So it finally happened. I might have gone insane in the last month, pushing hard for it... which kind of baffles me, because ... well that's a long story.

I joined Steamgifts to be a leech. That's most people so far as I know, and then something happens to us. We meet the people here, we hang out on the forums, and somehow over time, quite a few of us are affected by it. It may happen suddenly; it may happen slowly over time. A few really generous people show up and just give way more and that's just what they do. I didn't start that way. It's been a very interesting ride and it goes something like this.

Level 1 would get me access to more GAs. It only took one game.
Level 2 would do the same thing... Learned what bundled CV was.
Level 3-4: That was fun... Find some groups

Joined Several groups... the first group that took a chance on me was Touhou Giveaways! - All Hail Skynet Archibot!

Level 5 didn't take much more time. Neither did level 6 and 7 at the end of Nov. Though I was surprised that these achievements happened.

And then it was really and truly weird... Around December I came up on level 8 and decided I wasn't gonna try anymore.

Remember, I also wanted to be a leech

Level 9 showed up up at the end of January. I was committed to not trying to get to level 10.

Remember, I also wanted to be a leech

Then Level 10 this past Thursday or Friday of the third week of Febuary.

Somehow I went from wanting to leech to give away as much as I could and I can tell you my wallet hurts.

I've met a lot of awesome people here, made a lot of friends. Lost a few in the process too. Met some I'd like to get to know better, but schedules are weird things.
I can honestly still say that this is one of the most positive places on the internet I've ever patronized on a regular basis. Sure, we have some trouble-makers and trolls, and personalities that just don't quite get along, but that's just what life is.

Anyways, throughout all this, I've had some ups and downs and it's been very interesting. Don't worry, I'm not leaving... for good but I do need a break.
Just like many of the others who have taken one, I need one myself. I have personal issues I need to address both online and in the Real World.

Plus, I'm obviously a giving addict and I need to cut myself off from that for a bit, cause... I think my wallet is starving.

So, I've unsubscribed from all the GA threads in the various groups, and almost all my GAs have completed. A few need to be marked by lucky winners and one not so lucky winner who is in the hospital and I've spoken to personally. So, I'm leaving it there for when he can finally get out and go home. I will leave you with these last GAs, one of which really hurts as I want it, but this is my typical behavior and it's shared by most of the others here who are so generous. Give away what you want.... And I've given it once before, but to my brother-in-law.... >_<

I'd thank people for their time and make a list but, there are too many... And I'd miss someone... and then I'd feel bad. So to all of you, I thank you for being a part of this community with me. It's been a great experience one that I can't wait to get back to. Oh and I musn't forget the wonderful job Support does... putting up with all my tickets ;)


And now what you're really all here for anyways... THE GIBS!

Leave your blacklist Drama at the door :)

No Level Restriction:
Trap Them Deluxe Bundle
I can admit, I'm an addict, but my goal is to trap you here too....

Level 1
Sickness
Not quite yet.... You've only just begun

Level 2 - Gift Copy - Be prepared for Friend Request
Bad Rats: The Rats Revenge
Because honestly, everyone who is on SG needs a copy of Bad Rats

Level 3
Teddy Floppy Ear - The Race
At this point, it's still all fun and games

Level 4 - Gift Copy - Be prepared for Friend Request
BUTTS: The VR Experience
Cause they are like opinions, right?

Level 5
The Ball
Now it's really started rolling

Level 6 - Gift Copy - Be Prepared for Friend Request
My Name is Mayo
Cause everyone needs to click a Mayo Jar

Level 7
The Deed
It was around here that the Deed, or what had become the obsession, became apparent

Level 8
The Extinction
The Extinction of real life funds seriously kicks in here

Level 9
Devouring Stars
Devouring Stars? More like our wallets

Level 10
Sentinels of the Multiverse
Now that my wallet is empty, I'll just watch for a bit

Level 10 - Public
Fallout 4
Because Level 10s don't have everything... Heck, I don't even own this yet.... T_T So Painful

There's also a Blueheart GA out there :)

I should be back in a month or a month and a half. Though I am now a member of the 300P club, I'm still entered in some GAs and I'll check back from time to time to see if I won, but if you need me to mark something sooner, on the off chance that I win it, just message me on steam.

8 years ago*

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Should there have been a puzzle?

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No time for puzzles!
How dare you leave without giving us the thing you promised!
Definitely not! So thankful there isn't one...
Yes!
.... you even ask?
Gotta click something, where is my tuber?!

You're awesome, what else can I say :) And SG is a great place. Best place I've found in the Internet :D Good luck to you, come back soon (or when you feel to :) ).

