Posted by Kim on December 31, 2024, 5:30pm
I almost didn't write anything looking back at the previous year, because the truth about 2024 is that I'm not very happy with what I accomplished in it. I feel a lot of guilt about it, and I worry that folks are mad at me. But I decided it was better to just say that -- if you were disappointed in the updates this year, we have that in common! Also, I couldn't deprive you of seeing who sweet baby 2024 grew into.2024 contained a whole lot more doing of hospice care than I had anticipated. And losses. And mental health challenges.
I am very ready to say goodbye to 2024, and see what I can manage in 2025.
What are you saying goodbye to this year?
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I didn't do as many things in 2024 as I had anticipated or wanted, and though I felt a little bad about that on new years eve while I was watching the fireworks and reflecting on the year, I put it in contrast with the things I DID do, the things I DID accomplish and I came to peace with the things that ended up not happening.
This year I am not going to set such high goals for myself, I am not going to pressure myself unnecessarily because this time next year I don't want to feel bad about the year that has passed just because I didn't tick off all the boxes on some imaginary list. Instead, I aspire to be grateful, curious and open to opportunities as they arise naturally, taking chances I am given in the moment. On December 31st this year I want to look back on the year and remember all the experiences I did have and all the things I did do by the pure luck of things.
Be kind to yourself Kim, even if things didn't end up the way you wanted. You still did much, and those things do not stop counting just because there were things you didn't accomplish that you wanted to ❤️
This year I am not going to set such high goals for myself, I am not going to pressure myself unnecessarily because this time next year I don't want to feel bad about the year that has passed just because I didn't tick off all the boxes on some imaginary list. Instead, I aspire to be grateful, curious and open to opportunities as they arise naturally, taking chances I am given in the moment. On December 31st this year I want to look back on the year and remember all the experiences I did have and all the things I did do by the pure luck of things.
Be kind to yourself Kim, even if things didn't end up the way you wanted. You still did much, and those things do not stop counting just because there were things you didn't accomplish that you wanted to ❤️
thank you so much for everything you've done for us, kim! im so sorry you had a bad year and could only hope that this year will make up for it, stay safe!
im glad to say im starting the year with the biggest change ever in my country, and that 2025 will be the first year in around 53 years in which we syrians are safe and free 💚
im glad to say im starting the year with the biggest change ever in my country, and that 2025 will be the first year in around 53 years in which we syrians are safe and free 💚
I see it was a tough year for you Kim. Don't beat yourself up over it please. Your dedication to this site is amazing and very admirable, and I hope nobody 'hates' you for not making updates to the place. For what it's worth, I love it just the way it is. 
For me, I was hopeful through much of the year, worried through some of it, and devasted by it toward the end starting that day in November. I then had a serious case of depression for weeks and am now seeing the backside of that and climbing out of that hole.
To me, 2024 said goodbye to a way of life in the country I love, and things will never be the same again. I say 'Happy New Year', but I am not happy. I'm locked and loaded and ready for what is to come in 2025, and I am going to enjoy a couple roleplays along the way. Bring it.
For me, I was hopeful through much of the year, worried through some of it, and devasted by it toward the end starting that day in November. I then had a serious case of depression for weeks and am now seeing the backside of that and climbing out of that hole.
To me, 2024 said goodbye to a way of life in the country I love, and things will never be the same again. I say 'Happy New Year', but I am not happy. I'm locked and loaded and ready for what is to come in 2025, and I am going to enjoy a couple roleplays along the way. Bring it.
I, at least, feel no disappointment toward you or what you've accomplished, Kim. There's been a number of times I've fallen into rambling to different people about what a wild, superpowered rockstar you are at doing so many things - running this site, running other sites, separately having a whole freelance web dev job, caring for multiple pets and being in tune with their unique needs and personalities (including training your own service dogs!), still maintaining what at least I'd qualify as a social life and fun hobbies, all while always coming across as a kind, patient, and usually upbeat person. All of that is a lot to manage even for someone without health challenges!
