Thank you all. Thank you. Thank you.

[MiniMandaRuth]

But you all have brought me so much.

When I feel down, when I have been made fun of, when I'm feeling my worst...

I come to the Lounge.

To the DU lounge. You know, that smokey back room where that really cool friend of your mothers hung out, and you would cry to her, and she would make it all better.

I've done my fair share of crying and whining and what-not here, so you all deserve a big hug.

To all of you feeling down, we're here for you. I know that internet smileys don't mean much anymore, but a big hug for all of you.

Thank you all. Just really. Thanks. Thanks to everyone that gave me more confidence, more stability, more sanity.

I know things are heating up on DU, and I am worried about it's future. I know that things may get rough. I know that my fears may not be justified.

But I do love you all. I will remember you all even after I, inevitably, leave DU. I will remember you as I walk the world. You have all taught this fourteen-year-old lessons that will not be forgotten.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Good Kwanzaa, and Happy, happy, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!





Again, thank you.


You, DU, will be in my heart forever. You, DU, will be a beacon when all other lights go out.


Thank you.

[KitchenWitch]

1. Hey, you are very welcome

We all do all that for each other here!

:hug:

[MiniMandaRuth]

2. My dear KitchenWitch,

you are a wonderful person. When I went to 'My Recent Posts' and saw the little one, I knew it was from you.

You are kind and considerate, and very intelligent. But, then on the other hand, you can be funny, a little rude (In the good way ;) ) and just a little crass.

All of that in the good way, of course.

Have you ever thought about becoming a professional comedian? You're really funny, and the real-life responses you have posted are drop down hilarious!

i have never seen a picture of you, but i know that you are beautiful, instead and out.



And never let anyone tell you different.

[Oeditpus Rex]

3. We also do this

:spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank:



I just can't leave a tender moment alone. :silly:

[KitchenWitch]

4. LMAO

You are a bad bad boy!

:spank::spank::spank::spank::spank:

[MiniMandaRuth]

6. Shame on BOTH OF YOU.

:spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank:




This is so wrong.

[Oeditpus Rex]

11. Sigh... I know

I'm incorrigible. :cry:



But then, who wants to be corriged?



And I'm glad MMR's all better. :bounce:

[KitchenWitch]

12. Me too

I don't like it when my friends are bummed.

[MiniMandaRuth]

5. Shame on you!

Here. Read some of this.



SHAME!

See, I can joke around with you people, and if I saw something really weird, then no one looks at me funny.

[dpbrown]

7. What a cool post!

You really sound wonderful! I know I didn't do anything to bring you up, but I'm glad you're feeling up, and I'm glad you shared it with us!

Yay!!!

:hug:

:loveya:

[MiniMandaRuth]

8. You brought me up right now.

You don't seem familiar to me, but who knows! Someday we may be good friends!

[dpbrown]

15. That would be great!

In the meantime, let me say you've got a great perspective on life!

:loveya:

:hug:

[elshiva]

9. YOU ARE WELCOME! Thanks.

:hug: :grouphug:

[MiniMandaRuth]

10. Thank you, elshiva.

Might I ask how you got your username?

[elshiva]

13. You are welcome.

elshiva because my Jewish name is "Elesheva," a friend who is a Roman Catholic
Nun wrote it as "Elshiva" so there it is. "El" is a Hebrew name for God, "Shiva" a Hindu
name for God.

[MiniMandaRuth]

14. It's pretty.

[UrbScotty]

16. Happy Holidays to you as well! (nt)

[MiniMandaRuth]

32. Happy Holidays!

Have a very, very, very happy holiday!

[Jamastiene]

17. Welcome to DU.

Welcome to the Lounge.

And thank you too. I know I have done my fair share of whining on here. People really have big hearts here in the Lounge. These are the best people to talk to and to share humor and love with. It's truly a great place to hang out.

:hug:

[MiniMandaRuth]

33. I was actually on here with my moms username for a long time.

Now I have my own to goof around with!

YAY!

[SeattleGirl]

18. MiniManda baby!

You are very welcome! And I will say thanks to you, for your intelligence, your humor, and yes, even your tears! You are a very nice part of the Lounge family!

[MiniMandaRuth]

34. SeattleGirl!

I love Seattle! I was born there. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful city!

Who know! Some day we might meet one another.

[hickman1937]

19. Go with grace Little One. We are usually here.

Leave, come back, leave, come back. We are the cranky relative that always lives is the same house. You can always find us on your way through town.

[MiniMandaRuth]

35. Thank you, hickman.

Might I say I like your username.

Yes. Some of you get quite cranky sometimes.

[newyawker99]

20. Thanks and Happy Holidays to you too.

:-) :hi:

[MiniMandaRuth]

36. Neyawker99, might I say that I enjoy all your posts.

Except for when you forget me! >>

Oh well. I still love you.

[Swamp Rat]

21. peace

[MiniMandaRuth]

37. Peace to you too, Swamp Rat.

You are one that I recognize. You are a funny individual and a great person.

Keep it up!

Peace to you, too!

[RevCheesehead]

22. What do you mean by "inevitably leave DU?"

Once initiated, you're here for life.
Sort of like baptism, but with laughter. :)

:hi:

[MiniMandaRuth]

23. You never know.

I hope i never have to leave the wonderful place that is DU, but I might have to, someday.

You know, I'm a teen...

There's college, work...

Boys.


But I still love you all! ;)

[WritingIsMyReligion]

25. Much better than baptism.

There's no freaky drowning in a river like the fundies are wont to do.

:D :D

[WritingIsMyReligion]

24. Hell, yeah!

Happy Holidays, all! May the light of progressivism continue to shine when all other lights have been snuffed!

:grouphug::grouphug:

:loveya: from this teen's heart to the world!

[MiniMandaRuth]

38. Thank you.

I might say that your name is quite creative. I love writing to. I hope to get my book published one day.

[WritingIsMyReligion]

41. Thank you.

I wanted to put it out there just as a slap in any fundie-lurker-trolls' faces, since I don't follow any organized religion.

My own book is actually almost done--I got two chapters left, and I know where I'm going with 'em. Thank the stars for this really great ex-teacher of mine....She'll always be able to teach me something, and without her, I wouldn't be a writer.

A :toast: to creativity!

[merh]

26. Thank you to the fourteen year old that has taught many of us lessons

For that, I will be eternally grateful. :hug:

Thank you, MiniMandaRuth, for simple reminders of hope and love and faith. For laughter and for heart felt sincerity. Thank you for your curiosity and your caring.

What you have given to DU will remain in my heart always. :hug:

:loveya:

[WritingIsMyReligion]

27. Another 14-year-old???

Where??? Manda???

*looks up eagerly*

There are so few of us younglings here....

:D :D

[merh]

28. My post was thanking the OP fourteen year old.

Poorly typed, and to be corrected. :blush:

:hi:

[WritingIsMyReligion]

29. 'Tis okay.

I'm just always interested in meeting other DU teens. :D :D

[merh]

30. 'Tis okay. I'm an old fart with limited writing skills.

And I do so appreciate learning. Thanks for pointing out that my post was awkward. I don't want the message lost.

To the youth of DU! :toast:

:hug:

[WritingIsMyReligion]

40. No problemo.

To the older people of DU! :toast:

:rofl::rofl:

:hug:

[MiniMandaRuth]

31. EEEE!!! ANOTHER TEEN!!!

YAY!

[WritingIsMyReligion]

39. *waves hands maniacally*

:woohoo::woohoo:

:D :D :P