Visitors, I am no longer active on Imvu. I deleted the client from my computer and I cleared most of the items associated with my account. It is unlikely that I will log in or chat again. I have essentially left Imvu. Please let me assure you that the decision was very difficult for me.

There are a few compelling reasons. First, Imvu has cost much more money than I want to spend on an elaborate dress-up game (granted, branding it as such is a bit oversimplified). I need to direct more of my money towards other things besides dressing up avatars and rooms—and more time for that matter, which leads to the second reason, which is far more important. Real life is becoming more demanding in its pressures and duties. I have no choice but to constantly look out for a potential proper career. Even in regards to whatever free-time remains, I need to refocus on developing my skills in writing and drawing, possibly in view of a real career as an author and illustrator. Finally, I need to avoid relying too much on computers for socialization. As much as I appreciate the chance to talk with people far away from home, I need to socialize with people closer to home. The 3D chats may not have been quite as helpful as I thought they would be in learning how to socialize.

You may say, why not just find a balance between real life and Imvu? I’m afraid it’s not that simple. I’m in my late twenties. I’m discerning a vocation of a monk or an oblate. I’m going through a slow and rough transition to a new life. Life has been tough for me mainly because of my Asperger’s Syndrome (which is high-functioning autism). I need as much time as possible in real life. Surely you understand that. I believe very strongly that I can’t be involved in a "Second Life" anymore. I feel that I can only focus on one life. The more I contemplated the decision upon setting the date for leaving, the more resolute I grew in my decision and the more I trusted that the decision would be for the best.

I can’t dismiss Imvu as merely a dress-up game, though. I know that it’s a community. So many people are looking for beauty and joy. I have left behind two public rooms that I set up for you: the Garden of White Roses and the Chapel of Divine Mercy. Your avatars can rest in those rooms and savor the environments and be refreshed. You may be refreshed by extension. I appointed caretakers to supervise you and help you to enjoy these rooms. Many have also commented on the basic design of this homepage, considering it inspiring, so I'm leaving that behind as well. Consider this page a beautiful gateway to the beautiful public rooms.

May God be with all of you.