The subject line of the thread probably says enough, but I've never been one to be short on words. I'm making an exit from the hobby and I just want to say farewell and thank you.
To dispel any rumors before they start: I'm leaving the hobby voluntarily and not under duress. Nothing bad happened, there is no drama. I've made the decision to leave the hobby for personal reasons. In order to move forward, I need to leave hobbying behind. I've been in the game for over 10 years (12 or 13 I think) and I'm leaving now at the peak of my experiences. The past couple of years have been amazing; I don't think its possible to have more fun. I've made many great friends on this board, and the previous one. I will miss you ladies and gents immensely.
To my ECCIE friends: Thanks for sharing you experiences with me and thanks for letting me share mine. I treasure the friendships, humor, and wisdom you've provided me.
To those I haven't had the pleasure of meeting: Trust the advice of those that have been in the game for a long time. Take care of each other.
To my AFT, my sweet one: Thank you for respecting my decision to leave. You are awesome; even in painful goodbyes. We left nothing unshared: pleasure, compassion, laughter, and yes - even tears. I can't count the hours we spent together, yet they still don't seem to have been enough.
Farewell to you all
~Alexxx