Fare thee well, Annie

[Drix D'Zanth]

As many of you know, one of the finer members of the OB community will be leaving us as of tomorrow. Annie has always been a model example of a member that Otakuboards can pride itself upon. We are going to miss her dearly and hope she returns as quickly as possible.
Despite the unorthodox nature of this post, and possible Spam factor, I encourage you all to think of something to say to, or about Annie. Think of this as a little going away present, besides the song I?ll be singing to you on AOL, Annie.

This thread is for the friends, acquaintances, and fans of Annie to pour their final goodbyes into a single melting pot and reminisce of their experiences with her on the boards. I?ll be preparing my response tonight and will add it as people begin to add their comments.

If you do not know Annie, or have nothing complimentary to say, do not post here.

Here?s to you, Annie. ^^

Ps. forgot to mention that I expect annie to post before she leaves.. perhaps a final requiem before her great adventure *tear* (At which point I'll close the thread)

[Mimmsicle]

[COLOR=darkred]I've not known Annsie for long and already she's had an impact on me. [size=1](in a very innocent way, of course *wink*)[/size]

She has a delightful, playful attitude and has brought many smiles to my face in those crazy chats ^__^

I hope that she has a safe journey ahead of her and that time moves quickly, bringing dear Annsie safe back here.

[b]*huggles*[/b]

- Mimmi[/COLOR]

[AnonymousSource]

Well, I can't say I ever talked to her, clashed or agreed on an opinion with her, or even have been in the same RPG or other thread with her... but I have always admired her from a distance.

I always have enjoyed reading the RPG's made by her and the ones she participated in... as well as the many battles she took part in.

I have long admired her skill in posting RPG's, Battles, and about everything I've seen from her.

All in all, even though I have no real connection to you conversation-wise... I will miss your style and contributions to the site.

[Muad'Dib]

Wooh! No one told ME Annie was leaving! Why the heck is she gonna be going?

Ahem, anyway... as you know Annie, I look up to you. You were quite literaly, the first person I came into contact with here at OB. You helped sort my stupidity out, as I'm sure you did others. Your RPGs were phenominal, and I'll miss that... how perfectly you could bend the thread to make it exciting, or have a happy ending, or whatever. Thanks for being with us, and please come back!

PS: It was fun being your *cough*-sister-*cough*

PPS: I'm a guy, just so everyone else knows... the sister thing is a long story.

[Japan]

erm....well, I don't. You are a great friend. I miss you already, though I am talking to you on AIM right now...lol...Anywho, though you are rather open at times, I really enjoy your crazyness in the chats I make and just talking to you in general. You are a very intelligent lady. I shall miss you greatly and I can't wait to have you come back. Six months seems like a long time, but it will go fast. Just don't forget us while you are alway, ok? Just remember there will always be a place in my heart for you. You are an awesome friend. Good luck!!

[Hinata]

[COLOR=blue][SIZE=1]
*steps up to mircophone. Gets out a piece of paper and looks at Annie sitting alone at a table only a few feet away from her.*


*clears throat*


Umm... Annie, I'm not really sure what can be said to a person such as yourself. Especially since we met in an awkward way. * looks back down at paper and realizes these words aren't what;s burning in her heart, she crumbles paper and tosses it away, removes glasses*

Do YOU remember when we met? Well I had only see you in action on a few threads on OB and I noticed your signature. I remember it having an opening for a Lesbian Lover and seeing the type of person you were, I applied for the postition.

Imagine how happy I was when you accepted, he he. But I guess since that day I got to know you a lot better and became to see you not only as an OB friend, but kinda like a real life friend. I mean you were cool and crazy as hell. Kinda like many of the friends I really have; which probably made me bug you as much as I did. *shrugs shoulders* Who knows?

But Annie, I will truly miss you. I'll miss the adventures, the chats, the... 3 way meeting (LOL), and the many laughs that not only you and I shared, But the ones we had as a group. And don't think you've escaped the APB( I still got an extra tube) :excited: .

Now I want you to go out there and be your best, stay sweet, stay sexy and be sure you come back to us. You will be remembered and I will be celebrating the day I talk to you once more... Watch it'll be posted here on OB... ;)

*walks over to Annie and gives her a kiss on the cheek...slowly turns away*

Until that day, Dear Sweet Annsie. I love you and Take Care of yourself.

:smooch:

Yours Truly,

sweetreyes...aka Angie!!!!

P.S. Keep my red thongs safe.. I want them back when you return!!![/SIZE][/COLOR]

[Shinmaru]

Well, in the short time that I've known her, I'd have to say that Annie is one of the more enjoyable people to talk to that I know of. She's always fun to interact with (especially in the chats, hehe) and it's hard not to laugh or smile or something when you're talking to her, heh.

I'll definitely be missing her while she's gone (though, I won't be missing the APB <_<;;; ) and I eagerly look forward to her return a few months from now.

Here's to you, Annie - may the hardships you traverse over the next few months bring prosperity to you in the future ^_^

[DeathKnight]

[color=crimson]I'll see you later, Annie. Do indeed know that I shall miss ye.

