First off, thanks everyone who worried and enquired after my wellbeing! I'm kind of surprised to have been missed, but so deeply flattered. Yay! people like me!

In short, I had a nervous breakdown. Not a vanilla breakdown, requiring a day or two off work to collect oneself. No, the "Miss Flocke is considered to be a danger to herself and others and as such will require inpatient treatment," kind of breakdown.

But my mom, bless her, made a 6 hour drive in 4, showed up at the doctor's offices, and signed off on all this paperwork saying that she and dad would be able to monitor me 24/7 and keep me out of danger.

But mom had agreed to be the maid of honor in my goofy uncle's vow renewal ceremony. In Florida. Fortunately, mom had a schizophrenic sister who killed herself, so my grandma, aunts and uncles, etc. know how And i was past the crisis point by then. So I spent a week laying on the beach, fishing, swimming, shopping, visiting 16th century cemeteries, and generally having the best vacation of all time. And to think- all i had to do was lose track of my personal hygiene and become convinced that everyone around me was conspiring to kill me! Haha... ah, dark humor... where would i be without it?

Anyway, i got home, broke my router, and haven't been online much. But yesterday i broke down and shelled out the 75 bucks for a new one. My world is a happier place for it.

So what have i missed? Anything important, crazy or newsworthy? Any breakups, makeups, weddings, funerals, or drastic haircuts? Fill me in! Emma needs data!

I'm glad you made it through all of that! Welcome Back!

The forum is a treasure trove! As you pick a little up on your travels through it, you can leave a little too for some other travlers to find!


Like you wouldn't be missed! Where's the spanks smilie! Gee.

Yay! Welcome back Emma! Of course you were missed! I'm glad you're better now and able to hang out with us here again!

Good to see you back Emma. I hope you're feeling far better and far stronger

It's so good to have you back with us!We've missed you.
I hope you're feeling better each day.

Welcome back, Emma! Glad to hear things are going better for you. And whether times are great or lousy, we are here and happy to hear it all!

Yay!!!!

I feel all warm and fuzzy (in a non-ironic way) from this outpouring of positive energy! Thanks everybody!

Welcome Back!

Nice to see your back Emma and avoided being thrown into an instituion. Hopefully your mental health is on the mends!

Thanks again, nice people!