Hi everybody. How're things going? ☕
I caught wind of the news of Dragoneer passing from a friend via Discord, and it really hit me hard. I've been going through a difficult time lately -- I don't know how better to describe it except that I've been in this vulnerable in-between state of grief where unfortunate events happen one after another, with one highly anticipated event looming over you the whole time. I am holding my breath all while getting knocked back and forth from other, completely unrelated things. It has been really hard.

That's all to say, that the news breaking made me realize that I want to be more deliberate in being grateful, and participating more in communities that have helped shape me into the person that I am. I don't think I would have gotten half of where I am without this platform. I miss being active here, and miss the good conversations and amazing artwork and people. I have been floating around the fringes of different platforms, not really sure if I want to participate or even how to do so; but I do not want to keep being a hermit. With news as it is, it makes me realize I would be devastated if this platform were to ever go away.

I've even been more inclined to be creative, including (surprising to me) writing out small, very small prose-y entries. I miss connecting with people and growing more fully. I think I will focus more of my time and energy in becoming more involved here. I'm alive and it's time I started acting like it!!

Meanwhile, just as a bit of a life update: I moved from my family home a few years ago, and have been living independently (with a roommate anyway). That has been a really eye-opening experience. First of all, girl, money is impossible to hold onto. No matter what, it always finds a way out of your wallet. Pain pain pain :(

We are moving yet again, but this time taking on a new housemate in a larger place (and away from the noisy city college kids!), so any account revival will be happening after I am already settled there haha.

I hope everybody that reads this stays well and safe. Feel free to stop by for a chitchat. Have a nice week!