So It’s Come to This

L. Spiro · 2013-06-14T14:12:57

I love life and living it. I have always felt that I had the right idea from the start to do everything a single human can do with the only life he or she has. So many get caught up in serving a lord they don’t even have proof exists, dictating their lives around that kind of doctrine. That in itself is not a problem, but how many of their own natural desires have they forsaken in order to comply with what they were taught as children? I never wanted to make this post because I would feel like a downright ass if I did and then never died. That would be seeking sympathy and attention, which only an asshole would do. Making this post is like making an obligation to die. So let me be clear. I am not guaranteed to die, and I surely assume and hope that I will not. If after this post I am still alive in 10 years, don’t blame me. I refuse to die until I have at least been to Mars (my application to Mars-One will be posted soon). So why am I talking about this? I was diagnosed over 6 months ago with a liver disease. Due to my liver’s poor functionality my blood gained a problem of its own which lead to heart problems. I actually mentioned that phil67rpg was a cause to a heart attack I had, but he was only part of it. This was the other part. Since being originally diagnosed with the liver problem I have changed my diet, run daily, and done work-outs frequently to try to correct the problem. Lightness1024 can attest, as he sits next to me at the office. In fact we count how many daily push-ups we do in his own notebook. I am the leader! None of that has helped, and my problems have been getting worse. Lightness1024 would also attest that I’ve missed half of this and the last month due to health problems, mostly related to my heart. Last month an ambulance came for me from the office. I’ve been content until now to never ever give anyone a clue about this. To post as usual and let everyone believe all is fine. And now I am not seeking any special attention. Anyone who gives me such will receive a virtual punch in the face. I am only finally admitting to this because I’ve done many things to reverse my liver problem and yet it just keeps getting worse, and finally I have to admit that I might suddenly disappear. If so, you should all know why. Again I want to mention that there is no certainty to my doom, and I am only deciding to be open about the whole mess because the evidence is pointing in that direction. But at times I was a major asshole here. So this post is precautionary. I am sorry to those I have offended, and sorry for my lack of tact in some cases. There were even cases in which I wanted to absolutely flame a person who I didn’t (I gave tactful advice), but later that person PM’ed me with thanks and tellings of how much he or she respected me and has read my posts with great respect. I felt horrible for having wanted to flame him/her in the first place. I felt like a monster. If I am still here in 5 years, forget this post. I’ve had 6 months to post my troubles and create drama, but I hate drama, and if I end up getting through this then I only want it to dissolved into nothing and be gone. But if I suddenly vanish, I want to say that I am sorry for my past lack of tact. I’ve demonstrated it where I thought it would be effective in making my point, but if I am to suddenly disappear I want it to be understood that that was my only purpose. I am not really that asshole. Finally, I want to say that this post is something I want to leave behind should things turn to the worst, but I have no intentions of allowing that to happen. A liver disease that creates a blood problem that creates a heart problem that sends one into a hospital 15 days out of a month? Pfft. Fuck off. When death’s hand comes for me, I will take a bite from it, digest it, shit it out, and shove it back in his face while asking him if he wants desert. L. Spiro

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Started by L. Spiro June 09, 2013 04:44 PM

22 comments, last by way2lazy2care 11 years, 7 months ago

Krohm

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June 10, 2013 05:38 AM

Believe it or not I was exactly thinking about you. For one reason or the other I missed seeing your posts for a while. I asked myself what was going on but I supposed you were just busy. This sucks and yes, you have been harsh here and there but if this is your worse, you're still fine on the scale.

Again I want to mention that there is no certainty to my doom, and I am only deciding to be open about the whole mess because the evidence is pointing in that direction. But at times I was a major asshole here.

I am sorry you are sad about that. Just make sure it never happens again and we'll be nice. Past can stay behind us if we leave them "where" it is.

I am only finally admitting to this because I’ve done many things to reverse my liver problem and yet it just keeps getting worse, and finally I have to admit that I might suddenly disappear. If so, you should all know why.

Don't worry too much about it. It makes it worse. That said, I'm afraid you'll have to rethink your priorities.

Keep in mind that medicine is statistical. Just try hitting chance you need.

Previously "Krohm"

latch

949

June 10, 2013 06:38 AM

I think it sucks. I don't know you other than the fact that you have a lot of talents (that and I will drive past your hometown next month).

It's a waste.

Find that unknown android game you are looking for

Building a 3d printer and other stuff

Jack Shannon

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June 10, 2013 02:03 PM

Always enjoy your posts L. Spiro. You are always so generous with your advice/knowledge. I wish you all the best!

FLeBlanc

3,142

June 10, 2013 03:20 PM

I still think your fate will be to die on Mars, probably in some movie-dramatic moment where you fall to your knees, shaking your fist defiantly at the ochre sky and screaming "damn you to hell" as you go.

L. Spiro

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June 10, 2013 10:03 PM

Thank you everyone. Sorry for my late reply but once again I had to go to the hospital yesterday. I want to respond in more detail but for now the pain killers etc. are still in my system and I think it would be best to save that for when my head is clearer and I have more energy. But I at least wanted to say thank you to everyone and that I plan on going nowhere.

I will find something to turn this around.

L. Spiro

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LennyLen

5,720

June 12, 2013 08:41 AM

Best of luck!

arthursouza

1,622

June 12, 2013 10:48 AM

Best of luck L.

Stormynature

5,198

June 12, 2013 12:18 PM

Evil Side: Can I has your stuff!

Good side: I truly hope that this becomes nothing more than a big hiccup in a long life.

Gamedev.net side: The L. Spiro memorial prize (all prizes must be collected from the Mars postal depot)

Well we have talked on the side when you were having a bad time and I shall basically re-iterate the main point - life will be less with your eventual absence but your presence in the meantime enriches our existence and will continue to do so even when it is from the past. Keep fighting, keep living, keep being yourself.

With deepest respect

David