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I has temporary pretty journal due to that sponsored-by Ninja Assassin thingy. WOOT! Anyone who doesn't have one should give it a go too :3

Anyway! It's Thanksgiving for us Americans so happy Thanksgiving to all ya'll Americans! For the Thanksgiving Finland lacks, is made up for in Christmas spirit, which began around, oh, let's say Halloween. I swear, people had lights and decorations and store sales that early, it was madness. So I'm on the hunt for turkey, thus furthering myself from the general population.

Well we all know Thanksgiving is the time of... giving thanks, lawl. I of course have my blessings of a big, funny family, a loving husband who I met by lucky chance, a BFF lawlz who I can confide in and treat as a sister, my many other close friends from school days, as well as online, and the stability to live a happy and fruitful life. And of course, they all know this, no matter how far away physically I am from some of them. It's all happy and fluffy and yay :3 I'll have time later on today to share with them all personally, via phone and such, so it'll still be a nice holiday.

I figure also, since I don't say it often, I'll give my thanks out to the fans of both Youtube and devART; Whether they be fans of just RE Musicals, my other videos or my drawings. Long-time and newcomer fans; even just the passer-by who just enjoys a video or two. I know most of my public announcements are either lectures or rants, and I can't take back that having fans is indeed both a blessing and a curse, but for once I'd like to focus on the blessing half.

It's been a long 3 years, technically longer on devART; Though I didn't start really using it til after the whole Youtube thing. But anyways, it's hard to believe how much has happened over this time. It's been long, but at the same time, passed by quickly when I look back at it all. There's a lot of memories, both fond and dark. But really, I just like to look back at all the fun times, good experiences, people I've met, and really, through all the crap that's ever happened, it just boils down to having fun and connecting with people. If someone screws you over, ah just forget about em, move on and focus on the good things around you. Don't feed the drama llama!

I'm not trying to be a downer on myself or anyone else, but I think I owe a couple apologies as well, for things I've noticed but never really fessed up to out in the open. In fact, just the opposite. I feel good about it, and hopefully a few other will too, though I don't expect in the least to be forgiven by all, if any. But in the beginning... and trust me, if you knew me back then, you'll agree; But I was uber arrogant. At first it started out as honest surprise and modesty, but over time when the views gained more and more, my head swelled up a bit and I acted pretty stupid. At one point I'd backsass any bad comments, make bulletins of constant complaint of haters or "annoying fans", I over-generalized, and worst of all, I was no better than a dictator, making bulletins about "Hey! Go flame this guy cause he said something to me." I know I acted that way a little bit on devART as well in the past. It wasn't fair to the fan base at all, it was taking advantage, I was being a little bitch, and it's a huge part of what I dislike in others today. I know there's plenty of people who hold that phase over my head to this day. Forgiven or not, I'd just like to apologize; I'm sorry for that whole ordeal.

I can't honestly say I hold no arrogance in present times. I like to think I've matured at least some though; I've tried in little ways to make amends and show the fans I don't see them as a herd of sheep, or a tool I simply use, because that's really not the case at all. Also, I don't idolize or view myself as some kind of internet goddess, nor do I condone anyone who actually feels that way about me themselves. but like I said, I'm not without any pride or arrogance, I just hope it's at least noticeable that I try not to be a total Mary-Sue attention whore XD.

So now, let's get to the main point: My thanks to all of you! This applies for devART, Youtube, the people who visit my Forums and Blog, and to anyone out there reading this from the outside who doesn't have any actual online accounts. Like I said, 3 years of a community that slowly grew into something pretty big. Though it is true that I make videos based on my own enjoyment of it; Without the fans, I probably wouldn't made as many videos or drawings as I have, so really from all the fans came a form of inspiration to keep on going with it. A hobby became... Well, a bigger hobby XD But one with quite a few opportunities opened my way, and that's all thanks to the fans.

I'm thankful to all the honest support I've been given, whether it pure compliment or constructive criticism. I'm even a bit thankful for some of the more... eccentric fans, who usually just give blind compliments. Even if it's not as, say, in-depth or thought out, or even honest, I'll admit it's flattering in some cases. Just don't overdo it, okay? XP Also, of course as always, everyone who has ever done something for me, like make a video tribute, a drawing, or anything along those lines have all my thanks. I'm sorry I haven't kept up with my Fan-Website as of late, I'll have to do a mega-haul sometime. (Keeping the drawings organized is HURGH!)

But yes, thank you everyone! I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving, at least the Americans anyway! XD

-Leggy

P.S. Sorry about all the spelling mistakes, which I'm sure there are... This new (old crappy) computer I have doesn't have the online spellcheck. My stupidity is revealed.

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