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Sorry the the inactivity
@Kingsif: I am sorry. I have been incredibly busy with everything that has been going on. I got hit by hurricane Isaias, had covid, and have a job that was impacted by the pandemic. I really apologize. Once I get back on, I will renominate. I am sorry.
What happened
@Northamerica1000: @Ad Orientem: @TonyBallioni: @BlueMoonset: @DGG: @PlanespotterA320: (I honestly do not know who else to ping, but I really hope people see this. Ive met so many great ppl)
As you can tell, my activity has not been the same at all since March 2020. I have had different updates over the time, but they aren't the most detailed and I really want to explain the lack of substantial activity.
After my failed RfA, I felt very down but I still maintained activity. Back in 2019, I had a goal of even increasing my activity and helping Wikipedia as much as I can. However, In March 2020, I contracted COVID-19. I got it from commuting to NYC and it hit me bad. I was very sick for a 1.5 months and had to deal with others around me getting the virus. I felt awful and to this day, my smell and taste are only 85% back. I was unable to do Wikipedia during that time.
I made it clear that once I recovered I would be back to 100% editing power. However, it did not happen. Summer 2020 was a turbulent time. Work, personal life, and the world situation caused me to still not be at my editing capability. In the Fall and Winter of 2020 I thought editing was going to get back to the swing of things. I think I even mentioned to people I was coming back. I did admittedly have a big gap during the holiday season.
However, after March 13th 2021, my activity began to plummet for some reason. I found myself just getting busier and dealing with multiple things. Life, work, and other projects. I am so ashamed in my activity for April, May, and June.
I realized that I need to bring AA88 back. I want to be back to the way things used to be prior to 2020. I want to edit and help clear those backlogs. Do whatever it takes to help out.
Bear with me, I will be back. I will ease into it and there may be ups/downs, but I, AmericanAir88, will never leave Wikipedia. I hope to see you all soon. Please spread the word with the projects of Wiki that I am returning overtime.
Best, AmericanAir88(talk) 21:22, 13 July 2021 (UTC)
- Hi AA. I recall running across an earlier report of yours, and by coincidence thought of you and upon checking in saw your message here. Just want to let you know that you're not alone, there are other covid long-termers on Wikipedia I'm sure. One of them may even have caught it on an AA flight, back in March 2020 when Dr. Fauci was still saying you didn't need to wear a mask, and major airport terminals were still crowded with few ppl wearing masks and very little social distancing in queues. Please don't feel ashamed, there's no need for that; this is a volunteer project. I always have more work to do than time to do it, so if you need help finding stuff to do, I can suggest things, if I have a better idea of your talents and interests. Regards, wbm1058 (talk) 22:25, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
@Wbm1058: Thanks man. Suggestions are appreciated.
UPDATE: Still one month from this announcement I did. Been really busy this August. AmericanAir88(talk) 02:43, 14 August 2021 (UTC)
August Editathons at Women in Red
Women in Red | August 2021, Volume 7, Issue 8, Numbers 184, 188, 204, 205, 206, 207
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--Megalibrarygirl (talk) 22:23, 23 July 2021 (UTC) via MassMessaging
September 2021 at Women in Red
Women in Red | September 2021, Volume 7, Issue 9, Numbers 184, 188, 204, 205, 207, 208
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--Rosiestep (talk) 22:28, 26 August 2021 (UTC) via MassMessaging