Life Update and if you’re stopping by how are you?

[Vextor]

Sorry about your loss Fly, I can't imagine how tough it would be to lose your own dad. My dad turned 80 in December and fortunately he is still fairly healthy (and playing games every day), but he has more mobility issues which is concerning.

[Gil-galad]

Sending condolences your way as well Fly. My dad was recently in the hospital for prostate cancer treatment. Seems to be recovering smoothly, but it does put things in perspective.

I'm still living and working in Los Angeles here. Job is going well. I am a partner of a law firm with people I enjoy working with, so what more can you ask for? Not sure I want to do this forever, but it's good for now. Also sober from alcohol for 13 months and feeling great! Other than that, not much to add. If anyone is visiting Southern California, hit me up! You can find me on Instagram as levie09 or shoot me an e-mail at b.lev.hicks@gmail.com.
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[Eden]

I follow you on IG for ages, I am namorat there.
Back in the day I was a bookseller, but afterwards I went to Leipzig to study bookselling/publishing management, something unique even in Germany. Afterwards I moved to Berlin, where I am still stuck.

After a short stint for a publishing house I switched to working for the customer service side at Deutsche Bank. two years ago I got a better offer and since then I am working for an online broker in the same capacity, but for better money and bonuses.

Nice job, but sadly very focussed on a young male environment in the office. Plus personally I get more left the older I get apparently, which is not common in my job :D
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The Fool

[Ikano]

Passing by again after I heard about Murayama's passing...
eh...looks like last I posted in here was...2020? so it's been awhile...

Life kind of been the same except...
Ever since I caught the 'vid like....2 years ago I think? My health has kind of been more...."sensitive" I guess is the best word to use?

Like I used to joke I was "healthy as an ox" --as a running joke cuz I was born in the year of the ox but now I've discovered I have things I'm allergic to when I never had allergies before (DUST MITES for one! GAWD that stuff is EVERYWHERE)

And I feel like I'm more easily catching the "stuff" the kids keep bringing in. For instance I'm suffering 2nd bout of strep throat within these 2 years.....I don't remember catching stuff this easily before 'vid....don't get me started on stomach bugs and the misc other things [that I highly believe I got from the kids]
I even had to go to the "Emergency room" @ hospital one weekend too (and spent hours there cuz they had too many people there....lesson learned: try not to go on Fridays if you can help it...I was stuck there for good 10hrs or so for something that, ended up not being super major but y'know...)
Anyhow...this is starting to turn into a I'm-ranting-cuz-I'm-sick-right-now thing...so I'll stop my rambling there...

Just hope everyone else out there has seen better days....or at least not worse days...
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[Eden]

Get well soon! I have caught it once but without any trouble. A friend of mine caught it long term and she still has to deal with it years later. Pretty rough :/
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The Fool

[Tonberry]

That's a really tough passing. Your grief is understandable. I hope you've recovered some in the past couple of months. You're in my thoughts.

[Weyoun]

Hey guys, I was sorry to see about Murayama's passing. Suikoden was such a big part of my childhood (and so were all of you) so it hit me kinda hard. I'll never forget the fun times we had here.

As for my life, I'm now 31. A software engineer in finance in New York City. Live in Queens with my cat. I bake and cook a lot. Still play a lot of video games, but not as much as I used to. Go out. Spend money on frivolous things. Typical big city life for me!
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[Ikano]