H-hi there, hello! Long time no see?  

*Ahem* Well...erm...Okay yes, it's been far too long, and I totally don't blame you if you don't remember little 'ol me. It has been two years since I've last spoken on this site...yikes.

Everything has just been happening so fast behind my side of the computer screen. I'm officially attending university now, and life has just began~! I cannot even begin to describe how blatantly busy I have been these past two years. 

I haven't drawn much over the span of time I have been silent on deviant art I must say. Might I add that I am most certainly not a part of the beloved fandom I grew up with in this community.
  

I'd like to take this time right now to thank you all so much for sticking with me for the many years I have been a member of this awesome website. I've truly made some fantastic friends on this website, and I love each and every one of you. I hope you know that.  

I've been thinking a lot lately about making a comeback here, but time still remains to be a rather offensive issue on my part. In thinking about returning, I've been especially thinking about starting fresh. That means I'll 99% likely make a brand new account. This does not mean I'll leave you guys though! You guys would truly make my heart swell if you follow me on my journey to my new account! Seriously. I love you guys, and I don't want to lose you because I am thinking about making a new account. 

I still cannot believe that I began my life here at the ripe young age of 12 over at Sonic-makes-me-smile .... WOW That was SEVEN YEARS AGO. 

Before I joined this website, I thought I was complete rubbish at anything art related. I was so unmotivated, and my heart aches for my past self. This website, and the community you created with me in it, blossomed a newfound love and appreciation for art within me. I would definitely not be the same person today if it wasn't for you guys.

Okay...I'm seriously getting emotional right now...wow.  

SO! Um...yeah..

I don't really know what else to say right now...
I will let you all know if the new account thing actually happens. I promise.

If any of you are vaguely interested, and want to see my actual face, and hear my voice more often, I have an active YouTube Channel! Yeah! I'm doing the YouTube thing with serious effort now!
  

Here's my channel if you're curious: www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZRv… I upload every Sunday.

It's been so long you guys. I have so many messages built up in my inbox that I honestly don't think I can get to...HA wouldn't it be funny though? Responding to 2+ old conversations? My goodness...

Feel free to leave a comment or a note here. We can catch up from there. I've seriously missed you all so much.  

Hey everyone, long time no see?

Obviously, I haven't exactly been active on this site recently. I deeply apologize for this, I care about you all a lot, and I don't even know how many of you even still know me. You all deserve an explanation for my frequent long hiatuses.

If I'm being honest, drawing isn't exactly my passion anymore. I get frustrated half the time I do it, and I feel silly posting inadequate art. I see many young artists who are so much better than me, and it kind of rains down me a bit. I've also really feel detached from the Sonic Fandom. I don't even have any recent gaming consoles to play the new games. The newest console I have is the Xbox 360...

My real passion is film. I love taping and editing masterpieces. In this field, I feel accomplished, I feel motivated, and most importantly, I feel inspired. I have my own YouTube channel, and I'm doing fairly adequate on it...about 5,000 views total, not bad, not bad at all. 

Also, I literally have no time. I have just returned back to my home country after a month long, much needed, vacation to South Africa. I pursued my film desire there, and you can see my video on YouTube if you wish!



Continuing on with time issues, I am starting my final year of secondary (high) school this week. I am going to be focused on applying for universities, well if I'm being honest, I already am. 

Why have I been inactive all summer long you ask? It's because I have been doing summer studies. Schooling never ends for me. I only just completed my psychology course work yesterday... 

I also have been struggling with my anxiety recently. I feel so pressured by this site sometimes because I feel like I'm letting you guys down by taking so many breaks. Honestly, I wish I didn't have anxiety, I wish I didn't have panic attacks, and I wish that I didn't stutter and shake all the bloody damn time. It's a terrible feeling, and I wish I didn't have to deal with it. I wish I didn't get bullied and ugh! Okay, enough venting, that's not why I am here.

I really really really REALLY hope you guys understand and can all forgive me for my absence. I really do try to find time to sit here and talk and what not, but it's really difficult with all the different things going on the other side of my computer screen. Just to confirm, no, I AM NOT LEAVING. I just need you guys to understand that this year is a big year for me, and all of my focus needs to be put on my studies for my last year of high school this year and my first year of university next year. Thank you to all those who still care and have not forgotten me. c: 

I'm sorry for the depressing journal, but I didn't want to beat around the bush. 

Thank you for all of your love and adoration, I love you.

MissOreoCookie 

EDiT/Update

I'm finally freed from the clutches of final exam week! I am on holiday for the time being, and will resume my activity later on this evening...hopefully.

I survived and I cannot wait to update you all more fully soon. Thanks for your continued support and loyal patience with me. I highly appreciate it.

Happy Holidays! <3

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Previously...

I Feel Like the Weight of the World...
...is Resting on my Shoulders and There is Nothing I can do to get out From Under it.

Thought I'd share a quote as the title for my journal today. Relates to my feelings currently.

Anyways I'm just writing to say that I'm going to be absent this week due to the brute force of finals week. Wish me luck and I hope to see you all before the Christmas Holiday!

I hope my anxiety doesn't cause me to fall into a panic attack in the middle of a test. Please wish me luck. I don't wan to fall into that depressing state once more. 

Thanks for Reading~
MissOreoCookie 

EDiT: ALL OF THE SLOTS HAVE BEEN TAKEN, THANK YOU! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!

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I'm conducting a survey for a school research project, and I need YOUR help! 
I'm going to keep this journal short and sweet so here is how it goes: 

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