Exactly one year ago today is when I first made my NG account (I wouldn't end up posting anything until May but shhh let me have this).

I know I've talked about this a few times, but when I first joined here I was super unmotivated, and really nervous to even post anything here. But this community has been super welcoming and encouraging since day one, and I'm so happy that I decided to join!

It's super crazy that in only a year I was able to meet so many awesome people, participate in multiple collabs, and have at least one submission in every portal!! Including my first ever game that I posted a few days ago, which I never would've dreamed of attempting last year.

Now onto some updates + future projects. I had a few ideas for Pico Day/Piconjo Day, which I still may end up doing (would love to participate as both a tribute to this awesome website and as a proper thank you for OMG Flash Crashed Again lol) but sadly I don't think I'll have the time. I'm really busy with school, and I also got a job recently (at Hot Topic, which is one of the only places that would hire a rainbow-haired dumbass such as myself).

But despite that, I will be trying my best to make some more art soon, and hopefully I'll still be able to draw a little something for each event! Also, if you ever have any questions, collab ideas, or you just wanna chat, feel free to hit me up via NG messages or Discord (Maya Malice#8715).

Thank you so much for reading, I hope you all have a great day!!