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Yes, it means another Mention notification for some of you. Sorry for being late, it took more time than I thought it would.

First of all, Happy New Year. Best of luck for the year 2013.
I'm sure all of you have your share of difficult times and good times last year. You've all done your best, that's great!

The year 2012 started with two changes on Bulba for me - I earned my bold username and the Forum Head position for Outside the Box on January 1st. In real life, I started my internship in translating, and planned to do more work for my education studies.
Both good and bad things happened to me too. School was a mix of both, with my trying to catch up with classes while doing volunteer work in schools. I won't start on family and friend stuff; you all know, there are always both good moments, sad moments, frustrating moments, or mixes of those from there.

But it's important - don't let a mistake or a failure discourage you. It happened, fine, you can't do much about that; perhaps it was even inevitable. Continue with your plan, adjust it if necessary.
May many good things happen in this year for you all.

Also, thanks for everything, everyone. I enjoy meeting people on the forums and I enjoy participating in activities on the forums. It means a lot. :3

For my Bulbaversary blog, I simply listed names without special messages, and received a complaint about that from that no-good ex Bulba husband. Oh well, I ought to write that sort of blog once, right?

So here I go. After all the effort of typing messages, I realized that there aren't THAT many messages that I could come up with... Wow, I've been really inactive or just been boring.

@Dark Blueberry;

Thanks for being a supportive friend, despite my being a lazy friend in real life. You know how terrible I can become sometimes, yet you've been patient and understanding. Really there are many times that I'm desperate to talk about something and you're the one listening to my occasional 30-minute one-way rants. Also it's always great to have an irl friend that I can actually discuss video games with, as my family doesn't listen to me discuss them anymore. Good luck with school this year, I know that you go through a different - and in my view, yes, seems more difficult too - criteria for graduating. What are you planning to take this year by the way? I expect genetics and immunology this year, latter's giving me the ideal fears.

@hurristat

(Manual username tagging, that's the username you're more known as imo) We started talking in mafia games (I haven't gotten back at you >:/) and then we've had conversations on the forums and Skype about other topics. It continues to amaze me how well you remember things - especially on academic level for science. I know that you've been busy and stressed in real life - you're doing your best and I know that you can do well. There are times that I need someone to remind me to stay cool when I lost my accumulated temper and you've been one of those. And oh yeah, I wouldn't have known all those awesome rock songs if you hadn't told me about SOAD. That's awesome too. Happy Smod-anniversary to you too!

@Leopard;

I hate you. If I happen to visit England, remind me to meet you so that I can give you a good slap on your face. D:< There you go, your special message, with lots of love from your ex-Bulba-wife. You're still an awesome admin though. Also, January 1st also means something to you too. Congrats!

@Light Bringer;

I remember that you were first active in Fun and Games, and then moved to The War Room, playing and hosting a few games. I like that you're a fair host. At usual times, when making judgments you are careful and think fairly too. I can certainly learn from that, shameful Bulba mom ;w; I'm happy that I got to know you better this year, you're a good friend who always keeps her cool.

@Mijzelffan;

Basically you've covered what I'd say here in your Bulbaversary blog but anyways, it's fun discussing video games with you, especially Professor Layton series and Ace Attorney series. You also know Hidden Object Games, that I think if I mentioned them in conversations, you'd understand what I'm saying. (Though I haven't really discussed them in depth with anyone yet.) Also it's amazing to watch you come up with great mafia games that are creative in the general mechanics rather than roles only. Even if it's not video games or mafia games, you're a great person to talk to.

@Paperhorse;

I actually don't remember when we started talking to each other often, but I think it started with when I was asking some people I know well if they wanted to receive Pepero and you requested yours. Also the fact that you're a teacher has been helpful - augh, you know how annoying in the classrooms when kids are being annoying and the last thing you can do is let your temper blow.
You're a great Bulba sister too. Personally I wish you were more strict with your Bulba kids so that they stop stealing my belongings. *ahem* I still haven't received my flyswatter from your Bulba son Zenax, could you do something about it please?

