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[Mimitchi]

I have just sorta disappeared and haven't been heard from much for months.

I come here every day, several times a day, to spam clean and whatnot. I feel bad each and every time I look at this place now that I no longer post here and it's pretty much died out.

I don't just feel bad, I feel very very sad about it all. I remember when we sent out homemade christmas cards and tamagotchi to friends here. How so long ago that feels. We were dirt poor but we did it because we cared passionately about this place and the nice people that came here. I guess it was also a thank you to those that kept coming to my out of date website who still wrote and cared.

I let bad people ruin a good experience for me a couple of years ago. In that I realized I'm not much cut out for the "leadership" role.  I am too sensitive and I let my sensitivity of things get me down. I could only shake off painful scars by detaching myself. And in that I know I let people down. Than life just happened and I found other things to do with my time and other hobbys.

Another reason is Tamagotchi is a very expensive hobby in my eyes if I wanna get the good stuff. Right now that just isn't in my budget. I just don't have the same world as I did when I began this hobby nor the same situation. When I can't keep up with everyone, I feel like I don't have much to offer and I don't wanna distract from those that do have good thoughts to offer. So I fell behind on Tamagotchi in general, which really honestly has sucked but at this point I can't change that for now at this time in my life.

I apologize the absolute most for the read but not answered private messages sent here to me. Mail has always meant a whole lot for me. I got overwhelmed and fell behind by weeks and than longer. I just could never find enough hours in my day for everything. I have always read everything and have been touched by so many kind words from so many nice people. I felt very very overwhelmed -- and not just here but in life in general with everything. It all just added up for me. I feel very horrible by letting all of those nice people down. Probably many of them have written me off and left already. I can't blame them there.

That thought extends to people over the years in general from my website. I know I've had gobs of unanswered mail from years past. When I first put my ugly little one page website online it was for no real reason other than to have a place to talk about my excitement over Tamagotchi. I'm the kinda person that has always been quiet and shy, I never have too many friends at any one time (though the ones I do have I am close with). I had a bad childhood so I've never been a very conversational person, I was used to keeping to myself really. So I was completely overwhelmed when my little website ever gained so much popularity. For whatever reason people wanted to know what I had to say. There was a time when I got literally hundreds of mails a day and I spent hours answering them to only find so many more when I checked again. People wanted me to talk on radio shows and publish interviews and all this stuff. Just because of who I am and, at the time how young I was (and was getting into my first real serious relationship), it is a very strong understatement to say mimitchi.com has been a very overwhelming experience for me. I've never been one to enjoy the spotlight or be on stage, so I was very very overwhelmed indeed. So sadly I didn't keep up with things the way I always really wanted. I had just never imagined that it would happen the way it did.

I tried very hard to keep in contact with friends I made over the years, but I found it extremely hard with just so much going on. I am truly sorry that I lost contact with those people and sincerely hope they don't think I never thought bad of them or that I didn't answer them for any reason other then lack of time. But I guess I'll never know...

I am not writing this for sympathy. I am only writing this to say I'm sorry. Because I am, I am very sorry.

All that stuff been on my mind whenever I look at this board. It's very late, I hope I made sense. I guess that's all I had to say.

I am always hoping you are all well and good in all things.

[TigerLily013]

No worries Kat, it all happens to the most of us.

We'll always be here when you're able to have more time to join us. The folks who are here remaining are good people and I'm sure I can say for them you are always welcome to interact with us even if its not on virtual pets specifically. I know I haven't been as virtual pet hobbying as much last while because of work and WoW getting its mitts on my soul lol. But hasn't stopped anything completely.

And there's nothing wrong with sensitivity, I'm one of the same who is very emotional/hyper sensitive at times. If anything it would heighten one's will to finding the approach that works for them best for them and others they interact with.

Nothing is written in stone as I found out over the years you can improve those things you claim to be weaknesses into things that aren't.

[Mimitchi]

I appreciate your kind words TigerLily, very very much.

I reread it twice, you write words of wisdom there, much to think about.

And you are right... working on improving those weaknesses can turn them into things that aren't.

And I too have fallen to wow addiction.. just when I thought I was gonna get over it.. more then 2 years strong. It's grip is very strong indeed! =)

[Rose]

Aww, Kat! You sound like you are in dire need of a hug and a vacation. I can't really do much about either in real life, but...

*hugs* * sends Kat for long, refreshing vacation* Now how 'bout some cookies and cake? 

You deserve a trophy, just for being you! Your website was what got me really interested in tamagotchi! I've read it at least 3 times. I've only ever seen 2 other websites as good as yours, tamagotchi or otherwise. So please, don't be sad! You do a great job. Here, take this trophy. 

[Seraphim]

I'm moved! *tear of joy*

If there's something I've got outta this, it's that the good things in life won't last forever.
Beside, real life stuff will always interfere.
It doesn't matter how hard you'd try to avoid it, it'll keep coming back at you- sadly. 

I for one became a daddy *smiles* which changed my life completely. As much as I wanted to continue caring for Tamagotchis I couldn't due to school, work, daycare, and all of that. In a way, however, I was still "playing" with a Gotchi, right? I mean taking care of my son and all that. *laugh* Sure is one tough Tamagotchi to look after.

Anyhow, for me Tamagotchi is pretty much dead. I haven't followed it since that new TMGC ID, or something.
There might be new versions, might be not. All I know is that I'm over with collecting them.

I do look back on the good times we've shared (well, some of us anyhow), hatching our little eggs,
vlogging about them, getting all excited over new releases, etc, and smile.
I cherish the memories, and always will.

I like to come back to the forums every once in a while and read some vlogs (old and new), read my old
vlog (man, sure is embarrassing!), giggle some and occasionally post something.

As for WoW, I've quit... +6 months ago, and I haven't turned back since. It took me 3 and a half years but I eventually made it! *smiles*


Oh yeah! what I wanted to say with this long post is: you've got nothing to be sorry about. 

// Seraphim

[usagikouture]

I only just recently joined these forums, but I have been following Mimitchi.com for years! I love it so! But real life stuff does happen, and it shall always come first! Don't worry about it Miss Kat! All is good! you still have tons of fans who love you dearly (like me!)

I will keep up my Tama log still for as long as I can, and keep the Tama fire burning!

 

[Kokuma]

Kat, no matter how much time goes forward, how badly IRL life distracts us from our hobbies and each other, we still like you very much and come back here TSS and Mimitchi.com to memorize the good times and things.

Cause this is the best place in whole internet. (personal opinion)

Your hard work and hours you spent in your website and blogs never turned to nothing. The portal is there for people who want to read about Tamas and are looking for information. Mimitchi.com is there for us as long the WWW lives.
(Hopefully, thou the server upkeep costs might affect the situation... ^^; *sweatdrop*)

Hugs from Finland

*hugs*

Ps. And greetings to Lord M.

[Mimitchi]

It's taken me a while to reply. Every time I read the nice replies in this thread my eyes water up..

Like Seraphim life has moved on for me too, but I always look back fondly on the hatchings, nice people and love I've felt for all of you and tamagotchi.

If only text could do this justice;  *big hugs* Seriously I would hug you all if I could.

All the words here are so touching...  <3

Leaves me without words, honestly.

[Black Candy]

Hi Kat, you're the one of the best tamagotchi lovers (i still remember the old board on mimitchi.com - i was junkroxy there - and for me it was one of the best tamagotchi moments for me, i talk about the "connection" era).
I'm very attached to your site, cos if i'm one of the virtual pets (and electronic pets) lovers now in Italy it's just for you