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It's time for... *drumroll* SAMSON'S ANNUAL UPDATE JOURNAL!
11 years ago
*Sighs* Well here we go again. Another monstrously long journal that makes my paws sore for the rest of the day XD
I know a lot of you (myself included) aren't a fan of long reads such as this; so, I'll try and skip all of the "poetry" that often goes into my average journals. Basically, I'll make this as quick as possible :3 (No promises though x3)
Sooo... first and for-most, I'd like to ask, HOW ARE YOU?? How have you been? I know it's been quite some time since I've talked to some of you, and I'm aware of that. And, I have an explanation(s) for my absence later in this journal. Mkay?
So what's been happening? Tell me everything :) (Though I ask that you PLEASE not bring up the topic of this whole "FA Dilemma" that's been going around. I'm already well aware and well informed of the occurrence, so I ask that you skip that particular topic. Enough drama is already too much.) Other than that, tell me what's up :D
Now comes the fun part: What's been happening with this Kittyfox? I just hate talking about me, but here we go anyway.
To start off, I had an excellent holiday season! I know it's a little late for this report but I'm gonna do it anyway :)
I got a lot of neat stuffs, gave some neat stuffs, had lotsa good foods and noms, had a great time with friends/family and it was awesome to ring in this new year! 2014 already?! I remember being only a KitKitten yesterday X3
That's really all I have from the holiday season report. There's more to it but I'm too lazy to type it all :3
As of the present tense, I started my new and final high school semester. Yup, it's my last one before I'm completely graduated and off to a new atmosphere! It's a bittersweet reality, because part of me says, "I'm gonna miss this place and being this age" but the other part of me says, "It's the start of a new beginning! And I am looking forward to the start of a new life!"
Let's hope I can keep that in mind for this coming fall. I'm not sure what will be thrown at me or what I'll come across, but I do know that whatever does cross my path, it's for a reason. Even if it's the most devastating or life-changing experience, I know that I can be shaped/strengthened by it. I feel that's what we all should do when it comes to challenges within our lives.
As for future plans, I can tell you there are MANY!
First, I'm gonna be going to the DMV this coming Tuesday to get my Temporary License! I'm just hoping that I can pass the given tests without any trouble :)
Ummm, I might be getting contact lenses soon (finally! Glasses suck XD)
Next, I did kinda mention this above, but as you have probably gathered already, I am in fact graduating :3 That being said, it's becoming a BIG deal in my household/family. My family is already running around to make the celebration special. (Yeah, they're party people :P) Such as, my diploma, the after grad party, the food, the reservations, the guest list, the Senior trip, and yada yada yada. I'm just wanting to get it all over with because it's quite stressful X3
As for a Senior trip, I haven't made a decision yet. However, I'm thinking of attending comic con. Where do you all think I should go? :))
Other than graduating and all that jazz, the biggest thing I'm looking forward to is.... ANTHROCON 2014! It's looking more and more like I'm able to go! I'm still not 100% sure, since it's still a ways away; but with each passing month, I'm now about 80% sure I'm gonna be going! One reason is, I got my paycheck from last summer's internship; and from doing basic arithmetic, I believe I have just enough to attend AC and have a great time! :D So whoever is going, I look forward to seeing you there!! <3
So, between graduating, driving, anthrocon and contact lenses, there's still more! Hold up a second... *Ices my paws for a few minutes* Whoo! There we go! I'm already getting numb XD
*clears throat* Now comes the more serious part of the journal. Don't worry, it's not dramatic or mushy (At least, not completely :P) I'd just like to let you all know the more personal issue(s) that have come up. They're not TMI or anything; I just feel they're necessary to discuss. Here we go.
First, I'd like to give you ALL an explanation for my absence. That includes, Skype, FA, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
I have recently made another self discovery, and you'll often find these at my age. The real reason why I haven't been chatting or talking with those of you I chat with regularly, and those of you who watch me that I'd love to chat with, is because I found out that I'm simply, Introverted. *Cue gasps* (:P) Really it's not a big deal nor is it something to be worried about. (I just like build ups to seemingly suspenseful moments X3) Anyway, some of you may not know what that means. Some of you probably do, or have a theory of what 'introvert' means. I'll put it plain and simple: Being 'Introverted' means you enjoy or prefer to be by yourself over being with a group of people. The opposite of that is, 'Extroverted' which means you enjoy or prefer to be within a group of people rather than being by yourself.
Some of you might be asking yourselves which one of those fits you; really it doesn't matter. But what does matter is the fact that those two mental standards do, in fact, exist in common everyday human beings. And the best thing to do is to realize that those two things exist, in those you care about. Be they a friend, a family member, a sibling, a best friend, or an acquaintance.
The reason I'm telling you all this, is because I thought you should know the real reason why I may be quiet or inactive at times. I know I'm not the quietest person online, but I do know that there are others that are way more active, or social than I am. And the reason is, I am an Introvert. It's pretty plain and simple. Plus, it gives those of you who I try to contact regularly, an explanation for my 'disappearances'. I hope you guys understand and I hope I'm not hurting anyone's feelings. Really, it's not that I'm annoyed by anyone, nor do I dislike any of you. It's far from that! I'm just used to spending my days on my own instead of on skype or facebook. I also tend to lose interest of 'being social' very, very quickly; and I just want to go silent again, after a certain amount of time.
