The World Thru My Eyes - I speak my mind and man does it like to talk.
Published on April 7, 2008 By CharlesCS In Blogging

Well the time has come for me to say good-bye. It may not be a permanent good-bye (I might come around again someday to see how things are going) though I’m sure some will hope it is. I have a few reasons for leaving; I find myself in a time where I seem to be using the Internet to hide from my problems so I decided to cute back a bit and move on to other things in life.

One of the reasons is that the site has gotten a bit slow, lacking interesting articles. It seems only the regulars post on this site and even they are cutting back on the articles. I’m sure they all have good reasons, times are tough and not everyone has a lot of time anymore. The news usually has the same old stories with different characters and some of the truly annoying or insightful people have either left, don’t post anymore or have been banned or run out. It’s a cycle, there are times things are up and times things are down. I’m sure JU will pick itself up again and maybe I’ll find my way back when it does. JU did also consume a lot of my time and even now it still does so I need to take another look at my priorities and reorganize them.

 Another reason is I have found some other interest online that while may not consume as much time as JU did, it’s an interest that I was truly looking for. I have been playing this game called Call Of Duty 4 and during my online time in this game I discovered a world of clans and guilds that players can join, make friends that you can talk to while in game play. By being accepted you get to put the clans name of you name and show it off as you play online with other people. It’s kinda cool considering now I have people who I have conversations with and we even formulate strategies to defeat the enemy in the game. It’s a whole lot of fun. It’s a interest I am not gonna have much time for if I spend so much time on JU. I already spend way too much time online as it is.

 I am also looking to reviving my faith in church. I attended a baptism on Sunday at a very beautiful Catholic church and found myself filled with happiness and enjoyment to see so many children becoming children of God. I think it’s time for me to find my way back to a better meaning in life as it seems God continues to put signs in front of me telling me it’s time to come home. I also need to give my children more than just parental guidance in these difficult times. There is so much influence out there that it doesn’t hurt to get a little bit of help from good sources. Plus the church has the rooms in the back with glass doors between them and the rest of the church, perfect for children who can’t stay quiet in church (like my kids most likely). I look forward to going, have not confessed in years, man I will need 1 small sentence to keep it short and cover it all.

 JU is not the only site I will be taking a break from. I will be limiting my internet use to the gaming clan I joined and their site and I may also venture into the whole ebay thing as well. I have friends who make a lot of money off the site so why can’t I? Kind of a bad timing I know but oh well.

 Well, I have to say it was fun being on JU. JU is a great site and would recommend it to anyone. Things may be on the down side today, but I’m sure things will change for the better. I’ll miss all the good debates, the silly arguments, the rants and the insightful articles posted from time to time. Until next time fellow JU friends and known people. It was a pleasure being here, picking brains with everyone (though mind didn’t have a lot to pick on most of the time) I wish everyone a good life. I’ll be back again, someday, when I have more time. These replies will be my last for now.

 Take care.

 


Comments
on Apr 07, 2008

Good on ya Charles for getting reconnected with real life.

I hope your faith walk is exciting and enlightening, your family grows well and healthy, and you find what your seeking.

Peace.

on Apr 08, 2008

Thank you Tova. Hard times have turned me into a sour person who goes off for the dumbest or smallest things and I don't like what I have become. I like debating, even when it gets heated, but I don't like going beyond debating into persoanl wars that get dragged into other articles. It seem sthat what was path was taking me on this site. It's a great place, just not the right time for me to be here. I will come back again, not sure when, may be a while, but I will. Again thanks.

on Apr 08, 2008
While it is always sad to see a contributor step away, I hope that your time away means more time with your significant other and kids and not just more time playing COD4.

Good luck with the changes you plan. I hope it brings you happiness, growth, and fulfillment.

And remember, those kiddos need lots of one-on-one time with their daddy!
on Apr 08, 2008

Thanks Tex. I agree, more time with the kids and less with COD4. That's my goal.

on Apr 08, 2008
Take care of you and the family! I hope to see you back some day.

Yea, a lot fewer articles and comments. But then my time has not let me really post or browse a lot lately either.

Keep in touch.
on Apr 08, 2008
Will do DrGuy. I'll always be thankful for your kindness when you sent me that PC to rejoin the computer world till I was able to afford a new one. I am addicted to computers and being without one for long periods of times does things to a person like me. LOL. Again, thanks.