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Hiatus.
Hey guys, it's me, Starseeker. I'm not sure why I just told you that, since you saw my name when you clicked on this thread. I guess I'm delaying telling you guys this. I'll just continue.
I'm going on hiatus.
If you guys read webcomics, you're probably familiar with that dreaded word-- hiatus. It means a break of unspecified length. So yes, I'm going on hiatus. I'm temporarily restricting my online activities, including the CB and NaNo. Let me explain myself.
I've mentioned on a few threads that I've been going through some stuff. That's true. I am. Without going into too much detail, I've been suffering emotionally a lot and am having a hard time dealing with some stuff. I've been spending so much time online that my irl life has been suffering. I've been getting about 5-7 hours of sleep a night, I've been failing tests, failing competitions, failing as a friend-- generally just feeling like second-best, which isn't great. So. Hiatus. I'm going to get my life back on track, then I'll be back. It could be next week, it could be mid-fall-- I don't know. That's why it's a hiatus.
So what does this mean for you all? Well, I won't disappear completely. I'll still be here a bit, but not the constant checking that I've been doing. Couple times a week, maybe? Who knows, you guys might not even notice a difference. I'll also be out of the country for part of this year for a week or so. Finals are coming up, and I just... I can't deal with everything at once. I'm refocusing.
I'd like to stress two points. One, this isn't your guys' fault. Nobody was rude to me and made me decide to take a hiatus. You guys are all so incredibly wonderful and lovely and I'll miss you so much while I'm away. And second, I am not leaving. I'll repeat that: I am not leaving. I'll be back. I don't know when, but... hopefully soon. Summer is never a good posting time for me. If I can get my life together quickly, then a few weeks, maybe. But then it's finals and I'm leaving the country and then it's summer, so... fall? I will be back in the fall for sure.
And one last thing I'd like to get off my chest: I am Shhh... Not Telling. Some of you knew that already. Some of you suspected. But I wanted to completely and freely admit to it. I started using Shhh as a pseudonym about a year ago. I guess I was afraid that I would be judged for my art, because all of you are such amazing artists. But y'all have never been anything but supportive for me. Thank you for giving me the courage to reveal myself. <3
And... that about wraps it up, I guess. I'll see you all when I see you. Please don't forget me.
Bye for now,
~Starseeker
submitted by Starseeker, age 168 moons, Enterprise
(April 18, 2019 - 10:54 am)
(April 18, 2019 - 10:54 am)
Aww, Star. *hugs* I'm sorry you have to go through that stuff, and I just want to say that I understand, and I'm praying for you. I've been going through a lot emotionally too, and it's just...this age is rough, y'know? So, yeah, I get it, and honestly I've been spending too much time on the internet too, and I need to start limiting myself more. We'll miss you, but we'll eagerly await your return.
Congrats on the reveal! I'm one of the CBers who's known all along, but I'm glad you finally found the courage to say it--that takes guts. I always found it so funny when Shhh... would post something in reply to Starseeker, and it was so hard not to say anything. XD
Of course we won't forget you. Farewell, for now. <3
(April 18, 2019 - 12:48 pm)
(April 18, 2019 - 1:20 pm)
(April 18, 2019 - 3:48 pm)
Aww, Starseeker! You're an amazing CBer, and an amazing artist (I loved all the art you posted, though I never said it). I really hope you come back soon, and that everything works out for you! And of course we would never forget you. <3
(April 18, 2019 - 4:23 pm)
*a teal egg appears!*
What is the name of the viner known for the "I lost mah berries" vine?
(April 18, 2019 - 5:36 pm)
WHEN I POSTED THIS I WAS NKT BEING INSENSITIVE I SWEAR MY LOCATION WAS FRYONG IN MY BED AS IN CRYING I AM SO SORRY
(April 19, 2019 - 2:05 pm)
Awww, Star! I totally understand your decision--the teenage years are a rough time for everyone, and with middle school then high school homework and drama and all that piles up... I myself haven't been on here all that much recently... but I'm sure you'll get through it and everything will work out! :) I'll definitely miss you and your AWESOME writing skills a LOT and will be eagerly awaiting your return!
