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The Community => Open Discussion => Topic started by: Menaus on 06, October, 2016, 06:18:25 AM

Title: It's been a long time.
Post by: Menaus on 06, October, 2016, 06:18:25 AM
Hey all, how has it been?

It seems even as the years go by I'm still drawn back to this place. I came here excited to get into the editor, make some cool hacks, learn some code... yet, it seems in the end I didn't really do any of that. Instead, I just posted. I was always interested in the idea of hacking, but somehow I never really got into it. So I gave my thoughts and read the thoughts of others. And then, eventually, I left. I don't know when or why, but I did. And still, I feel drawn back. Maybe it's the forgotten aspiration to hack a few cool tweaks into Golden Sun... but, of course, that's not it at all. Instead, it's the nostalgia about the experiences I shared with everyone here, and about the relationships which formed between us that, I hope, weren't entirely one sided. Names and faces have changed, some have come, others gone, but I still remember some of the original names: Atrius, Jamietheflameuser, Salanewt, Role, Charon, Charleysdrpepper. And, there are more, I'm sure, so forgive me if I don't have an entirely perfect memory.

But, if we're honest, I probably wouldn't expect your memory of me to stick. I only have, what, 174 posts here? And somehow I think this forum is so important? The majority of my posts were in 2010, and most of the veterans have posts in the thousands, so what makes me so special? I've had far more posts in other forums, but I haven't felt the same way with them, so what gives? Maybe I feel such an attachment because this forum is a relic from before I moved from a big city to the middle of nowhere. Honestly, I don't know at all. In fact, this whole post is just a recycled version of previous posts I've already made in the past trying to become a regular again. So... we'll see if history repeats itself again.

Every time I try to clean up my bookmarks I take a look around to see if anyone's still hanging. And, surprisingly, here you all are, if the memories weren't an excuse enough to keep me from erasing this site.

I don't know if I'm back to stay, or if this will be another unfulfilled excursion to the GSHC, but for now I'll be here.
Title: Re: It's been a long time.
Post by: Atrius on 06, October, 2016, 10:09:39 AM
Menaus... I remember that name.  Welcome back!
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Post by: MaxiPower on 06, October, 2016, 06:05:22 PM
Definitely remember you, good to see people still visit.
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Post by: Salanewt on 06, October, 2016, 06:16:52 PM
Oh hey, welcome back! I may as well mention that four of the six original names you listed are different right now (I'm Salanewt for reference, and I might be again soon enough). Been up to anything fun lately? It's nice to see you around again.
Title: Re: It's been a long time.
Post by: Daddy Poi's Oily Gorillas on 06, October, 2016, 09:50:31 PM
I remember... Still afraid I might get the names Matrim and Menaus mixed up.
I would be the "Charleysdrpepper"... Since around 2011, I went by Teawater here, and in 2014, I became Mr. Foxy as I am now. (Well, Fox.) Fox is supposed to be temporary.

Heheh... You reminded me of this song:
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Title: Re: It's been a long time.
Post by: leaf on 07, October, 2016, 03:20:08 AM
Oh hi, I know you
Title: Re: It's been a long time.
Post by: Menaus on 07, October, 2016, 03:51:51 AM
Heh, thanks for the warm reception.

QuoteBeen up to anything fun lately?

Right now, not much. I just finished high school this year, and now I'm working out exactly what happens next. I've gone through high school on the supposition that I'd go straight to college and get a degree in electrical engineering. Now, while I still have an interest in a career in that field, I've also taken a comparable interest in economics and in becoming an entrepreneur. Before that, though, I should also mention that I'm Mormon (specifically LDS), so I'm certainly going on a mission. For now, though I'm helping with my family-run business, so that'll give me some time to sort a few things out.
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Post by: Rolina on 07, October, 2016, 07:46:26 AM
/me nods in greeting
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Post by: charon the ferryman on 07, October, 2016, 10:17:07 AM
heeeeeeey~  :VenusSet: i remember you. we should have an old member meetup yeh
Title: Re: It's been a long time.
Post by: Daddy Poi's Oily Gorillas on 07, October, 2016, 10:20:10 AM
Yep! I guess that just leaves Jamie? Wonder if he'll come back and say something... Although, I haven't seen much activity from him lately. :/

But I do trust that he is definitely one of those that would revisit at some point. (Most likely.) Edit: Oh wait. He was last active yesterday? Wasn't he? XD Nevermind, then.