Hey guys, this is Star. <3 As you guys know, I've been incredibly busy as of late, with my job, finishing my senior year, and simply living my life. I was gone from Scratch for 13 days, and in that time, it seemed all the stress had left me. All of it. I felt happy and content and free, even with all the work I had to do. Every time I thought about logging on to Scratch, the idea made me feel uneasy and upset, because I knew I would have a bunch of comments simply asking me where I was, why did I leave, why was I ignoring them, and just thinking about it was giving me anxiety. So I delayed. When I finally logged on, It was exactly as I had predicted. But I also saw a lot of kind comments, don't worry! In any case, I looked at Scratch, and I realized something. I had moved on. I was growing up, and I remember thinking back when I was younger, seeing these older scratchers leaving, and I was like, "PSHH, they're WEAK! I'LL never leave Scratch!" Well, reality decided to crash through my window and punch me in the face, as it does. So now, here I am. I know I'm leaving a lot behind. Friends, fans, comics... MY ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL KIDS (*hugs children*) However, in truth, I'm so excited for the future. Our lives are beautiful things, gifted to us by our Lord, and there's so much potential in the time we have. Don't shrink away from reality because the idea of it is scary, or because it's not as interesting as the books you read, or the movies you watch. Embrace it, live it, and experience the joys that are waiting for you! :D I pray that I was at least somewhat of a good influence on people. I hope that I made people smile, laugh, and maybe even cry, in a good way :3 I may not have changed anyone's lives, but I hope that I touched some. God bless all of you and your amazing, bright, and beautiful minds. Keep being creative, keep drawing and animating, keep exercising your imagination! There are dragons to slay, my friends, maybe one day we'll meet again! To all my friends and besties (You know exactly who you are) I love you guys SO MUCH, you've been the best, and I truly won't forget you guys <3333333333 -Star (Your mother, friend, and confidant)
