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Since I’ve been gone...
#1
Since I’ve been gone...
Hello, friends. This is me explaining myself, since I tend to do that as a very bad habit I can’t shake off. Lol but I’ve been asked why I disappeared and then I came in here today to catch up and noticed it was asked again. I know it’s weird because I had been made mod, so I should have been around more, but I’m currently trying to find a way to put all my life stuff in priority boxes. I was going to be out at most a week dealing with some regular JACK stuff, but then boom. Here’s what’s up.

My uncle went missing a few weeks ago. The whole family joined forces to try and find him and help my aunt remain calm. Two days later they found his body. Fast forward to this week and they have found his two teenage killers. They just wanted his cash.

This has caused a revolution in our family. You just never think it can happen to someone you love. We have talked about leaving behind all our excuses to not spend time together more often. The way we think... the way we prioritize... it has to have a makeover. I had this way of doing things. My kids came first, then alone time. Now I want to soak in all the time I can get with my family and closest friends. I want to say yes more often to invitations. My kids are still first! But now I want to suppress my selfish ways as much as I can and actually enjoy my people, because even if you’re healthy, you just never know. We just never thought something like this could happen especially in these quiet towns.

I love this place, too. I have found so many friends that I sincerely care about. I’m just figuring this out. I had such a simple dynamic before. Go to work, come back, time with the kids, sleep. Then on my days without the kids, time was about silence and alone time. I liked it that way. Now I refuse to lose another loved one without knowing what’s going on with that project they had, or that promotion, or whatever. I’ll get the hang of this. It’s just been hectic keeping up with everyone when I was so used to keeping mostly to myself.

I think it’s harder to be here when there’s responsibilities involved on top of all my other RL responsibilities. So, here’s me trying to make it work as best I can.

Plus, orange is the new black.
J A C K
"Hipster is what happens when young hot people do what old ladies do." -Exian
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#2
RE: While I’ve been gone...
(August 18, 2018 at 12:57 pm)J a c k Wrote: Hello, friends. This is me explaining myself, since I tend to do that as a very bad habit I can’t shake off. Lol but I’ve been asked why I disappeared and then I came in here today to catch up and noticed it was asked again. I know it’s weird because I had been made mod, so I should have been around more, but I’m currently trying to find a way to put all my life stuff in priority boxes. I was going to be out at most a week dealing with some regular JACK stuff, but then boom. Here’s what’s up.

My uncle went missing a few weeks ago. The whole family joined forces to try and find him and help my aunt remain calm. Two days later they found his body. Fast forward to this week and they have found his two teenage killers. They just wanted his cash.

This has caused a revolution in our family. You just never think it can happen to someone you love. We have talked about leaving behind all our excuses to not spend time together more often. The way we think... the way we prioritize... it has to have a makeover. I had this way of doing things. My kids came first, then alone time. Now I want to soak in all the time I can get with my family and closest friends. I want to say yes more often to invitations. My kids are still first! But now I want to suppress my selfish ways as much as I can and actually enjoy my people, because even if you’re healthy, you just never know. We just never thought something like this could happen especially in these quiet towns.

I love this place, too. I have found so many friends that I sincerely care about. I’m just figuring this out. I had such a simple dynamic before. Go to work, come back, time with the kids, sleep. Then on my days without the kids, time was about silence and alone time. I liked it that way. Now I refuse to lose another loved one without knowing what’s going on with that project they had, or that promotion, or whatever. I’ll get the hang of this. It’s just been hectic keeping up with everyone when I was so used to keeping mostly to myself.

I think it’s harder to be here when there’s responsibilities involved on top of all my other RL responsibilities. So, here’s me trying to make it work as best I can.

Plus, orange is the new black.
J A C K
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#3
RE: While I’ve been gone...
Holy jumping fucking shitballs, Jack.  There are plenty of legit reasons to be away from AF, but a murdered uncle pretty much tops the list. 

Welcome back, and I hope your family is dealing.

Boru
‘But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods or no gods. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.’ - Thomas Jefferson
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#4
RE: While I’ve been gone...
Hugs my friend. I have no words for that sort of thing that you and your family have gone through. It isn't fair and life isn't fair.

💜💜💜💜💜
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#5
RE: Since I’ve been gone...
(August 18, 2018 at 12:57 pm)J a c k Wrote: Hello, friends. This is me explaining myself, since I tend to do that as a very bad habit I can’t shake off. Lol but I’ve been asked why I disappeared and then I came in here today to catch up and noticed it was asked again. I know it’s weird because I had been made mod, so I should have been around more, but I’m currently trying to find a way to put all my life stuff in priority boxes. I was going to be out at most a week dealing with some regular JACK stuff, but then boom. Here’s what’s up.

My uncle went missing a few weeks ago. The whole family joined forces to try and find him and help my aunt remain calm. Two days later they found his body. Fast forward to this week and they have found his two teenage killers. They just wanted his cash.

This has caused a revolution in our family. You just never think it can happen to someone you love. We have talked about leaving behind all our excuses to not spend time together more often. The way we think... the way we prioritize... it has to have a makeover. I had this way of doing things. My kids came first, then alone time. Now I want to soak in all the time I can get with my family and closest friends. I want to say yes more often to invitations. My kids are still first! But now I want to suppress my selfish ways as much as I can and actually enjoy my people, because even if you’re healthy, you just never know. We just never thought something like this could happen especially in these quiet towns.

I love this place, too. I have found so many friends that I sincerely care about. I’m just figuring this out. I had such a simple dynamic before. Go to work, come back, time with the kids, sleep. Then on my days without the kids, time was about silence and alone time. I liked it that way. Now I refuse to lose another loved one without knowing what’s going on with that project they had, or that promotion, or whatever. I’ll get the hang of this. It’s just been hectic keeping up with everyone when I was so used to keeping mostly to myself.

I think it’s harder to be here when there’s responsibilities involved on top of all my other RL responsibilities. So, here’s me trying to make it work as best I can.

Plus, orange is the new black.
J A C K

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#6
RE: Since I’ve been gone...
I think you have your head screwed on just right, Jack.

As for your uncle, I can assure you it wasn't the Beccster. She was with me the whole time .. unless I just fantasized that.

Also, your orange is still green so far.
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#7
RE: Since I’ve been gone...
Very sorry for that family tragedy. Welcome back, Jack! Your family is lucky to have you.
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#8
RE: Since I’ve been gone...
Wow, so sorry to see this, it's horrible. I hope they toss those punks in prison and throw away the key. Angry 

Heart  Hang in there! Heart
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#9
RE: Since I’ve been gone...
Group Hug
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#10
RE: Since I’ve been gone...
(August 18, 2018 at 3:47 pm)Fireball Wrote: Wow, so sorry to see this, it's horrible. I hope they toss those punks in prison and throw away the key. Angry 

Heart  Hang in there! Heart

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