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It's been a while since I last posted, hasn't it?
Since not everyone who knows me in the RP-world that's on my friends list here is also on plurk (or is probably even aware of what's been happening), I should probably give a little backstory here before I go on.
My major in college is Computer Operations: Network Administration and Security. Basically, it's coursework for network administration for Unix and Windows NT, network security for Unix and Windows NT, creating cloud networks (or "clusters"), computer repair and upgrades, scripting, troubleshooting for hardware, software, and networking problems, and finally, preparation for Unix, Windows NT, Network +, and Security + certifications. Or in short, a lot of complicated crap. I'm also more than likely getting a job at Best Buy as a computer tech (or a sales associate, but they're going to try to get me in as a tech) -- my second interview with them is on Friday, and my first interview went extremely well. Sounds like I'll be busy, right?
Unfortunately, yes. I'm going to be very busy. So busy that I went on hiatus simply because thinking about doing my tags stressed me out to a very high degree. For right now, since school has only just started, I have some time. I can do a little RP. But down the road ... it doesn't look good. So, I figured I'd give myself until the end of my hiatus to make up my mind.
I know I said I'd give myself until the 24th of this month before I'd make a decision, but I already made up my mind by last night and don't want to spring something like this on anyone. So, as you've probably already guessed, I am going to drop from Luceti completely. This also means that I'll be dropping from RP entirely, as well. It was a fun hobby -- one I was a part of for four years now -- but most of all, I made incredible friends from it all.
Which is something else I want to note -- of course, it's up to all of you, but I'd really rather not cut connections with you all just because I'm no longer an RPer or part of Luceti. I really want to continue keeping up with all of you, if you'll let me. I may not respond to each and every one of you on LJ or Plurk, but I do read everything you have to say, and do care a lot about you all -- I don't just friend people because I like numbers.
Regardless, the main reason I'm dropping isn't really lack of time. That piece is more or less the final nail in the coffin. I've actually considered dropping on and off ever since I returned home from the Air Force, as I was actually enjoying not having to RP more than missing it. I've been falling out of love with the hobby for quite a while, especially due to the immense amount of stress it's caused me in the past. Most of that stress was caused by something I don't really want to discuss in too much detail, but it all stemmed from RP, unfortunately. So, basically, I'm dropping because this simply isn't really something I want to do anymore, due to lack of time, and as an attempt to relax myself.
But don't get me wrong -- I loved RPing, I loved the threading and plots, and I adored the characterization I built up for Yuri specifically. I'm especially glad that people enjoyed the characters I played, whether I felt I was doing them justice or not. I'm very glad for that. I also think it helped improve my ability to write long trains of thought in one sitting, when I used to be a rather scattered person who'd try to write as to-the-point as possible. But RP affected too many things in my daily life -- as one silly example, I have a tendency to stop playing games if I don't see a character I'd want to RP some day in them. Pretty silly, right?
Getting off all this, I want to say that I'm not dropping right this second. No, I said I'd wait until the 24th before I did anything, didn't I? So that's what I'm doing. I'm waiting until the 24th. Until then, I will respond to tags and thread as normal. If anyone wants to do any quick, last minute thing with me that won't be too taxing, I'd be glad to. I know that Yuri especially being dropped could affect some peoples characters more than they'd like, so if you feel some sort of closure thread could help, Yuri's appointment post is always open. On top of that, I know some ... "plans" were made for the next 4th wall. I am sticking to those plans, since I'll likely be on some sort of school break at the time. Yep.
On top of that, after I finish college, there's a chance I'll return to RP, if I feel I want to get back into that. Full-time work at Best Buy's Geek Squad isn't going to take up my entire life, after all. Nor will any job I may get after that, either. But I'm making no promises. Just saying that there's a chance of it, since long breaks do tend to help for these things.
So, that's that. I'm sorry to my castmates (especially my new AT2 ones), any CR that Yuri and Jacqli had, and just whoever enjoyed watching my threads. I'll miss threading with you all once the 24th comes, and will continue keeping up with whoever will let me on Plurk and LJ.