The other reason why I'm saying this is, a couple of months back (around the time I took my hiatus) I was just completely drained! It was a scary thing to experience and I felt like I could barely even function. I knew something was definitely wrong, and that's why I took a break from everything for a while. As it turns out, the problem was, I was mentally over-stepping my limit in being social. On the internet and real life; so I took a break. And now that I have a clear enough answer to that scary occurrence a few months back, I think it's best that I just take things sloooow and steady, from now on. Meaning, not overworking myself by socializing online or in real life. Sure, it was easier a couple of years ago, but that's only because I was really lonely at the time. And now that I have such wonderful furs to keep me company and who are always there, it's just been a bit overwhelming to keep up with all of you. Which is what resulted to my little "breakdown".
So, now I'm gonna make a compromise. From now on, if you're looking to talk with me, and if I don't reply at all or reply very soon, please keep in mind what I just explained. At times I'm just plain busy with school, work and such, and other times I just need to take the day to 'recharge'. Okay? :)
Really, I love you ALL! Don't get me wrong. And there's nothing wrong with me or you. It's just my mental stability has a preference and a limit to socializing. Really, I hope that's clear enough and I hope I didn't just ramble on :P
As for applying this to a furry convention, I can honestly say that I'm going to do my best to be social with those of you I will meet and the new furs that I'm gonna meet at a con or a meetup, IRL someday. I can handle a few days without driving myself crazy :3 That being said, if you see me, don't let the fact of my introversion stop you from coming up to me and saying hi! In fact, you can give me a hug too! It's no problem :) (Unless I'm running to the bathroom and then it's a problem XD)
So yeah. That's out of the way :) I hope that wasn't too long nor too hard to take in. I was simply stating personal facts, and I hope it was clear enough :3
That's really all I have to say for this journal! Again, I hope you're doing well, and again I apologize for my absence here, there and everywhere. But at least you now know why <33
I look forward to talking with some of you, meeting you at AC or something, and simply seeing things here on FA and other places! I do enjoy you all, and what you have to say/do! I really appreciate your watches/comments and support you've given me for 2 years now!! And I'm hoping/looking forward to greater years to come! :D
Anyway, I'mma go take a nap now, kay? :3
*group hugs you all* Stay fuzzy fuzzies! And also, stay warm during this polar invasion X3
<3 Samson ~
I know a lot of you (myself included) aren't a fan of long reads such as this; so, I'll try and skip all of the "poetry" that often goes into my average journals. Basically, I'll make this as quick as possible :3 (No promises though x3)
Sooo... first and for-most, I'd like to ask, HOW ARE YOU?? How have you been? I know it's been quite some time since I've talked to some of you, and I'm aware of that. And, I have an explanation(s) for my absence later in this journal. Mkay?
So what's been happening? Tell me everything :) (Though I ask that you PLEASE not bring up the topic of this whole "FA Dilemma" that's been going around. I'm already well aware and well informed of the occurrence, so I ask that you skip that particular topic. Enough drama is already too much.) Other than that, tell me what's up :D
Now comes the fun part: What's been happening with this Kittyfox? I just hate talking about me, but here we go anyway.
To start off, I had an excellent holiday season! I know it's a little late for this report but I'm gonna do it anyway :)
I got a lot of neat stuffs, gave some neat stuffs, had lotsa good foods and noms, had a great time with friends/family and it was awesome to ring in this new year! 2014 already?! I remember being only a KitKitten yesterday X3
That's really all I have from the holiday season report. There's more to it but I'm too lazy to type it all :3
As of the present tense, I started my new and final high school semester. Yup, it's my last one before I'm completely graduated and off to a new atmosphere! It's a bittersweet reality, because part of me says, "I'm gonna miss this place and being this age" but the other part of me says, "It's the start of a new beginning! And I am looking forward to the start of a new life!"
Let's hope I can keep that in mind for this coming fall. I'm not sure what will be thrown at me or what I'll come across, but I do know that whatever does cross my path, it's for a reason. Even if it's the most devastating or life-changing experience, I know that I can be shaped/strengthened by it. I feel that's what we all should do when it comes to challenges within our lives.
As for future plans, I can tell you there are MANY!
