Sigh,
10 years. Holy shit I'm old.
Well, it's nice to know that NewGrounds is still standing. It's strange to be back, but also incredibly heartening, actually. A lot has changed since 2016 and I can't remember a good chunk of it. I'm not happy with the current state of affairs, but as long as my family and my fiancรฉe, Moon, are safe then that's good enough for me.
For anyone else out there, I hope that you're all staying safe as well. To the people of NewGrounds who helped shape my childhood {I still ended up messed in the head so it wasn't all your guys' fault} thank you. From the bottom of my heart.
Alright. Where to start... where to start. Er, well. This will be my {second?} time back? As far as I can remember, anyway. I used to watch the Siblings series a lot growing up and thought the idea of Half Beard was hilarious. Though less hilarious on my own face since I lack the proper aesthetic. I remember StarBarians and Mr. Happy Harry. Dan Bull, etc.
Other than that I've been courting, married {one year and exactly one day}, divorced, single, courted again, engaged, broken up with {after having my beautiful baby boy with my ex of whom we are now friends again}, courted again and now engaged again so let's hope that "Lucky number 3" is truly lucky.
My son is now 4 {as of 8/13/25} and acts like me. Looks like a combination of my ex {thankfully, because I was no looker at his age} and drives her nuts. I absolutely adore him and can't wait to hold him in my arms again. He is currently with my ex in Ohio, being well taken care of.
I have legally changed my name to my preferred name. After cringing and going through my old NewGround post and the subsequent replies of a younger {more... ... ... ...well, stupid} me.
I missed my 10 year high school reunion {primarily because my facebook that was part of the planning group} got hacked. I later on found out that nobody had actually planned it so {Pink Diamond willing} one of these days I'll get myself back to the city I graduated form and get the letter I wrote myself over ten years ago from my literature teacher. To any Penguins that might know me, I miss you and hope that you're doing well.
Not to depress anyone, but I am still homeless {of my own choices} and am working to get more permanent housing. I had an apartment for 4 years back in 2020 so that was nice. I am now sitting in a cabin, writing this letter to nobody in particular.
What else?
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I'm still not impressed with Animal Crossing. The game is strange and I'm not sure if I have the patience, lol. I did join TikTok and Discord, so if you ever want to message me directly, I can give you my username and we can hang out. I write occasionally, but nothing too often. My DeviantArt is still active {thankfully} so all my stories are still there.
I'm actually not sure what to say next. But what I can say is a massive "Thank you" to the Skagit Friendship House for putting up with me all these years. I don't regret helping in and out of the house. And if anyone else in Washington State is experiencing homelessness, I would advise you to check them out. They are a high barrier homeless shelter that will house you up to 90 days and help you get back on your feet.
Other than that, I hope that you are all doing well. Please, keep up the good work and have a productive 2025/2026 {pray that things get better over the next 3.5 years}
~Marceline <3