Wonderful post. Badged; 1000x if I could. You reminded me that writing is a lifestyle, not the means to an end. And you reminded me of high school Latin classes (apparently I'm an exception to your statement -- we read Catullus all the time, though generally his poems to Lesbia). Anyway, both happy reminders. Damn right you're a writer, and I think you've found a good community for it. Welcome.
I...I'm honored. I didn't really know what I'd been given at first, but Duperz explained it fuller and all I can say is... I'm touched. Thank you. You all have made me feel very... warm. I hate to sound regurgitatingly melodramatic but I kinda needed some love. Some acceptance. Duperz is all I've had for a bit of a long time. Don't get me wrong, the man has moved mountains, but now all of you are helping him. So, thank you. I never expected anything as heartwarming as all this. Thank you.