A Quiet But Happy Milestone
This will be a short update from me (no seriously, not just for me). Today marked the completion of a year of monthly community events I began running in a forum a moderate on the website Neoseeker, called the Neo-Duelist League (just laying it all out for anyone not up to speed). The NDL, as most call it, is a wonderful place that is very dear to me for the many friends and creativity expression I have there, but it has historically struggled for consistent activity, often having people dropping out and leaving many threads unfinished and such. However, over time we have managed to build it up with work and passion such that it now thrives more than it ever has in a history that dates back to 2004, and we are in a veritable golden age that has lasted for some time now, and can be exemplified well by the writing challenges I run each month that started in July of last year, with this month's having finished just today, completing the full-round circuit. Caring for the place as I do, for the wonderful freedom to explore my creative writing and the many good people I've met there, and knowing firsthand of its long history of struggling and being in severe disarray, this milestone and the prolonged period of prosperity it represents are really special to me, and I'm celebrating by feasting upon 2 (buy 1 get 1 free) large Stuffed Crust Meat Feast pizzas and a full bar of Vienetta Ice Cream, all to myself (not all in one sitting, mind), and it is glorious.
Not everything is sunshine and ice cream for me, not by far. Just today I also found out I'll have to move houses, and face a court process that although I am not at fault in any respect in, could still be a dangerous road to walk. I am still trying to get employed, which has eluded me despite my efforts and top-rate qualifications, and my bank balance is a fine one. I am uncertain about my future, my home, my career, and also worry for some of the people around me. I'm not sure where I'm going, honestly, something that isn't new as of this moment. But, despite the uncertainties and other hardships, it's been good, this general stretch of time the last year fits into, and not just in terms of the NDL either. Whatever happens next, even if the good times end, I'm happy for that, and grateful for the memories that I get to take with me.
Not everything is sunshine and ice cream for me, not by far. Just today I also found out I'll have to move houses, and face a court process that although I am not at fault in any respect in, could still be a dangerous road to walk. I am still trying to get employed, which has eluded me despite my efforts and top-rate qualifications, and my bank balance is a fine one. I am uncertain about my future, my home, my career, and also worry for some of the people around me. I'm not sure where I'm going, honestly, something that isn't new as of this moment. But, despite the uncertainties and other hardships, it's been good, this general stretch of time the last year fits into, and not just in terms of the NDL either. Whatever happens next, even if the good times end, I'm happy for that, and grateful for the memories that I get to take with me.