I was, in fact, online Yesterday evening, yes.
I wanted to make a post, but had little time to do so.
It's true, I've been very busy in real life and have neglected this clan. I am sorry for that.
I think it might be best if we close it while whe still have some dignity left.
After some stress, mainly financially and health-wise, things are starting to go much, much better in my life.
I've been working a full-time job after running a short internship at ehm, a law office of sorts.
After saving up, Samantha and I decided to move out to a new place in a nice(r) neighbourhood.
We plan on creating a stable home so that we might have children of our own in a near future.
I've never understood how people simply couldn't take 2 minutes in their day to create a post on the internet, after all, they themselves chose to be in this clan.. but now that I've experienced what it's like myself, I find myself to be more understanding.
Again, I am deeply sorry about abandoning you.
You're all great people whom I'm glad to have met and gladly called friends.
We've shared things we might not even have dared say to our friends in real life, which truely made me feel like this thing we had , this bond, was at times tighter than that of a family.
It will probably take a long time before I've the time to get on Gaia again, I'm not going to promise I'll pop in from time to time. I can't. It would be a lie.
So I guess this is a farewell of sorts.
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Randy, altough you've been incredibly busy after the creation of our clan -and now I know what it feels like- I'm glad you and I were in this together. It was partially thanks to you that I got the idea to create a clan of our own in the first place. Without you, I would've never met these incredible , kind people. Thank you, Randy.
There's a second point I never really adressed. I felt it would create a too awkward and maybe painful moment. At the same time I felt like a b*****d for not saying anything.
You once told me that the only reason you stayed in your town was because of your grandfather. When you joined the army, I took that as a clue.. but never spoke about it with you.
I'm sorry for that, Randy. My thoughts dit go out to you, and while late, I'd like to offer you my condolances.
Amy, we had a wonderful time here.
At times, I felt like a big brother to you and felt some pride in the idea that you might've thought about me in the same way. I never had a sister, hah, but giving you some advice every now and then felt like the next best thing.
I hope you grow up to be a wonderful, strong woman, as I'm sure you will.
Don't let others get the better part of you. Be the stronger woman. All those rumors and gossips are just another form of flattery and popularity, if you wish.
Lecia, you've been with us for so long.. from what seemed like the beginning.. to the very end.
The transformation we all went through, looking back at it, you can actually see us grow up a little. It's really fascinating. It's been almost three years, hasn't it?
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I'd like to part with you with one last advice.
Getting to know you, even online, you've always been a little shy. A little shy is cute, and compliments a person. It can get in the way in real situations, though.
Don't be afraid to be yourself. To speak out. Let people know you've got an own opinion.
Even against your parents.
You're a wonderful person, each and everyone of us have withnessed that. So show it not just to us, but to the world!
Several years from now, I'm sure we'll see your name on a big chain-pastry or themed restaurant! As long as you believe in that dream, I know you can make it happen!
I'd also like to thank Rauhiss, Thinkinghurts, Zombie Neith , GuMmYsMeX, our allies from The Nest of the Snake, Scott Grayson , Zeroyield and Copeh, all our current members as wel as ex-members.
And, yes, Darren, even you. We might've had our differences, but if I hadn't been recruiter by your clan in the first place, I would never have had the idea to create this clan.
I might've even left Gaia, because through your clan, I discovered the forums.
Thank you, everyone, for the wonderfull times we've had.
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