snowflake challenge #13

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Challenge 13:

In your own space, share a favorite memory about fandom: the first time you got into fandom, the last time a fanwork touched your heart, wild times with fellow fans (whether on-line or off-line), a lovely comment you’ve received or have left for someone.

I got into fandom, because no one was really writing this rare ship (Clark/Oliver from Smallville) that I was suddenly into so I was like "maybe me?" While I had written stories before as a kid, which I used to pretend were Bollywood movies (don't ask), I definitely remember having to get over a mind block to actually write fic and the awkward moment writing out my first fic on a word doc. And of course it spiraled from there. I discovered LJ through a google search when I was looking for fic (I was already reading on FFN).

I think my favorite fandom memories involve the friends I made- all the interactions we've had, and even the gifts (fics, icons, etc) we've given each other. Someone once made me a Clark/Oliver fanvid for my birthday to the song I had always associated for them (GDI so mad I didn't download it) and honestly it legit made me cry. A part of me has always felt guilty for just dropping fandom like I did (I tend to be someone who gets fixations and wander off) and I do wish I had kept in touch with some of them. I was very grateful to find see some still active, and others I have come across in other platforms; I'm also happy that there was some sort of activity going on DW, and the nice people I've come across over the past almost 2 years since I've been back in fandom. Definitely enjoyed all the discussions. ♥

I have to add though that I was searching for something else last year and I came across an old comment I got on an earlier fic and it was basically someone being like, "What did Oliver ever do to you, except be handsome". It made me laugh. And also sums up how dramatic and angsty I could be. :D

For all the times I am like "ugh, all that fandom drama means I'm staying on the edge from now on", it is good to remember that there were a lot of great memories, and when done right, fandom can be a lovely community where you can create great bonds, without even knowing each other's name.