Hi I am Ally.

[AllyCatAlisha]

Hi everyone.  I am new to the forum. I have known about it for years but I have never been the best at forums but I finally decided to join.

I have been in love with My Little Pony since I had my first Firefly as a child and I never stopped loving them. I started collecting as an adult in 2000 but due to some unfortunate circumstances I lost my small collection. I began collecting again about five years ago but more aggressively recently after a break up.  Those ponies can cure!

I do some restores. I have tried customizing. I am quite crafty. I am a seamstress. I have been costuming for about six years. I am also a static trapeze student.  I stay pretty busy.

I don't know what else I should write.... I am excited to be here. I really enjoy getting to know other pony people.

Man. I used to have a photo bucket log ago. Maybe I should see if it still exists....

[achab1984]

Welcome to the arena Happy that you have joined us now!

[Spinky69er]

Welcome to the Arena

Ponies are the best medicine for every situation   Think you need a few more

[Diamond]

Welcome to the Arena.  Best of luck with your collection.  I bet you could make some great pony clothes or plushies.

[Bekuno]

Hi, Ally! Welcome to the Arena!

Ooh a trapeze student, how unique! If you ever want to share your customs with us we have a custom forum here. Enjoy the forums!

[AllyCatAlisha]

Thank you everyone!  Sorry for my delayed response.  Perhaps someday I will make pony clothes. You never know!

[Tak]

Welcome to the arena! (It's pretty awesome)  I adore quackers. Great picture!

[princessluna11706]

Welcome to the arena! I'm originally from Long Island too (Suffolk) though I'm in Japan for the time being.  See you around!

[tealight]

Welcome to the arena! Trapeze student wow That's a little scary to me. Good luck!!

[ghouldilocks]

Hello and welcome! Sorry to hear about your breakup; you're right, though, there is something very comforting and therapeutic about ponies as a hobby! I know for me, they seem to help a bit with staving off the depression now that I don't have access to meds. 

Studying as a trapeze artist sounds so interesting! I'm crazy afraid of falling (even just the sensation of falling), so that'd be right out for me! Did you start out as a gymnast? Although I suppose being a trapeze artist really still would be gymnastics.

[AllyCatAlisha]

It's a lot like gymnastics. I always wanted to take gymnastics but my family couldn't afford it. It's like living my childhood dream now except I can't do the splits. But I can do pretty wild back bend naturally.  I used to fly but now I do static trapeze. It's not as high up (body length plus reach) but there is no net only mats and a coach or spotter.  I have seen many people conquer height fears by flying trapeze. It's amazing to watch.  If it's in your area and you have friend to join you, you should try. At the very least they will just have you swing and not do a knee hang. 

I know what you mean about depression and meds. Thankfully I do have meds.  I didn't realize how much I need them until I went off for a month.  It was an internal nightmare. Stay strong!

[ghouldilocks]

That sounds amazing, thanks for sharing! And thank you, so far I haven't had another bad period while off meds, so hopefully ponies and keeping up with exercise will continue to help! The Arena is a great support system, you'll see!