The time has come, the project that everyone, including the person creating it, dreads. I am leaving. Something about even saying those words feels relieving and makes my heart heavy at the same time. I won't bother restating the obvious, most of my reasons are here, so please read this https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1137720793/ and come back here when you're ready. I have had so many amazing memories in my 6 years of being here, and I'm so thankful that I joined this site. I owe so much of me to being on this site- it's awakened so many passions and interests that I never would've come across had I not joined this site. I was pretty young when I joined, and I look back and smile at those days. I am old now. I'm moving on to a new chapter of my life soon, and it seems fitting that this part of my life should go too. As one of my friends explained on their own leaving project, letting go of this site will be one of the steps to finally accept the fact that I must grow up. Whether I want to or not, bigger things are approaching, but this site will always stand still. This site will always be for kids who want to find their way, just like a smaller me from all those years ago desired. Now, I feel more sure of who I am as a person and a child of God, and I don't need to rely on this site for anything anymore. I will never stop drawing, though I imagine that animating may stop. One of the biggest reasons to stay is that this is the only place I animate, but I hope that there will be a place for animating somewhere in the next chapter of my life. Who knew drawing silly characters would give me so much happiness? My characters came to life because of you. You inspired me to be creative. My characters came to life because of creativity. Creating their own stories, and getting to tell bits of it in short map parts, brought them to life. I am forever grateful for that. Thank you, to everyone. Followers and friends alike(as I write this, there are 1706 of you! WOW!!), you have also helped build me into who I am today, and though it may be sad, I'm proud of the impact I've had on this community and who I've inspired. When I was young, there were people I looked up to, who were much older and talented than me. My honest hope is that I have become that person for the young people now. Having people comment and say that I'm their inspiration is worth more than any amount of followers I could ever have. To people I've inspired, I hope you achieve everything you dream of. Never stop creating. To my friends, I will sincerely miss all of you. Without you all, I would've been gone a lot sooner. It gets lonely on here, but you've made this experience worthwhile. Most of my friends have left, and some I don't talk to much anymore. I can't name you all, but just know I love you all <3 Leaving this site won't be easy, and it won't be sudden. My disappearance will be gradual-being less active, liking projects less, not sharing at all, choosing which comments to respond to- until it just...stops. And unfortunately, I have no other socials(and I don't plan on getting others, before you ask), so this is the only place you can contact me. I plan to come back every now and then to see how things are until I don't feel the need to, but in my absence, I expect that everyone will keep my profile in it's best memory. Everyone, stay kind. Be polite and respectful- the internet can be a scary place, but we are all just kids, after all. It's been a wild journey, but it's not ending. It's just the end of an era. See you around. -Star <3
