Space is a Waste (Typography) and Time is FLYING BY!!! · 12:42am Feb 1st, 2013
Seriously, how is already Thursday!? And why is everyone pelting me with PMs and farewells on my user page right at the last second!? It takes a while to reply to these things, and I DON'T HAVE A WHILE!!
*ahem* But honestly, thank you all for your kind words. :ponkysmile: I'll try to respond to as many of them as I can, but even if I don't get around to yours, please know that each message of encouragement is well received and wonderfully uplifting.
One more day until all my stories end. Until then, go give this song I worked really hard on another listen, and also watch this amazing typography of "Space is a Waste"--my love song musical tribute to Skirts--courtesy of the clever and generous Quylaa! He's been a top-notch wonderfolk from the moment I met him, and the quality of this gift is touching beyond words. Thank you, Quylaa, for making this video. I seriously love it to death!
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So, just to be clear to my 20+ new Followers (thank you!), my name is Ponky. I write stuff, sing stuff, and sketch stuff. I love to laugh, I love the wonderfolk (that's you), but most of all I love shortskirtsandexplosions (especially Background Pony). That's about all you need to know... except for a liiiiiittle bit of "bad news," depending on how you look at it, which is this: I've been called to serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in northern Italy, and I'm leaving next week. In fact, the FINAL BLARGH from Ponky will be posted sometime on Tuesday, so... that's really soon. It will be hard for me to leave all of this behind, but part of the mission rules is a severe limit to internet access to keep us focused on the work. I intend to obey all of the mission rules with exactness, as I've been preparing it all my life, so you won't hear anything from me until 2015. Well... at least not on FiMFiction. My mom will be keeping a mission blargh on another site, which I'll link in the FINAL BLARGH, and I'll also give you guys my mailing address in Italy to which you're free to write letters. I promise to respond to every letter I receive.
Tomorrow's blargh will address the main concerns some wonderfolk have had with "The Sisters Doo", but even though the finale was criticized more than I expected, I'm still super proud of the fic as a whole. It's my first real work of fanfiction, and it'll always hold a special place in my imagination. Many thanks to all who read it.
Ponky
we'll miss you mate. I await your return.
Your voice is beautiful.
Can I use black magic to steal it?Live long and dash apples.That was cool! Still are you trying to sadden me.
I've said it once and I'll say it again. I will miss you Ponky. 2015.... I might be in the military by then. A shame I didn't get one last chapter of Mantles.
Is skipping through time to 2015 considered cheating?
I love you, man!
See you when you get back! 
Quylaa was showing me this and I was wondering when you'd put it up here. So awesoooome.
It'll be quiet with you gone... too quiet. And there won't be any new music to look forward to
Gonna miss ya mate. If I ever get those lyrics performed, I'll make sure to leave you a PM for whenever the hack you return or something!
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Just a question; Aren't there computers in Italy? Therefore, why can't you just occasionally drop by FIMfic? Or, just bring your laptop?
Ponky is on my auto correct.
779519 Ponky's restricted from such things as it deters from his teachings while he shall be there.
I love all the effects in the typography. The 'hour' and 'oxygen', etc are all awesome. Especially Live Long and Dash Apples.
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Darn. Why hasn't man invented time travel?
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Oh, geez. You better be prepared for a lot of mail. Which reminds me, how much postage do you need to get a letter to Italy?
Bleh. "Missions."
Well, I'll miss you, as we all will.
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Well. That's awful faggish of them.
Hey, [IRL name censored because you might mind me yelling it out]!
Remember me, Matthew Robinson from the BYU Bronies group? Lol, quite a following you got, here!
Darn, life hits fast! I'm glad I caught you before you left, though, even if just to say "hi-bye". Best of luck on your mission! With your engaging and awesome personality, I think you'll do great, just remember to let the spirit guide
Cya, man.
779755 That may seem like it to us, but it's part of his beliefs. You can read more about the details on this blog.
779776 Ah, thanks. I had been wondering why he is leaving.
779848 No problem!
Actually yes it is. You gotta pay up. Drop your pants.Ponky, best of luck out there. I hope you find joy and fulfillment during your stay in Italy, and once again thank you for being a writer of deliciously psychological stories. You've been an inspiration to me (by which I mean your stories were one of several contributing factors that got me to take the plunge and try my hand at writing), and I know I'll miss your delightful blarghs, as well as the colorful worlds and characters you've brought to life.
I wish you all the best, and I'll (hopefully) see you in 2015!
779755
Really? "Faggish"? Dude, it's somebody's religious belief, something that somebody you respect feels strongly enough to follow. Even if you disagree with religion, you can at least be cool to a friend or peer who doesn't.
WE'LL MISS YOU!
y'know, I really wanted to get to know you on this site better like I did with Regidar, Rainbowbob and the such, but it seems I'm a little late to the party. Even though we kinda just met...
When you come back, your notifications and messages are gonna' be freaking loaded, lol.
Fimfiction will probably look very different as well...
Well, I'm sure many people will keep you updated on the site through mail, as well as anything else that happens within the fandom (I'll at least try lol). :)
Peace out, dude.
779853 ._.
779987 It appears we are at a stalemate.
Well, I've been quiet in your blog post but anyway, good luck with your mission.
I'm impressed, I am not sure how well I would do for two years without internet. Fare well and good luck!
I'm just sad I didn't have time to read TSD or Mantles on my trip.
What I've read of yours so far, even though it's the silly ones, has impressed me to no end.
Also, no offense, but the term blargh is a total laxative.
See ya in two years. By then I expect you to be a true master of the missionary position.
Wow, that was very well done and you have wonderful voice. Again, have a great time in Italy, but no Ponky, we won't forget you.
D'awwww, thanks Ponky. I hope I'll have more done when you get back.
I'm seriously in love with your new song, I think it's really cute and fun and awesome. Your voice is so amazing, and that third chorus...the bouncy background voice just kills my sides every time
780002 The button is a trap!
Now I feel bad that I am still ten chapters behind on TSD....
Good luck with that. Also, have fun in Italy!
Procrastination is the only way to go!
You should probably thank SS&E for that last bit.
And your writing skills, of course (though I have not yet had the pleasure to acquaint myself with them 
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I salute you, sir. Hope to see you back after those years. If the fandom prevails Hasbro's wild ideas that long.
Letters? Good.
SUPER SPEED IN-NATION LETTERS GO
I shall make a group for your legacy.
When I read your earlier blog today, I was shocked. Time had completely slipped away from me and I could not believe that is was already time for you to leave.
I have not actually ever commented on any of your blogs or stories, I'm kind of a quiet guy, but I have very much noticed your presence, and I will miss you when you leave. I, like many others, wish to leave my sincerest thanks for all that you have written, in your blog and in your stories, and for all the enjoyment you have given to me and so many others. I hope you have a splendid two years in Italy, and that you always know that you were, and are, appreciated by so many on this site.
And, who knows, maybe you'll get a letter from a strange Swedish guy sometime during these years. It has been fun to have you around.
Until next time!
Godspeed.