I started this blog at the end of May 2006 as therapy for the clinical depression I was suffering from. This blog, therapy and medications literally saved my life as I had lived on the brink of suicide for many months. Two years ago today (March 3), I woke up in the hospital and was diagnosed with severe major depressive disorder … so happy anniversary to me.
After many months of blogging about depression, I felt that I could start posting about any subject as the pieces of my compromised mind were falling back into place once again. It has been a tough road with some detours along the way but I feel that I am at a point of declaring success.
In 21 months I have posted 400 times and had 41,000 hits. Recently, however, I have not had the pleasure I used to have in making posts. Although I still really enjoy finding subjects that I think you will enjoy in one way or another, I feel that posting has become a chore more than an enjoyable past-time. I feel obligated to post five times a week and if I miss one in a week I feel that I have let the regular visitors down.
What I am trying to say is that this will be my final post. I will leave the blog open but one day it will disappear as well. I will keep visiting some of your blogs and make a comment now and then but I will be largely absent for most of the time.
Perhaps in the future I’ll start another one when I am better with the Photoshop and photography art. Who knows.
Thank you, everyone who has visited me and commented but I have one question. In my Statcounter log, I see that somebody visits me very regularly from Flower Mound, Texas but I don’t know who you are or if you have ever commented. I would really like to know who you are so please leave a comment or send me an e-mail.
If anybody want to contact me, my e-mail address is somewhere on this site, probably on my profile page.
I would like to leave you with what I consider a most beautiful piece of classical music, it is sombre and melancholy but extremely touching … I hope I have been able to touch you as well.
As Spiky Zora would say … ciao babes.
Au revoir jusqu'à la prochaine fois
Erik Satie – Gymnopedie No 1
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Keshi.
I'm filled with both sadness and joy at having read that, George. Sadness because you're saying goodbye but joy because you've come such a long way and you feel strong enough to let the blog go.
May your life be full of many adventures and smiles.
Don't be a stranger. xx
Good luck George, and may the force be with you! So many people are, and have moved on, and it's sad to see another blogger leaving, but I suppose we all will in time...
Be well and enjoy the ride mate.
Cheers!
John
Oh George! I will miss you. Please keep in touch by email, 'k?
xox
Hey, George...
You take care and hope to see you around..your words are always so sweet and supportive, sometimes naughty and always fun.
Have wonderful fun with your photography. Have a grand time doing all you do with music. And..if you ever make it California way, I'll try to travel to meet.
Hugs and many thanks for your friendship-Gillette
My gosh, I wasn't expecting that. George I will truly miss you. You have been so faithful to me and such a wonderful friend. Your absence will be greatly missed.
I do know the feeling of it becoming more of a chore than a pleasure so I can totally relate on that subject. I can also relate from a standpoint of not needing to do it. That is a great thing for you and a loss for me.
We do have each other's email so I would like to stay in touch and hear how things are going with you.
May the sunshine always be ahead of you and the darkness behind.
XO XO XO XO XO XO
I like what Wisdomstuff said above.. about the darkness and the sunshine.. if you time it just right you could fly here and have sunshine all the way.
One day Georgey.. you are too good a friend to not meet in this lifetime.. love ya xx
Hi my man...You know I'll miss you and you're blog...I only just found you a few months ago...now you are gone.
Me...I cry. I do though understand. You're a wonderful man...will you dance with me as I play that son below?
Just hold me and tell me everything will be all right with you. Promise me that.
I love you honey...xoxoxox
George, dear George. I'll miss you but I do understand. It has become a pressure on me, too, to feel I have to post, when time limits so many other things in my life.
I wish you well, I wish you love and happiness. You have been a wonderful blog pal and I hope you do visit sometimes.
You know where we all are, if you ever need any of us. Big BIG HUG.
Fi
George I am so happy for you that you feel you have succeeded nd can now move forward without this crutch.
we have all made some good friends across the world through our blogging. If you ever feel you want to keep in touch you have my email address. I don't know how much longer I shall keep blogging myself as my life and priorities are changing. I ahve recently found a wonderful man, I don't know what the future holds for us but for now I am happy. I sincerely hope that you too find happiness in your life.
It has been a pleasure and an honour to know you George
LiR xx
George, I can only feel happy for you and echo many of the thoughts already left here.
What a long hard road to travel... but you've done it and continue to do it.
I especially wish you the best in your creative efforts!!!! Let me know, please, if you do return to blogging to express that side of you with us...
xx
S
oh and satie's piece is so beautiful. i've always loved his music. x S
I miss you already, Georgie.
Hi George- been a while now. Just saying hello and I am sending a friend to your blog who has depression because I think you are very inspiring and perhaps some of your musings can be of help!
I don't post as often as I used to and then again I contradict that because sometimes I have a lot of down time in the week to do it...so you do it for YOU and I am positive we all will follow and enjoy your ride! I hope you would consider still posting...maybe try once a week or month. Anyway- thanks for the friendship! I will leave your link up on my blog :)
I understand George, but sometimes blogging is addictive and you come back eventually! Have a good break and by the way, I know who Flower Mound is...email me and I'll tell you. :)
Hello, George. I have greatly enjoyed reading you and finally starting to comment. I wish you all the very best and would like to say that if you wish to email at any time I would be delighted to hear from you. Who knows, you may decide to drive through this little corner of the world one day. :)
Aw; Ok...
I too, am filled with sadness to read that you're moving on, but if that means you are well and good and ready to go then congratulations; you have truly made it.
Keep in touch.
Oh sweetie! I totally understand about the chore business. I'm striving for 500 posts then I'm out too.
I'll miss you though. You are one of the rare good guys out there.
Take care of yourself
xxx
how hv ya been George? :)
keshi.
tnxx for stopping by and saying HI George. btw where is HELEN? :(
Keshi.
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you, George. Totally understand, and wish you the very best. I will e-mail and try to keep in touch :)
Still missing you Georgie. :-)
ty for that George! I'll email ya soon.
HUGS!
Keshi.
I've been blogging for over a year to confess my dirty heroin addiction. I was depressed for decades before THAT got control of me, too. Nasty business. Hope all goes well with you ;->...
btw come play the game in my blog ;-)
Keshi.
just checking in so you know you are not forgotten
xx
LiR
ty for taking part George :) now come see my Update.
keshi.
Ms. Sneaky/hopeful keeps coming back here to see if by, some miracle, he's picked up writing again. I fully support you, and want all that's good for you, but I also miss you.
Hugs, George!
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Hello. This post is likeable, and your blog is very interesting, congratulations :-). I will add in my blogroll =). If possible gives a last there on my blog, it is about the Dieta, I hope you enjoy. The address is http://dieta-brasil.blogspot.com. A hug.
u dun blog anymore? :(
Keshi.
Geroge I respect ur decision but I wanna know why u stopped. if Im entitled to know :(
Keshi.
OK Georgey.. enough is enough.. come back will ya?!
George - I e-mailed you the other day and didn't get a response. I know you are okay, because I saw you posting at Gillette's. Ouch. I liked being friends with you. I'll miss hearing from you... sniff.
Hi George! :)
Keshi.
i miss you george!
xoxo
Hope ur happy George. :)
Keshi.
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can't be everything to everyone all of the time...gotta do what's best for you. i have dropped here a time or two from laney's, and it's wonderful to see the progress you've made with your depression.
hey, most days i get bored with blogging and with only a handful people reading, i wonder why i bother LOL
good luck on all your future endeavors! :)
Congrats George; I have always refered to my blog as grop thearpy. It has been great getting to know you, and who knows maybe we will see you back oneday with a different type of blog all together.
Best of Luck.
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