Wow. What a year.

I dont want to write a big paragraph on how this year had been. Compared to 2020 and 2021, it was relatively mild and uneventful, which I'm grateful for.

2022 had me reflecting on myself a lot, by improving on who I was in 2021, many of you perhaps had noticed. I went on a hiatus for a while, all the while leaving everyone in the dark about it, I hurt a lot of friends. I changed my field of expertise in terms of my job, which was a huge help on improving the foundation for my future and helped me mentally. I released the Origins port alongside with Desko (much love bud) and a lot more. I made some new friends along the way...

...and lost some. The passing of @AnimatorGuy in January of this year left a huge impact on me, some may not have noticed as it was most notable in my private circles/IRL. I still miss him and wish I had a proper way to say goodbye. It pops into my head everyday. John, where ever you are, be well, I miss you and I wish we had more time to spend together. I will cherish the time we did have, and I'm grateful I got the chance to do so. <3

To those who have stuck with me, such as @39Gamer39, @mecasora , @FateForWindows , @Valrust, @LuigiGuy , @DormNes , @Spahzz, @XLakasX , @Dreaming84 , @Stefan25897, @Malrat_ , @KostaVesta , @jeb_yoshi ...

...and so many others, too many to name.

Thank you for putting up with me, even if it isn't easy sometimes, whether if it's me being in a dark place, or a nuisance (on purpose), knowing there are some out there who care is taking off a lot of the pressure everyday life throws at me.

I don't say it a lot, being the way I am, but thank all you a ton. I don't know what 2023 will bring, regardless of positive or negative, I hope we can stay friends/in contact despite any and all hardships.

Lots of love to all of you and have a refreshing, healthy new Year.

~NightInk/Shiraki