/goodbye
Those of you closest to me knew this day was coming soon. It is with a heavy heart, that I resign as an Officer in LastStands. As I wave goodbye to Vanadiel, I look back at my (not so illustrious) career.
I never beat Vrtra, and got myself a kill-Manteel. No hat trick of the 3 kings. But I take comfort in all the happiness I helped to bring, and dreams that I helped fulfill. While I may never have accomplished all of my dreams, I relish that I helped others to find strive toward theirs.
One of my proudest moments was when an old friend said this:
Some of you wonder why I am quitting. The simple fact of the matter is that I no longer love Vandiel. This game, this world of magic and monsters no longer brings me joy and happiness, only anger and frustration (more on this later). I no longer love this game. I have nothing but love for my family in LastStands. I have tons of respect for my peers and friends in other linkshells across Kujata.
And I think that is the message I want to send to my peers:
Treat each other with respect, and the world will be a better place Don’t forget that there is a real person on the other side of that keyboard. Maybe if you treated that little animated character more with a little respect, we would all get along a little better. You don’t have to like each other, but for fuck’s sake, respect each other. Good in theory, bad in practice, right? I always practiced what I preached, and I hope that that single fact earned me respect.
To my LastStands, my online family:
It has been my honor and privilege to serve you. I hope that I have lead you to a place where you wanted to be, and helped you have fun. We have been through many tough times, and like true friends, you stuck with me. For that, you will always have my friendship, even if I no longer play ffxi.
At this time, I would like to give thanks to a few of my fellow Bards: Faranim, Russta, and Vilurum. You have all helped me to become a better Bard, and have inspired and taught me in many ways. Your stories and lessons are an inspiration.
I may be on for the next however many days until my subscription runs out, taking care of some logistical things. If any of you are ever in Hawaii, please look me up on AIM, and I can show you around or something (offer not valid for Recollection members). Best Wishes Kujata!