So, I've been reading Sarant's message for some time, first time I've read it was today, and I can't help but sit here and think about my beginning in mtc to where I am now. Unfortunately, I'm not here much, and though I've 'technically' been a part of MTC for damn near three years, I know I haven't been playing that consistently, not even close.
Events happened that actually drove me away from MTC and have kept me there ever since. I don't have time for drama, and I won't submit myself to unpleasantness, when I can remember just how -much- freaking FUN I used to have in here. And it got to the point where seeing just who was in was enough to drive me away...
As far as staying away goes....I haven't been actively r/ping for most of this year so far, due to lack of reliable internet, and random life-sucking jobs. I haven't been playing much of anything for the past year/year and a half. I think it's safe to say that I am probably one of the youngest players here, and this grasshopper is still growing.
At this point, in my life, I'm at a fork in the road, one that I know is going to make or break me come the next several years in my future. I'm tired of this rat race, called life, and I've come to a point where I'm tired of dreaming, and ready to make the thoughts in my head a reality. Unfortunately, that means that all my focus needs to be in my reality, and not the virtual reality that I wish to create with those of you that I hold dear to my heart.
So I guess the time has come.....Time to own up to myself and all of you when I say....It's time to put Melanie on the shelf. I can't ignore r/t anymore because it's consumed most all of my life at this point. I need to pay attention to real life before it passes me by....
For those of you that care...don't mourn the loss of the Tuchuk Hellion, she'll be back when her typist gets the security in life that I want. Something no one can take from me....
HAI TUCHUK! MTC will always be my only Gorean home...I love it, and you guys, but the time isn't right anymore....it will come around again....Until then...Take care of yourselves, and I'll pop in from time to time...
Sincerest Apologies,
Mel
aka
Nikki