Dear fellow Gaians,

I have been a member of Gaia since 08. I've seen the good times, and the bad times. Times, they have changed, but I don't regret them at all. I've enjoyed my time on Gaia.

But alas, I have a new direction in my life coming up and I have thought about it long and hard. I have decided to go on a full term hiatus, pack my bags, and leave the virtual life behind.

I have made some amazing friends along the way, and I won't ever forget all of the kindness whether we talked a little or talked a whole lot. It's made my experience on Gaia more pleasurable.

A week ago I stumbled across this decision after re-evaluating my life. I even came up with an ongoing list of 23 reasons why social media is personally toxic to me. I went online and researched more; coming across success stories, suggestions, and more.

I'm sure you guys have stumbled across a thread or two, and I will say, with this decision of leaving Gaia, the free inventory giveaway I did, I've stumbled across A LOT of caring faces to wish me the best in life sincerely. I can now leave Gaia not remembering all the bad, but with happy memories and knowing you can always find friendly faces on the internet.

Times may change, but we must be strong. We must follow the unique paths diverged for us in life. For the time being, this path of mine is leading me away from social media to better myself.

I wish all Gaians young and old, rich and poor, nice and mean; ALL Gaians the best of luck with their Gaian experience, and may you make wonderful friends and meet nice people along the way as I have. I wish all of you the best of luck.

Signing off,
The Serene Artist