Hi. So, I'm going to take a break from Scratch for a little while. I kind of have a pretty long rant to say to you guys, so... just be patient. Over the past year, I feel like I've been using and becoming hyperfixated on Scratch more and more, and it's always the thing I'm thinking about the most during the day. I'm currently in school, so going on Scratch is already taking time out of my usual homework hours, and I find myself making projects or just looking through Scratch instead of doing my schoolwork... Which is obviously a problem. I can say that, without a doubt, I'm 100% addicted to Scratch. :/ I think it would be good for me to take a break so that I can focus on school and do things like drawing and reading - I actually haven't read a book in, like, a week, and reading is literally my number 1 favorite thing to do, so THAT is ALSO a problem. And another thing is that I just feel kind of... Neglected. Maybe it sounds like I'm complaining, but I feel like most of my followers are only following me because I followed them first and they wanted to be nice, and my online friends are mostly people I share interests with. And I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that - I love talking to and finding people who like the same things as I do. It's just that I don't really feel recognized for the content I make here on Scratch. Part of the reason why I love being on Scratch is because I enjoy making projects and I love sharing my art and things with other people. But at this point, my projects aren't the things I'm getting appreciated for. I mean, one of my most viewed projects is literally one where I talk about being depressed, for heaven's sake. What I want to do is make good quality art and content that people like just because it's good, not because we're friends or it's a prize for something or whatever. I also have been trying to work on my drawing skills and improve my artwork lately, so I think it would do me good to step away from Scratch and focus on that. I'll still be coming onto Scratch, but most likely a lot less now. Thanks to everyone for understanding, and I hope all of my followers know that I still appreciate them following me and I'm glad we share interests. And if you read all of this, then thank you. :] -Storm
