Take a brief break from 43T

I had decided – No browsing 43T and reading how you were doing with your goals, no commenting at your posts, no cheering you (at least until July). I could not resist sneaking back a few times to browse. I did desist with the rest. The desisting was really not so much about my will power, as because my new job kept me busy. I was too tired at night to spend time here and too rushed in the mornings.

Unfortunately, when I did visit 43T I could not stay long enough to read “everything”. But I do know of a few things you have been up to.

I miss Stacey too. I hope she is OK.

Taly got married. Congratulations! I am sorry I missed the celebration at 43T.

Bookish, I said a little prayer for your dad. I hope he is better.

Bill, I am glad to see your sweater here again.

NYC is not posting gratitudes everyday any more. Mostly, he skips weekends. But he is Voxing up a storm.

Ms Kitty asked a very interesting, random question and got some very interesting answers, although mostly not straight (in both senses of the word) ones. The only reason I did not play sweety,is because I am not single. Since I’ve been Flirt (in the wear some else’s face week), I feel I ought to have demonstrated what I learnt from the experience, but only if I were single. So, no offence lovely ladies and gentlemen of 43T – I aint sleeping (in both senses of the word) with any of you even if I had to. I am married and intend staying so.

Ooty continues to do what I will do in future. Pop in mostly to read, cheer (in all senses of the word) and comment, post only when possible.

Sessy, my darling friend, moved me so much with this comment on a day when I was feeling overwhelmed with adapting to the changes in my life.

Flirt was sweet and supportive to everyone in her usual, lovely way. She has been exercising regularly (and so has Cyn). She went out dancing last Saturday. I wish I could have been there too!

Tiger’s Chalupa signed up at 43T.

I dont remember why exactly, but Wyvie made me smile on more than one occasion. She reminds me of Lucy from Charlie Brown with her advice goal and I love her pancake stories.

These were just from a few stolen moments at 43T. I did not manage to really keep up.

I could not resist emerging when I saw the birthday wishes. Thank you adding happiness to my birthday.

I missed you (including the yous that I did not name here).

I am glad to be back.

the job searching, the applying for a permit and the exam, or the being away from 43.

Prolly that last one

You are interesting, intelligent, funny, multi-faceted, supportive. That makes you so addictive.

When I log into 43T, the first thing I do is read responses to my posts or comments. That leads to more commenting. Then I look at who has cheered me. If it is the “same familiar people” I just keep track of the names to try to reciprocate once I start my rounds. If it is a new person, I visit the person to cheer back. Often, the person turns out to be someone I cannot move away from before spending a considerable time reading. Then I do my wonderful, rewarding rounds. I visit my subscriptions. I laugh, appreciate, am impressed, feel touched (often all of these things) by what they write. Their comments lead me to other interesting people who lead me to more interesting people. Once I finish my rounds, I remember a favourite person who I am not subscribed to and visit to see what she/he has been up to.

This takes a lot of time.

I feel compelled to do it every day.

For the past year, I had a role at work that was not as demanding as my career has been so far. So I could afford to spend lots of time here and still (more or less) get other things done.

I recently accepted a new job that I start soon. I anticipate it will be very demanding but rewarding too. I also see it as a wonderful opportunity to make a difference at the company I will work for.

It is possible, I am sure, to do 43T, as well as lead a full life offline.

I don’t have the discipline to ration my time at 43T yet.

My priorities (there are more, but these are ones I want to ensure I do not end up compromising at any cost) will be family, work, my fitness. The first two do not need explaining. On the third – It is so easy to lapse back to a life without exercise and with poor eating habits. I am going to be 40 soon. I do not want to undo all the hard work I have put into being healthy and fit.

So I have decided that the solution is to take a brief break from 43T. My last day here, before the break, will be May 29.

I look forward to being back after a few weeks.

I will miss my friends here until then. I wish you happiness and good health while I am not around to check that life is treating you well.