it's my CBversary!

Chatterbox: Chirp at Cricket

it's my CBversary!

it's my CBversary! 

are CBversary posts even a thing anymore? i haven’t seen too many lately. well, i guess i’ll do one, for old times’ sake, if nothing else :P 

my first CBversary post was a novel and my second was a sentence, so I’ll try to keep this one somewhere in between (you’ll have to allow me a bit of sappiness, though :P)

so, three years, huh? that means the CB’s been a part of my life for over a fifth of my time alive. that’s pretty crazy. the CB’s seen me through some of the greatest moments in my life, and some of the most difficult, through three years of middle school, a pandemic, the loss of some of my pets, high school applications, the actual start of high school, a school-, city-, and state-wide history competition, various hyperfixations, and so much more. it’s helped me grow as an artist, a reader, and a writer, of both poetry and prose, but beyond that, it’s helped me grow as a person. the CB is such an integral part of my life, of the person i am and the person i want to become.

and when i say “the CB” i really mean all of you, both the wonderful CBers of today and those of the past, and of course the admins. you guys are what makes this place so special. and yeah, this place has changed quite a bit during the time that i’ve been here, but it’s always remained a hub of creativity and imagination, full of caring, kind-hearted, and talented people.

i’m so thankful that little eleven-year-old pangolin stumbled upon this place. the CB really is a place like no other, and i’m so grateful for every day i get to spend on here, surrounded by such amazing people <3

and special shout out to all my Kyngdom people!! i’ve only begun to explore Kyngdom in these last few months, and i can’t express how much i’ve enjoyed breathing life back into it (…or attempting to) with you guys. (and i know i kind of dropped off the face of Kyngdom because of novel writing but i promise i’ll post my replies soon!!) :D

*churros to everyone*

i don’t think i’ll be able to do a written picturings thread or CB ball or anything like that (yay rapidly-approaching midterms!), but how about a q&a? feel free to ask me anything (within reason, ofc) :D

submitted by pangolin, age she/they, the moon ;)
(December 9, 2023 - 8:16 am)
Lyric!! thank you so much! :D you're such a kind, friendly, and fun person, and i'm so glad you're a part of the CB (however inactive you may be--i love hearing from you whenever you can drop by <3). your writing is especially gorgeous--it has such a distinct and beautiful style that i really admire! <3
ooh, that's a tough question! there are so many things that have made me laugh--you all are so creative and funny! hmm...TON's original ski lodges are hilarious, as are Luna-Starr's and many others. and there's always this, of course: http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/414105
(and i'm sorry it took me a while to respond--it took me forever to find that thread XD)
submitted by pangolin, age she/they, Outskirts of the Galaxy
(December 12, 2023 - 7:03 pm)

Hi! I'm extremely late, but I really want to say happy CBversary :) You're an amazing person, and you add so much to the CB. Your writing and poetry are always astounding, and like everyone else on here you're imaginative and so much fun to be around. *throws confetti and balloons* Here's to many more years on the CB!

submitted by Amethyst
(December 13, 2023 - 4:51 pm)

I didn't see this, I'm so sorry!! D:

Thank you so much, Amethyst!! You're such a kind, creative, wonderful person, and I'm so glad you're a part of the CB! I've had so much fun RPing with Arietis and Tarava on Kyngdom with you, and I absolutely adore your writing style--it's just so beautiful and descriptive! You're also just such a caring and thoughtful person, and I'm so glad I know you <3

submitted by pangolin, age she/they, Outskirts of the Galaxy
(December 16, 2023 - 6:51 pm)

super late, but happy CBversary!! *eco-friendly confetti* I'm glad you're a part of the CB <3

submitted by peppermint, thinking
(December 20, 2023 - 11:13 am)

peppermint!! hi! thank you so much! i remember you were pretty active when i first joined the CB, and you were just so kind and welcoming to me, and i really appreciate that <3 i also really admire your writing! your poetry is simply gorgeous - it's so vivid and beautiful and i always get so excited whenever i see you posted something on the regular poetry thread XD anyway, thanks so much for being a part of the CB, and i'm really glad i know you :]

submitted by pangolin, age she/theyl, Outskirts of the Galaxy
(December 21, 2023 - 6:51 am)