Editor ’ s Note
Filipa Thespian , Editor-In-Chief Owner & Founder of Roleplay Guide Magazine
Well , 2016 was definately one that I will never forget . We lost so many people and so many monumental things happened .
One of the happy things was the addition of our new Managing Editor , Zaks ( she ’ s so special she only needs one name lol ). We ’ re so glad she ’ s with us keeping the staff and staff projects moving steadily forward ! Welcome aboard Zaks .
We ’ ve also had a whole bunch of new hires in both writing and photography , please don ’ t miss our Credits page , everyone works so hard and they each deserve a HUGE kudos and well done !
I myself have been so much more reflective than in recent years . This is a pivotal year for me personally . My third and final child is going through his Senior year in High School ... you know the one ... the young performer that keeps me away from SL so often . It ’ s hit me kinda funny if truth be told .
I was at a choral performance of his recently , with all my children , my mother and a few other family members . As I looked up and down our row , listening to the moving holiday music , I was struck with such joy , love and gratitude . I struggled to contain the tears , lest my daughter saw and began to tease me , and quietly prayed and thanked God for the gifts he ’ d given me in my family .
This is new for me this year , praying . I highly recommend it though many might fall out of their chairs to hear me say that now . I ’ d not done so in a very long time , but this year ... I found my way back and in so doing , colors are richer , love is warmer , music is deeper , tastes are ... well , tastier . It may be just me , but I attribute it all to this one huge change .
So no matter how you do it , give thanks for the good in your world . Look down the row at your children , parents , siblings or whoever is there who is close to you . This group , these people who you bring close , who are a part of your life , who you can turn to ... they are what it ’ s all about and when we forget this , we lose ourselves and our way .
I wish for each and every one of you , all the best that life has to offer , and the greatest love that God can bestow upon you . Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !
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