✰✰✰✰✰ @ZaraSmiles ✰✰✰✰✰

I've been struggling so hard to keep this a secret, and I'm so relieved that I don't have to hide this from you anymore, Zara!

If any of you have had the joy of seeing Zara at some point on here, I hope you know how lucky you are! This lovely teen star of ours has done so much and accomplished so much here. Since joining us on September 20, 2014, Zara has earned 236 898 cheers, 1 041 chat points, and 1 527 listener group chats. In her time here, she has racked up 102 Member Reviews, with an overall rating of 5 STARS! She also has 55 gorgeous Written Reviews under her belt.

Her stats speak volumes, but anyone who has seen Zara around on the site knows that she is more than just the (awesome) statistics that you can find on her profile. Many people would call her kind, compassionate, amazing, colorful, caring.... In fact, many people did! The list of descriptive words goes on and on and on, and you can find them all here!

The point I'm trying to get to, Zara, is that you have made an incredible impact on our community. You are so inspiring every single day, and there are so many people here who love you. We will all miss you and your colourful joy so much here, but that will make it just that much better when you return!

Now, to reinforce just how much this community loves you, I (with the help of the lovely @Lyra and splendid @RocketsMom) asked around for people to write you some farewell messages. The response was mind-blowing, but I'll let you see that for yourself! Enjoy these, Zara ❤

@pray4theheartless said: Zara! I can't believe how much I'm going to miss you! I know we don't talk much, but we should! You're a star, and amazing and wonderful and pretty much all of the synonyms of any positive word is you. You are so helpful and wonderful and sweet and caring and I don't know what we would do without you. You always make me smile, and I hope we can do the same for you. We love you Zara.

@Emily619 said: Zarathon! I will miss you so much :( You make such a difference in the community. Remember, self care is #1!!! We will all be so delighted to see you come back. If you were not a listener on 7 Cups of Tea, it would not be the same. You make 7 Cups a wonderful place :) Keep up the great work! I hope you have a wonderful time when you are away, and keep us in mind. We love you! ❤ ❤

@Raylen said: Zara, if anyone can light up the whole chat room then it's you ❤ You're a rocking teen star, so colourful and bright! You're caring, inspiring and pretty hilarious too. You can be loud and silly one minute and the other you're so serious and got this scary mod vibe on 😂😂😂😂 I got really sad when I heard that you're leaving but I totally understand and I totally support you all the way ❤ Love you, sweet Zara 💜💜😊😊

@MaddyIsHere said: listen to me! Zara, you mean so much to all of us!! Take care lovely, and we'll talk soon, I know it ❤

@Dovah said: Zara, I know you won't be gone more than 2 weeks, but even then, that's a big part of 7cups being missed! Take good care of yourself c:
In reality, I could fill up this box with so many wonderful words and push my vocabulary to the absolute limit.
That would do you a disservice though, I don't think my entire vocabulary in the perfect order could make up for how much you do, and how AMAZING you make people feel.

@Resisti said: Zara, my lovely Zara. There's a lot going on, and you're the person who least deserves this - anyway, even if things aren't the best for you, you still manage to remain nice, supportive, with your big and warm heart always ready to help others. You're a true star here, and the whole teen side will miss you loads. Take good care of yourself sweetie, see you soon ❤

@Noasu said: Zara, sorry to hear about your departure, yet hopefully you'll come back soon! All the best and you always have a family here never forget that!

@Baubs (or rather, @PoeticPuzzle) said: Zara, you crazy super-hyped up bundle of happiness. I hope your break is nice and I wish you all the best - also when you return I expect to see more of your hyper talks in TL.

@Pali said: Have a nice break Zara! We'll be waiting for you with open arms :) Thanks for everything you've done. I hope you enjoy this time and take care of a very important person: Yourself! - Many hugs for you ❤

@RocketsMom said: Zara--your posts on the forum were one of the first ones I noticed. So colorful!! You have such a positive and uplifting attitude. You are so encouraging of others and of promoting a collaborative community. You are already doing great things and I know that you will continue to spread your greatness . I hope you have a good time off and know that you will be missed and we will be anxiously awaiting your return! *hugs*

@KrinkTheMellowUnicorn said: Thanks so much for all you've done to help others. You are an inspiration to many!