(And, of course, none of us will ever forget you <3)
(April 18, 2019 - 7:04 pm)
I admire your reslove, friend. See you when you get back. :) *Salutes*
(April 18, 2019 - 7:23 pm)
Awww! I'll miss you, and I'm sorry that you have to go through that stuff. I admire your decision. So... bye for now, I guess.
I'm really bad at saying goodbye.
Oh, and one more thing? I always loved Shhh... Not Telling's art. It's way better than any of my art.
(April 19, 2019 - 9:11 am)
Aww, I'm going to miss you! Good luck getting yourself together, I wish you the best and hope you'll be feeling better and less stressed soon. I hope to see you soon, though! <333 We are never going to forget about you.
(April 19, 2019 - 12:42 pm)
Oh, I completely understand! We'll miss you while you're gone, but I hope you'll feel better without the added stress and everything of the CB.
(April 19, 2019 - 7:56 pm)
@Everyone: I just wanted to say how grateful I am to all of you. I'll miss you all so, so much while I'm away. And I suppose I can say this now that I've been revealed as Shhh-- that art I asked for for my magnetic board? It's currently hanging up on the board, which is right across from my bed. So the first thing I see when I wake up is a reminder of all of you and your belief in me. It's making me want to get my life together quicker so I can return. Thank you all. <3 I know I don't know any of you irl and I probably never will, but I would be absolutely honoured if I could call you my friends.
@Leeli: *hugs back* thank you for always being there for me, and thank you for praying for me. I've honestly always looked up to you and your incredible art.
@Soren: thank you so, so much. I wish we could have connected more, but that's something I'll have to hope for when I return. :) I had so much fun with you when we were trying to guess each other in the CBer SI-- thank you for always believing in me. <3
@The Yolkster: hey, it's alright! Don't cry; I'll be back soon, I promise. I can't leave you guys.
@Cassie: (is it alright if I can you that? Cassandra the First is a bit of a mouthful for me, and Cassie is what I'd call you irl.) Reading what you posted on my novel and how you talked about it elsewhere always got me through my days. Like Soren, I'm sorry we didn't chat much; I'd like to fix that when I come back!
@Rogue: *salutes back* thank you, friend. See you when I get back. :) thanks for always being amazing!
@Win: I will miss you so much, CBF! Thanks for always being awesomely there for me. Remember that you are awesome and fierce and fabulous, okay? And there are people out there who are rooting for you. Never doubt your own amazingness. <3
@Leafy: thank you, truly. I've always looked up to and respected you and your amazing writing and art. You've been a constant fixture on the CB for as long as I can remember. Hold down the fort while I'm gone, okay?
@Kitten: I've typed this up but I still don't know how to say what I want to say. You've gotten me through a lot, even if you didn't know it. Every time I wanted to stop writing my novel or wondered if all the late nights were worth it, I'd go back and read your comments on my novel thread. You were always the first to post when a new section came out and were my biggest fan. Thank you for always supporting me. <3
~Starseeker
(April 20, 2019 - 10:32 am)
Aww, that made me so happy!!! I'm glad to support you - you're an amazing person and an amazing artist and author and CBer and... everything! I hope you'll keep working on your novel while you're on hiatus and remember that we'll still be supporting you, even if you're not here.
(April 20, 2019 - 12:53 pm)
Aww, I'm so sorry, Star. *hugs* I understand why you need to go, and I really hope everything gets better for you. You are an amazing person, and I'm glad to call you my friend. I wish you luck in life and wherever you need it. Know that I'll be thinking of you. And we definitely won't forget you. Goodbye for now. *more hugs*
(April 21, 2019 - 1:40 pm)
Oh Star, we'll never forget you! I hope you get back on track with everything going on and find yourself again. <3 You will always be welcome here, and I'll always remember you as a kind, compassionate person. :) I can't wait to see you again, whenever you are ready. <3 <3 <3
<3 Fidelity
(April 21, 2019 - 8:15 pm)