Rustling Thoughts

Yes, the title is what it looks like. No, I am not leaving the blogging world, merely moving. *points again to title* See, it doesn't say "Leaving Forever, I Hope I'm Missed." But why the sudden change? I feel like this blog has run its course and done its purpose. It was a good stepping off point and learning opportunity, and now I feel like I'm ready to move. Looking back over everything I've written, I feel like I've settled and set the standard for what I want my blog to look like. I want to take everything I learned from Rustling Thoughts and start fresh again. But instead of completely overhauling this blog, I want to keep it and look back on it as it is without losing anything. It's been rolling around in the back of my mind for a few weeks now, and I've finally sat down and done it. I've made a lot of friends through Rustling Thoughts, even when it used to be The Shy Introvert. I improved my writing and proofreading ab...

I find it hard to believe I've stuck it out this long. Like, every time I try to start a chronicle of my life, it only lasts a few months, maybe a year. Yet here we are. Another year done. Wow, this is starting to sound sad. I'M NOT LEAVING OR ANYTHING.  THIS IS NOT A FUNERAL.  LIGHTEN UP FOR GOODNESS SAKE. *scratches head* How'm I supposed to celebrate this anyways? Confetti, I guess. And I suppose I could get Gandalf to blast off some fireworks. But seriously though! I'm so happy with the way this blog of mine is working out! I'm so incredibly grateful for the friends I've met and made through blogging (we will figure out a way to meet up, I promise!). You have made me step out and find my voice. You have encouraged me and put up with my cringey first attempts at blogging and writing. In general, I feel like I've stepped out of my comfort zone and become a more lively person because of blogging. ...

You have no idea how long it took me to find my last survey so I would have something to model this survey after. Also, trying to figure out the HTML. And I call myself computer-smart. *rolls eyes* Anyways, if you don't mind: Loading...