Topic: Why so quiet....

Hi everyone!

I figured this was the quickest way to let anyone who's interested know that I haven't died, I haven't left the site, I haven't defected to another country, I haven't been committed or arrested, and I'm not so poor that I can't afford the wifi bill. I'm fine, my son is fine, and my fur babies are fine.

However, I am experiencing something that's been the bane of my existence since I reached adulthood "way back in the day." I have too much to do and no time to do it. Real life is becoming quite the little bitch and totally screwing up my play time. That's why I'm not reviewing and posting with the same vigor I've demonstrated since joining the site. Got a sister-in-law who fell off her porch and shattered her kneecap into 6 pieces. I'm helping her. One of my fur babies has a rash that needs doctoring three times a day. My nephew and his wife are expecting in October and I told my sister I'd help with baby shower (what the hell was I thinking??) All my freelance clients apparently got together and decided to swamp me with work, all at the same time. I type fast, but JEEZ!! Being the greedy, money-grubbing old fart that I am, and seeing as how I like to have electricity and food on the table, I can't see my way clear to turn down any of the offered assignments.

So....I am apologizing for not keeping up with reciprocal reviewing. That is definitely NOT my preferred way to roll. Please know that I'm still here and still trying to get in a crit or two when I can. But I must ask your indulgence for the time being as I try to get all this "adulting" bullshit under control so I can focus on what's important. Meaning writing.

If you can't hang with, I understand completely and I want you to know that I appreciate all the work everyone who has done crits for me put into it. Each and every one was helpful, and God knows I can use all the help I can get!

I am keeping track and will pay back each crit I get. It just may take a while and for that, I am eternally sorry.  sad

Thanks for your understanding, and in the immortal words of Ah-nold...."I'll be back."

Bobbie

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Re: Why so quiet....

Don't worry. We all understand. We've all been in your shoes. Take your time. We'll all be here when you can come back.
Kiss,
Gacela

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No worries, Bobbie. It happens to all of us sooner or later.:)

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Re: Why so quiet....

In the words of the song, "I wish the real world will stop hassling me." Yep. We've all been there. I try, though to be like Stephen King, who has an office, is there eight hours a day. If nothing comes to him, he's still there eight hours a day. Of course, I wish I had Stephen King's money too. Maybe if I did actually spend eight hours a day...Naw, that can't be it.

Good luck with all your troubles and hurry back.

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