Oh my g- I haven't been able to get online that much recently because I've been so busy studying so I didn't even realize...Ren-Chan...

Well...I will be sincere, I...all of us do wish for you to return. But, I will not go on begging you to come back, for I know this was probably a difficult choice as it is and I don't want to make it any harder on you.
To be honest, you were the first friend I made on Fanpop. Actually, my first online friend ever really. I don't know if you ever really considered me to be an actual friend but, I really did enjoy your presence here. You were so nice and you just had this special atmosphere around you that made people love you. And just because you were so nice and carefree you made so many friends here. There are so many people that care about you. I personally have a lot of respect and admire people like you. I just wish we could have became closer friends, because we actually have so much in common and I felt that I could relate to you more than anyone else on here. Unfortunately my paranoia and shyness got in the way, so I wasn't able to speak up and try to start conversations with you, as much as I would have liked to.
And now that you're gone....well, it will certainly feel significantly much emptier around here. But I completely understand why you had to leave. You have a lot of dreams you wish to fulfill and there's nothing wrong with that.

I sincerely hope the best for you in your life. You have so much passion and dreams I know your future will be bright. And I wish to read your stories when you fulfill your passion as a published author, because we all really enjoyed your writing ~ I hope that one day you will come back to us but if you don't then we understand~ Have a beautiful happy life ~
Thank you so much Ren~Chan <3

Oh god. I just heard the news. In truth, I wish she were still here, but I understand her decision. If I'm correct, she's 24, and she's plenty mature. She's probably made the decision that was best for her, even if it was a hard one. Ren-chan, if by some chance you're reading this, please know that you've made a huge positive impact on me. You're a great friend and super nice, and it's hard to know that you're going, but I understand your decision. You've made the decision that was best for you, and you have your own dreams that you want to accomplish, so I say go for it! All I hope is that you'll remember me, even if you only remember me a little bit. Thanks so much for being an "elder sister" to all of us. <3

Sorry, if I’ll just feel free to express myself again, since it’s been a while now, I’m guessing Ren nee-chan is no longer taking a look at what’s happening to us.

Why is this particularly unpleasant for me to deal with, it goes like this. They say when you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. That’s why I hang out here. Visiting here and seeing you guys let me loosen up whenever real life’s choking me again. It comforts you when you know that, when you come back here, somebody cares, someone’s waiting and they will welcome you. It’s like… home. But now that Ren nee-chan’s gone……… Of course, I’m happy with each and everyone here but… you know it’s half empty when someone’s gone. It’s so incomplete. It’s different without the sweet, comforting big sister. I never had that kind of person before as a friend and she’s the only big sis I had around (remember I’m already old myself as well). So yea, needless to say how much I can relate to what you all said up there.

Apparently, I haven’t gotten over it, but just give me sometime. I’m actually used to not seeing my friends for a very very long time, even in real life. I really have no problem with that but it’s a different story when you know you won’t be able to see her ever again. Dammit, I certainly need to get pulled up from the depth… but spare me sometime to wallow in mushy flashbacks before we move on. Since we’re all cheesy here, then let’s add more extra cheese. We got beer, we got cheese, all we need is wurst and it’ll feel like October altogether with the messages which sound like that in a eulogy. I know, I know. My comic relief is in bad taste these days. But I remember, last year’s October was our Golden Age, and this year we would have been enjoying the aftermath of our first anniversary. (And I also remember, 6th Volume will be released on that month, right?)

I don’t know. If we even still make it ‘til 100th page or maybe on our anniversary, maybe the best gift we can ever have is Ren nee-chan’s presence, if ever miracle happens. But she better not force herself to come here if it won’t do her good. It’s actually better if she will forget about us for sometime otherwise she’ll remain feeling bad.

Anyway, we are still keeping this spot. We’ve made quite some good memories out here. I think it won’t be that bad if we add more pages. Told you I’m going to wallow in nostalgia so get your mug of beer, cheese and wurst while I tell some story worth recollecting. I’d rather remember the happy past rather than the sad present.

This is something not everyone knows. The first time me and Ren nee-chan became friends a long time ago (that was just Aug. last year actually) is quite an irony from how we are now.

One time I was bored. link Ren nee-chan was “unlucky” enough to "lose her way" and end up in my "lair". She left comment and she always answered back my replies on that thread. The chain of replies continued and so I no longer felt alone. You know when you’re not alone it encourages you on something. So were at the peak of our mischievousness and silliness that time that I just feel free to poke fun of anyone who comes our way to pass the time. It’s what they say, the devil makes work for idle hands. No hesitation, afterall, Ren nee-chan was there to knock me off whenever. I kind of feel guilty of what I was saying to Ren nee-chan back there, and so as the other brother who joined us. But it was all fun.

