I said hello (http://www.isketchforum.net/storm-any-other-t1593.html), then I said goodbye (http://www.isketchforum.net/au-revoir-storm-t1969.html).

This is neither of those.

This is just a shameless attempt to make my 1000th post something special xD

It's a little scary to think that I have been iSketching since 2004; joined this forum in May 2007; and now here we are, in February 2009. The time has just gone.

I think it's amazing how an online game/this forum can affect you so much - sometimes positively, and sometimes negatively. At least, that is my experience of it :) I believe I have actually changed as a person because of some experiences on iSketch and this forum. I guess some people may say that this is just virtual reality and it doesn't mean anything, but for me, after all these years, this 'identity' has a very real place in some part of my life, and it is so much more than just a passtime. It's hard to explain this to friends who don't have a virtual life, I find, but I think some of you understand what I'm trying to convey here :)

Anyway, I don't want to go on and on about this because a) it will get tedious; b) I don't want to talk about me all the time; and c) let's keep this short x)

I just wanted to say a couple of things, really.

1) Thank you to all those who have made this forum what it is - I really like it, and despite the fights and b****ing that sometimes make an appearance, I think overall, it's a great forum, and I hope it continues to be that way.

Thank you to the admin and mod team, forumites, and everyone I've played with over the years who has made being on the forum and iSketch something fun.

2) I hope those I have had differences with in the past would like to move beyond those differences.

3) Thank you to my mother, father ... just kidding :p

^_^ I'm done.

Aww, it's great to know you storm, and I agree that this is a friendly forum. Congrats on becoming a Royal, even though your rank doesn't show you as a Royal :)
Heh, 1,000 posts and 100 Thanks. That's like perfection in a way :razz:

Happy 1KDay to yooou!

As always with the 'big names' here, this place wouldn't be the same without you.

I enjoy reading your posts and I think you're a smart, thoughtful and nice forumite.

Here's to the next 1000!

:)

Eep lovely 1000th post. We've never spoken but you seem to be a lovely person and it's very nice to have you here. :)

plz ask to be called Royal Tempest. :PPPPP Awww i likes your post(: wooo 1000 :P i just have 832 more posts to go to be in your league.. WOOO;P

1,000 Posts! A milestone for sure! Thanks for having so much to say. Your wit and insight has enhanced this forum.
I 'm looking forward to your next 1,000 posts :D

Hmm.. Well done on getting 1k posts storm :) Like everyones said, you're a lovely person and I don't think the forums would be the same without you. You were also a great help in organising the girls team on that first round :) Mm.. :)

And yeah. I know what you mean about the whole virtual friends/online life thing.. And yeah.. As long as you don't now go and hide hearts in your posts then I'm happy :P lol.

But yeah you're a really nice person and stuff :) -hugs- Well done! :)

1000 posts and 100 thanks... beautiful. Congratsss :)
It feels really good to know you, first on the forum, and then on iSketch, and its always fun talking to you.. and yeah, keep up the good work :D

Grats on 1k posts Storm! I always enjoy your posts! Just as with the others this forum wouldn't be the same without you! And the virtual reality can definitely affect your life in a very real way...i'm proof of that...I married my virtual crush in real life! Lol =D It's WAY more than just a computer game sometimes! =) Anyway...grats again and it's good to know ya! *hugs*

muahaha XD welcome to the club stormy ;) unfortunately, its impossible getting people to bow to royalty *sigh* :D
/me tackles stormy :D congrats :) iwy :D :P

ladidaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa *twirls around with stormy* dance! :D :D :D :D yayas :D hehe :)

Damn, man. I hit 'post reply' with things ready to say.. and now it's all fuzzed out of my head within 2 seconds because my leg is in so much pain >.>

If this all sounds a bit crazy, then just ignore me, heh.
I just wanted to say that I myself have seen a different side to you that I didn't see before, but then that was my fault for not getting to know you properly. Sorry I was a cow you in PM once.. I'm a bit embarrassed by that now.. :embarrassed: Guess it was my fault for not really understanding who you were as a person. But ya know, since then, I've become fond of you, and regret what I did.

