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 Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:49 pm
 Welcome to a little writing contest.
* Your writing may be in any form, including poems, quotes, short stories.
* You may enter as often as you like, but you may only win one prize.
* There are two categories: NSTG Past (what NSTG has meant to you)
and NSTG Future (what you would love to see for the guild next).
* You can post entries here in this thread or PM them to me, JoyRose.
* All entries must be submitted by the end of Friday, January 20,
so winners can be announced during the Spirit Week Awards Ceremonies.Credits: Cornflower image from Alamy. JoyRose used Calibri font using Paint.net.
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Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:58 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:10 am
 It feels like it's been a year since I've written anything meaningful, but I wanted to give this a shot!! It's a little dramatic, but I had fun :L
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I stumble into this world
confusion furrowing my brow
dizzy with the sense of new
The ancients tower before me
They've been here decades longer than I
electronic faces worn smooth
with the breaking of URLs
and the ticking hands of the clock
I wonder if I am too late
if this is no longer a place for people like me
if the Java Flash errors will
render the entire site useless
My attempts at exploration are met
with pages untouched since 2008
A lifetime of experiences passed
My curiosity wavers under the intimidation
With pixelated dust clouding my vision
A ray of light cuts through the gloom
and there is a door
with a hand outstretched
I am greeted by warmth
Smiling avatars
Inbox activity
A gentle, guiding, clasp of the fingers
that says
"Welcome. We're happy to have you here."
"Here is how to navigate."
"We'll answer any questions."
And I said
"Thank you."
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:49 pm
NSTG Past
There's an old saying that the only person that likes change is a wet baby! I have found this to be true, as people tend to hate change & romanticize the past, yearning to go back there & relive it many times. This is true on Gaia, as well! Many have voiced to me that they liked the site much more in the early days and that they miss "the old Gaia." As a Gaian of many years, I do miss Booty Grab, caroling in towns, movies in the theater & throwing popcorn, and sponsorships like Skittles! During those days, there were also fewer announcements and items. But change in life is as inevitable as the rain! And in this age of ever-expanding technology, nothing stays the same! Although the past is a warm memory, it is in the rear view mirror for a reason. We must turn our eyes forward & enjoy the positive aspects of Gaia today! Many items that were out of reach in years past are now able to be purchased and enjoyed! Events like we've just experienced at Halloween and Christmas were super fun and gave free, beautiful items to all who participated! Many wonderful guilds, like this one, are active and ZOMG is back! And then there's all the wonderful Paw items & you can even get married on Gaia these days! So, whether you've hung in there through the changes or returned after a long haitus, Gaia is a wonderful place to be in the present! Hold dear the things you loved about Gaia in the past but add to them all the wonderful things Gaia offers today!
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Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:49 pm
A NSTG FUTURE HAIKU
Gaia's future bright
No technology limit
Keep Up and Enjoy
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:23 am
Congratulations to irrii and eclaire5! Thank you for your wonderful entries!
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