..remember me. Hello Guys and Girls, I thought it was probably worth re-introducing myself again as although I have popped my head in and out over the last couple of years I was probably at my most frequent over 3 years ago. It shocks me just how much time can pass and how all of a sudden I'm here and all the writing was years ago. So for those who I never got the chance to meet before, I'm Ben, also known as Benno. I've been writing on boards including HOM since I was 17, which is even weirder now on the eve of my 30th birthday which is on Friday. I've been writing for almost 13 years, and I hate that real life took over, and took me away from what I really loved. I miss being creative, and so after some recent changes in my life I have decided to get back to my passions. I've been through the ringer in the last few months, but even just by logging on today I already feel a lot better, because here - I could write whenever I wanted, with some great writers and just looking around today I can see that so many of the brilliant writers I crossed paths with years ago are still here, which makes me excited for the potential there is now that I'm back. I won't make this a long introduction as I'm hoping I will get a chance to catch up with you all in the coming days, but I just wanted to put myself back out there, say hello and say that it feels really good to be back! Also I hope that the thread title and opening didn't come across as cocky, I was trying to think of a good title, and Jennifer Hudson's new track came onto my playlist!

AHHHHH BENNO!!!!! I MISSED YOU, WELCOME BACK!! <3

Hi Benno, welcome back!

Hey Benno, welcome back to the boards.

Hi Benno, welcome back.

MY BIRTHDAY TWIN! Welcome back and Happy early birthday!

Thank you for all the lovely welcomes! It's great to be back. I've been a tad busy with birthday celebrations and sorting things out, but I've also had an opportunity to write some characters ready for my return to writing, so I'm looking forward to catching up with all of you!