FAQ

OK, it seems I have to clear a few things up. So, here goes.

1. The names. What is with the names? We have names, why not use those? Well, yes. I acknowledge that you all have names and that the replacement of a person's name implies a divine authority of some kind, which I (clearly) do not have. But this website is a haven, my friends, a place of refuge from the cruel world, which hassles those of us who play computer games. Here, if you have the good sense to play a computer game in which you have a name and I am aware of this, then I will use this name. Hence, Lynxx is honoured with his avatar's name (as is Carawen).

The rest of you? Well, you can make do with a name I come up with for you. Is it fair? Of course not. But how is it fair, gentle reader, for me to endure the pejorative remarks of those individuals who cannot abide the reality that a Christian woman plays computer games in her spare time? This is particularly difficult to take from people who spend hours watching sport (where they don't even do anything. I, at least, am a skilled leatherworker). So, this blog is a safe haven, where if you play computer games and have therefore an alternate name (of your own choosing), you are honoured and may keep it. The rest of you can fit in with this program in this reality.

2. Leaving the country. Folks, it's looking like it will happen. Despite the passport office demanding new photos of me without my glasses. (Looooonnnng story; best not to ask). Despite the hassle of opening a bank account in the UK here without going to Hong Kong (and yes, best not to ask). Despite Levor having to write a special letter to the visa office explaining that he would like his wife to accompany him to the UK. (So, OK he hasn't written yet, but I'm thinking he probably will, or I'll write it for him and get him to sign it...) And despite, yes, despite all the crazy cows (and people) who reside there; not that we can really claim sanity. The jigsaw is slowly coming together despite these hiccups. But we will miss you all; that is beyond doubt.

3. Levor and his marking. OK. So, I was banking on this anonymity thing. D'oh. It's mostly because it takes about an hour to mark an essay and it is soooooooooooo tiring. To keep himself engaged, he entertains himself by interacting with the essay. And he doesn't usually check who the student numbers are unless he detects unbelievable brilliance. I didn't know there were any students reading this.

4. Lack of blogging, subtlety suggested by Synergy (the first syllable of whose name was chosen for a reason, let the reader understand). It's Barth's fault. I have to read 321 pages and understand them by the end of next week. The reading I am managing. The understanding is a little more difficult. I am also discovering that I have taken on too many things (surprise, surprise), and have to scramble just to get all the urgent things done. And sleep. I've become quite committed to sleep, although I suppose I could demonstrate my dedication to this blogsite and lose sleep over it.

5. And yes, TasAng Photographer-Man (which is a dodgy name, but I'm tired, I'm losing sleep here!), let's catch up before September 19th. That would be cool!

I think I have dealt with all the issues arising from the recent correspondence and I hope everyone feels at peace with their inner selves. I know I do.

Good night, y'all.