Myspace Bulletin Post Okay, I don't really want to write this and broadcast this to the whole world but I know some people would like to know about this and I just want to make things clear to everyone.
Two weeks ago I decided that I just needed to take care of a lot of things in my life and that I would take a break from PI for a while. That's why I wasn't there Thursday and why I won't be there for some time. I just need to take a break and take care of myself.
I know I hung around with a lot of you this weekend and I just want to say that I did that as a gesture to say that this is just a break. I'm not leaving PI. I still love you guys. And I'm not blocking anybody out or pushing anybody away. My cellphone is still available. I just need a break from everything right now.
And just because I'm taking a break, that doesn't mean that I love you guys any less (I love you guys a LOT) or that I don't want to be with you guys. I do, and that's why I'm taking this break. It's sort of, I need to be here for me so that I can be there for you guys too. And I do know that you guys are there for me.
So there, it's just a break. Relax. I'll be back soon.
Thanks for understanding
D'ken
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M Domondon
September 3, 1988
Santa Rosa, CA
>>Graphic Designer
Peer Counselor
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5 Comments:
Hey Michael,
So you're taking a break from PI and letting your pals know it's temporary and nothing personal -- which I think your note does quite a good job of expressing.
But from reading your previous posts, it sounds like you're new to the Bay Area -- I'm wondering if this means you are isolating yourself from all your friends. I certainly know from firsthand experience that gay youth groups have their own special drama which it can be good to take a breather from every now and then, but are you choosing to isolate yourself from everyone right now? Or do you still have good support from other folks in the area?
Just a question from Mr. Voice of Reason...
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Anonymous, at September 19, 2007 at 11:45 AM
Yes. I am isolating myself from *everyone* right now. Although I do now and then talk to some of them. I'm not excommunicating myself.
And yes, I am new to the Bay Area. I just moved here from the Philippines roughly 7 months ago.
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D'ken the Intern, at September 19, 2007 at 12:28 PM
You said: Yes. I am isolating myself from *everyone* right now.
To which, Mr. Voice of Reason asks: Is that wise? :-)
Seems like with what you're going through, it could be useful to have a pal or two to spend time with -- if for no other reason than to keep from getting caught up in the sound of your own wheels spinning. Us strangers on the Internet (or folks on the phone or Chat) can only be so helpful, y'know. ;-)
So, why the isolation from everyone? Why go through this alone?
P.S. (BTW, welcome to the Bay Area. Glad to have you. :-) )
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Anonymous, at September 19, 2007 at 1:11 PM
Okay, I think I didn't make it clear. Isolation is too harsh a word. I do spend time with some people and I do talk to them when I do need support.
I just dont really hang out as much as I would like to because I need time to do homework, to sleep, to be alone and not care about everyone and just take care of me and just be there for myself.
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D'ken the Intern, at September 19, 2007 at 1:24 PM
Oh, ok -- that's clearer. :-)
I had gotten the impression that it might've been some kind of self-punishment/self-exile/tough-guy thing -- something I might've done at one point in my life and if I'd been fighting some depression at that time, for me, it would not have been the best choice.
But of course, there are times we do need to take some time to focus inward, to gather our resources, to not have to worry about being "on" for other people and to give attention to ourselves...
Good luck with the homework and taking care of yourself. I hope this time is useful for you. Keep us updated. :-)
Alex
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Anonymous, at September 19, 2007 at 2:21 PM
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