Just wanted to send an update...

[Hells Sniper]

Hey guys! So I know it's been a hell of a long time since my last visit/post/general being on here and I apologize for that. Shit got real-er, really fast to put it bluntly. It's 1 am and considering most of you guys are probably sleeping, I decided to just make a thread to update everyone. I started college about a week ago, which was a very exciting moment. I go to Rutgers University in New Jersey. The transition has been rough to say the least, going from a school of 200 to a university of 40,000 has definitely been a big change and I am having some difficulty getting used to it. Although, the people here are amazing and I love every second of it, the general hugeness of it is a bit overwhelming. I am enjoying myself though, so that's what counts! I'm sure you don't care about my classes, but most of them focus around History (both European and American), just to let you guys know what I'm studying as of now. Plus, the general attitude of being out "on my own" and having that college experience is very rewarding. It's a really big change that I definitely needed. The deli (my parent's place if you haven't heard me rant about this before) is still kicking. I worked about 60+ hours a week there during the summer, so I have a break from that since I am a good drive from and am focusing on my studies. We are still having some issues with it. Unfortunately, my family has been in a hole for a few years now, and it has been very hard for any of us to get out of it. We are still stuck there, and that has been a prevalent issue with my family for a few years, one that has been coming to mind a lot more the past few weeks (one of the main reasons behind my MIA status). Anyway, we are trying to push ourselves out this little hole and it has become a very tough road. Myself, my four siblings, and my parents have never given up hope, but every day just seems a little bit longer. A little bit more tiring, and I am sure it is no different for my family now than it was for me during the summer. I am focusing a lot of my time on my studies, my overall college experience, and my family. Together, we are hoping to just move on with this moment in our lives and come out on top. So that has been a large part of my inactivity. I am hoping to come back gradually, and start posting once again (I noticed the RPG paused and I apologize for that). In any case, I am sure we can get it moving again and get on a solid course. I started writing again in my spare time and I think the RPG always helped with my flow of writing, so I'm hoping to get in that groove, plus I am sure you are all waiting to see what happens next! Again, I apologize for the month-long absence. Like I said, it's been rough, and a lot rougher the past few weeks. I'm sure if you want to know more you can just talk to me, but that's the blunt of it all. And since that went on longer than I though, I'll end it now. I'm hoping to get back on tomorrow night after I finish up my work for the day. I will definitely be online some time this week. I miss TNO, the community, and the RPG, so I'm really hoping to get back into the groove of this. Any questions, just talk to me here and now.

[Naked Crook]

No worries about being away. Things happen and sometimes we need to take the time to sort things out. Post secondary can be a stressful transition, but you get used to it. As long as you stay on top of your work, you will be fine. Just remember...unlike Jersey Shore, TNO will always be around, so don't worry about being away. Good luck with your semester.

[Kairu]

And don't worry about me :P As I tell everyone else on Age of War, updates are nice, just so we know you're doing semi-ok. But the posts should ALWAYS be second to personal life. :P Anyone who thinks otherwise are idiots :P

[Archerboy106]

Hey Brandyn nice to hear from you. I can attest to the college busyness because quite frankly, this is the most ive heard from Brandyn since I talked to him last (which was about a month or two ago). College is fun but there is just so much to do... Schoolwork is abundant and there are more responsibilities to take on.... (WHO DOES LAUNDRY?!) Also, I am playing Division 3 lacrosse so I am constantly active here, too. I apologize as well for the absence. Best of wishes to everyone starting another semester of schooling and best of luck to everyone else. I finally got XBL in my dorm the other day so hopefully we can all catch up via halo or another medium. You know sure as hell I'll be back on here to discuss new consoles/games once we hit November. Again good to hear from you all and Brandyn hopefully we can catch up. I had a video chat with Spencer and it was nice to talk to him for a while again. -Archer