[enigmawing]

Even though I admittedly started out as a lurker here before gathering the courage to make my first post, I just realized something.  As of today, I've been a forum member here at JAB's for exactly two years.

Woah.  :o

This may be the same old story to some of you, but forgive me a sentimental moment here. . .

I hadn't had my first computer for very long that December when I decided it was finally time to look up JAB's artwork and indulge.  It was something my penpal SK had introduced me to way back around 1997 or so.  The gorgeous computer print-outs he snail-mailed me continued to haunt my mind for years.

I had always liked the concept of. . . well, nekkid toons regardless. . . but unfortunately, I also harbored quite a bit of guilt over sexuality in general.  

I feel kind of odd saying this but it's never really been about the porn.  I carried the need to express parts of myself that I kept bottled up in more ways than one, and this site has become an amazing and much-needed outlet for me.  Why?  Because I've found I'm not alone.  I'm not the only one who relates to mere lines on paper in such a way, looking to give life to concepts and characters, and I'm not the only one to look into this as an escape for the curious inner workings of my mind.

So not only did I get to see and find some kind of connection to JAB's artwork, I stumbled upon this forum as well and I got the chance to meet all of you.  I came up with the name enigmawing on a whim, not realizing that the alter-ego and the subsequent character with the hat and glasses would become such a big part of my life.  All that time ago when I recieved those print-outs, well, I had no idea that it would somehow be the eventual key to all of this.  I'm amazed and honored to be a moderator of this website among so many wonderful artists, writers, and more importantly, friends.  Wow, just. . . wow.  I know I keep using the word amazing but I really don't know what else to say.

To get the all the feedback and support I've received here has been a wonderful experience.  I had pretty much given up on drawing, so without all of you, E and most of the gemgirls wouldn't even exist, Amber and Amethyst would be nothing more than a handful of awkward drawings packed away somewhere, and there certainly wouldn't be any stories about purple dildos or semen-powered time-travel vehicles.

So to everyone, thank you for having me, and thank you giving me the motivation to find peace within myself and return to the things I'd almost forgotten I couldn't live without.

. . .

Alright, enough of this sentimental crap.  Bring on the nekkid toons!!!!   [smiley=evil.gif]

[D3l7a3ch0]

congrats!

[idic]

:'(I can't say your welcome E.... because I have too much to thank you for.... Thank you for the art you shared and I first saw when I went in to chat almost a year ago! Thank you for making me feel so welcome when I was not only new to Jab but to chats and forums as well! Thank you for answering my dumb question about how things work in the chat and the forums! Thank you for being concerned that I might be mad or had my feelings hurt because a bad connection booted me out of chat at a bad time! Thank you for showing me that mere lines on a piece of paper can come to life, in the most strange and beautiful ways! Thank you for the way you made me feel, when the one of the most respected and talented artist, the oldest Goddess, and one of the most beloved female members asked me to the New Year's Day Dance! Thank you for all the humor you give us in chat and in the forum!...

But what I'm really trying to thank you for, E, is.... Thank you for being YOU! "Enigmawing"
Much Love, Respect, and Friendship, idic :)

Ok! Now where's dem nekkid toons? [smiley=evil.gif]

[Harlander]

Wow, then the timing of that drawing of you I posted a little while ago is even better - not just in time for Christmas, but also for your second JAB Anniversary! Here's to many more years!

[Administrator]

Super cool EW. I knew it when I first met ya just how awesome you are :D

[Darth-BAW]

Lady's in the house!!!  ;D

Hopefully she'll be here for many more years to come.  Congratulations, E, my dearest.  :-*

[jgandjz]

Congrats EW and hopefully you'll stick around long enough to become an old timer like some of the few that are still around lol  ;D

[jaded_blue]

I love you E.

Blue

[chewbaca]

E is the best   ;D

[Jomo]

We love you all, E.  :)

Thanks to you for being yourself, to assume what you do and sharing your art.

And happy 2 years membership  ;D

[jaded_blue]

Lets not forget how uber sexy she is!!

/me drools while thinking about some lightbulb changing excursions that her and E have been involved in*

Blueeee  ;)

[Doc_Army]

That's awesome E. I actually started posting not long after you did because I dug your KP art and it got me off my ass and drawing again.

It's been a pleasure getting constantly trumped by your animation knowledge. Once we were enemies and now we are friends!

Nah, not really but it's so anime!

[enigmawing]

Once again, thank you very much everyone!!!   :-* :-* :-*  I've really gotten attached to you guys and I appreciate you stopping by this thread.

I thought I'd take take this moment to say I won't be online nearly as much until I get my personal life figured out. . . . and while I've been known to say that recently (because the move keeps getting put off) I really do mean it this time. . . because let's just say. . . life got a little bit crazy.   :o

Rock the fuck on.   [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[duck2k]

Why do you think I'm here? I wanna be with people who just as fucked up as me! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Now give me some porn dammit!