Peer Appreciation Program

Hey hey @Astraeuss, I'm so happy to see you being appreciated. We've got a secret friend, who does mention you are one of their best friends, so maybe you can guess who this lovely friend is, who took out time to send some kindness your way! 💛

Keep being you, Astra, and there are people who accept you and adore you exactly as that! 💛

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou

hmmmm I think I know who 🤨🤨🤨, also thank you that person

Hey there @ShineQueen001, you've got another secret friend appreciation yaya! 💛

And the cutest part 🥰

How freaking cute is that hah, I dont even know how many times I've kinda sung it already xD

You're so blessed with beautiful peers around, Shine, I'm really proud of you for being soooooo wonderful to be appreciated, loved and valued by so so so many wonderful people also! Y'all are absolute sweet hearts! 💛

We have an iconic appreciation! 👁👄👁

This time it's for the lovely, talented, wonderous Lin!

I thought the message was so sweet, and of course, any chance to appreciate @richuyulin is going to be taken by meeeeeee. I honestly think Lin is one of our most talented listeners and leader. I'll be honest, I get really excited whenever I get the opportunity to talk with them. Lin, thank you for everything you dooooo

Firstly, when did I become iconic? hides! Secondly, thank you for sharing this, @FrenchMarbles. And thirdly, let's hope that @Sunisshiningandsoareyou doesn't get jealous trying to jump at every opportunity to post stuff about me. 😛

@richuyulin, you're always an icon to me. I look up to you when it comes to the group support, and you taught me that it's not a scary place.

@FrenchMarbles I was privileged to have connected with some amazing mentors who focused on group support early on who showed me group support isn't scary. It's a learning curve for sure, but you'll get there with time. Some of those mentors left the platform for good, but some are still here.

Shouting out:

• @CommunityModElliot - Showed me the ropes to hosting SC and moderations. Cheered me on even when I wanted to give up moderation and quit. Thank you for believing in me even when I didn't. *here's some donuts for you* 😛
• @DonaldDraper - You were my very first mentor. Thank you for all the resources you shared with me back then, I wouldn't be here without your support. And honestly, it's always a blast to host Pop-up events with you despite the huge time zone difference between us.
• @Sunisshiningandsoareyou - I met you when you were an active host during the pandemic. Thank you for showing me what it's like to bring our own style to rooms and not having to copy cat others. Your positivity really light up the rooms. And thank you for showing me the ropes with forums and putting up with my stupid questions on this front.
• @SparkyGizmo - One of many friends from LSR from the early days who made LSR more welcoming and less daunting to ask question and gather resources in. Without you, I probably wouldn't have given LSR a chance, then I wouldn't be here in leadership positions paving it forward.

@richuyulin Aww, thank you! You are a great moderator! and an amazing SC host!!

@richuyulin

My wonderful Lin! 😊❤️ Those are powerful words. What a gift you have given to me today to know that I was a part of your growth and development in becoming the great leader that you are today! ❤️ I'm so happy to *bask in your glow*. You shine so very brightly my friend! 😊

Whatever it was that I did and how I did it, I sure am glad that I did! 😊 What a missed opportunity it would be for us all, to not have a powerhouse such as you here on the platform!

I really am focused on the concept of listener retention (part of one of my roles that I have taken upon myself). It's so very important to me to keep the great ones around, to support and help in everyones efforts. Your words are deeply meaningful to me and anyone that knows me well, knows, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that I am shedding more than a few tears at the moment....but in the good way! ❤️

Thank goodness you didn't "walk". Thank goodness you stayed and had the chance to learn, grow and to develop into the amazing leader you are today. I love how you are paving the way forward and supporting others now in the exact same way that you have been supported! ❤️ I feel like *I just heard angels singing* 😊❤️😊

I appreciate you! ❤️ I am grateful for you! ❤️ You are a remarkable human being, teammate and friend! I'd really like to express my gratitude towards the other teammates that you tagged and listed as people that helped you along the way as well! @CommunityModElliot @DonaldDraper @Sunisshiningandsoareyou . I'm so glad that they did their part as well! ❤️ Quite the line up of amazing leaders right there and am grateful to even be put in the same category as them!

