I think that's a very wise decision to make, DM. Of course, while we will very much miss you, your education takes precedence. And taking a temporary leave from RRU and other distractions definitely works, when I left and returned recently I found I was able to breathe a lot more while away, and now I don't have all the unnecessary stresses I was burdening myself with before. None of it is RRU's fault for either of us, of course, but I'm just saying I understand that time out is required on the occasion.
I wish you all the best of luck in your project and other endeavours while you are away from RRU! May you conquer and succeed in your goals, and I look forward to hearing from you again when you return.
(P.S. If it helps to have a written statement, you are under no obligation to be on the RRU MC server while away. Not that you were before though, obviously, but perhaps hearing it is reassuring?)