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10 March 2019 - My Abscence
By: Jack Date: March 10, 2019, 11:12 am
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Did you realize the 10th anniversary of me starting the original
forum passed back in January? I thought briefly about doing
something about it, but I couldn't think of anything.
The honest truth is that I like this place. I've made many
friends here, I enjoy discussing the BOTD, and there are other
things I often discuss in chat (non-spanking). However, the
truth is that this forum has come to seem a bit like a millstone
around my neck (I think I'm mixing metaphors here).
That's NOT to say that I want to close it down.
However, my life is extremely full right now. I'm waiting to
hear back from the school right now, but it looks like I might
be teaching all day for at least a couple of weeks, if not the
rest of the semester. I also have some older boys (Liam and
Zeke, and - to an extent - Kaden) who need more attention than
the older boys I've had for a while. I'm also going to be 54
this month - not old, but older than I've been before, and I'm
slowing down in a lot of ways. On top of all that, my mom is
needing more and more attention, and she's not an easy person to
deal with (at least not for me). While I'm lucky to have a
number of reliable, trustworthy people to help run my
businesses, they still need supervision and direction.
What it comes down to is that I'm spread to thin these days, and
this is where a lot of time has been cut. I simply don't have
enough time to do everything that needs to be done. The worst
thing is, even when I do have time to sit down and update
things, I'm tired, and it's hard to find the motivation to
write, and decide what I should write about. There are times
that I have time to write about one or two things, but there are
10 things that have happened, and I can't even decide where to
start. That's also led to 'how do I mention this, if I haven't
mentioned that yet.' That's one of the reasons why many of my
recent updates have been about school - at least those don't
require a lot of backstory.
What it comes down to is that things probably aren't going to
change soon. I will try to update when I can, but I can't
promise I'm going to be able to mention everything. There are
spankings that have occurred (byt me, or just that I heard
about) that I just didn't mention. I will probably continue to
check in at least every day or two, just to make sure things are
under control and we're not being spammed with ads or anything.
I will try to continue to make chat. However, if you don't see
me around every day, or if I sometimes miss chat without
mentioning it - please know that everything's all right, but I
just don't have the time and energy to devote here right now
that I once did. With luck, that might change soon, and I hope
everyone continues to look in every once in a while in case it
does.
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Re: 10 March 2019 - My Abscence
By: db105 Date: March 10, 2019, 11:20 am
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Don't let the forum become an unwelcome chore. It's ok not to
update for as long as you're too busy. In the future when you
have time, that'll be different.
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Re: 10 March 2019 - My Abscence
By: kalico Date: March 10, 2019, 12:51 pm
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Thanks for the update jack
Agree with what DB said .... take care and when you can get back
thats great
Hugs kal
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Re: 10 March 2019 - My Abscence
By: Zyngaru Date: March 10, 2019, 2:24 pm
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Life is too short to spend time where you feel it a chore. I
know, as of now this board isn't a chore, you are just spread
too thin to stay on top of everything and spend as much time as
you wish, everywhere.
Prioritize your life and a lot what time you have where it fits
in. Obviously your businesses come first or at least a close
tie to the boys whom you are raising. Without the businesses
you can't afford to care for the boys, and without the boys,
what use are the businesses. Your other projects, school, this
board, writing, and etc. All come in down the line. Each has
it's importance and I know you love each one, but they can be
whittled down so your primary cares don't suffer.
I know you are Superman. At least I think of you as Superman.
But even Superman got burned out and had to take time off to
re-evaluate his priorities and refresh himself.
So take time for yourself. Do what you can, and let the rest
slide for another day. But most important. Have fun. If you
are not having fun, then it isn't worth doing, because we only
walk this life once.
I rambled. Sorry about that. I know what I want to express,
but I don't know the right way to say it.
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Re: 10 March 2019 - My Abscence
By: Adric Date: March 10, 2019, 4:21 pm
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Thanks for the post, Jack. I'm glad to know you are okay at
times when you aren't active on the forum.
[quote author=Zyngaru link=topic=1179.msg11989#msg11989
date=1552245856]
I know you are Superman. At least I think of you as Superman.
But even Superman got burned out and had to take time off to
re-evaluate his priorities and refresh himself.[/quote]
And remember that Superman had a Fortress of Solitude
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortress_of_Solitude.
(It didn't
look all that comfortable to me but evidently he liked it, and
needed it.) You need one too. It doesn't have to be a real
place - it can be just a state of mind. Like Z said, prioritize
your life and make sure you take the time that you need for
yourself. Good luck.
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Re: 10 March 2019 - My Abscence
By: Leti Date: March 10, 2019, 6:19 pm
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Hugs Jack, thanks a lot for this friendly place, take your time.
Leti
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Re: 10 March 2019 - My Abscence
By: David M. Katz Date: March 11, 2019, 12:36 am
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I agree with the others and can also relate.
Right now it is OK for this forum to be high on your low list.
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Re: 10 March 2019 - My Abscence
By: No Way Out Date: March 11, 2019, 12:40 am
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I'm a newbie here, but I can see how much work you put into this
site. You did a fantastic thing with Jack's House, but of course
you should enjoy it, not feel burdened by it. Real life takes
precedence, of course, and your own well-being.
Thank you for running this place!
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Re: 10 March 2019 - My Abscence
By: Kittykat Date: March 15, 2019, 6:07 pm
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Considering how little time I spend here anymore, I completely
understand. Do what you need to Jack.
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