Hey man, I got really drunk yesterday (birthday is tomorrow), and I'm drinking a beer right now. It's 8:30 in the morning!!!


I know what you're talking about, and it is admirable that you recognize a potential problem and want to take care of it for the sake of your family.

But, with that, I won't even notice that you're gone because YOU NEVER FRICKIN' TALK TO ME ANYWAY!!!!!






Good luck!

Fauxie said:

I'm with Imago. A good old fashioned 80 hour a week job will take care of everything. No time for introspection,either....
Good luck, and log back on when you get things straightened out.

Take good care of yourself Nick.
I'm sure you'll find what's best for you and your family.

Be well, Fauxie.

You ignored my post...and I even said I would miss you.

I'm starting to rethink that.

And now it's coming up to half an hour past midnight so I'm going to be you adieu. I need to get some sleep for tomorrow.

Truly, thank you for all the positive energy. Self-absorbed, it may be, but that's what I needed, what I hoped for, and what I got.

To mdiver, the F1 is on, and the sometimes the golf when I flip channels, but I'm off to bed

You ignored my post...and I even said I would miss you.

I'm starting to rethink that.

Fauxie said:

sweet dreams friend and once more thankyou

mdiver said:

Thank you. Ok, TV's off now. Let's hope Hamilton wins.

Good night, or rather good day.

And you're welcome. It's yours. And Val's. I'll ask Val for her address when I'm ready to let go of it.

gemini13 said:

Thank you!

I may never talk to you, but I still know you're a hardass bitch who raises hell in the forums. You get under peoples' skin. You do. I love you.

No need for alarm, it's not a leaving thread or anything compelling like that. It's just a brief sojourn.

As the very astute among you may have noticed, I've been drinking a lot lately and been a bit under the weather, to say the least, partly as a result of that. I've been going through a bit of a spiritual and mental crisis in the last few months, and particularly the last couple of weeks, despite my happiness with many things in my life (my marriage, for one). I've been struggling to halt a slide in my lifestyle and behaviour which has left me pretty much useless and drifting inexorably towards broken relationships and a much worse version of me that I don't want.

As such, I won't be here for a while, nor on myspace, though for those who know my email address please do send me a message to let me know what's what and I'll get back to you. If anyone wants my email address, and I hate to be presumptuous like this, do orgnote me.

I owe (or rather I just need to be able to give) my wife Mon more than what I'm giving if I'm to keep us moving forward and hopefully start a family. I've been under quite a bit of pressure for a few years and it's starting to take its toll. I need to get back to what I was doing pre-Thailand as far as spiritually and physically looking after myself. I want to start a family (another one, our own) but I've got to be better in many ways to be where I want to be and be ready for that. What I'm doing now is not just marking or wasting time, it's destructive to everything.

I'd like to hopefully have some friendly faces on this thread, to show my appreciation for folks and, frankly, have some kind words from them. I'll be sure to let Mon know, too. She'll know where I'll be.

Sorry to be vague or quite likely rather dramatic. I'd just appreciate a few friendly faces.

Mach said:

Thank you!

Can I send you an orgnote?

Nick, I'm not really sure what you think of me (well, I have a slight idea, but hopefully I'm wrong). Just wanted you to know that I admire you for many reasons and hope that you experience the improvements you're seeking on your time away from here. Everyone knows it's healthy to do this as much as possible and I have faith that you'll find what you're looking for. That being said, we'll miss you dearly.

I'm mourn each day that you're gone!