Guess who's back, back again Stormrider's back, tell a friend!
Yes folks, I have returned!
So it's been a while and I bet some of you are wondering where I've been, why I've been gone and what I'm planning to do now? Some of you don't care and are wondering who this wierdo is and why he talks like the end credits from Danger Mouse. The rest of you haven't had the courage to come out from behind the sofa yet!!!
So where have I been?
- Work - I'm self employed and just recently I've taken on a LOT more work. I'm in the wonderful situation where another company (I'd say competitor but we're BFFs!) are scaling back and passing work my way.
- Health - I have some long term health problems which mean that I often struggle to, for want of a better description, get my arse in gear. I get tired, I get mind-fog, I get down and fed up (I hate the ambiguity of the word depression - see below)
- Finances - Rough times were had as apparently I'm now "successful" and all benefits have been removed and have to be paid back, going back 2 years. Now I'm not the entitled type, I'd rather not get benefits but I also like to be on an even playing field. But when I'm given something, live off it and then have to give it back, that cuts pretty deeply.
- Other Stuff - There's a few things going on that I'm not 100% confident about talking about in public just yet, but lets just label it "Other Stuff" and suffice to say that it's not good and I'm still working out how to deal with it.
Why am I back?
- An outlet - I have to have somewhere to rant. Somewhere where there's no family (wifey excluded), close friends or normal people :P There's a certain amount of comfort in telling strangers your problems and unlike FaceBook, when you say something here you get support, not bullshit.
- The radio machine told me to - I joined the Shane and Muxxy Show's Xmas broadcast and brought some shame on my house (as usual). Everyone there seemed to think me returning was a good idea and I've always been a victim of peer pressure. Who doesn't like to hear that they have a sexy voice? (That may be just the stereotypical American girls fawning over British men's voices though - I'm nothing special). @Gmuxx is a brummy, that's totally different...
- @Gmuxx paid me - Well, not quite. I have been peeking in for a few weeks now, currating a little, making a little Steem Power here and there. Then I saw my old pal muxxy was running a competition. I threw up a comment, not really intending to enter the competition and turns out I won! See the competition here and the payout here
- The money - Even more he sent me the SBD and I saw what it was worth now! My account was worth about $300 when I left, I came back to see it was worth over $1200! Now in the last couple of days it's tanked down to $1000 but I'm still stoked to see the platform doing so well!
What are my plans?
Well, I plan to get my ass posting again. I'll be doing blog style posts on the interesting stuff in my life, and my life is always interesting, such is my curse! I also plan to do some TIL (Today I Learned) posts since I'm determined to learn more and more.
Will my daily competitions be making a return, quite possibly!
Also I'll be reviving my alternate account over at @notquiteafarm for all "homestead" style posts. On that note thanks to @pennsif for welcoming me back to the fold.
So, sorry if this post is a little disjointed. I've written it in bits over the course of the day as an when I could. I'm not quite into the rhythm yet but I'm a member of @thewritersblock now so maybe they can give me some pointers on better posting, or maybe my muddled, messed up garble is the next big thing?
Anyway, I'm back... deal with it suckers!
I read this with a great big smile on my face and a little tear in my eye. So glad you are back buddy.
That's not a tear of joy though, that's just the smell of my socks. You've lost your tolerance and shall have to build it back up!
I just re arrived myself. I was on so much it was like another life ago. Glad to have the holidays and my sidetracks out of the way to where I can rejoin the revolution and contribute where I can again. Good to see you back, or still here to me lol!
Welcome back to you too.
Glad to be back!
The holidays have certainly helped but there was major stress before the holidays to the point they nearly didn't happen, and now I'm all out of sorts because I've lost track of the days (I may be in a turkey coma!)
Hi, I have not idea who you are, as I have only recently joined, but welcome anyway, and I'm going to follow you. In my experience, depression is multi-faceted and each facet need managing is a different way. Nick
Not knowing who I am is no bad thing!
I'm looking forwards to catching up with old friends and making lots of new ones, starting right here!
Welcome back! I look forward to some AWESOME posts :)
Awesome awesomeness engaged, brace for incoming awesome.
I'm starting to sound like the Lego movie now...
Welcome back! :) What happened to your old signature :O
Well to be fair, I never really had one, not a full one anyway...
As you can see here - https://busy.org/steemdev/@stormriderstudio/steem-vs-php-episode-1
Oh fair enough XD There's a few of us that do footer things so I'm sure you'll be able to find someone to be able to help you out with a style you like :D
I can understand going through down time with health and such. I myself have illnesses, a fun little party assortment of them. I just followed you. I like the way you express yourself, sounds like the I do sometimes.
When my mind is fogged up, I find that diffusing some Sandalwood or Tea Tree essential oil helps. Also, have you heard of the Bach Flower remedies? There are some for the mind, concentration and such. White Chestnut when we're having too many thoughts and Clematis when we need more focus. I take like 10 remedies sometimes, depending on my various symptoms. They're gentle and are taken with water.
Anyway, I look forward in discovering more of your posts.
So, do you have any trailer-park girls circling round you?
Very few trailer-park girls sadly (or thankfully?), just a very supportive wife who puts up with a lot lol
I'll admit the only remedies I've tried that seem to do much have been to take a Vit D supplement. That seemed to bring me out of a very dark cloud, or at least part the mist for a bit. I also listen to ASMR videos (don't often admit that - no idea why) as they seem to make the best level of background noise without requiring close attention or getting in the way. Also fantastic for easing you off to sleep.
You'll certainly see more of me!
Cool, I should look into that ASMR. I do a lot of EFT which helps a great deal.
Yes, understanding spouses are the best. My husband is so supportive when I go through all my stuff. Sometimes I wonder how he does it. Well, he knew what he was getting himself into, hehe and so did I :p
Looks like I joined while you were gone. Welcome back and glad you are "sorting out" any issues as the Brits love to say.
Having visited the glorious U.K. for the first time (Birmingham) this American loved it and would gladly reincarnate as a Koala Bear for a spell if I could come back with a killer British accent. (as a Human of course, Not a Brit-speaking Koala, tho that might have its benefits)
Best wishes for 2018!
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If you love the Birmingham accent then you're a rare breed indeed!
I'm sure @gmuxx will have something to say though... ;) Have you listened to the Shane and Muxxy Show?
Also, why be a Koala Bear when you could be a Drop Bear?
Koala Bears are cute! and everyone loves them. Accent-wise, when we say "British-accent" we mean the Tony Blair sound. My friend Jony from Liverpool here on campus has a particularly "posh" accent. I spent a whole day there and was so in love with the country, I forgot to get fish and chips... Now I have to go back! :)
I think you may have gone on your hiatus just as I was getting going. We'll see you on the Block. Welcome back.
Much appreciated!
I don't do things by halves so you'll see me :)