adieu

I was 17 when I first wandered into OD. 17. I just turned 30 this year. From almost an adult to full on adult. And while I’ve spent too many months, only barely checking in and not writing or noting and seriously contemplating when and how to return, like an eager participant, it seems things have been changing, as they are wont to do.

There are many of you who were just as new as me when I joined and I still know you and I’m grateful for this. There are many more of you who’ve I’ve gotten to know over the years of being here and, for all the times I tried starting a blog somewhere else, you’re all what made this feel like home. I’m so glad most of us have already exchanged information outside of this place. I’m so glad it is easy to call you all friends.

I’m sad, you guys. I feel like I kind of abandoned this place for over 6 months, but part of me kind of expected it to always limp along and be here when I was ready to come back. Like it always has.

I’ve started an account at ProseBox (same name). After downloading my diary, the plan is to get something posted there. If you’re there, please feel free to track me down or point me to your account. If we haven’t exchanged emails, mine is squiggs105@hotmail.com (if you have my gmail account, just use that – I always post the hotmail because it’s already a recipient of spam). I’m cool with being Facebook friends, too, if we’ve yet to cross that bridge.

I really do love you guys! I appreciate all the ways you’ve shared your life with me, and that you’ve participated in mine. You’ve always been the best part of OD and I’m so, so very glad I got the chance to know you.