It is evident that in the last several weeks my mental health and executive function have been on a sharp and disturbing decline. This culminated in me begging Folly to file articles of removal (since I considered myself, quote, “too pussy” to resign - and had been told multiple times not to).
A motion such as this was deeply unpopular when discovered by the Magisters and was quickly withdrawn by Folly. To Folly, who has been covering for me the majority of the time (even while on LOA), I sincerely apologize. This has been bad, and I’ve treated you like shit. I will try to be better in the future.
The truth is that this has been going on for some time now. I find myself regularly unable to bring myself to get things done both inside and outside of the realm of the Magisterium. At least ten different people have told me to take a break. I have listened to none of them, stubbornly and erroneously believing I can move forth if I try.
Recent events have forced me to reconsider this position, especially as summer (in what, 3 days?) has proven no less stressful than the school year. I have noticed that I have become unpleasant to be around. Despite my best efforts, this is beginning to show in my time here in the East Pacific - the one place I was hoping it wouldn’t.
Having had enough, I’m going on LOA from 2025-06-08T21:41:00Z→2025-06-22T03:59:00Z. It is unhealthy for me to continue, but it is similarly unhealthy for me to throw the Magisterium into further chaos than it has already been thrown into. It is selfish and it is completely unnecessary.
I apologize for the trouble I’ve caused and hope to be back in service soon.
Ex Oriente Lux
Provost AC
P.S. I need a nap.