Thank you again my friend! ❤️ I have what I call my "gratitude moments" at the end of each day. Once again, you will be included in them today!

*high fives* 😊 big *hugs* ❤️ and.............I love the smell of fresh paint! 😜 *wink* You got this!!!!!!!

@SparkyGizmo

Look at you shining everywhere and so brightly, Sparkyyy Sparkkk! Honored to be in the same list as yourself! Way to go, Spideyyy Twinn!🤗❤🤗 *high fives* and *biggg hugs* back!

The next appreciation is from a secret friend :o

But it goes to the wonderful @Mack who has made a lasting impression in the teen world and while I understand it can feel scary moving on up, I have seen you in the group chats and you really do be there for people. Thank you Mack, for everything.

We have a secret appreciator for ..... @ALeXaNdEr0712

They said you were the following;

• Supportive
• Coachable
• Forgiving

I tried so hard with this, pls forgive me LOL

@FluffySheep8

You have received the following appreciations from several of your peers. Not 1, or 2, but 3 peers have taken time out of their day to send you very sweet notes!

You possess amazing qualities, Fluffy. You are: supportive, respectful, motivated, determined, cheerful, purposeful, empathetic, resilient, patient, optimistic, humble, and a problem-solver!

It does not surprise me why one would want to appreciate you. You are absolutely amazing! May you enjoy your very sweet notes! ❤️ 🐑

From: @harmonyLearninghope

From: "Secret Friend"

From: @amiableBunny4016

🐑 Didn't I tell you these appreciation notes to you were just the sweetest ever. It is just lovely to see you getting the recognition you deserve. Big thank you to Harmony, Bunny, and Secret Friend for taking the time to think of others. What you did (just filling out the appreciation form) is truly touching the lives of others and making them smile. Each of you are such sweethearts and I hope you all get back the same kind of love you dish out. ♡

@YourCaringConfidant

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much. This made my day. :)

@Healingbeams @corageousmango Wow..... this came as such a surprise. Totally made me smile. I can't thank you enough for your sweet words and kind thoughts. I am who i am, I try to treat others the way I'd like to be treated. i believe in "being the change you want to see in the world." and I like to practice what i preach. I never would've thought someone would've noticed and or thought to take the time to say something. Thank you, thank you, ty.

If there is anyone who deserves to be appreciated it is the beautiful and lovely @Aishaa97 as she is one of the most helpful, beautiful people I have met on this platform.

When I seen a "secret friend" of hers sent her an appreciation, I instantly knew that I wanted to be the messenger. If you know Aishaa, you already know the type of person she is. For those of you who don't know her, let me share with you some of the qualities about her that really make her stand out of the crowd!

Aishaa is: supportive, respectful, empathetic, coachable, Forgiving, and so much more!

Now let's see what Aishaa's secret friend has to say about her:

Aishaa, you already know the drill-- You can guess who your secret friend is; but if you get it wrong, then you have fill out the form and appreciate others. 😃

Now doesn't that seem like such fun? Lol. Aishaa, I do have to say that I agree with your secret friend. You really are amazing and you truly do have a "heart of gold". You always think of others and are so sweet. You will always be my beautiful and lovely Aishaa no matter what! It is soooo good to see your name getting the appreciation and recognition you deserve. Keep on touching the hearts of others and being do amazing! 💛

@YourCaringConfidant aw such a pretty post ☺ @Aishaa97 is so kind and sweet 💕 vv well deserved appweciation!

@Optimisticempath Hugs! 🤗 Thank you.

Hey hey everyone 😊

We've got another of our amazing peer appreciations, this time for @iampaapaya , from @Healingbeams !

Here's a list of qualities in paapaya, spotted by our lovely appreciator:

Supportive

Respectful

Empathetic

Humble

Patient

Problem-solver

Also, have a look at the lovely appreciation note Healingbeams left for you:

Healingbeams: Welcome to the team! I'm glad that you're doing well! As Sun once said, appreciation karma sure comes fast 😊

paapaya: You're awesome as well! Keep being amazing!

@charmingFlower8111 Omg, this is soooo beautiful! Great job, smile spreader! ♡ 😍

This self-appreciation is from someone who wishes to remain Anonymous.

