User blog:Sunsummer7/Five Years Already? Geez.

The title just about says it all doesn't it?

As of the creation of this blog, it's been five whole years since I joined on that fateful day on June 6th, 2010. My life changed forever (no really, this site was just about all I'd do... I have no life whatsoever). Although I was a mega noob back then, being warned by admin Kenzen to stop advertising back when that was actually a major rule, I still prevailed in making a camp. It sucked, but after TF dug it up last year and we both loved to mock it, it led to a comedy sequel this year.

I know you guys are probably wondering what you get out of this blog post and why read my reflection of my experiences here, but hang in there. There are shout outs at the end, or you could just skip to them right away, that's fine too.

Anyway, as I was pretty noobish I pretty much unintentionally annoyed the veterans around me, but I managed to fit in soon enough. Not to mention, keep in mind this was 2010, the wiki had just turned a year old and people like Nalyd were still around. I managed to become good friends with Sorrel and a few months later after World Tour finished being leaked from those good people out in Australia, I decided it would be fun for the users to make our own version were what we do could make a whole different outcome. This of course, was My Total Drama World Tour, which I found interesting and fun enough to make into a series, despite failed attempts at a My Total Drama Action.

I later went on a major hiatus until the summer of 2011. After my return I found many new users and friends, a large variety of those have no left wikia altogether and are still active at the Fanfiction Wiki and Survivor ORG Wiki. Despite many attempts to revive the My TD project and even make a new successful camp series (I made a murder mystery thing and it was pretty good until my noob side reemerged and turned it into Star Wars... don't ask), I never truly hit my stride until 2012, where I met a large number of people who still walk the wiki today (TF, Race, Liam, etc.). It was then MTD became my major camp series with My Total Drama: Revenge of the Island, which was so popular that many more seasons were made, most not even being themes on the real series.

After I made many new friends, was as active as ever, and wanted to help the community even more, I was elected as an administrator in 2013, immediately deleting several dead camps that cluttered the wiki. Meanwhile however, I also had commitments on the Survivor Wiki and had to juggle both responsibilities. I managed to make it work in 2013, however 2014 was a fairly inactive year for me until I returned for good in 2015. Despite the fact that I have had many moments and confrontations I'm not proud of looking back, I've moved on from those times and I am looking to the future. What I am trying to say is that I'm not perfect. I won't pretend I am, but I have had a pretty remarkable time of my life here where I have met so many friendly, smart, funny, awesome, and interesting people, and I'm glad the fun has just started.

Now, welcome to the part you guys will read... SHOUT OUTS! :D Before I begin though I can't tell you that every single person will make it, it'd be silly to think I could list the hundreds of people before dying of old age, or forgetting to add you. However, I truly admire each and every one of you and without further ado, here they are!

Shout Outs
Sorreltail18: You youngsters probably don't know who I'm talking about, but in the early days of the wiki this person was very active and was my first friend on the wiki who I had an engaging conversation with (I mean, I talked to Kenzen but that was anything but engaging). I wish you were still on the wiki but we all have to move on and I hope you're well.

Platypus09: You haven't completely left, you're still on the Fanfiction Wiki and I can talk to you then. Thanks for being in the first season of MTD, you're a really nice guy and I'm glad I knew you too.

TrentFan: You're awesome! I believe we talked a few times in 2010 but 2012 was when I truly started to get to know you. You're one of the funniest guys I have ever met and a great guy to be in a camp with. Love the fact that you're still here!

Wes Holden: A common misconception here is that you're "power hungry" but I don't see it. What I see is someone who has the wiki's best interests at heart who wants to do everything he can to improve it. You're amazing Wes.

AlejandroCodyTylerNoah: I love those characters too! XD ASVU is an outstanding camp series that, if I weren't biased, would think is the best camp series currently around. Hopefully we can work on the project we've been talking about at some point. ;)

BlazeHead 51: You love fire too?! You're awesome! Seriously though, you're a cool dude. XD

Survivor321: One of the most astute and funny people I know. You were also in MTD and you are a great RPer. I hope college is treating you well. Sorry I always vote you out!

CaptainSparklez13: I know we didn't exactly get off on the right foot, targeting each other in camps and then the Fans vs. Favorites incident, but we've long since moved past that. You're one of my closest friends here to be honest, you're nice and I hope we can be in a camp together soon!

MRace2010: Seriously gotta check out your camp series some time! All around nice and awesome guy!

IcicleIllusionist: One of the most hardworking users around! Glad to have been a part of your Rating Game series (and I'm touched you consider me an all-star based on Rating Game All-Stars <3).

XxSolarEclipsexX: If it's true you are leaving the wiki after all these years that's truly a bummer, one of the funniest people here and you know how to play a good antagonist in camps. :) Sorry to see you leave bae.

Laugh in the Haze!: Words cannot express how close we are as friends Orange, I'm glad to know you (and once played in an ORG with you!) and glad you're still active on chat. You call me winter and I'll call you blue. <3

Loenev: You're definitely one of the sweetest people here Amber. I don't care if you did sockpuppetry or not, I consider you my friend and I see you've found a place on the ORG Wiki! You're my pick to win!

Surferdude1219: Another one of my most recent friends, one of the nicest people here, and all-around awesome! Glad to have you as my friend. <3

EnderEmerald46: A defining moment of our interactions was when I was going crazy in chat and turned you into Zoey, which is one of my favorite moments on this wiki to date. If that doesn't say how much fun we have together, nothing will.

ElectraHeart11: Last but definitely not least, we have you, Electra. <3 Great RPer, really nice person, and I loved Vicky in Fresh Batch (she was definitely the breakout star next to Fuyuhiko).

I'm glad every single one of you joined the wiki and if I didn't mention you, that doesn't mean I don't like you, I just probably got so tired of typing I forgot to add you. XD

So glad to have been here for five years and here's to hoping for five more!