I'm very apprehensive about returning to something which gave me such distress both before and after I left, but I'm afraid I do miss it, and I have received so many supportive messages and sensible advice that it would be very churlish of me not to at least give it a try.
But I will need to tape the "Serenity Prayer" to my computer screen, with an essential amendment:
"Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change ..."(or at least the courage to ignore them).
And while I'm waiting for a decision on my request for reinstatement, I think I'll watch one of my favourite movies, which gave "serenity" a whole new meaning. :-)
[Added: ODP management decided it was OK to have me back. Things will certainly not be the same, but that is a Good Thing.]
10 comments:
This is the first good news I hear in a very very bad week. Thank you makrhod and welcome back ! :-)
Thanks kaz. I know what an awful week it has been for you, so your warm words are even more appreciated.
Your guidance and support of newbies, and not-so-new ODP editors, has been greatly appreciated. You've been such a dedicated and conscientious editor in many areas of the Directory. We welcome you back with open arms. Keep up the good work...and keep smiling.
As a relatively new Editor, I am delighted to get an opportunity to work with you.
Experienced editors such as yourself, are the true backbone of dmoz.
Cheers
Heh – it really just was a matter of time :) ODP IS! your calling and where your at your best.
I imagine you come back to a big clean up job – please be gentle with my old category in /health :D
What kind messages. Thank you! :-)
Blarg.
Ishtar, I'm almost sure you just violated a copyright held by newwave. Better send him a nickel, I hear his lawyers are fierce.
Late to the party but Yippee! Glad to see you back!
good to hear you will be back , mak :)
I am sure several newbies would be delighted .
Post a Comment