A Blue Cat's Epiphany

I have come to a deep realization about a month ago. I'm surrounded by friends that years past I would have found annoying and dreaded to be with. Guess I've grown more accepting than I have when I was younger. All thanks to an Australian friend.

Fang: When I first met him, he was a crazy hyper active sort, I've grown to accept it after first meeting him. While he may sound unsure of himself at times, he's something else worth being around with. Who knows, he might teach you something by surprise.

I don't know why... but after first meeting him, had a feeling to stick around with him since then. To this day, no regrets. Because soon after...

I met these people too, one after another.

Nalena (aka Nel): A bit difficult to understand what she says due to her accent, but good to have around for comfort and support. However, you end up hearing something completely different than what she's trying to say, and can be quite humorous. Strong accent, and doesn't take offense over her mis-pronunciation of English words.

Radiotype: Pyromaniac, but funny and good to be around for comic relief. Random, silly, and always has a cat sleeping on his face. Not the sleeping cat is not me, too big for his face.

Liska and Spyred: Two people to have a talk in a casual manner, especially on (some) controversal stuff without it getting difficult to show a different perspective without being ostracized and wrongfully accused, and be a heated discussion. This is very refreshing for me to actually talk to people without feeling like I'm the bad guy and a threat to the commute, or talked down like I'm on drugs or have a mental illness.

Tettix: While she can be cruel and quiet, she's a blast to have around at times. Who knew being friends with a bug was great? We have our turns being cruel to each other, but fun nonetheless. However, I fear she may be watching me 24/7 with her buggy eyes. Sadly, pest exterminators are expensive. Her chirpy keeps me awake at night, I can never figure out where she is.

Jeff: I don't really know him other than being the chief dev of Antilia, but nice to talk to once in awhile that isn't always about Antilia. When he gets technical in his coding and programming with others, I tend to be silent. As interesting as it may be, it'll be difficult for me to comprehend without having some knowledge or experience of it. I'd just ask the others what was discussed in laymen terms.

"A Special Blue Vixen": While we may be two different people in character, she's good to be there for comfort when Nel isn't on. She's been helping me be more out there. Slow progress though, but better than negative or no progress. Her amount of patient with me is... outstanding and incredible.

Also to include: Purified, Cheynas, and Lokosicek. Sadly I don't have much to say about them like the others, but they're good company to say the least.

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After the closure of ToonTown back in August 2013, a part of me passed away with it, not dead, but not in total control. The part of me that was... arrogant and ignorant. Blinded by pride and loathing. Nothing but hatred and blacken heart. Nothing but regrets those years ago...

Toontown was a sanctuary for me from my cold dark years in school. Eventually, the sanctuary felt tainted and corrupted, with no hope of cleansing--feel safe and secure from the outside world. I had to abandoned my home and be a refugee among other commutes that were also tainted and corrupted, till I could find one I could be a part of, even temporary for a month or so. At times I would go back to ToonTown for a month to play with a friend or two for a while, but were rare. I didn't want to be alone, despite I didn't like people so much, at that time.

Antilia is my new sanctuary, and the friends I've made from the commute is... refreshing, to say the least. I know the commute is only great because it's reasonably small, and I'm aware it won't last forever... but I want to savor every single moment of it.