Wait… rank up and I almost had a heart attack

[Mara_aa]

I just got promoted from Apprentice to Enthusiast. Absolutely nobody warned me…

You know that split second when you notice it and your brain goes, “Wait…WHAT?”

A full dramatic meltdown almost happened, but I handled it with my usual level of dignity, which is to say: none.

No time to prepare, no speech ready, zero confetti cannons, and absolutely no chance to organize the extravagant, over‑the‑top celebration you all clearly deserved, but… I’ll take it.

Seriously though, thank you so much to the moderators and everyone here for being so kind, patient, and endlessly generous with your knowledge. I’m learning a ton from all of you.

Still translating half the forum… but hey, I made it.

And yes, I’ll continue pretending I know and understand far more than I actually do.

 

[BNLFL]

I honestly don't look at that, but good for you.

 

[Turbo-Farmer]

I just got promoted from Apprentice to Enthusiast. Absolutely nobody warned me…

You know that split second when you notice it and your brain goes, “Wait…WHAT?”

A full dramatic meltdown almost happened, but I handled it with my usual level of dignity, which is to say: none.

No time to prepare, no speech ready, zero confetti cannons, and absolutely no chance to organize the extravagant, over‑the‑top celebration you all clearly deserved, but… I’ll take it.

Seriously though, thank you so much to the moderators and everyone here for being so kind, patient, and endlessly generous with your knowledge. I’m learning a ton from all of you.

Still translating half the forum… but hey, I made it.

And yes, I’ll continue pretending I know and understand far more than I actually do.

You're on my promoted list

 

[rixsternaz]

This definitely deserves a salute, Congrats!

 

[Mara_aa]

I honestly don't look at that, but good for you.

Thanks

That’s fair, I understand it’s not a big deal for everyone

I guess for me it’s just a small, fun thing, there’s already so much heavy stuff in life, so sometimes it feels nice to joke a bit and stay positive when I can.

I don’t always feel that way, so I try to enjoy those moments when they come.

 

[Mara_aa]

This definitely deserves a salute, Congrats!

Cheers! I’ll take that salute

 

[Mara_aa]

You're on my promoted list

That’s a great list to be on!

 

[sheilarae74]

Good for you!

 

[toologic]

Great Job! Go out and splurge on peppy's!

 

[Ruckus4519]

Haha! I noticed it on your plateued thread, but it didn’t feel like the proper place to mention.

Congrats! Blew past Apprentice in a blink!

 

[MTSpace]

Congratulations! Celebrating with you.

Teach me how to graduate from a Novice

 

[FlowerFairy]

Congratulations! Celebrating with you.

Teach me how to graduate from a Novice

Post, comment, et cetera!

 

[Good-Heart6425]

Enthusiastic Homage from yet another Apprentice-wanna-be Enthusiast.

 

[AcadiaPeptides]

Huge congratulations on the promotion to Enthusiast — even if it ambushed you with all the grace of a surprise pop quiz. That “Wait…WHAT?” moment is practically a rite of passage around here, so you handled it perfectly in my book.

I’m genuinely happy for you. I’m still patiently waiting for my promotion, but at least I don’t have to translate half the forum anymore, so I’ll take the small victories where I can.

Seriously though, thank you for all the effort you put into contributing. Your energy, humor, and willingness to learn make the place better for everyone.

Enjoy the new badge glow — you earned it.

 

[leeann82]

Dude...at this rate, I'll never get out of newbie lol

 

[Calm Logic]

Dude...at this rate, I'll never get out of newbie lol

Haha. At least you are Canadian, so you have that going for you. With all those Chinese warehouses all over Canada, listed on our super-secret map for senior Canadian members, lol.

 

[Brouette]

I just got promoted from Apprentice to Enthusiast. Absolutely nobody warned me…

You know that split second when you notice it and your brain goes, “Wait…WHAT?”

A full dramatic meltdown almost happened, but I handled it with my usual level of dignity, which is to say: none.

No time to prepare, no speech ready, zero confetti cannons, and absolutely no chance to organize the extravagant, over‑the‑top celebration you all clearly deserved, but… I’ll take it.

Seriously though, thank you so much to the moderators and everyone here for being so kind, patient, and endlessly generous with your knowledge. I’m learning a ton from all of you.

Still translating half the forum… but hey, I made it.

And yes, I’ll continue pretending I know and understand far more than I actually do.

I CAN'T wait to have my little heels ont my bicyle remove and be able to show that I can drive by myself too! Lucky you !!!

 

[Hotlongs]

Post, comment, et cetera!

True, but I feel like there is definitely a vibe here.

Advice I'd give to folks would be probably don't mention covid/chronic illness as much until you are established. I definitely feel iced out by a certain group of members here.

 

[Vriende]

Post, comment, et cetera!

From reading the Forum Rules I gather -- help out when you can, stay active, and be respectful.

It’s easier for talkative people, but if you're shy or quiet, it can mean pushing yourself harder to join in; therefore it takes longer.

 

[Mara_aa]

Great Job! Go out and splurge on peppy's!

Haha thank you! Sounds like a good excuse to treat myself