I've been drafting this post for over a month now because I've long known that it is inevitable. I've had a fantastic run over the past six years, but unfortunately it's time for me to step down. I'm entering a new and exciting chapter in my life which will significantly affect the amount of free time I have to dedicate to being a support administrator.
As such, I'm resigning as admin and asking for all of my support privileges to be removed. I appreciate all of the opportunities LiveJournal has given me, but even more than that I love each and every one of you. You are all great people for a number of reasons: you're thoughtful, caring, intelligent, and you don't use Comic Sans font for anything. Sometimes the simplest things go a long way.
I couldn't possibly name everyone in support who has influenced me, so I'll take a moment to give a couple of shout-outs: first to
dawna and
dalryaug for being the greatest co-admins a person could ask for, second to
amanda,
prissi and
christine for guiding me through support in their respective categories and serving as models for me to emulate as an admin, and finally to everyone I've ever interacted with in support: thank you for everything. And of course,
intrepia, who motivated me, kept me active, and most of all remained a steadfast friend. It's been a fantastic ride. I couldn't possibly have mentioned everyone here because there have been so many great people pass through support.
Don't be a stranger. Friend me if you want; Facebook me if you know my info. I'll still be around on IRC!
I don't know how to end this post except with a line from a beloved piece of poetry, a line that transcends generational gaps whose meaning has taken on a number of interpretations within the context of professional critics, pop culture gurus and casual observers alike. But most of all, the meaning is personal, and I hope that through the coming years it provides you with the guidance it has provided me:
I'm never gonna give you up.
And with that, I'm out. So long and thanks for all the support points.
(♥.)