed above. I was able to meet a huge amount of people, forge amazing friendships, and gain new experiences. I was able to come out of my bubble and stop being so reclusive!
This is my one year anniversary of the best most impulsive decision of my life, and I’m so happy I made that leap. I don’t know where I’d be without joining the server, I don’t know who I’d be.
But, I want to give personalized messages to my friends, because if not for them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Fex: Thank you for accepting me as a second Jackieboy. You have been a huge influence in who I am today, and you’re so much fun to talk to. I still look up to you and everything you do, you’re an amazing person with such a level head on your shoulders. You don’t need to be perfect to be amazing, but it’s obvious how hard you work and how much time and effort you put into everything you do. It’s inspiring and I’m so so happy I can call you one of my close friends. I love you.
Lily: Lily, my daughter, my best friend. I fucking love you forever, okay? We’ve been so inseparable for so long, always being there for each other no matter what. You’re so talented and beautiful and I’m so so so proud of you. You’ve grown so much in the course of a year and I’m so glad that we’re still super close and can trade all sorts of ideas and headcanons, and can just be idiots together. I cannot express enough how much I care about you, and I’d be utterly lost without you.
Jade: We used to be really close, but you needed a break and left for awhile. We were able to pick up almost where we left off. You’ve changed a lot in the few months you were gone, but it was definitely for the better. You’re still the awesome person I was drawn to in the beginning, you’re still hilarious and now more blunt, but I know you’re never malicious about it. It’s just nice to be able to see and talk to you again, because bitch I’ve missed you, and I love you.
10th: I was scared of you at first. I followed you before Anonymous and I always liked your writing, but I never thought you and I would become friends eventually. You’re such a sweetheart and you know how to speak your mind where it matters. I love having you around and seeing what new ideas you put forth every day. Plus, your writing is just amazing, and I adore swapping headcanons with you.
Honey: You and I have had our rocky moments, but I do love and care about you. You’re someone I can always count on to be honest and to keep everyone in check, even if it’s not always what we want to hear at the time. You’re funny and sarcastic, you’re sweet and gentle, and you just have a way with words. Having you around is definitely a perk and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
To everyone else I’ve met on Anonymous: I love you. I love you guys, I’ve loved building lore with you, helping all of you cope through the angst and the fun moments. I’m so so happy that we’ve only grown closer in the past year, and can really support each other now.
It’s been one hell of a ride, and I’m looking forward to what the next year of Anonymous brings.
