Introduction
I quit playing Mafia Wars last month. Probably not many players actually noticed, but a few did, and some of the ensuing reminiscences and questions have been fun. In fact I’ve found myself able to speak much more freely because I no longer cared about the reasons I formerly kept silent. It’s been quite therapeutic! Hence will follow my Tell-All, my Mafia Wars memoirs, so to speak. Why did I do what I did, what did I think, why did I fall out with some?
My step-brother Josh died on February 12th, and like I recently said to Bonacci, there’s nothing like death to slap you in the face when it comes to priorities. It was nothing short of horrific, that entire week. The doctors said he had no brain activity. My step-mother eventually made the harrowing decision to take her oldest child off of life support and then had to wait for him die. The circumstances and the entire ordeal were so hard on our family.
Somehow during that time I found myself worrying about who was updating the blog. It didn’t take long for me to realize the stupidity of such worries. How on earth could I worry about such a thing at such a time??
Back to reality! Truth is, I realized I had a lot more important things to be concerned about, such as my grieving family, such as my husband and partner of 6 years, such as my granny who’s paying for my college education---and not to mention my college education!
At the age of 33, I will be the first person in the past 3 generations of my family to obtain even an associate’s degree, which I’m on the verge of accomplishing. And I’m not settling for an Associate’s or even Bachelor’s degree, I’m ultimately going for at least a Master’s. My general education is nearly complete, and thus far I have maintained a strong 4.0 GPA. I want to help people, and I want to fight 'red tape', so I'm going into Social Work. I’ve now been offered a FULL scholarship including even textbook fees, through the college itself. I’d be stupid not to focus on that. This world needs more social workers who give a damn.
I believe some did not take me serious when I finally blocked Mafia Wars on my personal account. In fact, it caused me some grief not to participate at first, after making that decision. As weeks passed, I shifted to loving the peace of it. I was gratified and reinforced by extremely high grades this mid-term just past, in which my lowest grade was a 99 out of 100 percent. Damm right, I'm proud of that.
In recent weeks, I’ve actually found some fun and peace in answering questions from those who wanted to know what really happened, what I really thought about certain things in my Mafia Wars history. I would’ve been playing for 3 years in 2 months. I have a lot to tell. Thus was hatched this upcoming series of Tell-All. I will tell the stories that brought me to where I am now gamewise, starting from the beginning. Why did I split from Read more to find out!? Why did I split from Sneaky!? Why did You think I'll tell and I have a falling out? How did I really view script use? What did I really think of the Oh... The Suspense!, and what did I express behind the scenes?
The faithful admins of this group maintain this blog now, and to them I owe a lot besides friendship. Few site administrators can say they have the support and help that I do, and it was also them that partially inspired and helped build the idea for this series.
Stay tuned. Part 2 will follow soon.
I also quit last week, after playing for nearly three years as well. The game's just not fun anymore. I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. Good Luck with your schooling. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to future blog posts. MW and the Community needs some perspective without the "whispering" and I think you're just the right person to provide it. Thanks for taking this on, and best of luck with your schooling. Kudos to you!!
ReplyDeletei would like stories of all the greats, im not saying select 100 of the toughest players, but the individuals ie big daddy lil nicky, jenny from the blog, yourself, spockholm etc etc
ReplyDeletebonacci told me about your recent hardships then sent me a link to this blog. She and I are only two of the many people who are inspired by you and your accomplishments in the face of adversity. I'll be a new regular on this blog. Your brother would be proud of all you're doing. :)
ReplyDeletenow this I can't wait to read. we want all the dirt!
ReplyDeleteBookmarked. Sorry for your loss. Tony
ReplyDeleteI am also ready to toss in the towel.. after three years of anxiety about 'losing' two live stalkers who were sore sports, meeting with so many who cannot separate MW from real life, I believe I have had enough 'fun.'
ReplyDeleteI'm in it for the dancing on MW's grave part, but there is nothing better than hearing the truth. Lord knows we can't get it anywhere in Zyngaland. Congrats on your studies, deep condolences on your loss, and bravo for your freedom.
ReplyDeleteClassy Cassie
ZCFU Yagami9999 - I love nothing better than unbiased reporting. Way to go. And keep in touch, the Penguin's Hideout is Unleashed (^_^)
ReplyDeleteThank you for all of your comments. Someone asked me this past weekend when I'd be doing my follow-up and I have started working on it. I just got a little busy with school :0)I hope to have it out in the next day or two.
ReplyDeletei quit5 mw back in january aafter playing it for 3 years and 4 months. i quit because it started to feel more like a job than a game and i was starting to be bullied a lot on there which made the game unplayable, unenjoyable, and unfun. how is that a game? a game is suppost to be playable, enjoyable, and fun and it was none of them things. when i first quit, i felt so out of place. i had so much free time and didn't know what to do. but now, i love not playing anymore. now i have more time for me. and not playing mw anymore is very relaxing. i sure don't miss it lol
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