Nollaig Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) *Tiptoes back in the door of the BCF* Hey all, remember me? I haven't been around much in the last year or so - longer, really - largely due to my job and the immense strain I was under with stress and anxiety. That lead to me stepping down as a Moderator due to my lack of focus and I felt guilty at letting the Mod team down by being so absent. As it also killed my reading mojo, it lead me to coming here less and less frequently because I felt like I was falling behind. My contract ended in December, so I'm officially unemployed again, and I'm working on focusing on hobbies and the things I used to love doing before anxiety killed my motiviation for anything except escaping my life and occasionally the country! So, I'm back, for a fresh start - no TBR pile, no Wishlist, I'm starting from the ground up. And I'm hoping to get as involved as I used to be in the community - I'd love to get back into reviewing, and maybe doing author interviews and so on. But let's start small - I need to find some books to read! I have missed this place. So to anyone who hasn't met me before, hello! My name is Nollaig, you can call me Noll. And to anyone who has, I hope you'll take me back Edited January 11, 2014 by Nollaig Quote
chaliepud Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Hey Noll! Great to have you back, hope you can find some books to enjoy and that will reignite your mojo. Quote
vodkafan Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Hi Noll! Your member's thread is probably still here like an old bedroom....sorry nobody has been in to clean it .. Quote
Michelle Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 *runs over and hugs Noll* Welcome back, please stay! Quote
Talisman Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Welcome back Noll - we all missed you, and I am sorry to hear about your recent troubles. Quote
Anna Begins Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 I'm still new here, but welcome back! I have had several issues with depression and anxiety that have kept me from the things I love. I'm glad you are feeling- at least somewhat- better. Looking forward to seeing you around. Quote
julie Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Noll Of course, we'll take you back ! Everyone has a rough patch once in awhile ,so don't feel guilty about it . Welcome back . I'm sure everyone will be glad to see you . Quote
poppy Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Welcome back Nollaig. So glad life has settled back down for you Quote
Nollaig Posted January 11, 2014 Author Posted January 11, 2014 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome So nice to see familiar faces, and always lovely to meet new ones! Quote
Nollaig Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 Yay, cookies and balloons! I love cookies and balloons! Thanks Pontalba! Quote
itsmeagain Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) Wecome back Nollaig...i checked your profile a few times as i wondered where you were....thought of you a few times when were in Ireland last May. Edited January 12, 2014 by itsmeagain Quote
Signor Finzione Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Hi Noll, lovely to meet you! Call me Laura. I was in the same position as you last year - hellish job, no time for myself, stress, anxiety, depression . . . And even though unemployment can seem terrible, it does have its upsides, like letting you get back in touch with yourself and the things you enjoy. I was out of work for 7 months after my contract ended (I finally started a new job last week), and yet I was just so grateful that I didn't have to work in that particular job any more. I got to spend more time with my husband and family, read LOADS of books, started writing a book of my own, acquired two kittens . . . and I found I appreciated life more for having gone through such a hard time and come out (finally) laughing on the other side. I hope you find a more enjoyable job soon (I'm sure you will), but until then, I hope you enjoy every minute of your new-found 'me' time. Happy new year! Quote
Athena Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Hey Noll, welcome back !! I hope this year will be a good one for you, with less anxiety and more fun things. Quote
Ben Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Hey Noll, all I can do is echo what others have said: it's great to have you back, and you've been sorely missed. I'm sorry to hear about your troubles and general lack of motivation for life - we've all been there, and it's not a nice place. I hope that you rediscover your enthusiasm and that BCF helps to get you back on your feet. I look forward to hearing from you, both in reading and in general. Quote
Janet Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Noll - I have one thing and one thing only to say to you. SHERLOCK! Welcome back, lovely. Quote
Nollaig Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks everyone, so much welcoming haha I wasn't expecting that! Still lovely to see more familiar faces, and hello to everyone new! I promise I'm not all doom and gloom, and I regularly provide cookies I'm looking forward to chatting with everyone around the board! As for YOU Janet........! Hugs! I suspect tissues may be required for the final episode of Sherlock. Quote
Janet Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I suspect tissues may be required for the final episode of Sherlock. Definitely! Quote
Lilywhite Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Welcome back Noll!! (Does a little happy dance) I'm glad to hear things are looking up for you. I'm pretty sure everyone has been in a similar situation at some point, so we can all sympathise. What's going to be your first read then? (and I bet it won't take long to build up that wish list ) Quote
Nollaig Posted January 13, 2014 Author Posted January 13, 2014 Hey Kat! I'm reading The 5th Wave on Michelle's recommendation, so far it's pretty compelling! And I know, I'm going to rapidly end up with a Wishlist to rival my old one! Quote
~Andrea~ Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Hey Noll. Good to see you! Welcome back!! Sorry to hear of your stresses Maybe we can inject some sunshine back into your life Quote
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