Oh yes..some awesome people suggested an AFF Journey for it's 5th Anniversary.

I meant to write this a week ago but I am just not opening my computer lately since I am almost always on the go.

Anyway..

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MY STORY?

I have been to other writing sites before, AFF is not my first (winks). 

I couldn't remember the date or the time when I first came across AFF but I knew one thing... I didn't sign up.

I was an incognito reader. 

One of those people who just leaves and goes away. Takes all the views but never comments. Never let herself known. I've been like that for a month or so? It was a while back and I have forgiven myself for that too.

But there was this one writer, my palms just keep on aching wanting to comment to her fics. It was frustrating since I refuse to make an account. That writer was BEA, (by all means I have great respect for this person). Rhapsody is and will always be one of my faves in AFF since it made me sign up. (Points at Yoochun). My obssession with Park Yoochun led me here and finally signed up June 19.

Username. Tough. I saw a giraffe. I was hugging the giraffe. Thus, the name. I was not using my brain that time thinking I can change it later. (probably NOT!!) and since I am new I don't have karma (poor me stuck with giraffehugger) I could change it now but what' s the point? As much as the name is important it's how we carry the name that matters. 

Why I stayed? I've been here almost 3 years? I've been away almost half of last year thinking.. will I go back? Will I be able to write again?  I was scared. Scared of AFF and of myself but I am here now which means..I haven't given up yet. It takes real courage to recognize unfinished business *coughs* fics *coughs.* AFF is my salvation from the real world. 

Favorite things on this site? hmmnn.. the people. True, honest and passionate people. When I see well written fics I see a person. When I read the blogs I see life. When I admire great graphics I see hardwork. People. Simple as that.

I would love to see the APP ready to take off in the future!! LOL. (have you seen the new badge astrounaut? It was sooo cute!)

There is no creative bone inside of me. I have tried and it was too much hardwork. I an in awe for YOU great people who do graphics! *full bow* 

I am still a hopeless reader and a struggling writer.

Still a cassie.

Sometimes I will still randomly comment to blogs.

Will read a story and forget what it is about.

I still do my magic of popping in and out like a mushroom if I am busy.

I guess I am and will always be giraffehugger a humble member of this awesome community we call Asianfanfics. 

by the way.. my name is jo.. giraffehugger..I still cringe at the sound of it.hahaha

#AFF5Year

P.S

Jason. I was told he made this site. He calls himself Nichiren. I never befriended him thinking.. I am not important enough to be noticed. But hey.. whether he gets to read this or not (I opt for the not) I will to thank you personally for never giving up. I am a fan of you courage and passion in keeping this site up. I bet it was hard. Thank you.