Progressively late and months if not even a year behind this time around. My absence within DA and the community is heavily influenced by several factors. Though, these reasons in my opinion are rather unworthy of a description for just merely being a reason that I have not been around. If you follow.
Though, for the few that may still wonder if I live and breathe (Which I think on often ironically in regards to others -shame that it usually is fleeting and I forget to contact old friends to see how they are), I shall give an update to the workings of my life thus far.
First and foremost, it has been a long time coming and while not entirely a circumstance that some would approve, it is something I have taken part of and have found happiness in so doing. This being, my fiance and I have now moved into our own apartment. We've been together now almost seven years, and yes I do have a ring but not a wedding date yet. And yes, I am asked all the time when we are going to finally get hitched. The truth is, I'm not in a rush. Its something that has taken a long time for me to grasp, because in my earlier youth I only wanted to get married and to have a life with someone. Rather, I thought that being married was the only way to achieve this. I also have no patience generally. Now, I'm not bashing or leaving behind the sanctity of marriage, but before I say I do, I want to make sure I do. I also want to make sure I'm financially stable and comfortable with the pace of my life in terms of with the person I am with, and I expect the same from him. Gratefully, this is the case. He and I have dated and been engaged for some time now, and in all honesty he's a real sweetie. Per his past experiences and my own it was more a comfort to see if we wouldn't kill each other by living with each other first.
Aside this, my line of work regrettably is still Retail. While I've switched companies, it is still the same shindig. I cannot wait to finish up other things and be out of retail for a good goood life time.
In my spare time I've been writing in my novel that has been swirling amidst my chemicals and brain matter since I was fifteen, as well as finishing up some projects I care to finish. I have also taken up hold in another MMO, and after six years of investing in World of Warcraft I finally quit. Cold Turkey. It is a bit pathetic that it is almost like admitting to quitting smoking or something that is physically harmful. On the other hand, I've replaced it with Guild Wars....2. Below are my reasons for quitting World of Warcraft/Why Guild Wars 2 is so amazing
1)Subscription fees can equate to gas money. Prior to meeting my fiance (whom did the guy motive: get girlfriend to play video games with you) I had actually told an ex that I thought it was silly to play a game and pay 15 bucks a month for it after already having the game. Oh, the irony.
--Guild Wars 2 has no subscription.
2)World of Warcraft is sadly dated, the game as a whole was groundbreaking for its time. The whole "Go get quest-go do quest-go turn in quest" Repeatedly can get old. Granted, even Guild Wars 2 has not completely branched off from this line of thinking but dynamic events and xp per other means like crafting is massive bonus to helping past the usual level grind.
3) Most of my friends from the game left. I made several new friends, but the ones I raided (Yep, I did raids. I was that far gone), goofed off on Ventrilo, and in general was guilded with for four years were the ones I missed the most. After time everyone slowly trickled into different game worlds.
4)Guild Wars 2 is so vast, and beautiful. When playing it actually inspires me for my own novel writings as well as imagery. I can walk around Divinity's Reach and still be awed 6 months after release.
5) Mesmer. Nuff. Said.
Now for the gaming girl to step back a bit, the last thing I wanted to talk about was just how lucky and blessed I have been. I don't thank God enough these days, it is so easy to focus in on a few things and forget the others but all in all, a lot of my dreams have come true. I have a home, that is my own and with someone I care about. I have great friends, those that are a sword to my shield. I do live a bit from my family but not so far it takes an airplane to see them, yet. While things aren't ideal, or what I would consider perfect, I still have it pretty good.
Keep on carrying on. Keep the faith. And maybe I'll do some artwork soon. Now that I have a room just for recreation.
~Jess
PS. My goofy Youtube channel filled with GW2 footage:
www.youtube.com/channel/UC3jRF…