@Parma;

While technically I was the first to give you a VM, you started the real conversation between us. While real life stuff keeps both of us busy that we haven't talked often, hey, you're still a great friend and I appreciate working with you in the forums. You're the type that I can rely on with confidence, be it work or just to rant about stuff that I don't feel comfortable talking with others about. You also understand the most that I am not good at picking up sarcasm or jokes.

@Phoenicks;

While sometimes you give me the impression that you're trying to annoy people just for the sake of making them suffer, time to time I'm reminded that you're still more thoughtful than you seem to be. I'm sorry that I haven't talked much since December. I recently heard that a lot of stuff happened while I was sick. I'm glad to hear that your college applications went well. Congratulations, you'll do well.

@Shift Gear;

It's great to have conversations with you; you're a thoughtful person, and it's always interesting to talk to people that are different. You're one of the few people around that I have long discussions with; I learn a lot from talking with you and it's great! While school or usual life stuff can be boring to talk about, I end up talking a lot about them when I have conversations with you, and it's always interesting. Hope you're doing well in school and everything. You're a hardworking person so I bet you'll do great.

@Winter Enchantress;

You're one of those that I got to know in Outside the Box - I remember when your username was Octavia, and had a Sanji avatar. (...I think?) While honestly I haven't talked with you much - as we have many differences in beliefs and interests - I appreciate that you're an understanding person. You're always doing your best giving the best advice to your friends and you're patient with your friends too.

@Zenax;

The only line for you - give my flyswatter back. I hate you. Stop being mean to your Bulba auntie >:/

Also, even if I couldn't think of a message, there are those that I want to give a special mention to.
Like The War Room regulars, Outside the Box regulars, Chat Thread regulars, and Fun and Games regulars. Also there are people that I got to know after I became a moderator and had to ask help from or vice versa. Or maybe I've kicked you on Skype or something. -w-;
Regarding the subforums that I work in, it's fun talking to you guys and participating in games with you. Or chatting (though yeah, I haven't posted much these days). You're all awesome, coming up with fun games and doing your best in those games be it as a player or as a host. It's fun reading posts. Don't worry, it's alright to take a break once in a while; when you feel like returning, don't hesitate to do so! :)
On a personal note, I also apologize for my lack of activity lately, especially TWR - I'll get back to games soon.

So yeah, another big Mentions list. Ta-da.

@$aturn¥oshi
@313;
@Abba;
@Aelita;
@Aestivate;
@Akuraito;
@Andrea Luminosity;
@Aquanova;
@Atomic;
@Avarus Cantus;
@Baron Dante;
@Bouffalant Herdier;
@BMGF Anime Master;
@Buoy;
@Camila;
@Coasting Wingull;
@CommanderPigg;
@Croag;
@double trouble!;
@DrumBeats;
@Feliciano;
@FinalArcadia;
@FrostyGaga;
@Gama;
@garrison-san;
@ghaskan;
@Ghost;
@GoldenMuk;
@Gotpika;
@Greece;
@Hallowheart;
@Haruto Tenjo;
@Hawkeye;
@Haxy;
@Hitomi;
@HumanDawn;
@Insanish Danish;
@Jabberwocky;
@J J M;
@Joltik;
@Joshawott;
@Kaito Tenjo;
@Kakuna Matata;
@Karamazov;
@KidBeano;
@King Maggot;
@Kyumorph;
@Mako;
@Master Mew;
@Midorikawa;
@Milkapoke;
@mini-chan;
@Mr. Fahrenheit;
@Neon Borealis;
@Neosquid;
@Nytie;
@Opossumguy;
@Phantom Detective;
@Pyradox;
@Rayne;
@Ryuutakeshi;
@Santasis;
@Serperiority;
@Soulmaster;
@Sputnik;
@Stellar Gale;
@Sunburn;
@Terrell;
@TheCapsFan;
@The Puppetmaster;
@The Miz;
@TheMissingno.;
@Umeko;
@Water Max;
@yourlilemogirl;
@Zeb;

I'm sure I forgot a name or two, trying to write this one in a rush after relaxing too much yesterday.
If you were getting sick of notifications... Hope this is the last one xD

Again, thanks! Best of wish and health for this year!

- Min