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Just so you know, you have been one of the kindest people in the fandom that I have encountered. I know that I am not the only one who feels that way. You have made a difference to so many people both those who are established and those who are starting out. You are always willing to lend an ear or a helping hand, quick with a kind word or a funny remark. You are so very loved and appreciated in this fandom and I hope you know the importance you hold in so many people’s lives.

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merciful-death:

ooc; Thank you.  I appreciate this message a ton.  I honestly hate it when I see people that feel left out and try to be there for everyone.  As i-want-my-iwtv has said, there’s enough of a divide with the “People of the Page” and the rest of the fandom.  No need for any more cracks.  It’s too hard to have tensions.  It’s much easier to let bygones be bygones, get along and just be kind to one another.

I started this thing when I was twelve or thirteen that I challenge myself to make at least one person laugh a day, because then I know that even for an instant, I’ve brought someone some joy.  That’s what makes life worth living.

A friend of mine and I are running off to The Big City for college in a couple of months–I’m excited, but I’m putting the entire country between myself and everything and everyone (else) I’ve ever loved. I’m terrified, both of the homesickness (which is going to be like having my heart ripped out) and of being chewed up and spit out by the hugeness of the place, and being forced to come back. You see why I’m asking you about this. Any advice?

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monsieur-le-rockstar:

I can see why you would ask me this, but the times seem to be so different and yet so the same. In my experience, as far as running away to Paris with Nicolas, I only have simple, nearly instinctual advice, unfortunately. Keep in mind that it has been a long, long time since then.

Firstly, I would try to work out your financial matter thoroughly; there was a time or two when other than our apartment, we weren’t much richer than the homeless of Paris. Secondly, dive in and immerse yourself in this city with all your heart and soul and love it as if it were a living, breathing person. Cities have personalities as well as any human. Thirdly, heartbreak from home will ache but remember that your family and friends are only a letter, or email, or call away. Remember that you are not alone in your travelings, and if you were, you always are capable of working your will.

I apologize if this is little help to you but just let the city throw you where it wants you and don’t be afraid if it isn’t where you thought you would go.