#happy tumblr birthday to me

[cleo-fox]

I created this Tumblr a year ago today.

I wasn’t really sure how my work would be received here. While I had Tumblr under my previous pen name, I didn’t use it to actually post fic—it just wasn’t as much of a thing in that community. So I had no idea what to expect when I posted Surrender.

I have been continually overwhelmed and humbled by this community’s support and enthusiasm for my work. Every follower, like, reblog, comment, and message has meant so much to me.

This last year has also been extraordinarily difficult on a personal level. My last two grandparents died nine months apart. We had to put one of our cats to sleep. I also experienced a major depressive episode that put me on medical leave for about four months and resulted in an incredibly toxic situation at work that ultimately culminated in me quitting my job. There were many days where I basically got out of bed and sat and cried on my couch. Those were the days where this site was a lifeline.

I know sometimes when shit hits the fan in online communities, people will tell each other stuff along the lines of “log off, it’s not that serious.” And there are elements of that that are kind of true: these are fictional guys. It’s important to keep a good perspective. But at the same time: you never know what the person on the other side of the screen is going through or why they need a little bit of an escape from their life. I’m just profoundly grateful that this was a positive place for me to be when I was struggling the most.

So, TL;DR: thanks for letting me stick around and share my silly stories.. I’m glad I’m here. I’m looking forward to another year of writing more of my silly stories and sharing them with you all.

(And special shout out to the sluts. You know who you are and I love you all.)

[amalgamate-exe]

Anyone ( @0m3n-0f-d3ath ) who has been around since my first post will know it was a trough rendition of Trent lane from daria!

So here's us having cake, commemorating the occasion

Anyways I've been on this platform for a whole year, that's crazy!

[vicoelhosblog]

Hoje faço 1 anos de Tumblr! 🥳

Me assustei quando percebi que fiz 1 ano de tumblr, parece que foi ontem que busquei abrigo e atmosferas aqui. Sempre amei esse lugar 🧡🍂

[veltana]

Omg hahaha now I feel really old 😂 I've been here a long time!

[blurryfangirlansuke]

It's my 1 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

Thank u all for the love and support I'll promise to keep on creating and doing many things and always simping xD. You guys are always the best ^^

[fizzywrench]

An unassuming blog sits on the internet. It just so happens that today, the 30th of August, 2024, is this blog's birthday. Though it was thirteen years ago it was given life, it is only today it will be given a name!

What will the name of this blog be?

[vaporwaves]

Woke up to this notification today

[lonelytamagotchi]

I am not only a fool but im Tumblr two today!! 🧁🎂👑

Hugs and kisses n motorboats to all my lovelies out there!! ❤️💋💋💋❤️

[queen-of-knowhere]

It's my 2 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

[starrology101]

It's my 9 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

[cflady25]

It’s my birthday 🎉

[ectogeranium]

[bluefeatheredvelociraptor]

It's my 11 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

Oh, noice

[clementines-writing-corner]

Omg y’all it’s this account’s one year anniversary on Tumblr - talk about going full circle lol

[psychedelic-charm]

It's my 1 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

[haunted-spirits]

I just got a notification and no way I’ve been on here for a year