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Need to do a bit of a Keren...

But not a complete one.

I feel like I am spending far to much time on here, to the detriment of my 'real' life.

I love you all so much and I have some wonderful friends here so I have no intention of going completely, but I feel like I need to post less. Especially during the day as I really should be getting some work done!!:rolleyes:

I feel like I don't really 'help' Newbies as my debts aren't really at the problem stage and I have no idea what to do when people are in the state other than offer a hug which really doesn't do that much.

I disappeared completely a couple of months ago and don't want to do that again, but I also don't feel like I can carry with this obsession as I feel like that is what is it becoming.

I feel so much love for you all, as you have helped me deal with so much.

I just feel like I need to limit my time here. It is almost like I need to learn to work and play without the pressure I put on myself and I think that posting here makes me put extra pressure on me, especially as nothing seems to be moving at the moment :mad:.

But like I said not going completely and I will still post, but maybe take a back step and see how things go. I have decided to make some big changes in my life and I will need support for that, but spending less time here needs to be one of those changes.

Love to you all and I hope you can understand where I am coming from! (if anyone wants my email addy then pm me)
Current debt - £16,300 :(
Debt at worst 17/03/2011 - £18,067.62:eek::eek:
:ANot going anywhere else, ever again :A

Comments

  • Gemmzie
    Gemmzie Posts: 14,876 Forumite
    That makes total sense Lucy, although you'll be hugely missed.

    I think most of the long standers have taken a step back at one time or another.

    Good luck with your changes :)
    No longer using this account for new posts from 2013
  • (Land_of)_Maz
    (Land_of)_Maz Posts: 11,738 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Hey babes, you have to do what is right for you... and i'm sure you would never leave us entirely unless for very good reason!

    We'll miss you, as you are one of the regular daily posters, and don't underestimate the value of those hugs you dish out!

    It's funny that to take time out from MSE will forever be known as "doing a Keren"!! She'd love that!!

    Did you find me on facebook yet?
    I'm just a seething mass of contradictions....
    (it's part of my charm!)
  • immoral_angeluk
    immoral_angeluk Posts: 24,506 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Sending massive hugs for you hun... you know you'll be welcomed back with open arms and hope to hear from you soon. x
    Total 'Failed Business' Debt £29,043
    Que sera, sera. <3
  • **Amy**
    **Amy** Posts: 2,680 Forumite
    Just wanted to say you will be missed, but like you say its not forever.

    See you soon.

    xxxx
    Debt: just my mortgage :D
  • ZTD
    ZTD Posts: 24,327 Forumite
    Lucy1982 wrote: »
    I feel like I don't really 'help' Newbies as my debts aren't really at the problem stage and I have no idea what to do when people are in the state other than offer a hug which really doesn't do that much.

    You'd be surprised how much it does help. The lower people are the more it uplifts.
    Lucy1982 wrote: »
    I just feel like I need to limit my time here. It is almost like I need to learn to work and play without the pressure I put on myself and I think that posting here makes me put extra pressure on me, especially as nothing seems to be moving at the moment :mad:.

    I just hope you will use your time constructively, and not fall into the perils of more television... ;)
    "Follow the money!" - Deepthroat (AKA William Mark Felt Sr - Associate Director of the FBI)
    "We were born and raised in a summer haze." Adele 'Someone like you.'
    "Blowing your mind, 'cause you know what you'll find, when you're looking for things in the sky."
    OMD 'Julia's Song'
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