Have a great time, haha.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page. "[/color]

[Queen Asuka]

[color=hotpink][size=1]O_o;

Where is she going?!

She was my partner in crime! My polar opposite! The shadow to my blinding white light! Wow, that's a shocker right there. I'm tired of all my OB friends leaving me, especially after me and her JUST became friends. >.<

Well, I will miss you. I'm sure you'll be back someday. But of course, I can't let you leave until I know why. So yes, I demand to know why.

*Places her hands on her hips and frowns*[/color][/size]

[Arcadia]

[size=1]Heh, I love how my nickname for you caught on. ^_^;;

Since you will be joining us once again (thank goodness for that) I'll just keep this nice and short and sweet (and probably a little corny) - you're a high quality member, especially in the Adventure Arena, but more importantly you're a [i]high quality person[/i] and we'll miss you lots. Have fun learning to kill people and whatnot, dear Annsie, and remember to play nice with the others. :p[/size]

[Baron Samedi]

I only found out a few days ago that Annie was leaving, and if you visited mO, you would know what a shock it was to me. Only over my school-holidays have I really gotten to know her. We got to be on quite good terms, and I really enjoyed her company, both in Black Horizon, and in chats. She is an awesome RPer and overall a great person.

She is the kind of thoughful, intelligent and friendly member that the boards can not afford to lose. I sincerely will miss her presence from OB, and I wish you [once again] the best of luck in your travels. You try your best to enjoy yourself, and don't forget about us.

I will miss you, as I am sure will many others. In the end it will be worth it, and you will come back a more mature, experienced person for it.

I just hope you will still find enjoyment on these here boards. We'll keep your chair warm for you.

Love and good wishes,

Baron.

[Corey]

[color=003333][size=1]How I wish you could stay. You must try and get online as often as you can.

I've admired you for far to many things to name. I'll be counting the days until your return.
Long days and pleasent night m'lady. *bows*
Stay safe.[/size][/color]

[Ninjaman]

I didn't know Annie was leaving...

Well, thank you so much Annie for giving me advice it's really helped me a lot. I will miss you and look forward to the next time we should meet again. I send you good wishes.

Take care now.

[Bio]

[size=1][font=tahoma]I only knew her long enough to get her on my buddy list before I took my own temporary leave of absense, but still, good luck to ye. You were the one who truely introduced me to the OB, and set me strait on the rules.

From personal experience, you truely surpass every other OBer in the Adventure and Battle forum.

Thank you Annie, and farewell![/size][/font]

[Boba Fett]

[color=green]Annie,

I?ve known for a while now that you?d be leaving us, but I hoped that?d blow over and be forgotten like so many other things. Alas, that hasn?t happened.

You?ve been a great friend, an above average role-player, and a source of both humor and intelligent conversation alike in addition to a prime example of a respectable member of this message board.

Best wishes wherever you end up, your talent for writing will assist you in whatever field you ultimately end up in.

Remember, my profile has all my contact information, if you ever want to talk.

May the Force be with you, always.

-Boba Fett[/color]

[Syk3]

I feel really bad, Annie.. Just when we started to become better friends, you have to leave. >_< Ah well, we'll be here when you return, and in the meantime, do your best to try to get online! ^_~

This really is for the best, though. Getting your life on track; starting a rotation that will set the stage for the rest of your life. So don't miss us too much.

[Nate]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Boba Fett [/i]
[B][color=green]
May the Force be with you, always.
[/color] [/B][/QUOTE]

[color=gray]But Boba cannot contain bthe force, that is why he must use the equipemnt..right?>_>

Anywayz, i never knew you were leaving. I thought you were sucked into the tornado known as OB like the rest of us. I have never really talked to you ,but i have read your rpgs, and the yrock.

Why are you leaving?[/color]

[silpheedpilot]

[COLOR=Blue]Here I am, making my final goodbye to Annie....But not really. Because Annie and I have become close in the past while since we have met and she has done so much to me and for me, that I cant even begin to imagine. So...To Annie, most wise and beautiful. Goodbye! For now...and you take your craziness with you and spread its worth!

From the coolest loser around,
Clank. (SilpheedPilot to most)[/COLOR]

[Drix D'Zanth]

Okay, gentle annie love,

I hate to see you go off to boot camp for 7 months, but you must promise us you return safe! I honestly have treasured our chats, and moments. I have had fun singing for you, and listening to your sublte sense of humor. You always made me smile whenever you were on. Every time I would log on to AIM, you would be quick to send me a hello and tackle hug me. I'll never forget such kindness Annie, and you will be surely missed here.

You are one of the best members of the OB community I've seen. You have made real connections with people during your stay here through AIM, PM , and just conversation. I'm glad I could have the privelage of browsing your posts during my check of the lounge.

Oh, forgot to say, when you fire your gun.. point it down range. Make sure you shoot the other guy before he shoots you... and uhh have fun i guess. Don't smile at the drill sargeant, and... don't forget us ^_^.