Anonymous said: Please take care during your break. Stay wonderful, stay great

@KM14 said: Zara, you have so clearly touched the lives of many individuals on 7cups, and for that, I want to thank you. Please remember that you are loved. I wish you all the best, and when in doubt, just smile.

@Roadie said: Zara, Zara, Zara. I remember first noticing you in "I'm proud of myself because...". You were bringing your trademarked sense of colour and style to guests and members and being just so supportive. Ever since then you have continued to be a complete revelation in the forums - both support and listener. You're one of those listeners that I have a huge level of respect for and it's not because of what you do but because of who you are.
I don't know why you're heading on a break but I wish you all of the best, Roadie
Look at me!

@Flourish said: Hey Zara! I wish you a very nice and relaxing break. You have been working so hard and you deserve to have some rest and focus more on yourself and activities/people in your live. Hope to see you again soon. Thanks for being around for the training Stay rainbowful!

@mscoxie said: Sorry to see you go, but you deserve a break too!! See you soon

@Georgie4 said: Hey Zara! First off, I hope you have a wonderful break - goodness knows you deserve it! It's crazy how much time you put into this site and how much you do for our community, so I really hope you get a chance to spend some time looking after yourself as much as you care for us. Which brings me onto my second point (haha this sounds so formal): thank you for everything you do for us here and everything you have contributed to our community. I kinda can't remember how we coped before you were around to do rainbow shoutouts and make everyone smile in the chatroom, and I love talking to you and seeing you around - it never fails to bring a smile to my face :) I hope you have a good break lovely and I can't wait to see you back again! ❤

@letmehelpyou210 said: Hey there Zara! Personally I haven't been fortunate to know you well, but I'm glad to have seen you around in the forum making fabulously colorful forum posts! I'm happy that such a lovely soul as yours is a part of 7 cups and it really feels amazing to have people like you who fill colors of happiness in the lives of others on this website. While I haven't gotten the opportunity to know you so well as of now, I look forward to knowing you after you come back ^_^! Please take care of your lovely self and return back to us! ❤ I hope to see you back soon filled with lots of joy, happiness and love! *lots of love and hugs*

@skittlegarden said: Oh Zara, my lovely ❤ when I first arrived here on 7cups as a lil newbie, you were one of the very first people I ever met in TL. You don't remember this, but you made me feel so welcome and warm and special. You're always a joy to see in the chat rooms, and I wish I could prove it to you so you don't think this is just words, but every time I see you, I light up and smile and I immediately feel so much more safe and happy and loved. You, Zara, are so so so loved here on 7cups, we are your family and your friends. Words can't describe how much we all love you, and I love you super duper much! I hope you have a beautiful, well-deserved break and take care of yourself! Love, Natalie. ❤ ❤ ❤

@EvangelineLover said: When I first joined 7 cups of tea over half a year ago, I was a shy, introverted, and nervous cupcake, but you brought me out of my shell. You've taught me so much, and are honestly one of my heroes. Your heart is full of infinite kindness, your forum posts are full of color, and your spirit is the brightest I've ever seen. Never stop smiling ❤

Anonymous said: Thank you for being awesome!

@Pam said: Take care Zara. I wish you all the best. Sending hugs and my support.

@Katheryn said: Look at me! And me!

@allTheLove said: Zara, beautiful angel.. You are always special to all of us.. You fill every chat you step in, you fill it with love and joy.. Thank you for every moment you spend helping people...