Not only that, but I love that you're the sort of "say it as it is" person. A lot of people are so fake on the net, it kinda cheeses me off! I've lost friends because of this, too. Even though it is hard at times, I prefer it if people are blunt rather than "fake" or keep quiet for the sake of peace. You really show your true emotions on things and I really admire that.

This is beginning to sound like waffle now :( so I'm gonna stop there. It's been cool getting to know you a bit more in our little girlie social group, heh. XD

xxx

Aww... Thank you, guys =) Your messages are all so nice =)

:hug:

I wasn't planning on writing anything for my 1000th post, but now that I have, I'm glad I did =) =) x

[Edit: ooh this is post. no 13 xD]

Can I add my congrats too, albeit late....(silly time zones 'n all).
Totally agree with you about the virtual life. It is a definite part of your identity.
I am so glad to know you as well and hear your comments on things - you are one of the members on here who can really convey what they mean in a straightforward, nonjudgmental and thoughtful way.
I like the Royal Tempest idea too - I want to be Royal Spice now.
hehe

Aww that was a really nice post storm ^_^
Like others, I really agree with what you said about the virtual life! :razz:

A big congrats on hitting royalty.. (it seems like everyones becoming a royal lately -_-) and 1000 posts!
Your contribution to this forum is immense and it wouldn't be the same without you :)
I hope I can get to know you better in the months, years, decades?! to come.. rofl :P

stormling, how did you spam that much to get to 1000!XD. im sure most of us here can relate to the whole virtual life concept! ps- no more hiding under names like archerette..hang on was that the name..hmm. that was a while ago! anyway, a pleasure to know you stormling(yarly). im sure most people appreciate you! see ya:)

Omg, I finally reached the end of the "distinguished road". I thought it'd never happen!
/me faints

Thanks for the messages, guys ^_^

And all the people I've not spoken to/am just starting to get to know, I hopee to get to know you better too ^_^

Lol loviii, the Royal Tempest idea is funny xD I don't know why but that makes me think of Royal Tw*t xD

I hide under a different name now, deanling xD

Congratsss! 1000 posts is justt, woah :)

You're right about time going quickly, I swear the last five or six years have flown byy.

But yeahh really well donee :)

db1986 gives storm a gigantic round of applause for reaching the end of the distinguished road!

Before I get accused of spamming, I just wanted to add that "Royal Tempest" and "Royal Spice" for Saff are a good idea. They show your membership of royalty :)

/me sits on stormy

mato has been on here for five or six years?
anyways stormyy :D welcomesies :)

db1986 gives storm a gigantic round of applause for reaching the end of the distinguished road!

What now, deebs? When do the paparazzi arrive? :p

Before I get accused of spamming, I just wanted to add that "Royal Tempest" and "Royal Spice" for Saff are a good idea. They show your membership of royalty :)

Lol, I won't accuse of you spamming, worry not.

... mato has been on here for five or six years? ...

Lol, I didn't know that either. I've never seen Mato on iSketch in the 5 years I've been on it x)

I've never seen you here in the 5 years I've player either. WHO ARE YOU.

That's coz you're always sitting in the Studio, Orly :P

Haha, well done! And I have what..another 5 more years until I get my 1000th post? lol. I am working my hardest!
*works like the snail she is...

Hey storm congrats on making it to and now past 1000 posts. Hope you continue to have lots of fun both here/on isketch too :)!

hey! gooooooooodbye!!!!

goodbye? .

/me sings "you say goodbye and I say hello?"

ballinFlip147 - I'm not going anywhere, I don't think? lol

Hehe Nyna, I just listened to that song on youtube and it's lovelyy =)) I really like it.

For those who haven't heard it =):

Hello Goodbye (The Beatles)
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Eep! Haven't posted here yet! Congratulations! And celebrations! The big 1K! Here's to the next 1000 posts! :D