Hi guys! Happy blogaversary. It's been a while I know, I haven't posted since February. A LOT has happened in my life since I began this blog exactly 4 years ago. I've also changed a lot as a person. So for this post, I'll be welcoming you all back to the blog, letting you know why I ghosted the blog, and welcoming myself back into posting here. So Where'd You Go? When I started this blog I was a freshman in high school, and I just finished my freshman year of college. And I'm graduating 2 years early next year. That should explain why I haven't been posting as much here, but if it doesn't, I have more. I have been extraordinarily busy with a bunch of stuff inside and outside of school. Volunteering, trying to upkeep my mental and physical health, dealing with the transition of living in a new state for high school, and then living alone in a different section of the same state for college, all while essentially failing at socializing. Definitely hav...
Hi guys! Happy blogaversary. It's been a while I know, I haven't posted since February. A LOT has happened in my life since I began this blog exactly 4 years ago. I've also changed a lot as a person. So for this post, I'll be welcoming you all back to the blog, letting you know why I ghosted the blog, and welcoming myself back into posting here.
So Where'd You Go?
When I started this blog I was a freshman in high school, and I just finished my freshman year of college. And I'm graduating 2 years early next year. That should explain why I haven't been posting as much here, but if it doesn't, I have more.
I have been extraordinarily busy with a bunch of stuff inside and outside of school. Volunteering, trying to upkeep my mental and physical health, dealing with the transition of living in a new state for high school, and then living alone in a different section of the same state for college, all while essentially failing at socializing.
Definitely have not been failing at school, though. I got into the University of Washington's Interdisciplinary Honors Program and have been on the Dean's List every quarter this year. So yeah I've been working hard at that. I've barely had time for anything besides school, homework, and recovering from both. If you have autism, you know that simple things like school, hygiene, socializing, etc. can take so much energy out of you and that the recovery for it can take up sooooooooooooo much valuable time that can make you look super lazy to those that don't understand.
What Changed? The Theme Looks Different.
Yeah I've grown quite a bit and the pink sparkly aesthetic of the pictures on this blog are no longer what I want. I'm not saying that I've matured, because everyone who knows me knows that I have not, I'm just saying I'm not digging it. I started this blog at quite a pivotal time in my life, and my social media and this blog reflected it at that time, but it's time for a change. I'll keep the old cover photos for old times sake, but the new covers will look more cohesive and simple.
Who Is Willow V.?
Like I said when I first introduced myself, I'm not entirely sure, but I do have a better idea now. The problem is that identities change, we're always evolving based on our experiences, and that's not even a problem, just the natural way of life.
Who I am at this moment, is a published author of my own poetry book, which you can get here. I am also the author of this blog, obviously. I am a major reader, who hasn't had much time to read because of school. I am an avid documentary enjoyer, which is a hobby I like to pair with one of my others, crocheting. I am an absolute music nerd, I regularly get those notifications telling me to turn my volume down. I like shopping, perfumes, plushies, lipgloss, bamboo hoop earrings, and food. Lots of food. And boba! That list and this blog are just small chunks of the many things that make up me.
What Is A Word From Willow About?
This blog isn't truly about anything. I'll be posting whatever I please, whenever I want. It could truly be whatever, so be prepared for me to post a myriad of things.
Who Is A Word From Willow For?
My point from the original Welcome to the Blog! post still stands, "My target audiences are teenagers, crafters, and anyone who will read about my interests, but everyone is welcome. A Word From Willow is a safe space for everyone of all ages, genders, religions, sexualities, races, and abilities." But most importantly, this blog is for me.
Why A Word From Willow?
Because my name is Willow and I have words to share.
Why Did I Make A Blog?
Originally, to make money but that didn't happen. This blog is now a place for me to preserve past essays I've written for school and to get my thoughts out. My thoughts are very diverse, so like I said before, be prepared for me to post a myriad of things.
Can We Expect More Words From Willow?
Eventually, yes. I'm still going to be busy, but I will try my best to post on here whenever I can. I have no idea when that will be, but you can follow my Instagram and/or Pinterest to keep up with me, both of which are @awordfromwillow.
I'd like to thank you all for sticking with me, even though there's not many of us. If you'd like, please stay tuned for more words from Willow! Thank you for 4 years!
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