It's okay if you had to be a little more human this year.
(And it's okay if maybe you didn't always feel like even that.)
It's okay if you had to be a little more human this year.
(And it's okay if maybe you didn't always feel like even that.)
A thing I try to remember to say when starting to RP with a new person is that my number one rule is that life comes first. That's true for you, too. We love that you maintain this site, we love that you enable us to tell stories together, and we love that you put the work in at expanding and improving the site and encouraging us to interact with events.
Life happened to you, and because of it you couldn't do everything you wanted. But that's okay. You probably have steps of plans that you haven't gotten to as quickly as you would like, but that means you've probably also gotten more time to plan them out, at least by letting them evolve in the back of your mind.
I'm excited for 2025, but also thankful for what you've been able to do for the site in 2024 in spite of all of the struggles, setbacks, and frustrations. Even if you're not happy with what you've accomplished, I'm happy that you did accomplish. Even if it's not what was wanted, it's still progress, and it's still good by virtue of that.
Happy new year Kim and RPR, and thank you!
Life happened to you, and because of it you couldn't do everything you wanted. But that's okay. You probably have steps of plans that you haven't gotten to as quickly as you would like, but that means you've probably also gotten more time to plan them out, at least by letting them evolve in the back of your mind.
I'm excited for 2025, but also thankful for what you've been able to do for the site in 2024 in spite of all of the struggles, setbacks, and frustrations. Even if you're not happy with what you've accomplished, I'm happy that you did accomplish. Even if it's not what was wanted, it's still progress, and it's still good by virtue of that.
Happy new year Kim and RPR, and thank you!
Kim, your health, both physical and metal, take 1000% precedence over RPR! Take care of yourself, and I hope 2025 is kinder to you
I've absolutely loved my return to this site, and I deeply admire the love, care and effort you put into it! I hope 2025 will be a better year for you! And everyone else! I know a lot of people have suffered and I wish everyone the best
It's been a tough one, not the worst, but I've learned some hard lessons, though also met some amazing people and I'm hoping things will start looking a bit better this year!
I wish I could say I'd be saying goodbye to my worries and fears, but ain't no way it's that easy haha
It's been a tough one, not the worst, but I've learned some hard lessons, though also met some amazing people and I'm hoping things will start looking a bit better this year!
I wish I could say I'd be saying goodbye to my worries and fears, but ain't no way it's that easy haha
Goodbye to a year that felt like it barely started and now its over already. 
Sorry you had a rough year, Kim! Hopefully, 2025 will be better for you.
Sorry you had a rough year, Kim! Hopefully, 2025 will be better for you.
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January 1, 2025
7:45am
I arrived again in February. But and now... I have no proof, but I've been around for 10 years, off and on, never really staying. And this is the year that despite my momentary set back right after Christmas, I stayed. I participated in Epic week, I found some bugs, both me AND Dominic overcame our social anxiety to attend a summer Soiree, I didn't get to do trick-or-treating because the anxiety came back, but I watched my friends do it and have a blast. I welcomed SO many people.
This is all stuff RPR has done for some time, and I've always wanted to join but just didn't. We live in an ever progressing world, and yes progress and change is great - but it isn't the only thing to show success. Stopping and appreciating where you are and what's around you now, even if it's not as much as you wanted - is also a great indicator for success.
What I've loved so much from your updates and posts (and I've said it before)- is that you were honest. You talked about not being so great, not feeling well, you talked about depression, and how it effected your day to day life. And I think progress or not, honesty or not, someone who's going to always make time for the people that love RPR, the owner, and the admin team, is going to be the most important every single year.
You're appreciated and loved so much anyway.
And Idk if anyone's gonna make it this far, anyone I've interacted with in 2024, I'm so lucky to have met you through a love of RP, and I say the same thing about ya'll - it's okay if you didn't create, inspire, draw, as much as you wanted. You were here for it, and what you did create and accomplish is more than enough! Happy 2025 and it better be a damn good one this time! >