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Sarelle
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02 Sep 2004 : 17:47:39
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Hey everyone from Candlekeep :)
You may or may not have noticed a decreased frequentness in posts recently - I hav had a lot on my mind. I am currently suffering from depression and insomnia, and am soon to be going into college. I have come to a decision that I need to try and focus on my work and social life, and regret that I'm not going to be frequenting these halls any more.
I'm also quitting my PBeM - my sincerest apologies to Chris and the others - and my contribtions to Candlekeep, which I haven't worked on for a long time, will for the moment have to remain on my PC.
D&D - especially Ed's lovely Forgotten Realms - is a great hobby, and it will continue to interest me. I will perhaps stop by here now and then - Amazon have yet to deliver an order containing Silver Marches, the Dark Elf Trilogy, and Serpent Kingdoms, which I hope to put out an opinion on . I suppose in the distant future I may even become active again, when things are sorted out. But for now this is goodbye to people who made me feel very welcome and not alone.
Kieran aka Sarelle
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 02 Sep 2004 : 17:58:18
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Originally posted by Sarelle
I am currently suffering from depression and insomnia, and am soon to be going into college. I have come to a decision that I need to try and focus on my work and social life, and regret that I'm not going to be frequenting these halls any more.
Kieran,
What you are facing are serious issues. The fact that you recognize this and are taking steps to alleviate your suffering speaks loudly about your character. I hope you don't hesitate to turn to assistance from others in whatever form to help you with this situation.
God bless and take care of yourself.
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Arion Elenim
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 02 Sep 2004 : 21:50:10
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Sarelle, may the Fates follow and favor you wherever you go. May the demons you spoke of fall at your feet.
Sweet water and light laughter. |
My latest Realms-based short story, about a bard, a paladin of Lathander and the letter of the law, Debts Repaid. It takes place before the "shattering" and gives the bard Arion a last gasp before he plunges into the present.http://candlekeep.com/campaign/logs/log-debts.htm |
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hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2004 : 22:20:00
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I know everyone here at Candlekeep looks forward to your return. We'll trudge on in the PbEM, and we'll keep a spot open for you. At the rate we're going it will probably be less than a week in game time when you're ready to get going again.
Take your time and visit often!
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Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium
Candlekeep proverb: If a thing is said often enough, fools aplenty will believe it to be true. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Sep 2004 : 22:49:36
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Well met, Sarelle and fair ye well
I am certainly saddened to hear of this, and I hope that ye feel yourself soon enough. A break from the norm of life and new challenges and environments often work wonders, and I, on behalf of us here at Candlekeep, wish ye all the best.
...and who knows, mayhaps ye will travel back this way once again on your travels... nevertheless, i'll ensure your desk is kept free, just incase ye should return 
Good luck in thy ventures and life, Sarelle. Take care of thyself. |
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Talwyn
Learned Scribe
Australia
222 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2004 : 23:16:55
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Sarelle, good luck with your stuggles & take care old sport, we'll will keep a chair out here for you when you return.
Your loyal friend,
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Over the centuries, mankind has tried many ways of combating the forces of evil...prayer, fasting, good works and so on.
Up until Doom, no one seemed to have thought about the double-barrel shotgun.
EAT LEADEN DEATH DEMON!
Terry Pratchett
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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The Cardinal
Senior Scribe
Canada
647 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2004 : 00:32:02
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Fare thee well Sarelle,
You hath our respect and admiration for your courage to journey on your path and confront thy ghosts. Thou shalt always be welcome here though should thee ever pop in from time to time. Good fortune upon thee and thy future |
It has to be Certain, the Gods Hate Me. For whatever irrevokable Fate, I have been made the walking Joke. Either that, or Beshaba is overlyfond Of Me.
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Karesch
Learned Scribe
Canada
199 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2004 : 00:54:38
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Good Luck and take care Sarelle. I hope life treats you well and your ghosts and demons crumble before your will. I hope to see you at the inn again sometime, feel free to join me for a pint 
Fare Thee Well
K |
Knowledge is power... power corrupts... knowledge corrupts? hmm...
Death is only frightening to those who haven't died yet... |
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2004 : 02:48:16
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Kieran, college is tough, and its very important. I tried to work part time and go to school full time but it didn't work out I couldn't give my homework near the amount of attention it needed. So as having been there I'll tell you what I wish someone would have told me then  Set your priorities and if school is your prioity then give it all of your time and attention to do the best you can while your there.
You can always come here anytime but school is something thats really best to get it done and over with as soon as you can
I wish you the best and will be praying for you. Take care  |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
Edited by - Wood Elf Ranger on 03 Sep 2004 02:49:29 |
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 03 Sep 2004 : 09:38:11
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I was faced with the same challenges as Sarelle and Wood Elf speak: work and school at the same time. For me it was impossible, as a Mechanical Engineering degree required 8am to 4pm classes, Mon-Fri, and an average of 3-5 hours of homework, lab experiments, and various report-writing afterwards...
So I joined the military, which allowed me to just go to school, all food, lodging and tuition paid, and with an extra $500 a month in beer money...
But there was a catch: that 5-year mandatory period of service afterwards.
What I'm here to say is the following: PLEASE DON'T JOIN THE MILITARY NOW, especially not in dire times of suffering or need, for this would be for the wrong reasons. Joining the military should be a serious life-goal, a crucial decision taken after several years of evaluation.
The free school part worked great for me, but in my case, the sad realities of military service came crashing down and had me wanting to come out of there about one and a half year afterwards. I served my time, the whole 5 years... but these were the longest 5 years of my life friend.
Yes, cut back on gaming, on dating, on travelling, whatever works to get through school while still being able to work... try scholarships, grants, anything, but DON'T JOIN THE MILITARY.
Ye have been warned. Good luck buddy! |
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2004 : 11:46:20
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Excellent point PDK. I don't think very many people would pick that option right now with the war going on but when I graduated high school my best friend chose that option since now you you only have to serve 2 years to be able to get the college funds. Well guess what after 2 years was up about half a year later we go to war and he gets called to Iraq... and I haven't heard from him since...  I sure hope he is ok...
But I am very thankful that he did not persuade me (though he did try very hard to) to join the army. It may look like a good deal if your short on cash and for some people it is good if thats what they really want to do. But for the majority its best to just slug it out and get through college asap to get your career job then pay off your college debts if you have any. |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
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Valdar Oakensong
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2004 : 14:07:18
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2004 : 15:16:37
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These are serious problems, take your time to solve them, and be sure you do it completely before coming back, my fellow.
Enjoy. |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2004 : 07:35:49
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| Farewell Sarelle. Best of luck with everything and hope to see you return to these halls sometime in the near future. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2004 : 13:02:03
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| Goodbye-hope things get better for you. |
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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
442 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2004 : 07:17:18
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Fare ye well, and do take care.
We will be here waiting for your return |
MuadDib - Candlekeep Inn Barhand |
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