Wyndlerunner

Well it's that time of year once again, March 7th, 2021, and my third Shardiversary. This last year has definitely been one for the history books in a lot of far reaching ways, but I figured I'd scale back and just focus on my experience within this fandom within the past year. I've been a Sanderfan for 6 years, I joined the Shard shortly following my initial Oathbringer re-read, and I've been active on the Shard since then. Because of that crucial timing factor, the release of Rhythm of War this last year has been my first experience being a part of the community during the initial hype and build up to a major Cosmere release (Sorry White Sands Volume 3, you don't count), and boy what a high that was. Rhythm of War surpassed all the expectations I had for it, and I'm mostly ready to devour book 5 when we get it in a couple years. Outside of the general Sanderson community, however, I've had some great experiences with the Shard as a whole and with some people who bear some recognition for their part in it. 

@AonEne, where to begin with how wonderful you've made so many people's experiences on this site? Your kindness and your convictions shine through every time we chat, and I can't even envision how drastically different my experience with this site would be without my having gotten to know you.

@Shard of Thought, I really got to know you this year, and as an aspiring artist, your work is continually inspiring. Despite our occasional diverging opinions, your bright personality was like a ray of sunshine in an otherwise at times dreary world.

OK for some reason it's not letting me quote y'all in the post, but I'll quote you in a reply or something. 

The TKND crew: You guys and gals are fantastic, you remain a pleasure to write with, and I wouldn't exchange the awesome times we've had for the world, or even a black sphere that might potentially have something alive inside it or something .

Empress Stick: While most of our interactions happen over on Discord, you are a joy to talk to, and I look forward to many more anime gif spamming sessions in the future. 

Revelryintheart: I've just barely started to get to know you, and I look forward to continuing to get to know you in the future. 

In conclusion, it's been an awesome three years, and I hope to be among you for many more to come. *Raises a glass of Pink Wine* Cheers!