"Foul-Weather Friend" AUTHOR'S NOTE

[waking_epiphany]

I felt as if I owed all of you an explanation for my hiatus. I’m not trying to make excuses here (well, honestly, I am, but I’m hoping you’ll forgive me) but I thought it was necessary to let you know why I didn’t write for a good 5-6 months

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[basildestiny]

Confession: I have not read FWF. But mancrushes FTW!
Sorry that teaching didn't work out. That stinks to go as far as to actually get your Master's degree in education only to find out it isn't for you. However, it's not like Master's degrees are totally useless though so bonus there!

I'd also like to say that Evan Rosier has been dormant for YEARS now, but this past week I've spoken to a lot of old MWPP folks. I don't want to play him again so this isn't a hint, but I can vaguely feel his evilness. And I blame all of the MWPP folks.

To the computer problem--sounds like a virus. I'd definitely back up important stuff now just in case.

[waking_epiphany]

Haha, I didn't peg you for an "Alias" fan, but I am a fan of you, and thats all that matters. How do I miss Janina? Let me count the ways. Um, tons of ways. Thanks for the comment...yes, Masters degrees aren't uselss, but what to do now? That is the question, my friend. Jobless and moneyless is not a good thing to be.

You've been hitting up the MWPP peeps recently? Nice! I've been very antisocial for the most part, but I too feel the evilness of Rab creeping up every once and awhile. Like Evan's evilness, its nice to know its there, but you don't want to take it out and play with it again, you know?

As for the computer, I feel its blowing up is imminent. It's about 6 years old at this point, so it had a good run. Hopefully I'll still be able to transfer my old files to the new one and keep all those old, crappy Rab icons I still love!

[basildestiny]

How do I miss the Jamie?! Let me count the ways! Maybe not an alias fan, but her dad is on Eli Stone. And I do love Rab. Yes jobless and moneyless does = teh bad.

Yes, yes! Exactly. I do not wish to play with this toy, but I do like to know it is still on the shelf. I want to play something new methinks, but I'm not ready for the commitment. Maybe it's just nostalgia.

I do so love those crappy Rab icons. They were much better than my crappy screenshot Evan icons.

[vyduan]

I'm proud of you (for what it's worth) for figuring out EARLY that you don't want to teach and choosing to do something else. It's very brave to spend a lot of time getting a masters and then not doing it. Good luck! (And now, selfishly, I can read more FWF!!)

[waking_epiphany]

Aw, how sweet are you? Too sweet! Thank you for the vote of confidence...confidence is something I am in desperate need of right now, with the no money and the no job thing going on. But yes, writing will commence soon! Huzzah! :-)

[absterpuff]

You know? I don't think I'm caught up on your story, but I will soon! (I know I suck, life's been busy lately for me too, blah). But I'm glad you're getting back into writing...good news for both me and you! :)

And despite not wanting to teach, congrats anyway on the Master's degree...I don't think I have the patience to go for mine lol...good luck with finding the right direction in life. That's how I was, though sometimes I still feel that way :\

Also, good luck with the comp issues...I gave up on PC's a long time ago and converted to MAC's hehe ;)

[waking_epiphany]

Dude, you don't have to tell me about life getting busy! It's even weirder when it isn't busy...I don't even know what to do with myself right now!

And thank you for your kind words...its nice to know that other people have felt lost too and that they got out of it all in one piece...it gives me hope :-)

Haha, I'm about to throw this PC out the window...MACs sounding pretty darn good right now!

[simply2smashing]

Ohhh maaann, that sounds absolutely terrifying.

... Maybe you could go teach at an international top-security prison where smexy British terrorists are held? Maybe that would ignite a love of teaching?

But I doubt any actual teaching would get done :P

Good luck with the job search and the original piece! I will be impatiently awaiting more Sarkney :P

[waking_epiphany]

Hahahaha...I'd love to teach at Sark's School of British Hotness and Ass-kickery! I'd let him teach me anything!

Thank you for good luck...I'll certainly need it!

[elysia_starlit]

Aw honey, that sucks to not be on your path! You're obviously smart, so I'm sure you'll find something great to do. Great, you hear!

I am also selfishly pleased there will be more time for FWF. :)

[waking_epiphany]

Aw, how sweet are you? Thank you so much for your kind words...it really means a lot to me...especially when I'm feeling so directionless.

I am also selfishly pleased that I can write more FWF! Huzzah!

[elysia_starlit]

Huzzah indeed!

Honey, with a Masters under your belt, you will be a head above a ton of possible employees for jobs. You committed yourself to, and completed, a Masters!