There was this time slightly before Elfpath came to be. Back then it was only a few people. Angel, of course, Rohaa, Enelya, Kaiki, Kattzyze, Nightfall and I are pretty much what is left from that group (we were with maybe.. 10?).

Anyway, we also used skype back then, and the first message was recorded on Juli 19th, 2009 for me, which marks the start of the first class. I took a stroll down memory lane, and I wanted to share with you where we all came from.

Kaiki, Nightfall and I are Green belts (going on Blue!), and Kattz isn't far behind. Enelya got promoted to an omg brown belt, and Rohaa shot all the way for the moon by not only just gaining a Black and Gold belt, but also founding Elfpath with Angel out of nothing but a dream. And Angel is, well, Angel All of us are now teachers, and more.
And here is where we all come from. A few snippets from where it all started. Those who can, sense out the energy, those who can't, I'm sure you somehow will catch on anyway.

For clarity's sake, wim savels = me, Darth Phoenix = Enelya.

[17/06/2009 23:16:29] wim savels: bear XD your totems pop up everywhere, rohaa
[17/06/2009 23:16:34] Rohaa: any of the new ppl wanna run for the hills yet?
[17/06/2009 23:16:35] wim savels: bye brint ^^
[17/06/2009 23:16:56] Kaiki: Is there a bear coming after me up said hills?
[17/06/2009 23:17:04] Rohaa: xD my bear is friendly
[17/06/2009 23:17:05] Nightfall: do you have a brother in law?
(inside joke)
[17/06/2009 23:17:21] Rohaa: sorry, no sibs xD
[17/06/2009 23:17:28] Kaiki: No, so I guess I'll be okay. XD
[17/06/2009 23:17:34] Nightfall: :)
[17/06/2009 23:17:37] wim savels: i have this odd memory of a character called pedobear
[17/06/2009 23:17:43] wim savels: hope i wont run into him
[17/06/2009 23:17:48] Kaiki: LMAO
[17/06/2009 23:18:01] Kaiki: I'm sorry, that's awful. xD;;
[17/06/2009 23:18:13] wim savels: google or not, your choice
[17/06/2009 23:18:20] Rohaa: ...this gang is going to be interesting xD
[17/06/2009 23:18:29] wim savels: thats good, right?
[17/06/2009 23:18:36] Rohaa: i like interesting xD
[17/06/2009 23:18:41] wim savels: yay
[17/06/2009 23:18:50] Kaiki: Boring is lame.
[17/06/2009 23:18:51] wim savels: ill be here for odd comments then x)
[17/06/2009 23:19:26] Rohaa: so, ill just keep this convo up for tomorrow, it'll pop up when someone says something in it

[3/07/2009 4:30:30] Kaiki: Eh heh heh. This feels relevant somehow.
http://explosm.net/comics/1120/
[3/07/2009 4:31:48] kattzyze: >_<
[3/07/2009 4:32:37] kattzyze: bit morbid, it is
[3/07/2009 4:32:55] Kaiki: Yes, sorry about that. ^^;;
[3/07/2009 4:33:24] kattzyze: :O
[3/07/2009 4:33:42] kattzyze: are you in a morbid mood?
[3/07/2009 4:34:16] Kaiki: Not really. That's the kind of stuff I read all the time. o_o;;

and introductions on skype.
[18/06/2009 21:43:05] EpicLunatic: umm... so as the curious new guy here, i was a little amazed to see what everyone could achieve in such little time. i wonder if ill be able to achieve similar results... anyway, im eager to learn, even though i dont know what to expect yet. though id like to look my fears right in the face ._.
[18/06/2009 21:44:19] EpicLunatic: when i find them that is XD

[18/06/2009 21:48:55] Darth Phoenix (Enelya): I want nothing, nor expect nothing from this group. What I wish for or would like to do is to learn about energy work and its various aspects. Once I find what is suited or right for me, I wish to explore and train it further so I may be of help to other living beings.

[18/06/2009 21:49:10] Kaiki: Oh. ^^;; I'm 22, from the States and I would like to fulfill my potential in this realm outside what I'm so familiar with, because I've kind of failed that out here. I'd also like to do some helping out of people and possibly animals once I'm ready.
[18/06/2009 21:49:45] Magda: I'm the only selfish person in this chatroom, rofl

I don't have all of them, but I think it's obvious that the stability of all these people has improved enormously. And really, This started 2 years ago. There were 7 or so people left, and from that we now have a forum with over 250 members, and nearing 100 official students.

This deserves a monument piece on the site. The start of it all. Not to ridicule ourselves, or regret that we ever had to go through such a phase. But to realise. We grew fast. We grew big, strong and potent. And now, we have a full program, capable teachers, lots of students, HEAPS of minors... Personally, I see no end to where Elfpath can go. And when I look at where we all came from.. The people themselves have no end to their potential either.

I can't wait for the future <3

As I read through the conversation I got this image of these young kids shaking hands and making new friends with each other :] Can definitely see the insecurity and scared but also a sense of curiosity and drive. It's helpful to remind ourselves that you were all intro kids at one point, and to see how far you've come! Definitely inspiring, and such great role models <3