Without going into too much, I'm just going to say that 2021 has been one of the worst years for me (with some high notes thanks to friends off-site, but overall, it was just awful) and I ended up taking yet another unplanned hiatus from the site. I've also been a bit of a social recluse, mostly because I was focused on certain relationships and aspects of my life for most of the year.

This is a belated thank you to everyone who left gifts under my non-existent Luminaire tree in 2021. I still feel bad that it took me this long to get back to you guys, but I don't even remember the last time I logged-in to Subeta before the other day.

Thank you for continuing to send me many items from my wishlist over the years. I know I can be very sparse with responses and the like, but I still really appreciate you helping me out with my Subeta goals.

I have fond memories of our conversations, from shared pains and feelings over working in healthcare, to your enthusiasm over thylacines. I actually met another person at work who really loves the creatures. I hope you are well.

Thank you so much for sending me the bloodied altar, it's kinda funny that I still had it in my Battle wishlist since I already unlocked the challenger, but I needed an extra for a pet treasure chest, so it all worked out! I do have some misgivings over not speaking to you much off-site, but I've really been a bit of a recluse since the pandemic.

Fairy Boobmother! It means a lot to me that you still remember me, since circumstances have led me to abandon my old Discord profiles (very long story but it involves someone stalking me IRL) and drop out of anything Subeta-related for the most part. Thank you so much. I could hug you right now.

I'm sorry for dropping off the face of the earth, but I hope you and your family are all well. Thank you for remembering me. I always felt cozy whenever I spoke with you. Once things are better for me and I'm not as exhausted with hospital duty, I'll get back in touch.

Thank you for sending me scroll items and other items every Luminaire. Even if we never really got the chance to talk much, it really means a lot that you still recognise me even if so many years have passed since that user-run plot. Sadly, the hard drive where I had all my older artwork crashed, so I'm not sure if I still have the chicken I drew for you back then. I still think about it whenever I see your username.

I feel very bad because I'm very hard to get a hold of and you're the only person from that friend group (even if I think I've talked to you way before Blanche and the others) who is still here on the site. But thank you so much for always sending me these items. Once I can get the wardrobe to work properly for me, I'll use that background, because it's beautiful.

I am trying to be composed right now because I've been meaning to speak with you for quite a while now, but have been waiting for a time that my mental health is much better.

Long story short: I made a lot of Malaysian friends over the pandemic (hahah) and I always realise that you're pretty much the first person from MY I've spoken to online.

It really means a lot to me that you remember me, especially considering how busy we both are. I don't know how to express it in words (without collapsing into stupid Malay memes, and yes, I know you're not Malay) but there is something about you guys and getting people out of their shells, I was just thinking about it today, that I probably wouldn't have been as enthusiastic or involved in Custom Wearables if not for Team SEA (if you know, you know.)

... I am also apologising in advance for the name and description of something you did for me years ago that I'm only submitting now. Unless...?

Really sorry for also dropping off the face of the site and taking a while to respond, without trying to repeat myself too much, I'm still appreciative that you sent something my way. I hope your current academic endeavours are going well, if they're not already done. But you know how it is in academia, there is always much to learn.

Surprisingly, our conversations did get me into watching more astrophysics videos, so much that my YouTube recommendations has at least one video from PBS or some other channel about it!

I feel bad because I've really not been around in a while and haven't been able to help you with your Subeta goals, but you still send me items every now and then. Thank you so much for doing this over the years, I really appreciate it.

I'm glad we've been talking more often through Twitter, but I really was surprised to see you send me something this year. Thank you so much for bearing with my inconsistent arse.

I can only hope this will be a better year for you. And don't feel bad for taking a hiatus! We all need that from time to time. I am happy to help whenever I can! :)

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of course I'd remember you! <3 I hope your 2022 is shaping up to be better than your 2021, I'm so sorry to hear you had such a tough year :(

I have my chicken drawing and another full body sketch you did of my avatar still on my computer! <3 Pastebin wasn't cooperating or they'd be in this post...I'll have to get it sorted and ping you in case you'd like to copy them back over :) <3

Sorry to hear you've had a hard year. <3 Glad you'll get some use out of the altar! I'm pretty hopeless at getting back to people myself, so no pressure from me. I think of you fondly from time to time. c:

hey! Sorry to hear that 2021 was poop. I hope 2022 is your year, and everything comes together that makes the struggles of the past maybe not worth it, but more bearable. <3

team SEA for the win! I'm honestly just glad that you still manage to pop on Subeta sometimes! Life can definitely be crazy at times but I always remember the goooood old days too!!

Thank you so much for the pink hair too and the reference is SO ON POINT! I hope things go better for you !!

i'm sorry to hear you had a rough year but hopefully this year is better! i'm glad we've been able to talk a bit more lately!!