Dusty
just me
Guess I need to re-introduce myself as "just" Dusty 
Here's my story for those who haven't read it on Facebook
I recently made the VERY, VERY (very, very) tough decision - tough both emotionally & financially - to leave my part-time position at Sideshow Collectibles and become a full-time mom (and to try to expand on my cooking skills - ha!). Sideshow Marissa has taken my place - be extra nice to her
After 6 great years at Sideshow, and countless truly wonderful friendships made - with coworkers, collectors and artists alike; some of whom I see nearly every day, some of whom I've never physically met; from all corners of the earth and walks of life - I am super, super sad to go...but I'll definitely still be around the Freaks board now and then!
The company and the people are just so incredibly amazing; I truly can't express in words what the entire experience has meant to me. I have been so, so lucky to be a part of such a wonderful team; nay, family. Many of you are probably thinking that I'm stupid to leave such a sweet set-up - and you may be right But we all have to make our choices in life, and it's gotten to the point where I can't be both the parent I want to be *and* the employee I want to be, while also keeping my health intact! There's just not enough time in the day. (Perhaps my standards are too high, but I would feel like I was selling myself short if I lowered them in any area; so one had to go - it's all or nuthin' with me and always has been.)
I will always give thanks to every fork in the road that led me down the path to Sideshow - incredible boredom at work in the Thomas Kinkade gallery back in Austin & the LOTR fandom that filled in the hours of tedium in 2003; moving to Los Angeles to help my then-boyfriend try to find his place in this crazy world in 2004; the first ORC (One Ring Convention) & meeting Chris & Larry in January 2005...whatever or whoever it all was! - because without taking all of those small steps & making those choices, I would never have met my husband Travis (multimedia manager at Sideshow)...and Dax (my 2-year old son) wouldn't even exist. I can't begin to fathom that in my wildest dreams!!!
So...in conclusion; I am now "just" Dusty here on the boards. And a HUGE THANK YOU to all who have been with me through various stages of the journey that was my life as "SideshowDusty"!
Here's my story for those who haven't read it on Facebook I recently made the VERY, VERY (very, very) tough decision - tough both emotionally & financially - to leave my part-time position at Sideshow Collectibles and become a full-time mom (and to try to expand on my cooking skills - ha!). Sideshow Marissa has taken my place - be extra nice to her
After 6 great years at Sideshow, and countless truly wonderful friendships made - with coworkers, collectors and artists alike; some of whom I see nearly every day, some of whom I've never physically met; from all corners of the earth and walks of life - I am super, super sad to go...but I'll definitely still be around the Freaks board now and then!
The company and the people are just so incredibly amazing; I truly can't express in words what the entire experience has meant to me. I have been so, so lucky to be a part of such a wonderful team; nay, family. Many of you are probably thinking that I'm stupid to leave such a sweet set-up - and you may be right
But we all have to make our choices in life, and it's gotten to the point where I can't be both the parent I want to be *and* the employee I want to be, while also keeping my health intact! There's just not enough time in the day. (Perhaps my standards are too high, but I would feel like I was selling myself short if I lowered them in any area; so one had to go - it's all or nuthin' with me and always has been.)I will always give thanks to every fork in the road that led me down the path to Sideshow - incredible boredom at work in the Thomas Kinkade gallery back in Austin & the LOTR fandom that filled in the hours of tedium in 2003; moving to Los Angeles to help my then-boyfriend try to find his place in this crazy world in 2004; the first ORC (One Ring Convention) & meeting Chris & Larry in January 2005...whatever or whoever it all was! - because without taking all of those small steps & making those choices, I would never have met my husband Travis (multimedia manager at Sideshow)...and Dax (my 2-year old son) wouldn't even exist. I can't begin to fathom that in my wildest dreams!!!
So...in conclusion; I am now "just" Dusty here on the boards. And a HUGE THANK YOU to all who have been with me through various stages of the journey that was my life as "SideshowDusty"!
Wish you the best on your new endeavor!
I'm sure they'd welcome you back with open arms. Don't be a stranger! I know you said you'll still frequent the boards, but please join us in chat sometime, especially during Spook, even if just to say a brief "hello!" Take care, and hope to hear from you SOON! 
