I Never Saw It Coming
It was exactly one year ago that I joined GSB.
I remember myself then. I was cold and never really opened up to anyone. I was drifting away from everyone else. I deliberately did things to make people mad. I swore waaaaaay too much, more than any 12 year old should.
I was still trying to 'find myself'...
And one day, I was surfing the internet. I don't remember why, but I was. I think I was looking for a good Green Day fansite. I had just got into Green Day around Christmastime, you see.
Somehow, (I don't remember what I searched), I came upon a link at the top of the page - www.geekstinkbreath.net. I was curious, so I clicked the link.
When I clicked the link, I saw this. I saw GSB.
But it wasn't GSB as I see it now. No, I was a different person, remember? It was just some site that made me incredibly curious. I joined. I followed the rules, but I still acted like a horse's ass.
Some people helped me be a better person later on, though, and all was well in Skylar Land.
I remember the little caption under my name on the boards: "Shoot Me, I'm A Newbie." I was afraid from that that the people on this site were mean to new people, so I didn't post in the 'I'm New' section of the Boards. Instead, I posted as much as possible on everything and as quickly as possible. Through that, I found a lot of fun threads, such as Green Day Role Play and the What If games for each band member. I also found some awesome friends.
And after a short while, the words, "Shoot Me, I'm A Newbie" were no longer under my name.
Of course, I found out that GSBians weren't nearly as mean as I thought. I dunno, I just kinda expected this place to be like everywhere else, where I'm always put down. And boy, was I wrong.
I also found some good music through GSB. I found people who share my tastes in everything, and spread a lot of my crap. I changed my name more times than I can count (but that may be just because I suck at math).
Around early August, I found the blogs. I was reluctant to try it, but once I did I became hooked. Now I've got about 8 pages of blogs. I would have 9 or 10 if I hadn't deleted some. I now have (not counting those I deleted) 71 blogs. With this one, it'll be 72.
I can't believe I am lucky enough to have found a place where people are generally nice and put up with my annoying quirks. I can't believe I'm lucky enough to find friends from across the world that share my love of Green Day and God knows what else. I can't believe I'm lucky enough to belong to a place where people let me whine about my problems and offer me solutions, not just "suck it up!", because people actually understand. Hell, I can't believe I'm lucky enough to belong period!
I had no idea that I'd ever have near as many friends as I do now, when I was a little kid who just got pushed down the stairs and no one did anything but laugh, even the teachers. Back then, if someone had told me I'd be this lucky, I'd think they were insane.
Now I stay up until the next day just doing whatever. I could be doing so many other things, but sometimes I'd just rather surf the awesomest site in the world. I even wake up early to check the boards sometimes! Bed at 3 AM, rise at 6 AM. This is what I spend all my time on. I spend more time on this site than any other site ever. I've tried to go away from it for one day, and I just couldn't. I am proud to be a GSBian.
And through all the bad, there's one ultimate Good: GeekStinkBreath.net.
Thank you for sticking with me, encouraging me to be my best me, countering all the put-downs I've endured from myself and others, and making me feel like I belong for once. Thank you for putting up with me. Thank you for keeping me going. Thank you for talking me out of stupid things. If it weren't for you guys on GSB, I think I wouldn't be here right now. Thank you so much. Thank you for the past wonderful year. Thank you for 365 days of love. (hippies should come here! 365 days of love is the hippie dream!)
Thank you, GSB. For everything. For my pride. I am a GSBian, and damn proud of it!
I remember myself then. I was cold and never really opened up to anyone. I was drifting away from everyone else. I deliberately did things to make people mad. I swore waaaaaay too much, more than any 12 year old should.
I was still trying to 'find myself'...
And one day, I was surfing the internet. I don't remember why, but I was. I think I was looking for a good Green Day fansite. I had just got into Green Day around Christmastime, you see.
Somehow, (I don't remember what I searched), I came upon a link at the top of the page - www.geekstinkbreath.net. I was curious, so I clicked the link.
When I clicked the link, I saw this. I saw GSB.
But it wasn't GSB as I see it now. No, I was a different person, remember? It was just some site that made me incredibly curious. I joined. I followed the rules, but I still acted like a horse's ass.
Some people helped me be a better person later on, though, and all was well in Skylar Land.