First, I'm gonna be going to the DMV this coming Tuesday to get my Temporary License! I'm just hoping that I can pass the given tests without any trouble :)
Ummm, I might be getting contact lenses soon (finally! Glasses suck XD)
Next, I did kinda mention this above, but as you have probably gathered already, I am in fact graduating :3 That being said, it's becoming a BIG deal in my household/family. My family is already running around to make the celebration special. (Yeah, they're party people :P) Such as, my diploma, the after grad party, the food, the reservations, the guest list, the Senior trip, and yada yada yada. I'm just wanting to get it all over with because it's quite stressful X3
As for a Senior trip, I haven't made a decision yet. However, I'm thinking of attending comic con. Where do you all think I should go? :))
Other than graduating and all that jazz, the biggest thing I'm looking forward to is.... ANTHROCON 2014! It's looking more and more like I'm able to go! I'm still not 100% sure, since it's still a ways away; but with each passing month, I'm now about 80% sure I'm gonna be going! One reason is, I got my paycheck from last summer's internship; and from doing basic arithmetic, I believe I have just enough to attend AC and have a great time! :D So whoever is going, I look forward to seeing you there!! <3
So, between graduating, driving, anthrocon and contact lenses, there's still more! Hold up a second... *Ices my paws for a few minutes* Whoo! There we go! I'm already getting numb XD
*clears throat* Now comes the more serious part of the journal. Don't worry, it's not dramatic or mushy (At least, not completely :P) I'd just like to let you all know the more personal issue(s) that have come up. They're not TMI or anything; I just feel they're necessary to discuss. Here we go.
First, I'd like to give you ALL an explanation for my absence. That includes, Skype, FA, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
I have recently made another self discovery, and you'll often find these at my age. The real reason why I haven't been chatting or talking with those of you I chat with regularly, and those of you who watch me that I'd love to chat with, is because I found out that I'm simply, Introverted. *Cue gasps* (:P) Really it's not a big deal nor is it something to be worried about. (I just like build ups to seemingly suspenseful moments X3) Anyway, some of you may not know what that means. Some of you probably do, or have a theory of what 'introvert' means. I'll put it plain and simple: Being 'Introverted' means you enjoy or prefer to be by yourself over being with a group of people. The opposite of that is, 'Extroverted' which means you enjoy or prefer to be within a group of people rather than being by yourself.
Some of you might be asking yourselves which one of those fits you; really it doesn't matter. But what does matter is the fact that those two mental standards do, in fact, exist in common everyday human beings. And the best thing to do is to realize that those two things exist, in those you care about. Be they a friend, a family member, a sibling, a best friend, or an acquaintance.
The reason I'm telling you all this, is because I thought you should know the real reason why I may be quiet or inactive at times. I know I'm not the quietest person online, but I do know that there are others that are way more active, or social than I am. And the reason is, I am an Introvert. It's pretty plain and simple. Plus, it gives those of you who I try to contact regularly, an explanation for my 'disappearances'. I hope you guys understand and I hope I'm not hurting anyone's feelings. Really, it's not that I'm annoyed by anyone, nor do I dislike any of you. It's far from that! I'm just used to spending my days on my own instead of on skype or facebook. I also tend to lose interest of 'being social' very, very quickly; and I just want to go silent again, after a certain amount of time.
The other reason why I'm saying this is, a couple of months back (around the time I took my hiatus) I was just completely drained! It was a scary thing to experience and I felt like I could barely even function. I knew something was definitely wrong, and that's why I took a break from everything for a while. As it turns out, the problem was, I was mentally over-stepping my limit in being social. On the internet and real life; so I took a break. And now that I have a clear enough answer to that scary occurrence a few months back, I think it's best that I just take things sloooow and steady, from now on. Meaning, not overworking myself by socializing online or in real life. Sure, it was easier a couple of years ago, but that's only because I was really lonely at the time. And now that I have such wonderful furs to keep me company and who are always there, it's just been a bit overwhelming to keep up with all of you. Which is what resulted to my little "breakdown".
So, now I'm gonna make a compromise. From now on, if you're looking to talk with me, and if I don't reply at all or reply very soon, please keep in mind what I just explained. At times I'm just plain busy with school, work and such, and other times I just need to take the day to 'recharge'. Okay? :)
Really, I love you ALL! Don't get me wrong. And there's nothing wrong with me or you. It's just my mental stability has a preference and a limit to socializing. Really, I hope that's clear enough and I hope I didn't just ramble on :P
As for applying this to a furry convention, I can honestly say that I'm going to do my best to be social with those of you I will meet and the new furs that I'm gonna meet at a con or a meetup, IRL someday. I can handle a few days without driving myself crazy :3 That being said, if you see me, don't let the fact of my introversion stop you from coming up to me and saying hi! In fact, you can give me a hug too! It's no problem :) (Unless I'm running to the bathroom and then it's a problem XD)
So yeah. That's out of the way :) I hope that wasn't too long nor too hard to take in. I was simply stating personal facts, and I hope it was clear enough :3
That's really all I have to say for this journal! Again, I hope you're doing well, and again I apologize for my absence here, there and everywhere. But at least you now know why <33
I look forward to talking with some of you, meeting you at AC or something, and simply seeing things here on FA and other places! I do enjoy you all, and what you have to say/do! I really appreciate your watches/comments and support you've given me for 2 years now!! And I'm hoping/looking forward to greater years to come! :D
Anyway, I'mma go take a nap now, kay? :3
*group hugs you all* Stay fuzzy fuzzies! And also, stay warm during this polar invasion X3
<3 Samson ~
I completely understand why absence from FA and Skype. I don't really talk either since that I don't have a lot of talkative friends in my neighborhood or on the net. So, you don't have to feel sorry for being absence because we all understand you loud and clear :D
You lucky catfox Your going to have grad party, senior trip, and your taking the DMV! I"M SO JEALOUS :D