Concession

[inteus_mika]

This has been a fantastic experience, and I want to thank everyone who has contributed to it.  What began as an experiment over the course of these last few months became a pleasure.  But now it is time to close this chapter and move on for a while

Comments

[favoritebean]

I'm really sorry to see you go, and I wish you could reconsider.

Not all of us are in for that particular endgame, to be honest. I'm in because I really want to know what limitations I can surpass while writing. I began as a blogger, and have tried to push my limits. As a teacher, I try to stress to my students that if they wish to compete, their most formidable foe is themselves, and not anyone else.

I know I haven't commented much over the past few months (alas, I'm making a point to be better about that), but I've enjoyed reading your entries.

Would you like to be LJ friends?

Good luck to you as well.

[inteus_mika]

I am seeing a lot of people here indicate in the comments that winning is not necessarily their end goal, but I have yet to see a reason given that I wouldn't think could be better accomplished in an environment which does not include competition. Thank you for the offer, I have friended you, as well, as I've enjoyed your entries also. ;)

[rayaso]

I am so sorry to see you go, but I understand the reasons. I loved reading your entries, and I will miss them. halfshellvenus and I have talked about them, and really enjoyed them.

[inteus_mika]

Pleased to know my stories have been a topic of conversation... that's quite flattering, actually. Not sure I'm actually going anywhere, I might just be moving to the home game... less pressure. We'll see. Thanks so much!

[ellison]

Oh no! I am sorry to see you go. I do understand though, the competition can be a lot weighing on one mentally. I hope you still stay active in the community!! :)

[inteus_mika]

Thank you.

[uselesstinrelic]

I never got to read anything, since I just entered the contest for the first time. But good for you for following your gut. When we try to hold onto something before it's really helping us anymore is when it can get damaged or damage us. Best to you!

[inteus_mika]

I suppose we are ships passing in the night, aren't we? Well, I may still be around, on a limited basis, and will try to get myself more "properly introduced" to your work.

[fodschwazzle]

This is unfortunate. I read slowly, so I seldom get around to all the pieces in a week, but I've thoroughly enjoyed your analytical voice when I've had a chance to see your work. Good luck where you go from here--if you find a place where people are less self-serving (whether that's real or no), I'd like to hear about it too.

[inteus_mika]

I read slowly, also, so the competition was just not getting to the point where I could get through most of the entries, IF I happened to have the time over the weekend, and I very often do not, so trying 30+ entries in on Monday while working is its own kind of challenge, though it is enjoyable, as well. I had not realized my voice was analytical, so thank you for that feedback. (I am still getting used to hearing my writing referred to as "voice" - I don't know much about the world of writer's lingo.) I might hang around here for a bit... with no competition breathing down the back of my neck, I might do a better job of catching up on older entries in the in-between days. And I might continue telling stories, without worried about who's going to vote for them. But we'll see. Thank you very much for weighing in. I will try to see get to what I have missed of yours in the not too distant future, and I will friend you to stay in touch. ;)