hey, this is mina here! i'm happy to be with all of you today. i want to tell you about my experience on scratch, which has been among the most incredible and meaningful things i've ever done. when i first began using scratch in fifth grade, i was captivated by the potential for creating and sharing my own ideas. i cherished how scratch provided a platform for self-expression, learning new skills, and enjoyment. in these three years (really four if we add my previous account), scratch has taught me so much. it has helped me learn how to code, design, think critically and creatively, interact with others, overcome obstacles, offer and take criticism, and be respectful of and helpful to others. most importantly, scratch has made me feel like i belong and have something to do. it has given me a sense of belonging to something greater than myself, something that matters, and something that has an impact. i now feel as though i have a voice, a vision, and worth. i now feel as though i have friends thanks to it. i owe to all of you an enormous amount of appreciation for what they've done for me. through both good and terrible times, you have been there for me. you've helped me, motivated me, and encouraged me. the things i've made have received likes, loves, follows, favorites, remixes, comments, and sharing. you improved my projects, and you improved myself as well. i also met some of the most amazing people, and i'm so appreciative of all the friends i've made here. additionally, i have to accept the fact that school is becoming more and more difficult and that i must put my studies and future first. i can't afford to devote the same amount of time to scratch as i once did. this does not imply that i will never code again. i'm still passionate about it; therefore, i'll keep looking for various ways to do it later in the future. i appreciate your role in my scratch adventure. i appreciate you being a part of my life.