I was quite amused of Ren nee-chan. She’s young adult as me but she never mind getting along with the silliness. It was a silly contest of who should be the big sister between us. And we’re practically FORCING anyone who dropped by to be our younger sibling… (more like, I was just the one forcing anybody. Izzy can relate to this since it’s the same thing I did the first time she came here at HQ.). I wonder how you would have took it if, perchance, you guys ever got caught up by us at that time. It was already late there in the US though. I was just “helping” Ren nee-chan stay awake, I’m guessing it was until morning. XD But expect how she get by on it. And so she hit me on the head, I did even worse, there was yelling. XD I was knocked out by a stranger XD But I appreciate it, yes I did. XD That’s how easy going she is Stella, you didn't have to be shy around her. At that time, I didn’t really thought of her as a stranger. We’re already friends before we even knew it, even before we added each other.
Since I was “acting way more mature” as an elder, I declared myself the winner of the contest. lol… Looking back those days, it still makes me laugh. And it really is quite ironical that I’m the only one here who addresses her as nee-chan.


Another irony is this. Back then, we used to be left with each other. But now…..... she’s the one who left….

Then Yoki found us two. She’s a founder (pun intended)…. expect that it’s triple the mischief, I mean double… ‘cause you know how Ren nee-chan is, she’s more like the martinet one. She said, if she be like us herself then it’ll be total chaos.

Again, before we even knew it we all became friends. The tripartite alliance came next. Ren nee-chan just woke up one day without knowing that we’re already that rat-monkey-dragon type of link She got involved in a mess without her knowing (joke intended).

-- link
-- link

(Aw, the memories!)

Here it is… It did take the time to look for this “document” and piece the “contract” all together. You know I’m feeling mushy these days. This should serve as a memento.

We’re just lucky enough to have link It’s Izzy, from link We have a new member and so it became a lot more fun and exciting. Izzy-chan sure have her own bedroom for herself here since the HQ started.

“Curiousity killed the cat. But cats have nine lives, haven’t they?” XD If we were an anime, that’s probably how the episode is called.

Shortly before the Christmas season we were on a Dark Age.

But link to brighten up the HQ. (lol, I’m so cheesy with intro.)

Stella-chan just saved our butt from monotony and silence when she brought with her spongebob and everything. She’s like a Christmas present herself. The HQ was alive once again.

If we tell all these in details (as if it ain't detailed already as it is), why, this can be a good bed time story. This would have been appropriate for anniversary or 100th page, like a recap episode in an anime, but from the looks of it, it will be a struggle now for us to come to that. So I'm just letting myself get carried away by all the mushiness now that we're less than one active member.

I’m sure Ren nee-chan cherish all the times we spent together. (And no doubt she considered you as her friend, Stella, and so as everyone else.). Here’s what she said about this.

I was supposed to be trying to cheer up myself... then I came across that scene from Hetalia.

I'm hopeless, am I not?

Yea, I should make it up to you guys... for being too mushy. Here's to redeem the gloomy atmosphere.

Ren-chan might not be on here anymore, but wherever she is right now, I'm pretty sure she doesn't want us to be continually gloomy. I don't think we should dwell on the past, although I do admit that I miss Ren-chan quite a lot. She was like the sister I never had, but I think we should focus on the future. We should be happy that Ren-chan's going to achieve her dreams. So on a more happy note, I believe that we shouldn't mourn over the loss of her on this site, but instead be happy that she's going out to achieve her dreams and wish her best of luck. C:

We should bring back the cheery atmosphere of this spot so here I brought some presents. As you two said, "focus on the good memories" and "stay positive". Let's say, this is a new beginning.

Let's start out... with a guessing game... Not pretty sure how everyone exactly look like. I just let my "psychic power" to work. You also have to make your ESP work 'cause I won't name who are in the drawings. You're going to guess WHO'S WHO.

This design is actually inspired by a Hetalia character.

The only thing I know is that you said you look like those two certain Hetalia characters. I didn't know how to pull that off avoiding Himaruya's pre-made characters, so I ended up with this.

If there are corrections, I shall make a new version.

I won't give a clue on this hehe.

The challenge here is to make a tsurime-eyed design yet with a cheerful personality.

This one should be easy XD.. Just the pose itself should give away the name of this member.

