Two and a half years ago, I joined tengaged.com ON VALENTINE’S DAY... How sad is that?! It was the first year I can ever remember where I didn’t have a boyfriend, and when I saw an ad for a Big Brother online game, I figured I’d give it a try. My first few games were very confusing… I had no idea how things worked in castings, or that I had a minigame I needed to play every 12 hours. I got very mad when I was nominated, because I actually thought people were doing it to me on purpose. I’m surprised I didn’t give up!
After a third game, I finally figured out how things worked, and I became hooked. If anyone has been around long enough, they remember when I was a close 2nd behind Megan as an old rookies queen… I was spam-tastic! As Ronron313 once said, I always joined with the same 4 girls, yet no one ever seemed to notice….
It was during this period of extreme addiction that I joined a group game in which Holder picked me to be his partner… little did we know how much our lives would change because of it!
In retrospect, things progressed really fast for us! Within a month, we admitted we had feelings for each other, which gave us both a creepy “are we really internet dating?” feeling, but we went on to meet up in person the next month. We both knew it was love, and less than two months later he proposed, and 4 months from that time, we were officially Mr. and Mrs. Holder. We’ve definitely had our ups and downs… marriage isn’t always easy, but I think it’s safe to say we’re the happiest we’ve ever been and looking forward to a long, happy life together, full of those babies that you all keep annoying me about… in a few years.
Tengaged also allowed me to form some friendships that I never would have thought possible with so many interesting people from all over the world! I could write a book about these, but I’ll try to keep it short and not leave anyone out.
- Jessebruenger, I am so lucky to have met you during Stars, and obviously our friendship goes far beyond this silly website. I’m looking forward to when you come visit me finally. Love you!
- Sass21, We make such an unusual pair, but yet it works together wonderfully. I know that no matter what, we will always be in touch. I can’t wait to hear all about college. Love you!
- Corey1, I would never have dreamed that we would be such amazing friends! I don’t care what anyone says… you have a heart of gold deep down, and that side of you is amazing! I am so fortunate to have you as a friend! Love you!
- brookie_cookie, You are like the little sister I never had. A lot of people don’t know the real you, and I can tell you that the real you is truly WONDERFUL. You know I will always be there for you no matter what, and I love you!
- Aquamarine, Remember when we used to hate each other? That seems like a century ago! You have become such a good friend, and I know that your life will give you millions of wonderful top ten lists. I look forward to hearing all about how college is treating you, and can’t wait to see you meet alcohol. Love you!
- Tinabeena, You were one of the first people I met on tengaged, and were one of my “guides” to the site. You are caring, funny, and wonderful… Piper is very lucky to have you as a mom. I love you very much!
- Pootermookiepuff, My oldest tengaged bff! I know you don’t log on anymore, but we still talk, and I love you very much!
- Brandonator, *serious voice* Brandonator! We have shared so many memories and so many laughs over the past two and a half years that I don’t even know where to begin. I love you and know eventually I will see you stalking me and we will meet up!
- Nikutoku, Being on a tribe with you for 18 weeks was amazing, and during that time, we got incredibly close. You are absolutely fantastic, loyal, and adorable, and I would trust you with anything! I love you!
- owee13, Shh, owee, shh… We have been through so much together! I am so glad that you FINALLY won Stars before I left, because it was a moment I wanted to see. I love you!
- Coreypanda, Another one of my oldest friends on tengaged. You are absolutely amazing, kind, and caring, and I miss and love you!
- trishytrash, You have been so helpful and generous to me during my time on tengaged. Each time I had a shop, you designed all of the items just for me without any hesitation. You are so talented and such a wonderful designer! Thank you again! Love you!
- bluesapphire and manda17_xoxo, Beth, I met you before you even had a design, and we have been close ever since. Once I met Manda, I realized the apple didn’t fall far from the tree, because you were both AMAZING. I love you both!!
- dav_o_79, You were the first black level to ever talk to me, and I looked up to you so much… and still do! I love you!
If I forgot to mention you, I am so sorry! I wrote this pretty quickly, and scanned through my friends list to compile it! Just because I left you out doesn’t mean I don’t love youuuuu!
Games are games, and some people on this site take them FAR too seriously… even I have been guilty of that at several points, especially when in Stars. I promise you that years from now, I doubt you’ll look back at Tengaged and remember exactly how many duels you won… but you will remember the people, both good and bad. Don’t take the games too seriously, or you’ll really miss out on what makes this website special and unique. Don’t try to tear each other apart… this shouldn’t be a place where people are bullied or uncomfortable. Try to keep perspective, and enjoy yourself!
Even though I had my arguments with people, I genuinely have nothing but good will towards you all… even finklestein123, who did an excellent job playing the role of my tengaged enemy :P Now he’ll have to find someone else to throw shoes at.
I’d like to think I’ve made my mark on this site, but who knows… perhaps I’ll come back next summer and no one will know who I am… but that’s alright with me, because this site has made its mark on me ☺
I love you all, and farewell! I won’t be on skype, but those closest to me can always reach me. I may check back at Christmas break, but who knows? I'll be logging off for good when this blog expires, and will not be logging back on for things like saving people in Stars, etc.
PS: jubbzy can sit back and relax, because he won’t be receiving 40 mails a day about special Stars ever again!
omg idk u but this was a beautiful blog!
I was in a really bad shitty mood & it really just brightened me up < 3
You have a good way with words =P
Good luck for the future & congrats for everything :)
This is cute
A really swell goodbye blog with a great message and meaning.
Thank you for mentioning me and remembering me when we haven't talked in months. I love you and I'll miss you tons ;-;
But if you can stay, please do so ;)
Bye, check back soon :(
Kels I love you to pieces. I'll be in touch whenever we need to discuss a book. Best of luck in getting a law degree< 3. And say hi to the puppies for me!
Kels ive never met such a genuinely kindhearted loving person like you. reading this really made me sad, but ik its for the best for you. youre going to go on and continue to persue some amazing things in ur lifeeee. gl in law school, youll do amazing im sure. ily so so so much... talk to u soon :( (h)
ILYSM kels :*** i was in your first rookies and we were in stars together :) and you are the nicest person ive had the pleasure of meeting =] ill miss u :(
See ya, Kels!! Tell Mr Holder that the Panthers are about to win the NFC South this season, and I give him permission to jump on the bandwagon once we do.
although you didn't mention me in your little goodbye messages/people I love thingy ;) I love you to death Kels, you are so nice and so real and I have never met someone so down to earth and stuff as you! I won't forget that crazy stars together! I love you and good luck wherever life takes you and Holder :) I will miss ya!
princesskk i just think your story is absolutely incredible. you joined a group game, and your partner ends up being your husband, that's just amazing!
This blog actually made me sad. You've always been one user i looked up to on this site. Always a friendly person towards people. In the two years i've been here...I never heard anyone speak badly of you.
Best of luck in life Kels. You will be missed here by people. But you have tons of memories from here, and many friends made!
I hope to see you check in at some point and let us know how life is going for you. < 3
@Princeskk
Bye princesskk thanks for always supporting me with my shop.. I will miss my best customer if I ever get a shop again.. Hope you change your mind and return.. :*
Ahhh I ned to have a way to keep in touch with you so you don't disappear into oblivion! I know we don't talk much (barely on the website) but I feel the same way and I would trust you with pretty much everything. Athena
