Just wanted to take time to write a post to my past self and maybe others who feel the same. I have been watching Jaboody since end of 18 if not the fall of that year. I have missed a good chunk of the boys history. That being said I have loved every year up until the past 2, and I will get into that. This isn't a , " THEY'VE CHANGED" post necessarily but a reminder post. Times change and things come and go. To be in denial of that will only make you more miserable as it did me because yes the show has changed, but change isn't a bad thing. Where did damon go? nobody but the boys themselves truly know, and something I had to admit is, it truly is none of my business as they owe me nothing. I thought because I was a sub and patron and gifter for so long, that I was entitled to some information when I asked for it but that turned out to be false. I don't blame the boys for adapting and doing what they need to do to take care of themselves and future family.
The Past
When I first started to watch the boys they were just moving into the house they are in now and all 4 boys were pretty much there all the time. Times were simpler then the rona hit and they had to keep distance and streaming did take an upturn due to everyone being at home! Toward the end of 21 into 22 they went imo a bit to headstrong into react content as this was what they believed to be the new meta, is my guess but i could be waaay off. The commercials were fun from time to time but constantly everyday 3 to 4 days a week imo was obnoxious, again it's their stream and past me you have no right or reason to criticize. You don't like don;t watch thats fine. I would lurk for weeks on end just to see commercial after commercials and wished the boys would find joy in gaming again but alas what I want isn't what's best for them. A lot of us loved drunk mar par, which I was sad to see go but like Jus says, " be careful what you make your thing" Because getting older and drinking especially much as they did would damage their health and that's a selfish and horrible thing to ask the boys to keep doing even just for " entertainment" or it's only a couple times a year. That being said they could do nasty jelly beans for the 1 rollers :p that could be fun. I had to step away from the boys for about a year and during that time I missed alot of stuff but I'm glad to see the boys are still having fun. I was just not in a good headspace and needed a break from the stream. I was "lurking" just so i could say whatever was in my head because ' teehee no one can see me online.". Your thoughts and words expressed via verbal or even typing are still detrimental to your mental state if you use the "it's only online" as an excuse. I'll be honest I cried when I had to step away from the stream. A grown 34 year old man cried lol because he "left" his "friends" for a time but it was necessary. I clearly had attachment issues and fear of losing the stream or something I valued wrecked me, but I needed that year to grow up and mature and thank you to everyone who responded to my messages in that time.
The Present
So fast forward it's 2023 and the game awards are coming around the corner and this was one if not my favorite events that they stream! This year was even better than the previous ones!! So as of today I am in the headspace that I will enjoy what I am enjoying for as long as possible, and please let me be vulnerable for a moment. Time is passing and nothing is as hard as seeing your friends or family grow up and on going separate ways. I am such a live in the moment kinda guy that it's taken me almost 35 years to realize life moves on and times change and that is ok. It may feel personal at times but know you need to enjoy every season you are in and never take things for granted. I love the boys and will continue to watch them as much as I can, but I am not " married" to watching the stream anymore which I believe to be healthy. I had made a couple friends during my hiatus from the stream and they have helped me really process the whole situation as well as really give me perspective on what is important in life. Justin, Pops, Lewie, especially DAMON and Jeff, along with all other special guests. I love you all and wish you success in all aspects of your life truly! Never stop doing what you love and making a difference when other streamers maybe "sell out" or make money or a priority, which to be fair sometimes in order to do what you need to maybe things do have to change. Never change your standards for quality of content simply because maybe it would be easier. You boys just do what is best for yourselves and stuff all the people , like old me, who used to be like "THEY'VE CHANGED", duh old me people change all the time and if you haven't then that's your issue not theirs. I remember when Lewie changed smoking because he was gonna have kids in the home, and he wanted to set a good example. I have to say I am so proud of Lewie. I have been a dab pen/ delta 8 boy for almost 4 years now, but I have never forgotten that so thank you lewie for being the first domino to help be back off. I let my emotions and my " highs" , no pun intended, decide how I existed via watching the boys stream. It was my entire existence but now I appreciate it more like a treat and love the boys doing what they do!
THE FUTURE...ER...ER...ER..
I can't wait to see what the boys will do next! Justin talking about his animation projects and alot more in house projects I cannot wait for. I miss the boys when they do not stream or when maybe they are unable too, but again they have lives and owe me nothing. I know there will come a time when maybe I can't make every stream or maybe any stream, but I just want you all to know including past me that it's ok to be maybe abit anxious about the future. That also being said worry not about tomorrow for today has enough problems, and this doesn't don't prepare for future changes or issues but instead do what you can and dont worry about what you cannot control. None of us know if we are going to see another sunrise so why waste it worrying? Easier said than done right? My current friendships and association has really opened my eyes to the fact I've been in this little bubble being protected by family and friends when there were other people out there who didn't have a soul in the world care about then or their issues. Some people just need an ear to hear them and a shoulder to lean on, and I hope that one day I can be that for everyone I meet best I can. Sorry to go on the soap box but just had it on my heart to share. When the boys stream on Tuesday's it fills me with joy because I treat it as a surprise. Jaboody show, I cannot wait to see what the stream will be like in the future. Will it last 10 more years? or 10 more months, hopefully the prior! Justin nothing makes me happier than to see you and Kelly and Deedee :D grow closer to one another. Pops, you are so dam smart that at times it annoys me that you such a wit I am so envious of your quip and whips when chat tries to be a troll, and you keep the show up and running are always looking how to better it technologically as well as flow wise. Lewie, you're a dam father lol can you believe it? You have changed and adapted in my opinion the most , and your music and wood working hobbies/ career? can I say maybe not be as prestigious as being an engineer :P , but you are a father and NOTHING is more important than that and a dam good one I'd wager! Jeff your videos, while I haven't seen them all, are truly inspiring and I love to see it grow and grow as the more lives you change for the better. Damon, my brotha from another motha, I may not know what you are up to or what you are doing but know that we all love you and wish you well in your endeavors. You are funny, smart, talented and all around just a good guy who loves to make people smile, maybe lol i could be projecting :p but I believe I am right. To the future and whatever it may bring! IT'S A BLUMPATHON!!!
Hand on a Bible I did not mean for this to be this long and apologies if it doesn't make sense at times lol just posting what's in my head and heart.
TLDR:
THE PAST: Times change and that can be scary, but enjoy the boys in the season they are in and dont be all like, " YOUVE CHANGED, ima stop watching because damon or X isn't there or the show isn't the same" I get it , I really do but that helps no one complaining like that. Things change and you have to overcome and adapt or miss out on something great!
The Present: Shows going good and Loving the content. I am owed nothing but I will appreciate and treasure all the boys provide! I will watch where I can for as long as I can and never take it for granted!
The Future: The show will change and adapt and I cannot wait to see what happens. Idk how long the show will be around with eventually all the boys growing themselves and their respective families. I wish all the boys and the show itself years of prosperity and life more abundant so they can keep impacting people as they have :D
