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gentlehag ([personal profile] gentlehag) wrote2019-01-12 06:10 pm
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2019, where have you been?

Hey friends, aquaintances, and people who don't recall ever seeing this name before.

It's been 11 months since I last posted. It'll probably be another 11 months until I post again. Or possibly never, as I keep toying with the idea of deleting this thing altogether. The only thing that stops me is that I'm kind of attached to the history of this thing—that I was here, that I touched this, etc. etc. Likely, I'll just download a copy of this thing and delete it within the next few months.

SO! Here's a quick update of my 2018 + what you can do to keep in touch with me, if you're so interested.

2018, in rough chronological order:
- I made an AMAZING group of friends, who I don't think I'll ever be able to live without again.
- My daughter was born. She's just over 4 months old now, and amazing.
- I published my first novel.
- I made my 33rd circuit around the Sun.

Where you can keep in touch with me - DM me for my profile on these!
- If we've met IRL and still haven't done so, I'm happy to friend on FB or Insta
- If you're in fandom and want to talk fandom with me, I'm on Discord
- If you're writing original fiction and want to talk OF, I've got an IG and a Discord community
- If you read a lot, I'm on Goodreads
- If you're not in any of these camps, but don't want to lose touch, we'll figure it out!
- If you really don't care about keeping in touch, but want to say goodbye, I'm here to hug!

It's been a great 13 years with you!

[identity profile] alchemi.livejournal.com 2019-01-13 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
I will forever be grateful to lj for meeting in person (among a million other things). And for meeting your hubby! He's pretty spiffy, too.

[identity profile] zeitgeistic.livejournal.com 2019-01-13 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
he is pretty spiffy! I'm glad we live closer together now and finally got to meet (a total of 3 times!) - let's be sure to keep in touch. :)

[identity profile] alchemi.livejournal.com 2019-01-13 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
Absolutely.

And I think it's been more like five times. Roscoe's, San Diego, Lake Tahoe, shower and maybe one other time.
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[personal profile] digthewriter 2019-01-13 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
It's good to see you on here! I'm sad to know you'll delete it b/c your journal changed my life as you introduced me to Audiobooks and particularly, ZERO.
But I am glad we're friends on other mediums.

xo

[identity profile] zeitgeistic.livejournal.com 2019-01-13 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
omg stopppp, i remember our first phone call and how much we squealed over those!!!

ps - i may be in your area around May 8th/9th ish.
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[personal profile] digthewriter 2019-01-13 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Super cool. You should def. come by and see our new place. And stay with us if you need!

xo

[identity profile] awakenyourfaith.livejournal.com 2019-01-13 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
I'm so glad to have met you here on LJ. We'll meet irl someday, I hope!

[identity profile] zeitgeistic.livejournal.com 2019-06-21 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
:) I hope so!

[identity profile] ragnarok-08.livejournal.com 2019-01-13 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
It's great to have met you here on LJ :)

[identity profile] enchanted-jae.livejournal.com 2019-01-13 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
Well, this is all over the place. I am very happy for your accomplishments (baby! book! friends!), but am sad that you are considering deleting here. I'm a bit of an old stick in the mud, and am not active at any of those places, aside from Goodreads.

Good luck with everything, no matter what you decide to do. *hugs*

[identity profile] zeitgeistic.livejournal.com 2019-06-21 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
I know! You are one of the people on LJ I miss the most! You are so warm and genuine and a delight to be around. I wish LJ had stayed active more.
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[personal profile] nia_kantorka 2019-01-13 08:25 am (UTC)(link)
Congrats on your baby girl and your published novel! Would you care to share it's title (the book's not your little girl's;))?

It's funny because you're using all the sites I don't and the other way round. I am on Discord but with its groups/servers it's not a good medium for a multishipper like me. I've already got problems following the three Hannibal servers I'm part of. Anyway, I'm Nia Kantorka #9292 if you want to tell me more about Harry Potter servers on there. :)) I'm also on Twitter, DreamWidth, and Pillowfort but only with a fake account on Facebook and not on Instagramm. My Goodreads shelves are empty because they had some hardcore ToS changes a few years back. Since then I'm just using it as a database to search for books or book editions.

I'm kind of strict about user friendliness and rights of users. Which means no Tumblr for me either anymore. Btw, I just saw this post because I get an email if someone posts again after a long time. All my other LJ notifications are switched off and I'm only here if there's no other way to keep in touch with a fandom friend.

So, I'd love to see you on other internet sites but am not sure where. Probably on the discord.

Also, enjoy your time with your little. They grow up so fast. Yes, everyone says these things but it's true. Our girl is 8 now and though she is still our baby she's got so tall. It's truly amazing. :D

*hugs*

[identity profile] zeitgeistic.livejournal.com 2019-06-21 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much! I tried to add you on Discord but it couldn't find you. Maybe you have it set to only allow people who share a server with you?
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[personal profile] nia_kantorka 2019-06-28 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
That's strange. Had a look at my settings and every discord member should be able to send me a message. I didn't find you either (was looking for zeitgeistic). Maybe it's currently on high alert because of those virus spreading accounts?
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[personal profile] tryslora 2019-01-14 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations on birthing both your daughter and your novel!

[identity profile] zeitgeistic.livejournal.com 2019-06-21 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much!

[identity profile] lauren3210.livejournal.com 2019-01-16 01:09 pm (UTC)(link)
A baby AND a book in the same year?!? All I did was get a hamster...

We already have each other's email, but I'm on GR under the same name, so follow me and I'll follow you back!

Hugs and kisses to you and your lovely family! xx

[identity profile] zeitgeistic.livejournal.com 2019-06-21 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah it was a long year haha.

Here's my GR profile: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1284151-holly

Yours wouldn't let me send a friend request. :)

I would LOVE to keep in touch with you. You are so lovely!

[identity profile] rebel.livejournal.com 2019-01-21 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
aw, it was great to be here! i haven't used lj in forever either but i usually just privatize everything and leave old journals be haha.

i'd love to add you on goodreads! i do read a lot, but i definitely absolutely need to update it lol. i've started writing as well, but i'm still a noob. i'm not sure if that makes me qualified to join that discord community :')

either way <3

[identity profile] zeitgeistic.livejournal.com 2019-06-21 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure! Here's my Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1284151-holly

Just add a little note when you request so I know it's you!

[identity profile] subtlefire.livejournal.com 2019-06-15 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
CONGRATULATIONS on 2018! :) I'm happy for you, for your successes and most importantly, your happiness.

I would love to keep in touch with you, but of the sites mentioned I only have FB (and technically IG, but I don't post there). I hope something can be figured out, if you're willing.

(It's been an age since I've been logged in on LJ, so apologies for my extreme tardiness.)

[identity profile] zeitgeistic.livejournal.com 2019-06-21 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Hiya! I would love to keep in touch, too. I trust you enough for FB :) Will you PM me your name on there, so I can send a request?