well, i'm gonna make this as short as possible ;D just in case, prepare for a load of yap So yea, i'm leaving i'd like to be nice and say it won't be disappearing and that I'd gradually leave but uh, that part already happened ;-; When I actually first started, I really thought that I wasn't going to leave. That was pretty silly. I have this weird cycle where i'd be hyperfixated on stuff, the main cycle consisting of scratch, reading, yt, and video games. Lately though, I've had basically not of the feeling of even opening scratch. I mean, I thought it would come back but its probably be like what, three months and I've barely posted? So, yea. I know that the time i'm writing this shows that Ive been here for 5 years and 8 months, but I've only really actually started about 2 and half years ago, and I do not regret being here for those years. It helped me develop a sort of confidence in sharing my art, because I'm not a really social person outside of social media in general. Having strangers like my art is just... so empowering to me. Scratch is also overall a very accepting community, so I feel no fear in presenting my sexuality/gender. Overall, I just find it nice for people who don't know me to see me in a different light than people I know now. As for my plans, I'm probably going to be almost completely gone by January 1st. What a coincidence, right? Anyways, between now and then, I plan to finish any unfished projects just rotting away so I don't feel guilty about leaving. Except for my checklist map part I actually have negative energy to work on that I'm so sorry ;-; Uh, there's not much left for me to talk about, so I'm going to leave some messages for my friends ;) @aenizyy I haven't really known you all that well so sorry about that ;) but you're such an amazing artist and animator and it's just mindblowing to see your artworks. They're just so beautiful @dirtynoodlez You're one of my more recent friends, but your art is just truly scrumptious, and I'm basically prone to being friends with anyone who reads/watches manga/anime. in addition, you're so nice and kind!!! Anyone's lucky to have a friend like you ^^ @-cosmocookies- Ahhhh tysm for being my friend!!! Ik it hasn't really been all that long, but you've been such a great please to talk to. Thanks for helping me out during doodle duel and doing those ats with me ;) I'll finish those payments by January! You're so incredibly encouraging! Even when I doubt my arts at its finest, youre just always there to hype it up. You truly were my greatest cheerleader. Thanks for sticking with me through my art phases ;-; ;D Last time i checked, you were here on scratch about 7 months ago so i doubt you'll be able to see this but, thanks for being my friend. You're just fun to talk to and your art is simply just eye candy. Thanks for being there regardless ahh it was so great working with you for maps! I had such a great time animating for your maps because like honestly, how are those map ideas so good??? You've been one of my inspos for a bit when I started and I'm just so greatful that we got to know each other more :) We also haven't talked a lot, sorry bout that too ;) A great friend still through it all. I'd also like to complement your animations like I can't describe its smoothness, it's simply something to adore. Thanks fore being my friend for that little bit well, we got a lot to unpack here. You probably are the first true friend when I started. I looked up to you so much, i mean, you're super considerate, and have such a cute and unique artstyle. I've had some... questionable responses that might have come off as pretty mean looking back on it, but you still were so patient with me. I'm really going to miss you ;D I think that's pretty much it. for those of you reading this, you should definitely go follow the people I listed above, they're so cool and talented. Well. Final remarks. This is gonna seem pretty childish to me, but I kinda wish I made it to at least 1k, or even 900 followers. Still, I'm just happy that lots of people look up to me and love my art at all. Thanks for sticking with me on this bumpy journey. It's really been a true pleasure.