07-05-2021, 11:31 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-05-2021, 11:32 AM by IsaStarcrossed.)
I'm going to start with the biggest and most obvious person who made an impact on me in this league. @woelkers. When I came into this league I knew absolutely nothing about sim leagues, I knew nothing about what to expect, and I was lost and clueless. Back in S17, things weren't as clear as they are now. The rookie mentor team was a bit of a mess and the rookie guide was wildly outdated. It was difficult to really get a handle on things and then Woelkers who had just finished his first season in the league and was just barely more than a rookie himself took me by the hand and guided me through everything. He helped me learn the ropes and taught me my love for media. He was the single most important person in my finding love for sim leagues and if it hadn't been for him, I'd have likely gone inactive early on. Since then that has blossomed into a real friendship and I'm not afraid to admit that he's become one of my favorite people in the world, not just the league. Woelkers, you're a beautiful human and I appreciate you.
Next up is @TomHanks. Tom not only helped guide me a bit early on, but he was also the one who pushed to take me 1OA in the S18 draft to NOLA. He put a ton of trust and positivity into me and while I eventually burned out and went somewhere I could take more of a back seat after obsessing over NOLA for an IRL year, I hope he still feels that 1OA pick was worth it. We had some great times in NOLA and I love this guy to death. he was an incredible mentor and taught me everything I know about GMing, team management, and doing what is right for the league overall. TH has long been a pillar of this community and I think he's one of the best things that has happened to this league.
Then there is @Tesla. Oh man, where do I even begin with Tesla? I could rave about her all day long, but the reality is Tesla is the person who reminded me there are truly incredible people in this world. When I came back to the league after burning out, I didn't think it would last, but then I met Tesla and she taught me so much. She taught me that this league doesn't have to be stress and chaos all the time and that there is always room to be kind to others no matter what. Tesla is one of the best people I've ever met and I likely wouldn't be in in this league without the impact she had on me. Every day she seems to go out of her way to do something that brightens may day be it a nice letter or a hilarious photo. Whatever it may be, she has made my world a better place by being in it.
To my Yeti friends. You're all amazing. Sylphreni and Schwarz have assembled a group of the kindest individuals this league has to offer. Everyone goes out of their way to support and cheer each other through life and through the league. The Yeti have created a close knit family atmosphere that I've never really experienced anywhere else. Everyone feels heard, everyone feels included, and everyone is welcome. There are way too many of you guys to list, but I couldn't imagine the Yeti without any of you. You've all made my time in this league better.
@SchwarzNarr including you in this would be cheating as it would become a 10,000 word PT. You're the best person I know and I couldn't imagine my world without you. Keep being awesome.
WithTheMoose in SHL.
Next up is @TomHanks. Tom not only helped guide me a bit early on, but he was also the one who pushed to take me 1OA in the S18 draft to NOLA. He put a ton of trust and positivity into me and while I eventually burned out and went somewhere I could take more of a back seat after obsessing over NOLA for an IRL year, I hope he still feels that 1OA pick was worth it. We had some great times in NOLA and I love this guy to death. he was an incredible mentor and taught me everything I know about GMing, team management, and doing what is right for the league overall. TH has long been a pillar of this community and I think he's one of the best things that has happened to this league.
Then there is @Tesla. Oh man, where do I even begin with Tesla? I could rave about her all day long, but the reality is Tesla is the person who reminded me there are truly incredible people in this world. When I came back to the league after burning out, I didn't think it would last, but then I met Tesla and she taught me so much. She taught me that this league doesn't have to be stress and chaos all the time and that there is always room to be kind to others no matter what. Tesla is one of the best people I've ever met and I likely wouldn't be in in this league without the impact she had on me. Every day she seems to go out of her way to do something that brightens may day be it a nice letter or a hilarious photo. Whatever it may be, she has made my world a better place by being in it.
To my Yeti friends. You're all amazing. Sylphreni and Schwarz have assembled a group of the kindest individuals this league has to offer. Everyone goes out of their way to support and cheer each other through life and through the league. The Yeti have created a close knit family atmosphere that I've never really experienced anywhere else. Everyone feels heard, everyone feels included, and everyone is welcome. There are way too many of you guys to list, but I couldn't imagine the Yeti without any of you. You've all made my time in this league better.
@SchwarzNarr including you in this would be cheating as it would become a 10,000 word PT. You're the best person I know and I couldn't imagine my world without you. Keep being awesome.
WithTheMoose in SHL.