This is a newer version of that design above. This makes it a lot easier now to figure out. No challenge, no sweat.

Hey, i just remembered. You, Izzy-chan and Stella-chan, are probably going to graduate from middle school after this spring exams. Wow, members here are taking a new stage in life. I guess, more wishes of good luck and congratulations should pour in.

In my mind, Ren nee-chan is like Canada. Izzy-chan has the personality of Poland and the looks of India and Seychelles. Stella-chan has the personality of Italy and Lithuania and I adapted the tsurime eyes of female Prussia. Yoki-chan has America's personality. Not yet sure though if I should use matte eyes like Prussia or glossy eyes like everyone else's.
XDhaha, sounds like serious business. That's just how I am.

Hey guys! I just wanted to notify you that I'll be in India starting on June 12, and I'll be gone for about a month. I'm quite excited about it; I haven't visited India in 6 years! I figured you guys might want an early warning, haha. C:
I'll be sure to bring back some food and souvenirs to HQ~! :D

Wow cool! You'll have a vacation in your motherland. You deserve to have a memorable summer this year. Advance greetings: Happy trip and enjoy well your stay there in India! That sure is exciting. It's nice that you'll finally be able to visit again after a long time. Yea, good thing you told us so we'll not wonder.
Hey, that sounds like a treat! *kira kira eyes* We'll be looking forward even more to the things you'll share when you come back~

How exciting~! You'll get to see your home country again, I hope you have a great time!
Be sure to tell us all about it when you get back, ok? :D India is such an interesting place ~

You're all.... ahh you're all amazing!! I don't even know what to say... I'm so amazed by every last one of you. Holy flying mint bunnies I love you guys~!! -glomps all of you- I swear your messages and things you said are so touching and just awesome! I love you guys~ Seriously I love you all so much~!!! I want to just find you all and just hug you. ...It's 2013! Someone invent a teleport machine!! Okay seriously though, I love you guys. Stella-chan I had no idea you had so much admiration and respect for me... That's really awesome~ I have to say I felt the exact same way with you. -chuckles- Izzy-chan you're so sweet~ I always found you to be such a sweet and mature young lady~ You're so awesome~! <3 And you Tine-chan. I feel like I should be the one to call you Nee-chan. I feel like now you're more like my Nee-chan than the other way around. I just... ahh Tine-chan you're so sweet and amazing and beautiful and just plain awesome. I love you so much~ I'm so happy to know you seriously. Any one should be happy to know someone like you and the same with all of you~! You guys are amazing~!! Honestly~! You all deserve to go far in your lives too~ I do wish and hope that you do~! <3 You're all amazing and special and beautiful and just plain awesome~ I love you guys and I'm so happy to see that all of you are doing so well~ :)

And Izzy-chan, I'm so happy you get to see your home country and your family again! India is such an awesome place!! Bring back some tasty food and mail it to me! I so want to try those fried things you were telling me about~! I hope you have a great time!! I just know you will~ <3

Ren-chan! <3 You have no idea how much all of us missed you! I can't even explain it. We thought you were gone for good...how are you doing? God, I just can't express how happy I am right now...and thank you so much! I'll be sure to bring back a few samosas~ xD
You know what? Your return calls for a celebration!! <3

I can only imagine really~ I've had so much time to think while I was gone. I'm doing quite good actually~ I'm glad to see you're all good as well~ -smiles- Aww -chuckles- You guys make my heart die of sweetness~ <3 A celebration? Maybe I should have brought a cake with me~ -chuckles- But, really you don't really need to. I'm just happy to see you all again~ :)

All right, let the celebrations commence~! *looks around* Looks like I'm all alone at the moment...might as well get the cake ready!

I have balloons~ -smiles-

And of course, we'll need some Hetalia, considering what club we're on. Grab a chibi of your choice~!

Have some Owl City too~ Probably not the most fitting kind of music but, hey, I love his music~

Ren~Chan!~ I really don't know what to say! It was so empty around here without you! *glomps you*

Ok, I'm late for the celebration but, *lights fireworks* better late then never!~

What more can I add? Maybe... I should abduct our captain from her lair so we can be all together.... Just kidding.
Just lots of excitement out here. Good thing I made it here today. God! I was just totally surprised myself of what's happening. I had dream just last night that ren nee-chan finally returned. I already had it in mind that Ren nee-chan will no longer come back, at least not this year, but I just took my chances coming here today 'cause I was sure there's something to surprise me when I return here, and... there you go.... Ren nee-cha's finally back. For real. Can't believe it. Somewhat creepy that I had premonition of this.
I guess, we'll still have the birthday parties we've been looking forward to, right izzy-chan and Stella-chan?
I'm just so happy that our sentai is complete again. Once again we'll make more and new good memories together.
You are right guys, we don't have to be gloomy for long and that Ren nee-chan might come back. Now, we have her again.