Sometimes, as humans, we struggle to find good things about ourselves... but that isn't an issue for Anonymous.

Anonymous has left the following sweet message to themselves:

To be a supportive person is an absolute beautiful quality to possess! I am soooo proud of you! There is beauty in recognizing and acknowledging the goodness in us sometimes; and I applaud you!

To Anonymous, if by chance you read this... the following note is from me to you. 💜

I don't know you but everything I say is true. My inbox will be open to you if you ever want to chat. Xoxo. ☆☆☆

@Tae22534 has sweetly taken the time to fill out the peer appreciation form to appreciate an amazing peer.

@Jenna

You are the blessed recipient of such a sweet, sweet note! Prepare yourself because Tae really really wrote from the heart. Awwwwww!!!

Didn't I tell you? I told you so... lol. ;) Everything Tae wrote is so true about you. You are a beautiful, kind, helpful person. You always make people feel welcomed and are just amazing! Thank you, Tae, for taking the time out to make Jenna's day! She does so much for others that she definitely deserves to be appreciated for all she is and does for others.

Have a great day to the both of you! ☆

Hey everyone! You are invited to join @FloatingDandelion and I as we celebrate the birthday of one of our peers.

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY @PEPPERY94 🎉

Peppery, today is your very special day! Yayyy! A day worth celebrating because you are such a fun, amazing person!

You have qualities about you that set you apart from the rest. To include: supportive, optimistic, cheerful, empathetic, and inquisitive.

@Peppery94 You have received very sweet appreciation notes wishing you birthday wishes!

From: @FloatingDandelion

From: Me @YourCaringConfidant

Now that you've read your notes from us, now it's time to get this party started! Woooo hooo!

Hold on tight to your balloons because what's to come will surely blow you away. Hehe. Just playing. 🤣 But keep on...

On the menu for your birthday meal is...

*wait for it*

Potatoes! Lol. Yes, you should already have seen that coming. Your 5 star birthday meal consists of a delicious baked potato. 😋 Yummm!

🥔 🥔 🥔 🥔 🥔

Now that you've got something in your belly, now it is time to open your present! Omgggg.... you are soooo going to love it! @FloatingDandelion and I put all our coins together to be able to buy you this fabulous gift! Are you ready? Close your eyes!

Ok, ok. Now open them! 👀

Peppery, all I'm going to say here is...

🦕 🛼 🥔

No other words are needed! 😃

Now that you have read your notes, got your balloons, ate your potato, and opened your gift... all that is left is to... EAT CAKE!!!

No birthday party is complete with birthday cake! Yayyyy!!!! Now blow out your candles!

Come and enjoy a slice of delicious cake, everyone! There's plenty to share with friends! :)

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to join in this wonderful birthday celebration. Feel free to leave your birthday wishes or gifts in the comments below for Peppery. 💜

Thanks @FloatingDandelion for letting me know that today was such a special day. You are such a sweet buddy to those you meet.

@Peppery94 I hope this birthday celebration has made your day; and that you know just how special you are. Have a great birthday!

@YourCaringConfidant Aw haha this was such a fun read, well done as always! ❤

Happy birthdayyy @Peppery94, hope you have a fantabulous day and year ahead! ❤

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou Thx 🌞. I thought so too! Love birthday celebrations. Lol. 🎂🎈🎁

Hi @Jefferythebunny319,

you have been appreciated by

your wonderful peer

@DreamsAndWonders

Jeffery has been appreciated for below qualities -

❤️Supportive - They are kind and helpful,

❤️Empathetic - They look to understand and share the feelings of another,

❤️Resilient - They bounce back when things fall apart,

❤️Optimistic - They focus on cultivating positivity, to bring out the best in everyone,

❤️Emotionally Intelligent - They read emotional cues and respond appropriately,

❤️Forgiving - They make conscious, intentional decisions to let go of resentment and anger toward someone for an offense,

❤️Authentic - They are able to be their real and true self, without pretension, posturing, or insincerity

A sweet Note from DreamsAndWonders -

@NotFound20 Sooo nice to see Lily back! And a wonderful job with the graphic~ which isn't surprising at all!🥰