@15Sydney said: ZAAAAAAAAARAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
I'm just here to give you pizza and cookies.
PIZZA AND COOKIES OF AMAZINGNESS FOR AN AMAZING PERSON AHHHHHHH!!
You're incredibly encouraging to every single person you come across and honestly there's nothing I can say about you that's not positive because you're just that perfect <3 You're hilarious; you and your jokes are always so quirky and weird that all of us can't help but smile.
WE LOVE YOU ZARA COME BACK SOOOOOON!!

@Gracey said: Hey Zara I just want to thank you for everything that you do here on 7 cups! You are a major part of the community and your sparkliness, colourfulness and energy light up every corner that you visit! Your dedication and efforts on the social soldiers Twitter team are tremendous and you really are a star! Lots of love and hugs, Grace x

@Kane said: Zara, I've seen you around quite a bit and heard a lot about you from other mentors and listeners. You have made such a positive impact on the community with your bright and beautiful personality (and quite literally bright and beautiful posts.) Your enthusiasm and warmth can be felt everywhere, and I'm so glad that we have you as part of our community. I'm proud that you are taking a break and practicing self-care as that is an important aspect of being a listener, and I look forward to seeing you soon!

@GlenM said: Zara, have a much deserved break! Thanks for all of your care and compassion and for helping us to make 7 cups a more warm and welcoming place. I wish you a restorative time.

@Jellen said: Hey Zara,
I never really known you but I can tell how much you mean to the people here, they are always so positive about you.
I want to give you my best wishes, keep up the good work

Rebelleon said: Zara, thank you for being you. Never change and always keep pursuing your dreams. -Rebelleon.

@LightACandle said: Hey Zara! I never had the pleasure to talk to you directly, but I know you are a wonderful person! Taking your time to look at profiles and give shout outs is unheard of! Thanks again for encouraging me You be sure to rest well and come back to your other home now

Anonymous said: We are looking forward to see you again! Enjoy your break!

@LukaSilver86 said: If I want to list the amazing listeners I keep hearing wonderful things about but still did not get the chance to talk to, Zara would come on the top of that list. it is very clear to me how much everyone loves her, and it only means she's just a wonderful person and an amazing listener. I hope she'll be back after the break with sunshine and love.

@Eme said: Hey Zara! I don't know you but I know you're a great asset to this community and I hope your self care break goes well!

@SariannaMoon said: Always take care Zara, and thanks for all you have done.

@HopefulTree78 said: Hey Zara! I hope you get some good rest! I think you deserve it. You are one of the few MVPs of this site! You are an asset. You are kind and sincere, selfess and loving. You will be missed.

Anonymous said: Zaaaraaaa you are awesome ^-^ It's always nice seeing you or talking with you, you are so energetic and cheerful ^-^ I'm so glad to know you, stay awesome ❤ I hope that this break will help you a lot!

@Annie said: Dear Zara, you are the Sweetest Sweetie in Sweetland! You are our beloved Princess of Appreciation, the Lady of ZaRainbows who gifts us with gorgeous rainbows of happiness and warmth, day after day. YOU ARE AMAZING! Wonderful Zara, you have made me very happy--and sooo many others, too!! Everywhere I look at 7 Cups of Tea, there is Zara, making people smile. You are a dear delight--you have made me feel "sparkly" in a way that no one else can! I love you, darling brat.
❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
Look at me!

@TheDeaningOfLife said: Enjoy your break and look forward to see you posting again in the forums. Take care!

@DailyDayDreama said: I'm sending you smiles 😊 strength 🌈 and good thoughts 🌻

@Izza said: GPF!!! You yucky thing omg YESS!! We get a break from you WOOP WOOP! Lol I'm kidding guys! Don't start a riot against me😂. So yeah I'm gonna go all out #DALI style on ya so just a heads up! You seriously deserve this break right now (and not just because you're an old man and need naps-lol secrets out game over 😎) don't even try crawl your way back earlier than planned you moron I forbid you!! You are gonna stay clear from 7cups and relax with the well earned break whether you like it or not! And that's the courts ruling 😉 so yeah eat some nuts I heard they're good for you (yes I specifically advise you to eat a load of nuts and corn because I'm just that nice you see) take care of yourself GPF and no I'm not just saying that because I feel like I have to be nice to you in this shout out *highvoice* pffft whaaaatt nooo...nonsense 😏

