First off, let me explain that when I accepted this project, it was in March. Anyone that has had any contact with the retail business knows that it isn't busy in the winterish months. At the time, I was working weekend only. Also at the time, I was just starting new classes in school, so the work load was very minimal. At the most, 1 thing to do a week, and that was a rarity. Anyways, as time passes, there is more of a need for my time at work, as well as more of a work load put on us at school. When I applied for the spot in the Unreal World, I spent usually 3 hours a night on the internet. That is plenty of time to write a journal (So to answer one of your questions, if "The Boss" would have asked that, I would have answered that I have plenty of time to write a journal everyday, which was very true, AT THE TIME).

Now, as far as the actual journal writings go, I agree that it should be done more than 1 or 2 times a month. I TOTALLY AGREE. But, Andrea, let's be realistic. Not alot of people have time to write a journal everyday. Even if I did have time, it would be pretty repeatitious some days. Hell, if you want me to, I will write a journal every day that consists of "Woke up, ate breakfast, showered, when to school, went to work, came home, did homework, when to bed. Ditto." I have no problem with that. Well, actually, I do have a problem with that. IT IS BORING. That is something that I have been trying not to be.

As far as resigning goes, I have thought of it a couple dozen times. I have almost sent my letter to Michael. But there are several reasons that I don't want to. For one, what is worse than a drop-out. I can not stand someone that makes a committment to something and then decides to backout. In example, a baseball player can get injured, but the strong may stay in and keep going, despite their injuries. In my case, I don't have injuries, but I do have a life, a life full of other commitments, which I have placed an importance on. I am sorry, but my highschool diplomia comes before anything. Next, without money, you can get nothing in life. Sad, but true. (PS: When I start seeing you guys sending in donations so that we can get a paycheck from this, then I may reprioritize!)Ok. Another reason for not being a drop-out. Let's take Lindsey for an example. She is an Unrealworld drop-out. And is there a replacement for Lindsey? Nope, didn't think so. And, lets not start pointing fingers to Michael, because it isn't all his fault. This project is too big for one person to dedicate their time on. But what is it hurting to stay involved with this project? I am not planning on being a drop-out!

The one thing that does piss me off about this project is all the bitching that the "audience", if you will, does. Like I said earlier in my journal, there is no money-flow, atleast not in my hands. I am sure that Michael isn't living in some huge mansion that he built from the profits from the Unreal World. Get Real people. And how many of you that have bitched about the "daily updates" volunteered to be asst. webmasters? I am not saying that everyone is bitching, because there is some good constructive criticism (which is appreciated), but there is way too much bitching. Again, Make the Checks Payable to "The Unreal World..."

Last of all, the thing that pisses me off the most, people like Andrea and Lindsey. Lindsey DROPPED-OUT because she didn't have time or something like that...... BUT, she sure does have alot of time to come hang around and bitch about every little detail she can find. If she is so damn perfect, why didn't she stick around? Honestly, I think that our problem is just a Lindsey "clique" that thinks the center of the world is their bedroom. Granted Lindsey and I have had our fights, and we sorta repaired those, I decided that I have had enought of it. There is a limit of tolerence, and I think that alot of people, although they might not make it verbal, have had quite more than they can handle. Sorry Lindsey!

Ok, now I have bitched this whole journal. Oh well, ATLEAST I WROTE ONE. THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS!!

Signing off for tonight--Kipster

PS: I am not planning on dropping-out. Only 4 more days of school. I can make it.

PSS: Boss, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. I understand about the update thing; live your life--you only get once chance.

PSSS: I am sure that there are many typos in this journal. As a matter of fact, I am 100% sure that there is atleast one. Anyways, I typed this in a hurry.

PSSSS: I am encluding this link to the forum so you will instantly be taken there so you can bitch, praise, whatever. I am sure that this will be highly used, just another convience from the Unreal World.

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