Hey everyone! It’s been far too long since I’ve been around GA but even longer since I posted a blog but I promise to keep this short. For the past few months I’ve taken a step back from the site in order to get my personal life in order. I’ve been through some rough spots lately and I’m still not sure where exactly my life is headed right now. I’ve been in and out of physical therapy for about 3 months now but I’ll most likely have to go back in for more surgery. Nothing serious, just a minor speed bump in life really.

I’m in the process of finishing up school (if I don’t tell one of my professors where he can shove it) and shortly after I’m moving out to California. Not to San Francisco yet like I want to, but the Marina Del Ray area is close enough. My boss and best friend is moving out there in two weeks so I’ll have to take on more responsibilities at work while still finishing school and dealing with all my medical crap. Long story short, I’m down to sleeping about every other day right now with two days in a row snuck in there every now and then.

This site has transformed a LOT since I’ve been away and I’d like to thank those that stepped up to cover for me and handle my duties when I did so. Myr, Lugh, Cia, Steph, and the rest of the GA staff… you guys are lifesavers. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to come back just yet because I really don’t have the time. I haven’t even poked around in the new GA.Stories system yet just to look much less learn the system. Until I have the time to get comfortable with it (and someone has the time to teach the old dog new tricks I suppose) I will remain on leave from tech support.

Once I’ve moved to CA and have had a chance to get things settled and life isn’t so hectic, I will officially return to GA and become more involved once again. Until then, I wish you all the best of luck in your lives

Joe