Post by HowrseHQ on Apr 20, 2008 9:54:52 GMT -5
Hi guys.
So I guess you noticed that I haven't really been around since February. You have no idea how much it has been killing me not to get on here. I feel so bad, after all this site is my pride and joy, and I feel terrible about leaving you guys hanging, especially in the middle of the contest. However, it was pretty much impossible for me to come on, I've had a rough few months. First of all, in February, a new semester started in school, and I had a bit of trouble getting settled into that. Plus, we had a NASTY winter, one of the worst on record. I think we got over 2 and a half METRES of snow in total Then I was in Florida for a week for a wedding. I've had lots of homework, babysitting, helping around the house. Then on the bad side of things, I had internet troubles for a while, then I found out that one of my good friends is moving away at the end of the summer:(, and about a month ago, I had a pretty nasty fall at my riding lesson, and ended up with a concussion. I didn't go to the hospital or anything, it didn't start until the next day, and by the time I was going to go to the doctors, the worst of it was gone (and I mean, I didn't pass out, feel dizzy or anything, all they really could have done was looked at me or done a cat scan and then just said like, yeah you have a concussion, take tylenol, blah blah blah. Plus I may have had to take time off riding;) so it really wasn't worth it.) And of course, I'm pretty involved in the music department at my school, two bands, and music class (it's not uncommon for me to be in there a good 3 or 4 hours a day). We're getting ready for the spring concert, our trip to Cleveland (WOOHOO!), and now I am practicing hard for our group piece for class (a jazz piece:), no more boring classical music!), AND now my teacher has convinced me to try out for the senior jazz band (eeeek! I'm only going to be in grade 10 next year!), so I'm practicing LOTS. Doesn't help that I have two instruments to practice;).
So now that you've heard my life's story I'm sorry. But, it wasn't really avoidable, a lot of it at least. If it makes you feel any better, I haven't been on howrse during this time either! But I'm back on both and in full swing.
To make sure this doesn't happen again, I am going to be making a few changes. I am going to be looking for one more general moderator, and I am hoping to hire somebody who will be in charge of contests and advertising. I will post more details about those later today.
I hope you enjoy the new skin, not too fancy but I like the colour scheme, I may expand it a bit soon but for now, thats what we have! And like it says at the top, we're back in action, if not better than before.
-Isvi
So I guess you noticed that I haven't really been around since February. You have no idea how much it has been killing me not to get on here. I feel so bad, after all this site is my pride and joy, and I feel terrible about leaving you guys hanging, especially in the middle of the contest. However, it was pretty much impossible for me to come on, I've had a rough few months. First of all, in February, a new semester started in school, and I had a bit of trouble getting settled into that. Plus, we had a NASTY winter, one of the worst on record. I think we got over 2 and a half METRES of snow in total Then I was in Florida for a week for a wedding. I've had lots of homework, babysitting, helping around the house. Then on the bad side of things, I had internet troubles for a while, then I found out that one of my good friends is moving away at the end of the summer:(, and about a month ago, I had a pretty nasty fall at my riding lesson, and ended up with a concussion. I didn't go to the hospital or anything, it didn't start until the next day, and by the time I was going to go to the doctors, the worst of it was gone (and I mean, I didn't pass out, feel dizzy or anything, all they really could have done was looked at me or done a cat scan and then just said like, yeah you have a concussion, take tylenol, blah blah blah. Plus I may have had to take time off riding;) so it really wasn't worth it.) And of course, I'm pretty involved in the music department at my school, two bands, and music class (it's not uncommon for me to be in there a good 3 or 4 hours a day). We're getting ready for the spring concert, our trip to Cleveland (WOOHOO!), and now I am practicing hard for our group piece for class (a jazz piece:), no more boring classical music!), AND now my teacher has convinced me to try out for the senior jazz band (eeeek! I'm only going to be in grade 10 next year!), so I'm practicing LOTS. Doesn't help that I have two instruments to practice;).
So now that you've heard my life's story I'm sorry. But, it wasn't really avoidable, a lot of it at least. If it makes you feel any better, I haven't been on howrse during this time either! But I'm back on both and in full swing.
To make sure this doesn't happen again, I am going to be making a few changes. I am going to be looking for one more general moderator, and I am hoping to hire somebody who will be in charge of contests and advertising. I will post more details about those later today.
I hope you enjoy the new skin, not too fancy but I like the colour scheme, I may expand it a bit soon but for now, thats what we have! And like it says at the top, we're back in action, if not better than before.
-Isvi