Wooot.

So, you may have noticed that I have completely fallen off the face of the earth and into a deep dark black hole. I am really sorry. Right now, I'm in grade twelve, and it's hard. I'm having a hard time with school, which is kind of abnormal for me. Usually I slack and I do fine, but NOT ANYMORE! Haha. It's probably a good thing to learn now rather than later, though. Since I am in grade twelve, I'm also in the process of doing university and scholarship applications. I'm sure some of you older people remember how painful this process is. I'm not applying US, which makes things much easier, BUUT I'm really stressing about school.

I have never wanted Christmas Break to come more quickly in my life! =)

Anyways. I just thought you guys deserved to know where I've been. I've been a crappy admin for the past four or five months. When all of this is over, though, I'll be back, and hopefully with all limbs attached.

Much love!

from KATIE

D: KATIE. I know the school stress feeling! But you'll pull through, don't worry! And when you do, we will pull you back into WR-land! <33

Ew, I hated applying for college. But yes, you're right, way better to learn now that you can't slack off later in life. I found that out the hard way in college and it wasn't pretty. -huggles-

But regardless I hope things work out for you! Best of luck with all your applications and stuffs.

-sends love to Katieluff-

Okay. I'm not sure where to start, so I'm just going to pour my heart out here.

So you guys may have noticed that my name has now been turned a light pink and Cloe's eyeballs no longer stare at you from the sidebar. This is not some nuclear accident, so do not dissolve into massive panic and hysteria when you notice these changes. If you did not notice, well, that makes logical sense. I've been a very neglectful admin for the past six months or so, and I've barely been around, so I wouldn't be surprised if you new members have absolutely no idea who this crazy Cloe Carrigen person is, or who the person behind her is.

So yes. I've been mulling over the idea of resigning for quite some time now, but I think now is the time to actually do it. It's time for someone else to step up and take part of the reins of this wonderful world that is WR. I joined nearly three years ago, as a pretty nerdy and tomboyish fourteen year old with no semblance of a life. Now I'm seventeen, on the verge of going into university, and have gone through a lot of things that have really shaped me into a different person and helped me grow up. I still don't have much of a life, but I'm working on that. It's funny what can happen when you set your mind to it.

When I joined WR, I created Cloe here as a representation of myself. Now obviously, she went through her own plot arcs and developed herself over time, but three years later, I find it much more difficult to relate to her and adapt her according to what's happened to me in my life. After a while, she's just become stagnant and boring, and I don't really have the motivation or desire to reincarnate her. That's also transferred over to some neglectfulness in my admin work, and to the staff, I apologize that you've had to pick up my slack for the past few months.

Anyways. In short, I need to turn over a new page in my life. WR has helped me infinitely - the ranking system was crucial in my development as a writer. The members on this site have always been there to help me when things get rough, and I truly appreciate it. I remember one time last year or so, I turned on this computer and I was sobbing my eyes out, and I posted in the Hug Corner and you guys all tried to help me out, and you really did cheer me up. I've also made some extremely close friends through this whole ride, and you know who you are. You're all champions. Keep on being awesome please. And keep in touch!!!

For everyone else, I hope that you can love WR as much as I have during my time here. In all honesty, this is the most memorable site I have ever been on. There are so many great memories I have from this place and I just hope that other people will enjoy their time here as much as I have.

But duuh, I'm not leaving forever. I plan to pop in from time to time. =]

I guess this is it, then. Hasta la vista, babay! I love you all dearly.

Love,

Katie

PS. keep in touch if you'd like. although i never really use im stuff, add me and we can chat if you'd like!

MSN - potter_fan205@hotmail.com (don't judge ... that's from grade five.)
AIM - katzeklutz

:drunk:

IloveyouandyouareamazingandI'mgoingtomissyou,
butyou'reawonderfulgirlandIwishyoualltheluckbutI
knowyoudon'tneeditbecauseifyouputyourheartand
mindtoityoucanachieveanythingbbyguuurl.
_{that is all}

aww...Katie!!! I shall miss you! You were awesomesauce ever since I was around (which hasn't been that long) but still! I only wish I could have been around while you were more active to get to know ya more!!! But still...I'M MISSING YOU ALREADY!!! :-(

KATIE I AM VERY SAD THAT YOU ARE LEAVING! I KNOW IT MAKES SENSE AND ALL THAT GOOD STUFF, BUT IT'S STILL SO VERY VERY SAD! YOU WERE THE FIRST STAFFER OF THE TIME TO WELCOME ME TO WR. YOU WERE THE ONE WHO INTRODUCED ME TO THE TERM "GRYFFINDORK." I WILL MISS YOU AND YOUR SILLY COMMENTS, MADE ALL IN CAPS. I WILL MISS YOUR UBERAWESOMENESS AND YOUR CRAZYKINDNESS. I WILL MISS CLOE AND HER QUIDDITCH OBSESSEDNESS, AND ALL THE FUN STUFF BETWEEN HER AND EVAN. BASICALLY I'M GONNA MISS YOU LOTS! PLEASE DO COME BACK AND VISIT US.

-KAELA

I never RPed with you or spoke to you much but I will miss you anyway. :crying:

So good luck Katie and come back to see us often.

Oh Katieface, where to begin.

We've both been here for a long time, and though I've never talked to you much, and Seth and Cloe have only met, like, twice, I still feel like I know you somehow. The way everyone talks about you in such a loving manner, the way everyone always quotes you, it kinda gave me an insight into you and made me feel like I know you. So that is why I'm really sad to hear that you're leaving. It totally blows, but I understand the necessity. I'm going through the same stuff right now too. Grade 12 is a total nightmare, and on top of all the school work, there's the college apps, the scholarship apps, and then all the miscellaneous fees. It freakin sucks.

Anyways, I want to wish you so much luck on your journey to adulthood. I love ya like the sister who I've never met, but heard a lot about, and rarely talk to :)

aww, thanks guys. I feel loved. <3 I'm still lurking, mostly because I don't have that much work
yet. But I'm getting a job soon and stuff, so I don't know how much longer this lurking will last. xD

:[ The fact remains: Riley will never be the same without you, if I even end up playing him like I used to. Now, a part of me, that is you, will be gone...FOREVER. At least in Riley. XD

By the by? If I had been in a lesser mood, this post of yours would have made me cry. xD I'm just a loser like that.

But all of us move on at some point in our lives, and because now is your time, I'm happy for you! Yay you! <3<3 I'm proud of you girlie. You're fantastic. Don't lose touch! Or I'll come up to Canada and kick your butt!