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// Closing Notes 
// Story: The Faith of Carrot Top 
// by Dawn Stripes 
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Let's see, how do I possibly go about summing this up?

It's been fun.

Three, nearly four times over the last couple years of Bronydom, I found equines swirling too much in my head to let me write anything else. Thrice I began to pen literature under that dreaded label--'fanfiction' (insert some spooky noises for full effect)--and thrice I threw it away as garbage.
But as Celestia has hopefully taught us, labels will not get you far in life. Eventually, I said to myself, 'Dawn, you'll never get this out of your system until you buckle down and really do it.'
I am so glad that I did. I'd like to thank every single reader who showed their appreciation, which means, perhaps, more to me than you will ever know. I'd also like to give a shout-out to all of my friends on mlpforums--'Dennis', if you're reading this, Rainbow Dash still loves you <3. Last, but not least, my heartfelt appreciation goes to Lauren Faust for everything she has taught me. Taught us. 
I'd start thanking my favorite fan-fic authors too, but we'd be here all day. 

I'm not going to discuss the story itself here. I have said exactly what I meant to say over the past 70,000 words. In fact, in the comments I've probably already said too much. I am at great risk for becoming one of those authors who hovers obsessively over every single comment made about their story. It's not my job to explain what I've said any more than I already have. 
That's your job.

I have ideas for a sort of spiritual sequel to The Faith of Carrot Top, and--who knows?--someday I may write it. But the truth is, I need to take a little hiatus from Equestria. There's a whole universe out there to explore, and I can't let ponies monopolize my imagination all the time, as fun as that may be. So this is farewell, for now. I have one final thank-you to present: to all of bronydom, for the past two years of life, laughter, and friendship. I dedicate this work to all the poor lads who fancy ponies, and I enjoin upon you the truth of love which lives in every heart. 

Och! May the Light shine upon you all of your days.