8 years ago
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Thanks, Crystal! See you soon! It is isn't it? I'll try to be back as soon as I can... though even on break, I might be planning something :D

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We´ll be here, my friend. So take the time you need.
Obviously congrats on your milestone.

8 years ago
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Thanks, smokekills... for just being here... more important than the milestone really... the community wins over that. :D

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Indeed!

8 years ago
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Congratulations on level 10, and enjoy a well-deserved break. Struggles to get to level 7

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Don't worry, it'll happen, there is always time :D

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Kudos to making it all the way to the top :D

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There is no top! It's all about the giving! How far will it go? Just not right now :D

8 years ago
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That's great news (the level) :) Well earned, congrats!

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Thanks for that! But there will be more... just not right now :D

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I will watch you constantly. Yes. There is no other option. ;)

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Level 10? Wow, congrats! You're really generous! This is a big "THANKS" for all your giveaways! =)
I hope you can solve your issues quickly and come back here with us asap! And remember: this is not a goodbye, this is a "see you soon"! ^^
P.S. When you arrive at the addiction clinic, greet all the other members who took a break of steamgifts! XD

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Big you're welcome, but if it wasn't for everyone else here, it wouldn't have happened, they are all inspiring :D
I would, and I would report back to you about it, but you know, anonymity and all XD

8 years ago
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Hope you will get your things worked out. Good luck.

8 years ago
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Thanks for that, I'm trying! :D

8 years ago
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Grats on lvl 10 and enjoy your break. This place is my personal Hotel California ;_;

8 years ago
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Yeah, I kinda feel like as long as this place is standing, it'll be a place I go to :D

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Yeah, not too long, Ducky! I just have to handle some stuff :D

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Take your time and hope see you back soon!

Thankies for the gibs and congrats con your lvl10!

8 years ago
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Thanks, and I will be back soon enough :D

8 years ago
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We'll miss you. ;_;.

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Oh! Tears! :D

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Take care!

8 years ago
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Thanks, I'll try :D

8 years ago
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Why are you so bad at leeching? :3

I want to take a break from SG too, but then I realize I don't really have much else to do.. lol

Catch you later!

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I don't really know... I'm very confused .... it wasn't supposed to be this way! :D

8 years ago
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Farewell and good luck!

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Thanks! Much appreciated! :D

8 years ago
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Congrats on the one and zero~ \o/
Hope you have a nice break. Wish you the best!

8 years ago
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Thanks, and good luck winning stuff while I'm gone :D

8 years ago
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Hope everything gets settled and that you're ok...

We'll miss you, but we'll also be here when you get back ^_^

8 years ago
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Eh, it's a work in progress... but working on it :)

Thanks, and I look forward to coming back :)

8 years ago
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Hey keohookalani,
The first comment I made was on one of your discussions. It was (if my memory is correct) 'How Do You Keep Track of Your Unused Keys', and my response was something like (paraphrasing from bad memory) 'I write the key with Jiffy marker on my arm, and after I use the key; I remove it by rubbing a porcupine and bleach on my arm = Nature's Whiteboard' and you said "Best response yet", and I knew then that Steamgifts was going to be a cool place to lurk and make the odd comment. You were the first on my White List and you will be missed. Hope to see you again soon. Good luck moving forward.

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Hahaha, I remember that, that was really damn funny. Thanks for making this place a bit funnier :D

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Gratz for 10 and thanks for the GAs

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Thanks, and you're welcome :D

8 years ago
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Congrats on reaching level 10. Good luck making it to the super-secret level 11.

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Have a great break, and congrats on 10! See you when you return, thanks for everything you do keo.

(geez, I feel like the only loser that isn't close to 10 on the forum of late)

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Thanks, CE - I look forward to coming back :)

(You'll get there eventually :D)

8 years ago
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Wow ... congrats on level 10, thanks for all the (past and present!) giveaways! Actually you are the person I leeched from most -- I checked ...

I hope you can sort it all out and return relaxed and carefree ... just tell us in advance so we can organize a suprisehomecoming party :)

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Hahaha, you and another are some of my favorite leeches :D

Enjoy and I'll try to let you know ;)

8 years ago
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Congrats on an unwilling lvl 10 lol. Always sad to see people leave the community (even for a while) but alas, life is life. I remember reading your GA descriptions about feeling off. Best of luck in whatever you are dealing with.

8 years ago
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Yeah, it's been a rough little bit for the past couple weeks, but I'm working on it. Just officially taking the break took a huge amount of stress off my shoulders :D

8 years ago
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Well, congratz. Hopefully unlike me u able to stop. I know I cannot.

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Stopping is probably impossible - Breaks are another thing entirely :D

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No one can escape, NO ONE ! malefic-laugh.mp3

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-RUNS-

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