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Click here to support Help Erika gain her Independence by Kayla Thiessen

Hello there, my name is Erika (though most friends call me Kennie). I actually reside in South East Asia, Philippines, and I am in great need of help to start a new life with my fiancée who lives far away in Idaho, US. 5 years ago I wasn’t able to get my diploma because my mother’s funding wasn’t enough to pay for my tuition fee in order for me to complete my thesis. As a result, I was not able to graduate and that balance still remains unpayed to this day. Fast forward to my current predicament, I am now under my abusive father’s influence and have been trying to get out of it since. Lacking self-worth and confidence because of my magnified failures, I have been paralyzed with depression and have had several suicidal attempts during these past 5 years, and now I wish to get out of this unhealthy toxic environment in order for me to finally start living my life and grow as a person. It is only now when I’ve sought medical help from my Therapist and life coach that I’ve mustered enough courage to take the first steps of breaking free from this abusive environment. Getting my diploma and moving out might be my only means of escape. Having your support would greatly help me. Anything you can give would mean the world to me. Thank you so much for reading this, and spread my message around if you’re unable to donate.

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Likely to become buddies: Bucky Barnes and Edward Elric

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meguhime submitted:

My dear, sweet Kennie, I wish you the happiest of birthdays!  Today marks 3 years since we met, that fateful day when a bike courier and a bartender crossed paths and were forever changed. You have shaped a lot of how I see the world today; directly, with the kindness you have shown me and the ones I love, and indirectly by the brilliant thoughts you’ve shared with the world on your blog, expressed in art, writing, or commentary on great works. I am inspired by your love, especially, because even in the darkest times, your heart shines brightly. Earlier this year, when I met your partner and our good friend, I was instantly moved by thoughts of the moment you will finally be united together. ♥ I hope someday soon that dream will come and we will meet again… at a cafe on a beach. Until then, I wish you warm days, smooth sailing and all the joy life can give. Remember what that old coot says, “fly high and dream big!”

All my love and best wishes for a great year ahead, Megan

;A; Megan, I’m very moved by this message and had never expected to see this in my inbox. It came as a surprise cuz I know we haven’t spoken with each other a lot. You’re one of the most precious friends I’ve made here and I’m so grateful and happy that you still are one, and that you never forget the friendship we have. I love you so so so much! and I miss you SO SO much and I’ll still wait for the day till we meet. I’m so glad you and the brogade have been part of my life. Thank you so much for everything! *wipes tears*

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I still go back to this playlist sometimes when I need inspiration. ♥

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You know, it makes perfect sense now that actual perfect person Xav would bring us all together

I mean we're kind of the X-Men...

With our very own Xavier ♥

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An open letter

Dear... all, 

I really want to thank everyone who came to Sakura Con and for making it really ...the best convention I have ever been to in the 11 years I've been going.

This is in no definite order, but I just need to thank everyone:

I want to thank froggiesandstrawberries (yep that's a link so go check out Freya's cosplay and photography right now!) deeply for everything she did for all her friends this weekend. She really took on the role of photographer-cosplayer and brought out the very best, and I seriously cannot wait to see ALL the pictures she took this weekend. Miyu's beautiful Aerith (among her many beautiful cosplays) and her incredible FFVII group is especially at the top of my list of must sees! ♥ Finally meeting the most genuine, kind, and loving soul that is Kayla was so moving, and I'm not sure I can put words to how I feel having her in my life. N-chan and I got to spend time together and I'm always thankful for that!! ♥ Meeting new friends (WE COLLECTED SO MANY NEW SWEETIES! ; W ; AHH HI AGAIN!) , seeing beloved old friends (I MISSED YOU SO MUCH LET'S HANG OUT), and spending some time with each person was really the most meaningful part of the con. I was so happy to show Noel a great time at his first time at Sakura Con, who did a super cool NON-LEGO COSPLAY (HAHA! <3) especially because he'll be working with Sean on the upcoming GAMcon this summer!! I am so looking forward to what Sean will organize and how this awesome weekend gave him even more motivation toward his future goals!

Most of all, I want to thank Jon from the bottom of my heart for eeeeeeeverything!!! He was the most handsome Sycamore in history just sayin' woweeeeee hnnghh!! We were so awesome and I think this was truly the best Sakura Con we've ever had!!! It was a welcome break from all the hard work we've been doing every week... and I can't wait to have another weekend like this where we can spend every day together! When was the last time we got to spend this much time together... ;___; I miss you... so.. much. and we just had dinner together, but I just.. thank you for everythingasdjaskldjaskdaj

To everyone who couldn't be there with us (Rachel is always on my mind ♥ David is having so much fun in Japan but dude we missed you so bad please get me into Jojo my body is ready JOOOOOOOOO!!! JO! Maude is in our heart forever and I got Thor to say hi HAHAHA yes good ♥ Silvia was in the sparkle of every gorgeous Sailor Moon we saw ♥♥♥ Kennie has now officially hugged Kayla!!! well... under the condition of modus ponens i.e David hugged me, David hugged Kennie, I hugged Kayla, therefore Kennie has basically hugged Kayla! YAY HAHA NO ONE CAN ARGUE WITH MY LOGIC GET OUT! BROGADE! We've pretty much met more than half the brogade now! We gotta get everyone together! Especially those we haven't met: Xav, K, Tia, Josh, Birdy... we're coming for you!! I'm gonna photoshop Claire and Tara into literally everything because it wasn't the same without youuu and we missed you so much!!) or if you/we/everyone was busy this weekend: we miss you and we love you and we can't wait to see you soon! (AND STACY LET'S PLEASE HANG OUT SOON ; A ; WE MISSED YOU!! AHHHHHHHGHGHH.. ;;;;;)

Thank you everyone for everything ♥ THANK YOU EVERYONE! Even if your name isn't mentioned here, I hope you realize that you were part of a really wonderful and well deserved weekend

aND OF COURSE MY MOM FOR BEING SUPER AWESOME AND MAKING US USE FOOD COLORING ON OUR DINNER BECAUSE WHY NOT IT'S COLORFUL AND MADE MY WHOLE DAY HEHE! ♥♥♥ (We had super vibrantly colored rainbow fettuccine alfredo!)

Ahh.. to everyone I may have forgotten in my Sunday sleepiness, I know you know that I know that you know that I love you and am so happy we could share these days together...

And finally, to myself... Megan, thank you for not guilting yourself into not going. Thank you for taking a break. You needed a break. It was healthy to take a break. Take another break sometime soon. I know it's tempting to just stay at home and work and school and get into a routine that you are comfortable with... so thank you for getting out of your comfort zone. For actually socializing with real human beings... and for getting out of your school-shaped-cave long enough to have a little fun. It's always okay to have fun and be a little selfish sometimes. Learn to put yourself (and your needs for human contact) first when you can afford it. People love you, share a lot of your interests, and can teach you unexpected things that you won't learn always keeping to yourself... so don't be afraid to reach out. This weekend.. was such a great lesson in letting that apprehension go ... and just talk to people. And stop being so afraid that they'll hate you... because chances are, they won't... you have a lot to offer... stop doubting yourself and remember how much you can add to THEIR life (even if it's just a little right now...)

We will have pictures to follow once everyone gets settled in... but I'm just so full of love for everyone... 

As Cid might say:Fly high and dream big.

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froggiesandstrawberries replied to your post:I DON’T EVEN CARE WHAT WE LIVESTREAM I JUST WANT...

LIVE STREAM MEGU DRAWING~

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I DON'T EVEN CARE WHAT WE LIVESTREAM I JUST WANT TO SEE EVERYBODY