Henlo poniessss! I kept getting asked where I was as of late. Well, I did say I was going on vacation.  
But then after the traveling around, adventures and vacations... well... I was hit with old projects that I had neglected that have brought back a bright spark of light into my heart.

Back in 2024 on the day of my forumversary, I made a blog post mentioning how I needed to step down due to some life changes. I got so many messages from forum friends and people wanting me to stay, so I did.  And I do not regret it because a lot of wonderful memories were made and really cool people to chill with. 

So, I won't be stepping down officially as I had originally announced, don't worry. I will simply be joining the other Admins on being in the background.

But guys... 

This right here would get overwhelming lol And it was one of the reasons for why most of the Admins keep to the background - There is always so much going on. Mostly good but sometimes not so good. As a community Admin, I was happy to take the forefront but I was always trying to listen to every person's POV to make sure they felt heard and many were too shy to be in the front of the site (public) I get it. But I have reached a point in my life where I can no longer dedicate this time to trying to help so many people. Plus, I wish to pursue things that help to bring out the best in me. ^~^

I have since delegated and then watched other groups form while some users volunteered as leaders and were trying to manage so many different people and while initially I had the impulse to jump in and "fix" certain hiccups that would go awry (as things are wont to do when many diverse people are involved) -- I decided to just step back and watch others try to fill in, stumble, grow and learn and I am so proud of everyone who managed to keep going. It can be stressful and overwhelming. But you have to keep going, anyway. 

Mods are more properly equipped to manage it, anyway.  

 So, I will need you guys to work together and be nice to each other.  
The villain phase is gone, so do not get mischievous! 

O! I was also asked about the book club that I so badly wanted to attend -- I will try to post on that thread sometime this week. I really have not had the time for much interactions. And when I do come here it is mainly for working on something, fixing another or adding another something to the place. So, no time for fun, anymore. D: 

And the forums are supposed to be for fun. 
I will still come by and pester from time to time. 

Soooo if it feels like we are moving on -- do no worry -- it does not mean goodbye. And we still think of/remember friends or people we have talked to here.