While I do enjoy playing Michael and talking with all of you, my making the statement that I was thinking about leaving was an eye opening experience.

I’ve decided that I really have no interest in continuing to play Michael, but I will stick around on Twitter for a brief period of time just to finish out any plots that might need me, though if there aren’t any, then I guess that makes that a non issue.  But as of August 25, 2011, I will no longer be portraying the character of Michael.  If you’re interested in keeping in contact with me, you can follow my personal Tumblr  http://joyfollowslikeashadow.tumblr.com/ or continue to keep up with me on my Facebook if we’re already friends.  Otherwise send me a message and we’ll talk there.

I really wish this didn’t have to be done, but unfortunately I need to focus more on just being me and sorting out things in my own life, rather than the things I’ve been doing with Michael. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know you all and I’ve had a great time, but sometimes you just have to do what’s best for you and leaving Michael is what I have to do to keep my life on track right now.

Thank you so much for everything,

Alyssa

I finally broke down and made a personal Tumblr, I feel like it was a good step in the direction of being me and staying me.  If you’d like it, message me and I’ll send you the address.

I’ve lately been considering the idea that maybe it’s time for me to step down from playing Michael.  I’ve adored getting to know all of you and I have every intention of continuing to be friends with those of you that I know OOC, but lately I’ve had almost no interest in playing this character and I haven’t gotten much response from anyone anyway, which is fine, I don’t believe that I’m the center of people’s lives or anything.  My biggest concern right now is that fact that I’ve been focusing too much time on my RP life and not enough on my real life, and that’s not something I want to continue to do.  I haven’t made an official decision yet, but it is something I’m thinking about and I trust that those of you who read this will respect my opinion, regardless of the choice that I make, and I promise that when I do make the choice, you will be the first to know what it is.

Thanks

-Alyssa.

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