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[fishy 1,757]

this post has swearing in it btw

 

I am a huge fan of ~good vibes only~ in the VHL world. I agree with Bek’s assessment, noted in the theme week announcement post, that a lot of posts seem to be focusing on things that aren’t working, things that need to change, complaining, ranting, whatever. A lot of folks visit the VHL as an escape, and it’s tiring to go from a draining “real life” to watching people bitch and moan and critique endlessly the space that’s supposed to be safe, calming, and relaxing.

 

As much as I enjoy the posts that have been shared lately, though, I’ve noticed that it’s a lot of the same people being tagged. There are folks around the league that deserve a lot of thanks for this or that, and they are certainly getting their thanks this week. That’s wonderful, but there are a lot of people who don’t have authority roles that are equally important and fantastic and valuable. I’ve decided to take this theme week to appreciate folks whose names aren’t a bright and shiny color.

 

Like @solas, for example. Solas was one of my first friends that I made through a dead Chicago locker room. Some folks in the league are easy enough to talk to because you have a shared interest–the VHL itself. I’ve always felt, though, that solas has been super easy to talk to as a human, and I really enjoy that. Clever, intelligent, and an all-around great person to have in the locker room, solas is one of the people who really shaped my early VHL career, and most definitely a reason why I’ve decided to stick around. I’m very thankful for the book recs, the memories in the counting channel, media spot-worthy-length press conferences answers, and (embarrassing myself in) jeopardy. I’m really glad we crossed paths and shared career-long contracts in Chicago with my first player.

 

I know @Quik’s name is still a pretty, shiny color, but he’s MIA so I’m making an exception. Another of the Chicago homies, Quik played a huge role in me being able to find comfort in the league. Although solas and I had nice little conversations here and there in the Chicago server, Quik gave us a pulse. He was the glue that brought us together, the energy we needed to bring our team to life. He also gave me a lot of content to work with for my research paper, which was extremely helpful, considering that I probably wouldn’t have been able to successfully write it without him. Quik was one of the first people that I talked to about coming out as enby to the league since he was better able to gauge how the league would react. It was awesome to have him in my corner, knowing that he’d have my back both as my friend and as a commissioner at the time. He ultimately propelled me to where I’m at today as a mod, and I’ve always looked up to him and how he looked upon the league during his rulership.

 

I don’t know if @Blazzer is still around, but I hope she finds some time to return to us. My first VHL AGM, and another staple of my Chicago team with my previous player. Her player was absolute dog shit for a lot of the time we played together, up until the very end, and she never really got upset about his performance. I appreciated that, as well as the press conference questions every week. I know she’s busy right now with school, but I have hope that she’ll make it back.

 

I know @Bobo doesn’t come around much anymore, but he’ll see this eventually. Another Chicago homie who really knew how to light up a locker room when he was around more consistently. I’ve always admired the fiery passion trips that sprout from bobo, most clearly exemplified by his VHT project and seconded closely by his very long album reviews. He’s another person who is full of ideas. Someday we’ll hear bobo’s album once he gets around to it, and we’ll all be DUMBSTRUCK.

 

I have a lot of really fond memories of the time that the Chicago core spent together, and am ever-thankful for those moments.

 

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@Garsh is one of the most reliable sources of laughs around the league, and I'm so thankful that we’ve become pals. Garsh is another example of people in the league that I’m able to talk easily with about things that have nothing to do with the VHL, and I’ve had the opportunity to humanize him in my head (as opposed to just text on a screen or audio in a voice channel). It’s really cool, and I appreciate the time and commitment he dedicates to his friends to show that he cares for them.

 

@Berocka is one of the people who brought me into the podcasting realm of the VHL, and he didn’t do anything other than create podcasts with boot. Someone mentioned in a podcast that I listened to recently (@ctots maybe?) that podcasts make you feel like you have a relationship with people despite never having held an actual conversation with them. I spent a lot of time laughing along to Two and a Half Aussies, and berocka’s been someone that I look up to in the podcasting realm. He has endless ideas about how to improve, change, or tweek things, and it’s incredible how ready he always is with those ideas. As someone who just doesn’t think that way, it’s fascinating to me to hear him chatting away and, seemingly, going off about a great idea that he is having for the very first time in that same moment (for someone else to steal and claim as their own later).

I’ve had a lot of laughs with @Viper (is that even the right account?), the biggest and best taylor swift fan I have ever encountered in my life. We shared space in EFL as well, and the absolute and utter chaos that he’s capable of is incredible.

 

That’s enough. Have a nice week.

 

claiming weeks ending 5/29 and 6/5

 

Edited May 25, 2022 by fishy

[ctots 400]

Good shout, I did say that! Nice read, love to see it. Every week is appreciation week from now on.

[Garsh 1,195]

Thank you for the kind words @fishy.  I appreciate you as well and am also glad we are friends!

[Viper 530]

19 hours ago, fishy said:

I’ve had a lot of laughs with @Viper (is that even the right account?), the biggest and best taylor swift fan I have ever encountered in my life. We shared space in EFL as well, and the absolute and utter chaos that he’s capable of is incredible.

thanks for the kind words  

[Blazzer 759]

On 5/26/2022 at 2:10 AM, fishy said:

I don’t know if @Blazzer is still around, but I hope she finds some time to return to us. My first VHL AGM, and another staple of my Chicago team with my previous player. Her player was absolute dog shit for a lot of the time we played together, up until the very end, and she never really got upset about his performance. I appreciated that, as well as the press conference questions every week. I know she’s busy right now with school, but I have hope that she’ll make it back.

wassup fishy 

[Bobo 514]

this made me tear up fishy. truly an amazing read. this is why i decided to come back and be active again. :,)