First Cupversary!

This is a six-day overdue post. I know. I'm sorry. But who's counting, right? ;)

Hi, everyone! It's a little weird to be celebrating my own Cupversary, so I wanted to take this occassion to appreciate the people on here who've got me to where I am today. I'm incredibly grateful for everyone's support and it's honestly just insane to be part of such a welcoming community. Thank you to everyone for all you do - you all inspire me.

I'm trying to do this chronologically so I don't miss out anyone, but if I've missed you out, I'm so sorry. Please know I deeply appreciate you!

@Mel - Oh my gosh, I honestly just don't know where I'd be without you. Thank you for being literally the best mentor ever - from day one you've been incredibly supportive and encouraging, and it's an honour to be working alongside you now in TOZ. Thank you for always believing in me and for helping me get accustomed to failure and standing back up.

@Anomalia - You inspire me so much, honestly. Thank you for being an incredible person, forum ambassador, friend. Thank you for understanding and for being an awesome leader.

@Zammn - I feel like I'm never going to let this go, haha. Thank you so much for verifying me - honestly, it was a huge first step for me as a leader and I just felt so accomplished? You were one of the first people to give me faith that I could (learn to) be a good listener, and that meant the world. Thanks for always being supportive.

@MonBon - I respect you so much, and I'm so glad we got a chance to work together. You're incredibly inspirational and I loved planning events and things with you! Thank you for your support and encouragement and understanding. Thanks for checking in on me and for remembering - it means a lot.

@radiantrey - Oh my gosh, it's been ages since we talked! Just wanted to say thank you for your support and ideas when we worked together, it was awesome working with you.

@Emily619 - Huge respect for you and what you do for the community. Thanks for being awesome!

@ArwaS @Jenna - Thank you both for being awesome leaders and for being understanding! You honestly do so much for 7Cups, and it's an honour to have you here.

@Erato - Oh my gosh, Era, you incredible human being. How do you do so much? What you do for us is very much appreciated - thank you for being an amazing leader. It's always awesome seeing you in the forum, and your Tweets as a Social Soldier are just incredible!

@Rose - Thank you for putting up with me, for being an incredible mentor, and for making me feel like I'm worth it. It means a lot to have your support, and it's honestly just such an honour to be working with you on multiple things. Thanks for believing in my capability to be a project agent, and then for doing so many things for me as your mentee. You're amazing!

@AnyaS - I literally just look up to you so much? Thank you for being honest and for taking time out of your day to respond to my (incessant) questions. It's amazing having someone as inspirational as you on-site, and it's always a joy seeing you in chatrooms and in the forums.

@PhoenixAsh - Intern mentor XD Thank you for everything you did throughout the internship! I think you were a huge part of my ability to graduate, and your support always meant a lot. Thanks for being an awesome LGBTQ+ STL as well - it was awesome to be working with you, and you're incredibly understanding, which is amazing!

@Kate - Thanks for being an awesome CM, for trying to help, for your professionalism, and for your support.

@soulsings - Thank you for considering my (absurd) ideas, for humouring me, for looking out for me, and for being an awesome Quality Ambassador. It's an honour to have you on the site.

@Jill7cups @Tazzie - Thank you for believing in my ability to be a good CTSL, and for all the support you've given me with my role. I hope I haven't and will never let you down.

@Blaze @bear228 - Thank you both for the mock chats we had. It meant an incredible lot to know that you both believed in my ability - you're both amazing Quality Mentors, and it meant the world that you thought I was worthy of being deemed a good listener.

@LittlebluP @frostyOcean72 @Pidge2 @Mimi15 @Emirson2018 @GrahZeymahzin @Moana22 @emsworld @perceptiveNightmare - It's always lovely to see you all in the Teen Listeners room and in discussions. You inspire me to keep going. Thank you for being awesome!

@Yendi - Thank you for your kindness! It's always awesome seeing you around.

@Hope @bookworm4 @RumpleSteeleSkin @fluffyUnicorns84 @Power @Heather225 @PolarCat @Pali - Thank you for believing in me enough to bring me onto your respective teams!

@BrooklynM - It's always a joy to work with you! Thanks for being an awesome person to work with and for being an amazing leader. Thanks, too, for being really responsible and supportive! Also, Percy Jackson ;)

@SoftAlpaca10 @CalmingStar @krispykitty12 @Samar27 @FallenAngelicc @Hofimon @Robin7cups @KarrotCake @peacefullistener22 @AnonListens @Moana22 @RainyLeaves @Thwingstone - Regardless of how long you were/have been part of the TOZ team, you lot are honestly just incredible. Thanks for being awesome.

@River - Honestly you just? How do you do so much? You're such an inspiration - thank you for helping me through those first awful weeks as a mod and for all your encouragement and support.

@peppermintlove - I think you were the first person I called a friend on 7Cups ;) I'm never going to get over Pepper went there hehe - every time I think of it I just smile and I can't stop XD Thank you for being an inspirational leader and person, for being exceedingly kind and amazing and supportive and encouraging, and for being an amazing friend. Talking to you is a joy. I'm incredibly grateful that I know you. Thanks for everything.

@AveryLove - I'M STILL NOT GETTING EDUCATED and I still think your other username is way better ;) In all seriousness, thank you for being an amazing friend. It's always lovely to work with you on projects and talking to you is just amazing! Thanks for trusting me and for being excited for me - it means the world.

@neverendingMusic92 - Thank you for checking up on me, for putting up with me, for humouring me, and for being an amazing friend. I'm always glad when we talk! Thanks for being an amazing chatroom TS as well.