(this has been in the works for a while, but i feel like now is finally the time. let me just preface by saying that even though i've read so many of these over the years, i don't really know what to say. how do people do this !?) my time here on scratch has come to an end. i can't believe i'm typing these words lmho. nearly six years, i've spent on scratch - ever since my first year or middle school. and now, i'm a senior in high school, off to college next year. feels surreal. but in those six years, scratch became such an important part of my life. i discovered my love for creating and sharing art and stories, and made so many countless precious memories. i've met some of my closest friends on this platform, and though many have left, i've treasured all the memories dearly. especially during the height of the covid-19 pandemic, this website became my safe haven, my refuge from the horror going on outside. and for that, scratch, i thank you from the bottom of my heart. i truly would be nothing without the friends i've made on scratch. there are so so many, and i wouldn't be able to name them all even if i tried - but to those i've looked up to and those i've become close to, thank you. thank you so so much for being a part of my life. i'm not joking when i say that some of the best moments of my life have been with you. some special shoutouts!! @Bear6a23, my 4lyfer for real!! you've been with me since day one, and i can't even begin to express in words how grateful i am to know someone like you. @fhort0/@-Apexial, i know you've left but in case you ever stumble across this: thank you. that's really all i can say lol idk how else to describe what i mean in words. twins forever <3 @-xerq-/@avyx-, i'm so glad we became friends, you're an amazing person and soso talented in music!! thank you for all the memories :D and to the rest of my close friends and countless others out there, thank you for being a part of my scratch journey. i love you all <33 and to my followers, all 496 of you: thank you so much for choosing to join me on my journey. i really, really never expected to almost have 0.5k - like fr lol do y'all see the excitement in that 10 followers project ?? i'm so so grateful to each and every one of you, this may be a coding site for little kids but my little heart was and still is touched. thank you <3 in terms of prior commitments (and by that i mean like one art trade) and competition entries... i'm sorry i won't be able to complete them. i hope you understand. all in all, i feel like it's time to move on. i've had an amazing run on scratch as galaxi, but now this chapter has come to a close. i'm truly grateful to have had this opportunity. <3 if you're a close friend and would like to connect outside of scratch, i'd love to as well! you can find me on pin at milkiwaygalaxi (let me know who you are!!), and i may or may not be starting a yt soon :eyes: i'll drop any other socmed here when i get them! i will be checking back on here from time to time too :) well, that marks the end of . once again, thank you - truly. <3 music: farewell, neverland by tomorrowxtogether, piano cover by pianella piano
