hey yall! it’s me, the person who hasn’t used this website in over 3 years. I am not coming back to Scratch, but I found myself experiencing a wave of nostalgia while packing for college (yes, I’m off to college). Life has been moving pretty fast recently. The photos here are all from my senior year. Despite being neither old nor wise (well it depends on who you ask), I wanted to post some thoughts and advice that have impacted me across the last few years. Mainly, and why I felt like making a post at all, is that it’s ok for your identities and interests to be fluid. I actually don’t draw anymore, but I’ve picked up photography and gardening. There’s people I’ve lost contact with throughout the years, but there are countless incredible people I’ve met who have stayed by my side. I don’t fully recognize the person I was when I was active on this site. And that’s alright. It’s very easy to fit yourself into a box, but you don’t have to. And just because something ends or changes doesn’t make it a waste of time. Everything shapes you, and that’s a good thing but you don’t need to be bound to the past. Let yourself be a shifting mosaic of interests and loves. Although, on a related note, don’t let others tell you to leave childhood joy behind. Celebrate whimsy and simple pleasures. There is so much grief in this world, and it is important to feel it, but it’s also immensely important to learn to see the beauty. For as long as something makes you happy and isn’t hurting anyone, don’t let anyone judge you for loving it. Play outside, dress up, laugh loudly, watch cartoons. whatever. Most of all be kind. Take care of yourself, and take care of your community. Remaining gentle and empathic is so so powerful. Growing up isn’t as scary as it seems. Keep chasing your dreams. Go touch grass and hug a friend. This advice is cheesy, but I think it’s true. And hey, I’m being sentimental. Lots of love, stay creative -Daisy