​@Dhawks said: Zara, you're amazing, you're a breath of fresh air in this suffocated world, you add colours to your shoutouts but those aren't the only colours you play with, it seems as if you control them all, specially the bright ones, you use them to add joy to peoples life. Stay the same, always. Enjoy your vacation.
7cups is going to miss you, I'm going to miss you as well, so do us all a favour and hurry back. I don't do hearts much but here you go. ❤

@Bella_ said: Zaraaaa! You have always been there for me from the beginning persisting that I could do so much more; you helped me believe again. You are my little hope wrapped in sunshine and rainbows. You write the most loveliest messages and you are a sister to me. When everything went wrong, you were the only right thing there trying to pull me into the light again. I owe you so much that not even a lifetime of Lindor's chocolate would show how grateful I am to have you around. You spread so much love (Are you cupid XD). I'm glad I met you and I can't even believe I started talking about One Direction. (Those were the dark ages.) Come back quickly and bring lots of food and hugs too!

@PrincessPea247 said: Surprise. I hope that we have been very 'shhhhh' about this and not given you an idea that we have done this.
I am being sneaky watch me tiptoe *step step step step CRASH*
'Ouch' Oooh, ooops. I walked into doorframe.
You are an amazing person who has the world at your finger tips. You are so kind and friendly and have been nothing but welcoming to me in my first few days here. You can do anything you want, be anyone you want. You are such a fab person.
It's sad that you are going to be gone for a little while, but you do deserve a break.
I think the main thing that I want to say is that you are amazing and we will all miss you.
I look forward to your return.
Much love and hugs.

@SoulSurfer said: My little sis - take care of yourself! Remember that you are wonderful and you are valuable and 7cups will be a lot less awesome with you gone but we look forward to seeing your beautiful shiny happy posts again in the new future. Big love, Sam ❤
Listen to me!

@Iara said: Zara! We'll miss you tons but we want you to be alright and we are very proud you are looking out for yourself. You are a magnificent human being with a heart of gold and a sweetness that makes every day one to look forward to. Your amazing energy brings positivity everywhere you go and just seeing you around makes me happy because you work soo very hard to be mindful and kind to others You are genuine and gentle and manage to bring happiness to others without effort, because you are super amazing. I hope this break helps you center yourself and most of all that you never forget how valued and loved you are ❤

@Lyra said: Zara, you are my twin, my ray of light, and I love you more than words can possibly express. You inspire me every day with your courage, and show me the kind of person that I should be. My heart is yours, twin worm, take care of it for me ❤

@RebeccaEmily (also known as your ducky) said: I know I'm skipping a shade of blue here, but purple is my favourite colour andI'm the one formatting this so Also, I apoligize if this is a super rambly mess; it is currently 6:30 am and I've been working on this for over 2 hours straight Since I may be asleep when you deactivate, I want to put everything out there, so this is me putting out a mushiness warning Oh goodness gracious, my lovely dovey. Normally I have a really easy time coming up with words that can at least form a coherent sentence announcing my adoration for you, but this is different. Zara, ever since I joined 7 Cups, you have been my idol, my role model, the person I looked up to the most. This wasn't because of your wonderful stats (although trust me, they are something to be very proud of), but because of your character and your spirit. You are most definitely the most welcoming person on this website. When I first came here, you were the one who made me feel at home in TL. When I stumbled into the forums, it was all of your posts that gave me the energy and inspiration to get more involved. We lead our first discussion together, and had a blast doing so. We've cheered each other on, encouraged each other, and have grown so close. You truly have changed my life, and for that, thank you. Thank you so much. I adore you with all of my heart, and I really don't know what else I can say. Enjoy your break, my gorgeous dovey, and never forget just how much I love you. I can't wait for you to be back, replenished and ready to lead all of those appreciation festival events with me! ❤