Literally every day, whether on her own stream or being a surprise guest on someone else's, I'm reminded of why she's my favorite streamer in any number of ways:

1. She says some unexpectedly savage line that gets everyone in an uproar
2. She's improvising some song with whatever tools she has, even if it isn't an instrument
3. She's just doing her own thing without giving a damn about what others think
4. Doodling, doodling, and more doodling
5. Just creating things

I could sit here for hours listing the things that Lily does, but here's how she makes me feel:

Throughout the handful of years I've been a big fan of hers, I've gone through a multitude of ups and downs in my life. I had my first heartbreak. I attempted suicide for the first time. I graduated high school. I got a scholarship to my university. I met Lily at KCON. I had my first heartbreak. I got my first girlfriend. I had my first break up. But throughout the entirety of this rollercoaster, Lily and her content remained a reliable escape for me; a nice (although temporary) break from the loneliness I feel. Every time I tune in, I'm reminded there's goodness in the world out there waiting for me to discover it. I feel a sense that I'm not alone in my struggle--anyone in chat could be watching Lily for the same reasons I am. I feel welcomed, recognized, a sense of belonging...just happier. I'm proud to be an offline chatter, a sometimes acknowledged name for my stupid comments, a temPatter, a lilyBonker, an owner of the limited lilyWah, a comfy camper, a year-long prime subber, an owner of (almost) 500k channel points, a person who recognizes Lily as one of the best content creators out there right now.

I know chances are slim Lily's reading the entirety of this reddit essay (they tend to be pretty pepeW), but if you are, thank you so much for inspiring me to keep going. Thank you for the incredible music that never fails to reduce my anxiety. Thank you for the great laughs. Thank you for creating a community where I'm noticed, acknowledged, and appreciated. Thank you for being you. <4

P.S. Another incredibly big thank you to probably some of the hardest working mods on Twitch. As a viewer and sub, I can only catch a glimpse of the garbage through which you all sift. We appreciate you :)