Oh, and I'm going to Otakon next year. For sure |:
Since not everyone who knows me in the RP-world that's on my friends list here is also on plurk (or is probably even aware of what's been happening), I should probably give a little backstory here before I go on.
My major in college is Computer Operations: Network Administration and Security. Basically, it's coursework for network administration for Unix and Windows NT, network security for Unix and Windows NT, creating cloud networks (or "clusters"), computer repair and upgrades, scripting, troubleshooting for hardware, software, and networking problems, and finally, preparation for Unix, Windows NT, Network +, and Security + certifications. Or in short, a lot of complicated crap. I'm also more than likely getting a job at Best Buy as a computer tech (or a sales associate, but they're going to try to get me in as a tech) -- my second interview with them is on Friday, and my first interview went extremely well. Sounds like I'll be busy, right?
Unfortunately, yes. I'm going to be very busy. So busy that I went on hiatus simply because thinking about doing my tags stressed me out to a very high degree. For right now, since school has only just started, I have some time. I can do a little RP. But down the road ... it doesn't look good. So, I figured I'd give myself until the end of my hiatus to make up my mind.
I know I said I'd give myself until the 24th of this month before I'd make a decision, but I already made up my mind by last night and don't want to spring something like this on anyone. So, as you've probably already guessed, I am going to drop from Luceti completely. This also means that I'll be dropping from RP entirely, as well. It was a fun hobby -- one I was a part of for four years now -- but most of all, I made incredible friends from it all.
Which is something else I want to note -- of course, it's up to all of you, but I'd really rather not cut connections with you all just because I'm no longer an RPer or part of Luceti. I really want to continue keeping up with all of you, if you'll let me. I may not respond to each and every one of you on LJ or Plurk, but I do read everything you have to say, and do care a lot about you all -- I don't just friend people because I like numbers.
Regardless, the main reason I'm dropping isn't really lack of time. That piece is more or less the final nail in the coffin. I've actually considered dropping on and off ever since I returned home from the Air Force, as I was actually enjoying not having to RP more than missing it. I've been falling out of love with the hobby for quite a while, especially due to the immense amount of stress it's caused me in the past. Most of that stress was caused by something I don't really want to discuss in too much detail, but it all stemmed from RP, unfortunately. So, basically, I'm dropping because this simply isn't really something I want to do anymore, due to lack of time, and as an attempt to relax myself.
But don't get me wrong -- I loved RPing, I loved the threading and plots, and I adored the characterization I built up for Yuri specifically. I'm especially glad that people enjoyed the characters I played, whether I felt I was doing them justice or not. I'm very glad for that. I also think it helped improve my ability to write long trains of thought in one sitting, when I used to be a rather scattered person who'd try to write as to-the-point as possible. But RP affected too many things in my daily life -- as one silly example, I have a tendency to stop playing games if I don't see a character I'd want to RP some day in them. Pretty silly, right?
Getting off all this, I want to say that I'm not dropping right this second. No, I said I'd wait until the 24th before I did anything, didn't I? So that's what I'm doing. I'm waiting until the 24th. Until then, I will respond to tags and thread as normal. If anyone wants to do any quick, last minute thing with me that won't be too taxing, I'd be glad to. I know that Yuri especially being dropped could affect some peoples characters more than they'd like, so if you feel some sort of closure thread could help, Yuri's appointment post is always open. On top of that, I know some ... "plans" were made for the next 4th wall. I am sticking to those plans, since I'll likely be on some sort of school break at the time. Yep.
On top of that, after I finish college, there's a chance I'll return to RP, if I feel I want to get back into that. Full-time work at Best Buy's Geek Squad isn't going to take up my entire life, after all. Nor will any job I may get after that, either. But I'm making no promises. Just saying that there's a chance of it, since long breaks do tend to help for these things.
So, that's that. I'm sorry to my castmates (especially my new AT2 ones), any CR that Yuri and Jacqli had, and just whoever enjoyed watching my threads. I'll miss threading with you all once the 24th comes, and will continue keeping up with whoever will let me on Plurk and LJ.
Oh, and I'm going to Otakon next year. For sure |: