Bye Bye DDO.

[zonedout_loser]

So a couple of things have happened in the past 2 months that really have convinced me that real life is where i belong.

About a month ago, my girlfriend informed me that she was 2 months pregnant. Needless to say I was(and still am) absolutely thrilled that I am going to be a father.

I bought a house in a very nice and friendly neighborhood. And even managed to convince my girlfriend to move up here with me, which is extremely difficult for her because all of her friends and family are in Kansas City. Which means I will have to spend more time with her, which is just another part of the equation on why i wont be playing anymore.

Because of my commitment, and the fact that "The Dutchess" Codenamed "Sandpaper" as she's called by us (she's our boss), came in 3 hours after our 10 hour practice and I was still trying to perfect something she commented on. She offered me a permanent position for future ballets' because she had seen enough.

My routine is finally down. The only problem is that DDO is no longer a part of it. I found a couple hours of time the other day to actually sit down and play for a while over laborday weekend. But when i actually logged on and got on Kashien. Something clicked. I dont know what it is.. But i managed to find something else to do. I logged off and just started stretching and practicing again. To say its consumed my life is but an exageration.... Its given me my life back.

and i've never been happier

[Memnir]

Congrats!

[Missing_Minds]

Ballet? Wait are you the one that posted you weren't going to be on much because you had to get a routine down?

If so congrats!

If not, congrats!

Have fun in real life, and I wish you the best.

[jortann]

You made it out?

Take us with you!

Show us the way!

[Thrudh]

You made it out?

Take us with you!

Show us the way!

Resistance is futile; you will be assimilated.

[rdasca]

enjoy the moment and live it to the fullest!

I promise you that dark days are ahead. diapers full of 'unspeakable' and bills piling up. you and your gf will stop finding each other attractive. the routine will set in and numb your mind, utterly.

I never played with you, and you leaving doesn't concern me but I would recommend you don't delete your stuff. There's 100% chance that you'll be wanting to escape reality again at some point in the future.

good luck

OP congratz.


teh_meh ..... Really??? I hope this is sarcasm, if not, wow I feel sorry for you if this is how you feel and think. My wife and I are going on 24 years together, two kids, more bills than I can pay, and I would not change a single day. There is nothing routine nor mind numbing with a couple of kids around, every day is an adventure, and watching / helping them grow and explore the world is beyond great, as for 'attractiveness' well all I can say is rabbits are envious.

That said, having a hobby like DDO (or whatever) is nice when the wife and kids are all asleep.

[Thrudh]

I promise you that dark days are ahead. diapers full of 'unspeakable' and bills piling up. you and your gf will stop finding each other attractive. the routine will set in and numb your mind, utterly.

Heh, 15 years married, 3 kids, just paid off the house, still lots of smooching every night...

Two incomes is better than one... I highly recommend a wife that makes more than you... I know divorce can make one very poor, but marriage has made me pretty rich

I think I'll throw another $50 into the DDO store.

[Galeria]

Enjoy your new baby, they grow up so fast. Such a cliche, but I'm still wondering where my toddlers went and who let all these grocery-sucking teenagers in here...

[twigzz]

OP congratz.


teh_meh ..... Really??? I hope this is sarcasm, if not, wow I feel sorry for you if this is how you feel and think. My wife and I are going on 24 years together, two kids, more bills than I can pay, and I would not change a single day. There is nothing routine nor mind numbing with a couple of kids around, every day is an adventure, and watching / helping them grow and explore the world is beyond great, as for 'attractiveness' well all I can say is rabbits are envious.

That said, having a hobby like DDO (or whatever) is nice when the wife and kids are all asleep.

Agreed! Been with my wife for 10 years and have a 7 year old boy. Life is great! Only one part of me is numb and that's because the wife bounces on it all the time. Hint, it's not my mind!

Kids DO make time fly tho.

[zonedout_loser]

OP congratz.


teh_meh ..... Really??? I hope this is sarcasm, if not, wow I feel sorry for you if this is how you feel and think. My wife and I are going on 24 years together, two kids, more bills than I can pay, and I would not change a single day. There is nothing routine nor mind numbing with a couple of kids around, every day is an adventure, and watching / helping them grow and explore the world is beyond great, as for 'attractiveness' well all I can say is rabbits are envious.

That said, having a hobby like DDO (or whatever) is nice when the wife and kids are all asleep.

Yeah, Its sarcasm, at least i hope so! See, your statement right here

There is nothing routine nor mind numbing with a couple of kids around, every day is an adventure, and watching / helping them grow and explore the world is beyond great

Is what makes me so excited to be a dad. Unlike my girlfriend, I cant wait for the little bugger to show up!

Heh, 15 years married, 3 kids, just paid off the house, still lots of smooching every night...

Two incomes is better than one... I highly recommend a wife that makes more than you... I know divorce can make one very poor, but marriage has made me pretty rich

I think I'll throw another $50 into the DDO store.

Two incomes is definitely better than one, but my one is enough to support us all. I really do not want her working or stressing until she has the baby and even then, Id rather her be a stay at home mom. Its her choice obviously, but its just what i prefer. Her pride wont allow herself to live off of someone elses income, but one can always hope that she changes her mind.

[teh_meh]

yes, being sarcastic. just like you fellas telling me how your married life is rich and meaningful because your wife is standing over you, forcing you to type that out, word-for-word.

[TEcarson]

I don't know you (I play on Thelanis), but I had to drop by and say congrats!

Refreshing to read a "happy quit" instead of a "rage quit" thread.

[The_Human_Cypher]

yes, being sarcastic. just like you fellas telling me how your married life is rich and meaningful because your wife is standing over you, forcing you to type that out, word-for-word.

LOL. Watching what people do (and what you can see for yourself) is a much better indicator of what really goes on than what people say.

[wayward33]

Congrats! Good to know people realize there is a life outside ddo. I would agree with not deleting anything, as you never know when the itch and some free time will find you coming back, even as a casual player.

Nonetheless, enjoy your new life as a family man!

[Stardock85]

Congrats on being fertile.

[danotmano1998]

Congrats!

Your life is about to completely change. Appreciate and celebrate the good, let the bad go.


Best of luck, peace, and here's the one piece of advice I can give.
Marriage is like anything else in life.
Kids are like anything else in life.

You get out of it what you put in. Remember that, and you'll find a rewarding unexpected chaos that will leave you wondering what you ever did without them around.

[Uska]

Goodbye and good luck and remember you can just go premium and play for a bit now and then if you wish. I wish you well and hope your new position is all you dream(can't stand ballet myself)

[Uska]

Heh, 15 years married, 3 kids, just paid off the house, still lots of smooching every night...

Two incomes is better than one... I highly recommend a wife that makes more than you... I know divorce can make one very poor, but marriage has made me pretty rich

I think I'll throw another $50 into the DDO store.

I agree about the marriage and divorce my divorce broke me but with my newer marriage(16 years) I have managed to buy things I never dreamed of and can always get something if I really want it. Plus she helped drive me to finish my BS and so far get halfway through my masters. Two incomes are so nice.

[dynahawk]

Best good bye DDO thread I have heard in a while. Glad things are going well. Enjoy it!

[Buggss]

Enjoy your new baby, they grow up so fast. Such a cliche, but I'm still wondering where my toddlers went and who let all these grocery-sucking teenagers in here...

Some would say grocery-sucking is better than sugar or big-mac sucking! I'm currently looking round at the bomb-site my 2 year old has granted us (a.k.a. the living room).

Congrats on being fertile.

Ouch, sounds like there's a story there.

Wanna talk....?