............................. Am I in Sparta again? Looks like madness was going on around here *spots Ren* Heeeeeeey!!! You're back, finally *gives a huge and tight bear hug* *purposely shouts for everyone to hear* I knew you would be back!
Still can't make up your mind to leave us, huh? Hopefully, you are here to stay this time... ... link... I'm pretty sure that's a song...
Well, it's good to have you back. Now we are all together again. And ready to be REALLY random. Like these guys (I think I was on the weird of YouTube last night, again):

Lols what the heck did I just watch? XDD That's why you have to look around 'cause you never know when you'll get tagged along and you'll be in a "Japanese game show" before you know it. XD But that looks like a frat initiation to me. XD Gott! That was totally inspiring! That should revive the randomness back to this spot!

Hey I got a back to back celebration. The day after Ren nee-chan's come back is the Independence Day of my country. So this day for me is both a celebration of Philippine Independence and ATW camaraderie :D

June 12 here. Back to 1898. It was the day when Filipino revolutionaries won over Spaniards. (Well, without knowing the Philippines was already ceded to US.) We only truly became Independent on July 4, 1946, when American govn't finally granted independence. That was unprecedented. So until, I think that was around 1960's we celebrate it on that date. But it was changed since the 1898 event was a lot more triumphant and symbolic.

Activities here. Just patriotic displays and family bonding time. There ain't much partying though. At least here in our place. But it's a free time for us.

You know Tine-chan, every time you mention something about the Philippines the more I wish I could go back there~ It was really interesting being there and I wish I could have seen more of your country. The most I saw was when I was living in Manila so it was mostly city things. Not that it was bad~ It was so interesting and totally different. It was such an experience being there. I'm totally going to consider going there some day again~ It would be so awesome to go back there~ <3

Oh yeah and I found this while searching around Zerochan~ I'm sure you've probably seen it already but, hey, I thought I'd share it anyways~

This spot is certainly getting a lot more lively. :D

Back to that fanart...

This is where I live...

Read about my home state~ The picture is our state's flag~ <3

link

For the meantime. I'm wondering what a Cheshire pasta is. ^^\ Pardon my ignorance. But wouldn't it be nice for today's celebration meal?

Going a bit off topic here, but... ... When Ren-chan mentioned Zelda, it reminded me... This Friday I'm going to attend a gaming tournament in *drum roll* Mortal Kombat 9!!! -insert mortal kombat war cry here- With Scorpio, my all time favorite MK kharacter! See what I did there :D So, wish me luck to at least beat the pre-rounds, OK *flashes a cheesey grin and gives a thumbs up*

Hey I remember.... *scroll up to the 1st post on this page* That's right, Izzy-chan's bound for India on this date. She'll be absent for a month. We'll certainly miss her but she'll have fun there. We gotta wish her to
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY TRIP AND A FULLY ENJOYED VACATION~
and a good weather too.

Talk about US. I think I've already gotten caught up by the NBA finals. I certainly have no personal stake in that finals but my bro is rooting for Spurs. I'd like to go against him so I'm rooting for the Heat.... XD but looks like I suck at gambling. I think I got "culture shocked" when I saw the insultingly funny cardboards of Miami's star players raised by some San Antonio spectators. What a colorful display XD US certainly has the best of the best and is unbeatable in the world of basketball - established fact.

But here's a sport with a more precarious set of ranking and lots of twist and turns - tennis. I'm just somewhat keeping track of the ranking. Look what we got link. Yoki-chan, your cousin is back to no. 1 spot.

One time, while I was browsing through the channel, I spotted the telecast of French Open awarding. Nadal looked like he was teary-eyed receiving the championship trophy, I was touched T^T... Nah, but seriously, I think it's also amazing that in the end of the French open it was a rivalry between the top two Spaniards. Now, I'm starting to notice how competitive in sports these Spaniards are. Aren't they the current rank 1 in FIFA as well? But what Spain would say?...

I don't know which is worse compared to these two.

How the heck did i even end up talking about those stuff? I sure am lost again..... Ow, wait where am I? *spots the signpost*... Speaking of Austria's name.... o_o (I just thought I should bring home this rather fascinating find.)