Hey everybody! It’s not often I post any sort of blog, but I’d just like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout the few months I’ve been a part of this community. I don’t expect this to be read by many, but it’s nice to finally make a post about my year! :D

In the early months of 2021, a silly little teen had stumbled across this site, unknowing that it would probably change her life. I had been introduced to the site through Tankman’s week 7 in around March. I was so intrigued by charm of the game, that I ended up making my own account on Newgrounds! It was only in August, however, I posted my first piece of art on the site. It was almost overwhelming how much support I had received from that piece, and so I decided to make even MORE!

I was in a very low place before I found out about Newgrounds. Covid had really struck me deep, along with the stress of school and life in general. To put it simply, I had lost all my motivation to create. My dad had been gravely ill and I had recently moved away from all my friends and family to a new country. But that wasn’t gonna hold me back WOO

All the creative individuals I had seen on this site, and being able to see what they had created either solely or with others in the community had boosted my motivation to draw again! And after my first post (as fucking cheesy as it sounds) all the love and support I had received from countless people had set me back on track to do what I love most, to create.

BUT THAT WAS JUST THE BEGINNING B))

Not long after that, I saw an announcement for one of my favourite games to play on the site, DEAD ESTATE BABY!! It was an announcement for the Dead Estate art contest, and no doubt was I going to enter this one! So I worked my ass of for hours straight to draw up my contest entry. It was so much fun to do mann! And seeing all the other entries from some people with CRAZY TALENT, it had only boosted my drive. And it turns out I came out 1st place!!! >:D

I pissed myself when I saw the announcement, and was just so genuinely happy!! Through that I met some SUPER FUCKIN COOL PEOPLE that are just insanely kind and supportive (I won’t be taggin anyone but if y’all see this you know who you are B]). And from that only a few days later I got a notif that THE MAN HIMSELF, Tom Fulp had followed me which was pretty dope

I’m gonna try and sum things up, but after all that stuff only got better! I also began to post on twitter (biggest mistake of my life) but from that met some awesome people. You should know who you are, but I became mutual with some insanely talented peeps whom I look up to A LOT. I hope to grow more friendships within the community, because from the small little interactions I’ve had with people, pretty much everyone is really sweet :]

I also joined the NGP discord server, and got to be a part of the growing community there also. I also got to 200 fans before the end of the year, which is a crazy milestone! I appreciate all you guys :DD

Although it may not seem like much, it’s pretty crazy to think all this happened within the last 4 months or so. My goal for this year though is to continue creating wacky drawings that y’all seem to like aha. I’d also really love to make some new friends on NG,, because although I’ve had nice interactions with all these amazing people, I’ve yet to overcome my first meeting shyness and just talk to people! It would be an honour to get to know y’all better B) maybe even collab at some point this year!

Anyways I thank everyone for such a great end of 2021 for all your kind support, and cheers to 2022!!!