I'll be officially settling into a new job Monday, and as such... I'll probably be missing in action probably for most of the week and maybe onward as I learn. And there will be so much to learn.*grooooan*
I regret that I haven't been able to engage more personally and frequently on the current stage of the year arc, but I've been a bit preoccupied by RL events...
Sea Spirit and I are doing great. But what is this sleep thing? I'll be trickling into more activity as we get that sorted out.
Life is going to be hectic for me until the end of November, so I am limiting my login time for a bit to handle some real life matters. Will still be around, but expect slower responses until I get into a proper rhythm.
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I'm out of town traveling but will be back on September 7th! (I should've posted this two days ago when I actually left but, something something, hindsight something) So my IG attention will be very much halved. Much
‘It’s important to be kind. You can’t know all the times that you’ve hurt people in tiny, significant ways. It’s easy to be cruel without meaning to be. There’s nothing you can do about that. But you can choose to be kind. Be kind.’
The school year has started, so things are a little bit of a mess at the moment. I will still be around, but like Lantra, please expect slower engagement on my end!
Going to put this out there now, in case I happen to forget. I'll be rather hit and miss for this week and then be on vacation for the next 12 days starting from friday and be entirely off the grid. I'll see you all when I get back. Have a great time
I am not entirely gone, but the end of the semester means grading, last minute administrative work, and other things! Hopefully things will settle soon!
Well, in the process of starting the semester, my laptop broke. So I am out of commission a bit more than I had planned.
With NZ lockdown restrictions easing, I'm back to work from tomorrow, so my availability will be shifting again. I'll still try to poke my head in when I can, but I will be back to largely being able to log in during the weekends NZ time.
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If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?
I am not entirely gone, but the end of the semester means grading, last minute administrative work, and other things! Hopefully things will settle soon!
Well, in the process of starting the semester, my laptop broke. So I am out of commission a bit more than I had planned.
Hope you're able to settle in and play again soon! Always loved roleplaying with your character. Also, if you need an extra laptop just DM me
Xiran's been sparse this past week, and will continue to next week. Will be about more after the 23rd of October. Messages, letters welcome while culture prep is under way!
I am not entirely gone, but the end of the semester means grading, last minute administrative work, and other things! Hopefully things will settle soon!
Well, in the process of starting the semester, my laptop broke. So I am out of commission a bit more than I had planned.
Hi! Laptop is repaired, but I am getting my butt kicked with finalizing things for an exam (the last exam I will ever have to do!). I am now "around" but not on the level anyone would like!
I am not entirely gone, but the end of the semester means grading, last minute administrative work, and other things! Hopefully things will settle soon!
Well, in the process of starting the semester, my laptop broke. So I am out of commission a bit more than I had planned.
Hi! Laptop is repaired, but I am getting my butt kicked with finalizing things for an exam (the last exam I will ever have to do!). I am now "around" but not on the level anyone would like!
A short and simple script would do.
Just OWHO, then zappity zap those online. Should keep us in check.
After four months my parent is officially in remission and I'm back home! I'll slowly be coming around more as I swing into my new routine and get about 50 million more hours of sleep
Hey all. I won't be around much (if at all) for the foreseeable future. Stuff came up that I need to deal with that I won't go into details on here. Just wanted to say thanks to you all for making Lusternia my favorite place to run to when I need to escape. All of you. As people are known to say about me: "He'll be back." Until then, try not to burn the place down, eh?
David/Alarin/Naralis
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Thankfully things didn't go nearly as bad as I'd anticipated, so I'm back to some capacity. However, I accidentally shattered the screen on my laptop (don't ask) so I will be playing by phone for the next week or two until I get a replacement. I'd also like to thank you all for the many words of encouragement that I received over the last couple of weeks... believe it or not, they really did help.
Much love to you all!
David/Naralis/Alarin
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Xiran will be offline December 6th GMT and return around the 12th. Trust the owls, contest entries will still be received safely. For others recharging around Solstice, I suggest Lief's Guided Meditation: Through Serene Gardens, stage recording num-- /rp recharging, please wait
I'll be scarce as Ein for the next few months. I will be working in the background and will be available to respond to prayers, messages, and emails, but otherwise will not be visible.
I'll be scarce as Ein for the next few months. I will be working in the background and will be available to respond to prayers, messages, and emails, but otherwise will not be visible.
Starting this Sunday, this scarcity will become a full absence until the beginning of April. I will try to respond to everything upon my return.
Plans for me to move cross-country IRL are set in stone, and so for the next 5 to 6 weeks Gurashi's presence in the Basin might be sparse... but, I really love you guys. And miss you all and want to be active more, I swear! So many exciting things happening. Stay goodly and kind!