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou

Thanks Sun❤️. It feels good to be back here.😊

@NotFound20

thank you so much for the wonderful post <3

@dreamsandwonders

dude you're message was so sweet and nice and it just managed to leave me speechless (which is very hard to do, you can see how much i talk in the group chat)

Sweetest Tab Tab, told ya right, we got more for youuu! ❤

From the starry-self @ElliotStarr ❤

So glad you got the chance to have the sweetest @TabbyCat97 as a verifier! I can imagine how breezy she would've made it for you, past the initial nerves (which by the way, is totally okay to feel, we've all been there)! Congratulations for becoming a verified listener, Elliot, not to be innovative much, but you're a Star! :P ❤

Now now from the bestest bunny in cups-verse @amiableBunny4016, who knows her way to make it to anyone's heart, and definitely did, yet again, with this uber-sweet and adorable message! 🥰

(I'm still laughing at " Grandma Tabbiee" 😂😭😂)

Bunnyyyy when is your "how to win people's heart" book coming out?!😮 Can't wait to get a signed copy of it! :P For real, just how adorable you are, for *always* looking out for people and reminding them how loved they are. You're a blessing, my shining buddy! ❤

Anddd another, because why not! :P

Biggest hugs Tabby, you're an immensely loving and caring heart, and I'm grateful for knowing you! ❤

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou I absolutely love seeing Tabby being appreciated. I mean, don't get me wrong-- I love reading all the appreciations for everyone but-- Tabby is something special and deserves it all. 😌 Beautiful posting, Sun! And love the cute graphics. Awww.

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou

Ohhh myy goooddnesss <3 How sweet is this post :') ! You guys are just the absolute sweetest!. Thank you thank you thank you so much. Sun your graphics have blown me away as usual also :o

@ElliotStarr - This means so much to me, Im so so so proud of you! You were so lovely and kind when I met you in pms to do your mock, and you did so so so well. Im so proud of you for becoming verified!! wooohoo! You are the absolute sweetest and totally deserved it <3

@amiableBunny4016 - ohhh bunweee! you sweet are you!! I love our chats so much, they brighten my day and put a huge smile on my face. Through good and bad chats - im always here for you <3 Great grandma tab tab got your backk!! haha ! You're so wonderful, there truly is no words great enough to describe you my wonderful twin. Take good care of yourself, love Tab Tab *hugs if ok!*

Sun sun sun lovely Sun :') eeee your words me so so much to me, you are so lovely and you spread so much kindness, positivity and happiness. Imm sooo happy I met you. I appreciate you more than words can describe. Keep being totally pawesome :') <3 Hugs to you

@TabbyCat97

They were supposed to look the same way I see them in the design app lol, but smh #BlameTheForums for ruining the quality by atleast 30% xD 🥲

You're so so sweet for being blown away still, Tab Tabbb, you're the bestest cheerleader friend anyone can ask for hehe! ❤

Yes to being pawesome together! 🥰

*hugs backkkk* 🤗

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou

Hugs Sun ♡ You're genuinely so caring and kind and talented. I mean that truly from the bottom of my heart <3

Tab Tab

@VictoriaLove7

You have been appreciated by none other than @Fristo for all your outstanding work as a smile member!

😃 😊 😀 😃😊

Enjoy your very sweet note!

Awww, the fact that Fristo took the time to send in an appreciation for you shows that it is the truth. And it really is, Victoria. You are an extraordinary talented and creative person. You put so much effort into creating the most beautiful graphics and you have a way with words! I commend and applaud you for always doing your best. You are an amazing smile spreader and team member!

🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩

Have the most beautiful day, Victoria. Hugs!

@YourCaringConfidant

Thank you for making this cute graphic, Desiree! 🌼 You inspired us to make cool ones. Btw the donuts makes me hungry 😁

@Fristo

Thank you, Fristo! ⭐ (From the og leader! 😮 ) I appreciate it! Thanks for understanding too because I'm slow in responding to your messages 😅 ⭐

@YourCaringConfidant I loveeee how "sweeeet" this post is! 🥰 (not sorry for nomming a donut .... Or two!😛)

@VictoriaLove7 You deserve all the appreciation, Viccc! 🥰❤🤗

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou

Thank you, Sunshine! 🌞❤♾🤗