I'm self-demoting from staff. My plan for a little while has been to wait until promotions then go inactive, but seeing as I'm still JS,1 that's not an option.2 Also, I'll leave my status in 19 up to moose, but just know that I wouldn't be offended if you removed my hop.
So, for as long as I've actually had hobbies, I've always followed one pattern. I'll find something cool, I'll slowly find out I enjoy it, I'll throw myself into it with all of my effort, then I'll burn out. I'm not sure if it really counts as a habit, but nonetheless, the cycle is constant. I can't even read posted material, let alone drafts anymore without thinking banging my head against a wall would be almost as entertaining. Writing is ten times more painful than reading.
Now that that's done, here's a little mini reflection.
It's been a great year.3 This was the first internet community I was ever involved in. I've learned so much about writing, interaction, and countless other things from all of you. I couldn't have asked for a better place to stumble upon. Y'all kept me sane through some really tough stuff and can't thank you enough for that.4 I've met so many truly awesome people who I'm proud to have known. Now though, it's time for me to move on. I probably won't appear on the wiki anymore, though I may, just maybe, pop into chat at some point. And who knows, maybe I'll come back, earn JS, then try this whole staff thing again someday.
But for the time being…
This Dev-Arrow is being shot into new territory.
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