I haven't really told anyone yet, but a while ago I applied to be a foreign exchange student, thinking it would be a neat experience. I didn't think that my application would be chosen, as I was sure there were more eligible students applying. Well, turns out it was. Early tomorrow morning, I'll be packing up and moving to Taiwan.
I'm not sure what my internet situation will be, and how much free time I will have. It's possible that I won't be able to come here again until I return. Thus, this topic: my farewell to all of you.
I'll try to avoid being sappy - after all, I'm not leaving forever. I'm just going away for a while. My experience on this forum has been excellent. I don't have many friends in real life, probably because I'm so quiet, but I feel like I have met some true friends here. The people here are fantastic. I'm sure by the time I return, you'll all have accomplished amazing things.
I wish I had time to thank everyone individually, but I'll have to generalize a little, as I'm sure you don't want to read all of that.
To winkio, Niche, AliveDrive, and the rest of the SoD team, I wish you the best of luck on the project. Sorry I wasn't able to contribute more. If things are still in progress when I get back, I'll be more than happy to help tie things up.
To ForeverZer0, game_guy, and the ARC team, I'm sure you don't need my best wishes, but you have them anyway. I've been astounded by the progress you all have made, and I know that the project will have evolved into something fantastic by the time I return.
To Aqua, Ryex, GAX, and the rest of the mod team around here, being part of such an excellent group has been one of the best experiences I've ever had. I know I probably won't be able to retain my position as a mod once I leave, as I'll be unable to contribute, but I'll work hard to earn it back once I return.
To Hexamin, Zeriab, and other members who don't visit any more, I know you probably won't ever read this, but you've helped make this forum what it is now. Thanks.
Finally, to Blizzard, I don't even really have words to describe what I want to say. If not for you, none of this would even be here. Thank you.
The last thing I want to leave you is a promise - though I may not be able to log on while I'm away, I
will, without any shadow of a doubt, come back here once I've returned to the US. I've even set up reminders to myself to be sure I won't forget, though I know I won't.
I will return
July, 2013.Well, that's that then. Virtual hugs and handshakes all around. I'll be sticking around for the rest of the day, so if there's anything you'd like to say, feel free.
