Post by billmcdee on Jul 6, 2016 4:06:42 GMT -5
Hello all,
My apologies for yesterday's cryptic message about "I have returned, but not sure for how much longer."
After Gambit PM's episode concludes, and after my run as a contestant on the various games I am playing, I may be taking a sabbatical from the boards.
If I do indeed make this decision, please know it has absolutely nothing to do with anybody here on these boards. I am very pleased, and feel very privileged to be able to partake on these boards, and it's so nice to know that there are many others on here who not only have a passion for game shows, but a passion for the "old school" shows especially. It makes this almost 50 year old guy not feel quite so old.
Unfortunately this is the only factor in my life right now that helps me to feel this way. It's unnerving when on the same day I get literature from colleges for my son that I also get a mailed sales pitch for a cemetery plot for me.
Lots of personal stuff in my life, both at home and at the office, but moreso at home, and other outside factors totally beyond my control, totally beyond anybody's control but God's, have recently contributed more and more to anxiety issues that I have been dealing with for the past two decades.
All this, coupled with rising pressures at work, and rising temperatures, a great deal of my zeal and energy and passion have been taxed.
So this is just a heads up for a possible future sabbatical that I might be taking. It doesn't make sense I realize perhaps. Why would I choose to take a break from one of the few things, if not the only thing in my day to day life that brings me any joy or escape at all? When I do these games, especially as a host, I want to have that spirit, that spark, that energy, and that passion to do the very best job I possibly can at it.
I continue to remain very humbled and extremely touched that I was voted best host at this year's awards. If I cannot bring 100 percent of my spark, spirit, energy and passion to that, then I should not do it.
This time of year, July 4th/5th, has proven the single most depressing time of year for me for a great many reasons. Yesterday, two more reasons were added to that long and burdensome list. I won't go into any specific details, as you are my comrades and friends, not my therapists.
In any event, I am not entirely sure as of yet if I will be taking this sabbatical or not. I can say however, I will remain with the episodes that I am currently involved in, and if I elect to take this sabbatical or not, I will be sure to let you know as soon as I myself know too.
Lastly, due to rising pressures at the office, I won't be able to check in any longer online from work, so my replies may become more limited as a result of this.
Appreciatively,
Bill
My apologies for yesterday's cryptic message about "I have returned, but not sure for how much longer."
After Gambit PM's episode concludes, and after my run as a contestant on the various games I am playing, I may be taking a sabbatical from the boards.
If I do indeed make this decision, please know it has absolutely nothing to do with anybody here on these boards. I am very pleased, and feel very privileged to be able to partake on these boards, and it's so nice to know that there are many others on here who not only have a passion for game shows, but a passion for the "old school" shows especially. It makes this almost 50 year old guy not feel quite so old.
Unfortunately this is the only factor in my life right now that helps me to feel this way. It's unnerving when on the same day I get literature from colleges for my son that I also get a mailed sales pitch for a cemetery plot for me.
Lots of personal stuff in my life, both at home and at the office, but moreso at home, and other outside factors totally beyond my control, totally beyond anybody's control but God's, have recently contributed more and more to anxiety issues that I have been dealing with for the past two decades.
All this, coupled with rising pressures at work, and rising temperatures, a great deal of my zeal and energy and passion have been taxed.
So this is just a heads up for a possible future sabbatical that I might be taking. It doesn't make sense I realize perhaps. Why would I choose to take a break from one of the few things, if not the only thing in my day to day life that brings me any joy or escape at all? When I do these games, especially as a host, I want to have that spirit, that spark, that energy, and that passion to do the very best job I possibly can at it.
I continue to remain very humbled and extremely touched that I was voted best host at this year's awards. If I cannot bring 100 percent of my spark, spirit, energy and passion to that, then I should not do it.
This time of year, July 4th/5th, has proven the single most depressing time of year for me for a great many reasons. Yesterday, two more reasons were added to that long and burdensome list. I won't go into any specific details, as you are my comrades and friends, not my therapists.
In any event, I am not entirely sure as of yet if I will be taking this sabbatical or not. I can say however, I will remain with the episodes that I am currently involved in, and if I elect to take this sabbatical or not, I will be sure to let you know as soon as I myself know too.
Lastly, due to rising pressures at the office, I won't be able to check in any longer online from work, so my replies may become more limited as a result of this.
Appreciatively,
Bill