We'll see you back in 0700... months. (that's kinda a pun... doesn't really work, cause it implies she'll be gone for 700 months, heh. Well my point stands >.>)

Ahh yes.. thank you for this: >.> It's delightful.

I promise when you get back I'll sing for you again.

Your friend,
Jordan

[Annie]

[color=indigo][i][size=1]Words cannot explain what I long to say. But I suppose that is good, considering my return is promised! So I suppose I'll try to keep this unsappy, savvy?

You all don't know how much you mean to me. I never would have imagined that I would impact anyone. You all have been more of friends than the friends I have IRL. Anytime I needed a lift from my ordinary, and sometimes depressive, life, you all were here, no matter what. You all have seen, sometime or another, sides of me that no one IRL has.

Joining the OB was probably the best thing that has every happened to me. In the 5 months that I've been a part of this amazing message board, I have grown to admire, adore, and respect many of my fellow members. Writting with many of you has been an honor and a privelege that I look forward to returning to. I thank everyone for participating in my RP's or those I have had the pleasure of partaking in. I thank everyone who helped me out. The mods who were so patient with my n00bish begining, may you all be blessed;)

I had a crazy time with most of you in the chats. That is where I really got to know most of you. Best times live in those rooms..and all this mention of the APB is giving me scheming farewell ideas *glances at Shin and Syk*..The chats were always a surprise. Always something new and exciting. It is a shame that I have just gotten to be friends with people, and now I have to leave. But, as the saying goes "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." [/color][/size][/i]

[b][size=1][color=deeppink][i]To you, my heart[/b]: The months I have spent with you have been the most amazing and joyous months of my life. Never has one captured my heart, soul, spirit as you have. I've known no such feelings and emotions as I do with you. You, and you alone, were the one to save me from the path of destruction I was headed.

I was drowning to find myself, mind and body. Sinking deeper into the murky waters of my misery, you brought a wonderful, soft, and loving light to guide me through. Feelings for other guys were, and are, cast into the void of unrecognition. I see no others to match the love you have provided me.

We've had some rough edges with Fate, but no matter what the b**h threw at us, we came out stronger than before. The bond in which we have developed is stronger than distance and tough communications. The sound of your voice sends me into a sheer high of happiness in I know what will become of us in the future. Seeing your screen name pop up thrills me than any amusement ride that I've enjoyed.

My mind lives day to day on the thoughts of you. There is never a second that I don't have you on my mind. This truely is the happiest I can [b]ever[/b] recall myself being. Ecstacy is the best way to describe you. A wave of intense, awesome, and beautiful emotions that course through my body. A high in which is more powerful than any drug could ever hope to offer. I thank you, Clank, for everything that you have done for me. And I will talk to you soon. No goodbyes for us. It will never be goodbye, never.

For everything that you have done....[b]I love you[/b], my Supreme Knight of the Deathbringers.[/color][/size][/i]

[color=indigo][i][size=1]On a final note, thank you everyone. I promise I will return to you. I will try my best to get on a computer. If I can, watch out, I'm ample to drop you a PM. Or I might just even slap you....(In a very innocent way>_> [copyright Mimmi 2004] (I'll pay you back later;)...In a very innocent way>_>)

I'm sorry to those in whose RP's I didn't have time to write a final post in. I promise, I will make it up to you when I return....(In a very innocent way>_>)

Laters
[b][center]~Annsie~[/b][/size][/i][/color][/center]

[b][size=2]Edit:[/size][size=1] Derr! I forgot to tell you where I was going..*shrinks* I am sorry, my Queen Asuka.

I am leaving to go to boot camp and tech school for the Air National Guard. I will be in boot camp for 6 weeks, basic electronics for 3 months, and more indepth electronics for 3 months. I will be going to San Antonio, Texas for BMT (basic military training), Mississippi for the first 3 months, then Witchita Falls, Texas for the last 3 months.

That's really all you need to know, so I bid you all a good night, but not a goodbye. I will see you in 7 months![/b][/size]

[Mimmsicle]

[COLOR=darkred][i]*is pleased she made a lasting impression on Annsie*.....[/i]

[b]In a very innocent way [/b][i][copyright Mimmi 2004] [/i]

Thanks for copyrighting it for me [i]*winks*[/i]

- Mimmi[/COLOR]

[Sui Generis]

[COLOR=indigo]Annie,

I know I'm probably late, and you are probably gone, but I had to say good bye anyways.

You've done so much for me in the past month that we've talked that its really hard to think of you as just an "OB Friend" you've been more of a sister to me. I wish there was some way to show you how truly honored I was just to talked to you, even if it meant jumping off of a cliff.

You're a great person, and I'm glad that you are indeed taking your life into your own hands. I wish you the best of luck, and I will miss the daily talks very dearly.

Bryan[/COLOR]

[Drix D'Zanth]

Well, annie left about 8 AM. We wish her luck from OB during her camp at the Air National Guard.

I hope this helps people understand the significance of relationships on OB and what kind of people you can meet. Annie was an A+ member. It would be wise of anyone who is new to the boards to follow her example.


"Radaghast says good-bye to his shining light."

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