Time out

So, after more than a decade of being in esports, i'm taking a short break. I'm not leaving or retiring or doing anything crazy like that, just taking a short break. Thanks to my CEO at Gfinity Neville Upton (who not only gave me the time off, but also recognised that I'm basically burnt out) I'll be taking off on Tuesday next week and not coming back until January. As part of the deal however, I'll be disconnecting completely, something some of you will find very nice with less Twitter spam in your timeline, I'm sure ;)



It's been more than 10 years since I really recharged and relaxed. Esports has become more and more demanding over the last few years in particular (just ask anyone who works the events and they will tell you) and with its "always on" nature of social media, people coming up to you on the train or in the street, streaming from home when not doing events on camera, it sometimes feels like I never disconnect.



So, for the next few weeks, I'll not be on Twitter or Facebook and instead flying out to a nice (not that exotic) relaxing spot in the sun to spend lazy days on the beach, catching the rays and swimming in clear blue seas. I'll be taking my phone for emergency purposes and a camera (so I might share some pics when I get back) but I won't be online.



After a week of this however, I'm sure I'll be digging sand out of my groin, annoyed by how hot the sun is and having withdrawal symptoms from video games, but I'll be trying my best to stick to the regime so that I can come back in the new year, rejuvenated, refreshed and ready to go again.



For now, I'd like to wish all of you a great holiday season and fabulous new year, see you in January and thanks for all the support, love, care, feedback, donations and discussions in 2015. <3



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