I’m really amazed at how much I’ve grown 
from novice to serious anime collector. This 
forum is like my other “family” of friends whom 
I could share my favorite hobby, ANIME cel 
collecting. I wonder how often many of you 
(other) cel collectors log on to this forum. 
Once a week? Once a day? Several times a 
day???!!! No, I’m not trying to put this forum 
down. In fact, I have actually benefited greatly 
by this forum. It has made me a more 
knowledgeable person. I have gained much 
insight about Japanimation I would have never 
known otherwise.

I know I don’t post to this forum too often, I’d 
rather sit quietly in the background just 
“listening” to others talk-post. This is not 
because I’m not sociable, but I believe the 
notion that if I cannot add to this forum, I won’t 
say anything.

By now, I pretty much know who the cel forum 
“regulars” are (you know who you are out 
there!), those who frequent occassionally and 
those who are the once-in-a-blue mooners. 
Even though we’ve never met, I somehow can 
perceive some personality traits by the style of 
each person’s writing. There are those who 
are very strong willed, some testy, some 
helpful, others frank. All very interesting 
people!

There are (in the forum) the fierce arguments 
(usually caused  by some rude remark or by 
some naive postings-usually by anonymous 
posters). Certain subjects causes strong 
emotions to emerge (ebay scammers or 
unscrupulous dealers). I really love it when 
people post their newly updated cel galleries 
or when they just received their dream cel. 
Sharing is what this forum is all about. Then 
there’s the venerable “show-me-your-cel” 
requests...entertaining at the very least.

I have admitted to being a cel addict. Parents 
and friends may not think much of this hobby, 
especially when they find out how much you’ve 
spent on some pieces of paint and plastic. It’s 
hard to explain to someone that you’re into 
these “big-eyed cartoon characters?”  What I 
am thankful for is this small community of 
anime cel collectors who has given me some 
sense of belonging. I thank Yann for this 
forum...It has enlightened me immensely.

Now that the new year is right around the 
corner, my New Years resolution is to...well... 
to quit collecting? Not a chance! How about 
not spend so much? Naw, that was last 
year’s. Okay, I’ll settle for... dieting ...that’s it!

Happy upcoming Holidays and a good New 
Year to you all!  

^_~

KrazyKat