Welcome to Gaia! ::

I'm gonna be blunt, because tearful goodbyes aren't my style. I'm semi-returning from Gaia. I've got way too much on my plate IRL, so it's making my entire Internet life to be very scarce, if any. I will, however, stay with the guild to make guest appearances during events and such, so I'm not completely leaving. This does mean that I am stepping down from my spot as a Crew member as of the 14th of this month, so it gives me a week to say my goodbyes. To each and every single one of you, I am deeply honored to have been a member of this guild, as it has taught me that I have to believe in other people and trust them, before I can trust and believe in myself. I've become a better person because of everyone.

On a personal note, I want to give a special thanks to one person, and that's Ebony. To you, I have to thank for, in a way, coaxing me back into Gaia. You've kept pushing me forward, and to you I thank from the bottom of my heart. Guys and Girls, I know that you are going to function fine without me, but rest assured that I'm not leaving the guild forever. I WILL return just as soon as I am able to get life straightened out, and Ebony will be the first person to know. So from me, to you, I wish you the best of luck. I'll never forget any of you, and if you are curious as to how I am doing, feel free to send me a friend request on Facebook, as I will keep it updated as often as possible.

So long, but not goodbye.

Richard, aka AssNinja4759

Aww, I know that you'll definitely be missed by many people around here, especially the Crew Members sad That said, though, I completely understand why you have to leave Gaia for the time being, & I think you're without question making a very good decision leaving Gaia in order to be able to fulfill all your "real life" responsibilities, etc. ... Obviously, real life is much more important than Gaia, & it would be wrong not to make your real life your number one priority.

&, I completely agree that Ebony is an absolutely wonderful person! Although it sounds like you're much closer with her than I am, I know her well enough from being a member & Crew member in NSTG to know that she's without question one of the kindest, caring, supportive, & good-hearted people that I ever interact with on Gaia. I hope everybody in NSTG appreciates her the way you & I do, because she cares so much about this guild & puts so much time & effort into making sure NSTG remains one of the very best guilds of all time, & she does an absolutely marvelous job at it <3

Bye Ninja! Thanks for all the help you've given us, and I look forward to the day that you come back.

we will be waiting for you~