‘It’s important to be kind. You can’t know all the times that you’ve hurt people in tiny, significant ways. It’s easy to be cruel without meaning to be. There’s nothing you can do about that. But you can choose to be kind. Be kind.’
I will be working on background projects in the Havens and handling RL matters for the next month or two. I will probably not be too responsive during this time for in-character things.
I've been trying to write this for about four months now, but Iiiii blinked and suddenly it's almost halfway through August. I wish I had written this sooner. TL;DR I need to take a break but I'll be back... eventually!?
You probably haven't noticed Gurashi around much since my move in April. That's because ... it's really hard to be in Lusternia these days!! And that really sucks. Even though I'm no longer in my previously abusive living situation, I'm constantly shaken by minor things in-game that remind me of those days when I was spending 12-18 hours a day not in my people body.
It's gotten so bad where when I simply start to think about playing Lusternia, my heart starts racing and my head starts pounding. I get really sweaty and have a hard time focusing. If I do log in, I scan EWHO nervously. If I get an unexpected tell, even if it's about something wholesome or simple, I get sent into a full-body panic. And if I make it that far without logging back out, then I think about what I HAVE to do to be useful in game.
And I think that's another big problem of mine: I cannot remember the last time I played where it didn't feel like an obligation or a second job verses the slice of life content I came here seeking. There's always something to worry about, something to maintain, something to manage. I have viewed my experience by my 'usefulness', and if I'm not doing 'enough' then I get stressed and try to overcompensate and burn out more. And honestly, I should have taken a break so much sooner. But because I didn't and insisted on pushing myself, I'm stuck feeling like this and needing therapy for it.
Again, I'm sorry I couldn't talk about it sooner, and I wish I knew what else to do about it besides just vanishing for a little while. Because I love this game so much, and I love Gurashi, and I would never give up on their story - they literally saved my life! But until I learn how to stop suffering debilitating panic episodes and am able to convince myself I'm not so universally loathed, Gurashi's gonna take an IC honeymoon with their wifey, and I'll try again later after some time working on my me-self.
Go in Love in all things folks,
Gurashi's Player (and Gurashi!)
‘It’s important to be kind. You can’t know all the times that you’ve hurt people in tiny, significant ways. It’s easy to be cruel without meaning to be. There’s nothing you can do about that. But you can choose to be kind. Be kind.’
A member of my household is undergoing a corrective surgery that will have them laid up for a few weeks, so I will be more sparse than normal until they're back on their feet. Correspondence by letter/message will be the most actionable way to receive a response during this time, though I appreciate your understanding in the delay.
I'll be around but have a lot of stress IRL going on so even though I might be in game I'm mentally checked out for the most part. I've been trying to be around to do business/RP as usual but my energy is pretty much gone until RL gets better. Cheers all, sorry if it keeps people waiting on anything. Not ignoring anyone/anything on purpose, just can't concentrate.
On plus side one of the stressors is a new job so that's neat.
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Starting a new job in about a week and a half. I'll still probably be around fairly regularly, but I'll have a bit less creative bandwidth until I get settled, so I might be a bit slower getting things done.
While it's been fun playing Seren scribe, I'm stepping back from the role and I hope other people have interest in take up the quill for IG newsposts and sharing those logs OOCly. Bless.
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It’s easy to be cruel without meaning to be. There’s nothing you can do about that. But you can choose to be kind. Be kind.’
If olive oil comes from olives, where does baby oil come from?
If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?
Hope you're able to settle in and play again soon! Always loved roleplaying with your character. Also, if you need an extra laptop just DM me
Messages, letters welcome while culture prep is under way!
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Thankfully things didn't go nearly as bad as I'd anticipated, so I'm back to some capacity. However, I accidentally shattered the screen on my laptop (don't ask) so I will be playing by phone for the next week or two until I get a replacement. I'd also like to thank you all for the many words of encouragement that I received over the last couple of weeks... believe it or not, they really did help.
Much love to you all!
David/Naralis/Alarin
A giant panda bounds into view, flanked by a gargantuan gorilla clad in golden plate armour. They both salute as the vision fades.
Trust the owls, contest entries will still be received safely. For others recharging around Solstice, I suggest Lief's Guided Meditation: Through Serene Gardens, stage recording num-- /rp recharging, please wait
Edit: And she's back. Hellos.
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Plans for me to move cross-country IRL are set in stone, and so for the next 5 to 6 weeks Gurashi's presence in the Basin might be sparse... but, I really love you guys. And miss you all and want to be active more, I swear! So many exciting things happening. Stay goodly and kind!
It’s easy to be cruel without meaning to be. There’s nothing you can do about that. But you can choose to be kind. Be kind.’
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It’s easy to be cruel without meaning to be. There’s nothing you can do about that. But you can choose to be kind. Be kind.’
On plus side one of the stressors is a new job so that's neat.
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