Goodbye

[of_bad_faith]

Now comes the time that occurs in the lives of many fandom members: the bittersweet goodbye. It is a sad occasion, often filled with regrets. I don't think this is a hiatus. I may come back one day, but it isn't a day that will come soon. I really developed a great support system within the fandom and I'm sad to be leaving it. of_bad_faith has been almost

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[edgefire]

Oh, Kathleen. I wish you the best of everything. I understand why you're leaving, I've pretty much done the same, but I'm glad you granted us this final goodbye, so that we can say it back. I hope nothing but the best for you :)

Malu

[of_bad_faith]

I hate goodbyes. I always feel so regretful. It's so much easier to just fade out of things but I know I myself hate it when other people do that to me, so here I am. I'm writing out a goodbye. This is the longest I've ever really *lasted* in a fandom. This is the first fandom I've really had a fandom life in.

Wow. This is harder than I thought it would be. I'll miss you.

Kathleen

[ex_theatrica309]

Well. Well. Wow.

I'm talking to you on AIM about this right now, but I think I'll comment as well--it seems as if I should.

I'm kind of sad that you're leaving, but I guess I understand. You're one of those people who goes through different stages in their lives, and knows when to leave each one behind. (Me, I'm the complete opposite. I can't let go of anything, and it seems incomprehensible even to think about doing so. ^_^)

I think I speak for everyone when I say that we will miss your presence in fandom. Yeah, I know it won't be as bad for me personally, since we're RL friends as well, but still. I always loved reading your fics, your opinions, your rants and raves about different characters.

And awwww. This post in general knocked my socks off, just from your tone in writing it. I don't think I've ever seen you write a post that's so sweet and so very calm. You were always getting excited over things, squeeing, trying to be fandom_wanked, etc. It's kind of strange to read something that's so...I don't know. Serene, maybe.I'm

[of_bad_faith]

I can be calm sometimes, I guess. Had I thought it through more though, you would've seen a lot more hysterics. Maybe it's better I didn't. Serenity is a nice final image.

It's a lot easier to fade out, but it annoys me so I couldn't be a total hypocrite about it. I had to say goodbye. Welcome.

You'll definitely still know Kathleen. And hey now there's a new LJ me. Maybe a more grown up one, maybe a more childish one. I guess we'll find out soon enough.

<3

[chowderhead]

*attacks with hugs*

It's always sad to see someone leave, but obviously it's the right thing for you to do at this point in time. Still ... WAH! I wish you all the best in the future, whatever you choose to do. :)

[scarlet_pages]

I was always sort of lazy when it came to responding to your entries, but nevertheless I read them all and I know that I will really, really miss them - and you! I wish you all the best in the world!

Hugs,
Silvia

[tiferet]

I'll miss you. And we'll miss you in LW even though nothing much has happened lately. Keep in touch.