I remember the little caption under my name on the boards: "Shoot Me, I'm A Newbie." I was afraid from that that the people on this site were mean to new people, so I didn't post in the 'I'm New' section of the Boards. Instead, I posted as much as possible on everything and as quickly as possible. Through that, I found a lot of fun threads, such as Green Day Role Play and the What If games for each band member. I also found some awesome friends.
And after a short while, the words, "Shoot Me, I'm A Newbie" were no longer under my name.
Of course, I found out that GSBians weren't nearly as mean as I thought. I dunno, I just kinda expected this place to be like everywhere else, where I'm always put down. And boy, was I wrong.
I also found some good music through GSB. I found people who share my tastes in everything, and spread a lot of my crap. I changed my name more times than I can count (but that may be just because I suck at math).
Around early August, I found the blogs. I was reluctant to try it, but once I did I became hooked. Now I've got about 8 pages of blogs. I would have 9 or 10 if I hadn't deleted some. I now have (not counting those I deleted) 71 blogs. With this one, it'll be 72.
I can't believe I am lucky enough to have found a place where people are generally nice and put up with my annoying quirks. I can't believe I'm lucky enough to find friends from across the world that share my love of Green Day and God knows what else. I can't believe I'm lucky enough to belong to a place where people let me whine about my problems and offer me solutions, not just "suck it up!", because people actually understand. Hell, I can't believe I'm lucky enough to belong period!
I had no idea that I'd ever have near as many friends as I do now, when I was a little kid who just got pushed down the stairs and no one did anything but laugh, even the teachers. Back then, if someone had told me I'd be this lucky, I'd think they were insane.
Now I stay up until the next day just doing whatever. I could be doing so many other things, but sometimes I'd just rather surf the awesomest site in the world. I even wake up early to check the boards sometimes! Bed at 3 AM, rise at 6 AM. This is what I spend all my time on. I spend more time on this site than any other site ever. I've tried to go away from it for one day, and I just couldn't. I am proud to be a GSBian.
And through all the bad, there's one ultimate Good: GeekStinkBreath.net.
Thank you for sticking with me, encouraging me to be my best me, countering all the put-downs I've endured from myself and others, and making me feel like I belong for once. Thank you for putting up with me. Thank you for keeping me going. Thank you for talking me out of stupid things. If it weren't for you guys on GSB, I think I wouldn't be here right now. Thank you so much. Thank you for the past wonderful year. Thank you for 365 days of love. (hippies should come here! 365 days of love is the hippie dream!)
Thank you, GSB. For everything. For my pride. I am a GSBian, and damn proud of it!
You know, this was really...I wanna say sweet but that's not the right word. xD I'm actually really happy that I found GSB, I mean, I wouldn't know all the great people I do now, or listen to all these bands, this place is like some weird new place no one really knows of. I love this...what feels like a city. No one judges anyone, and we try to help each other out. :] I'm not gonna leave this place, and if I do, I'll remember it greatly.
Spider Billie, June 30th, 2009 at 04:36:16am
Hehe. GSBian. We should all be proud GSBians!
I'm glad I joined here, the people are really nice.
And it's a change from Virtual Pet Sites. XD
padfoot, May 28th, 2009 at 02:29:22pm
That was a lovely blog! :)
I have been on GSB for 4 years, now. I've seen this website change a lot, but no matter what people have said, it was always for the better (I just remember the fear people had of the 'new' GSB!)
Now I'm a bit of a lurker (and mostly on the boards), but as sort of an observer to all that happens, I can say GSB has really nice people.
I don't remember how I found it, but what I do know is that it was the first fansite I ever joined, and it made me discover the fangirl in me (which is now being exploited to its full potential!). Even though I have moved to other pastures interest-wise, GSB is always a constant. Like a pair of slippers that you wear, and they comfort you.
...basically it's a fab website, and I don't think I'll ever consciously leave this place! :)
stilinski, May 28th, 2009 at 01:12:57pm
I love this blog :) we should all hug this blog :) *hugs blog* i've only been on here about seven months, and if i wrote a blog on my time in GSB, it'd be similar to this, because GSB is more than a Green Day fansite. There are amazing people on here, and half the time i even forget that it's a GD fansite! i come here for friends, advice, an escape from the real world, and i get it all and more.
u r a smeghead, May 28th, 2009 at 07:22:45am