Today I realized that this fandom has really helped me discover who I am to a very deep level.

Who knew what started out as a hobby/interest could have such a profound effect on my personal development as an individual.

Through challenges, successes, friendships, relationships, I've learned a lot about myself; my personal strengths, my weaknesses, where I've excelled, where I've fell short.

I've been doing some soul searching as of late, who I am, why I am the way I am, and I think I'm now coming out of the foggy haze and getting clarity.

I have difficulty at times expressing my thoughts & feelings, sometimes I realize that this short-fall makes me come off in a way to others that really doesn't reflect who I am.
For that, I apologize and ask for your patience. I always believe the best in people, and sometimes I assume that everyone thinks the way I do and should understand where I'm coming from; I realize it just takes more explaining on my part to help others understand my point of view and I'll work on that. I don't claim to be perfect, and I don't believe anyone is perfect.

To those who have helped me along the way and to those who have exercised patience & understanding, you know who you are, I thank you and am very grateful I'm lucky to have such awesome people in my life.

That is all ^^ Thank you for taking the time to read *wags*