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I don’t really know what I’m doing with this post…

Okay, so basically I have a few things I need to address. This is going to be pretty random, but I do have some important things to tell you.

First up, the exciting news…

I’m hosting a contest!

That’s right! We recently got to 200 followers here at IH12OP. Thank you all SO MUCH! I couldn’t do it without each of you guys! (and a few spam followers…)

Anyway, the contest is pretty low-key. Basically, you guys will write a short story (around 200 words) and email it to me. You can also send it in the comments. Your story can be basically anything as long as it’s appropriate. I’ll share all of the entries and have people vote on the best one. I…don’t know what you win. I guess you guys can give me ideas in the comments!

Next up, I have some more good news! I got a new computer recently and I’m really happy with it! I got the Lenovo Chromebook Duet and it’s pretty great so far!

(let me know if you’d like to see a review. I’m definitely not a computer reviewer, but it could be an…interesting post)

With this computer, I can do digital art! I really like doing it so far, and I hope I can continue to improve.

one of my favorite’s

Ooh, speaking of Star Wars, May the Fourth be with you! I wrote a Star Wars story on my other blog, check it out.

Okay, here comes the bad part of this post.

I don’t want to go into a lot of details, but I’ve been going through a rough mental health time lately. Part of my sadness comes from the fact that I recently realized that one day I won’t blog anymore. At this point in my life, I honestly want to blog forever! And I know I have so many more memories to make both on this blog, BABF, and any other blogs I may make in the future. But there will come a time where I quit. Nothing lasts forever.

Also, the thing I always forget is that when I stop blogging, I’ll have something else that I’ll love just as much if not more. That would be a good thing!

Ummm, anyway, I’m definitely not telling you this because I’m quitting anytime soon. You can’t get rid of me that easily!

The reason I’m telling you this is because I realized that I’ve developed an unhealthy relationship with blogging. The thought of not having blogging makes me so upset, and that’s probably not the healthiest. I don’t think there should be anything in one’s life that they are that attached to.

(seriously – I didn’t even want to take this hiatus. ask my blogger friends, they’ll tell you)

Therefore, I’m taking a hiatus. Starting…now. I think I have a collab coming up and I will still post that. On BABF, I have a couple posts I’m doing before my hiatus officially starts. I’m not entirely sure when I’ll come back.

I mentioned last September that I wasn’t happy with my content anymore. I’m kind of back in that mindset to be honest. I liked my posts in February, but since then I’ve just been kinda meh. I think that’s also because of my struggles right now. I’m hoping I can emerge from this hiatus refreshed and ready to take on the world.

I’m hoping to be back in June. And on BABF, I definitely will! I’m super excited for Camp Happy Heart and I’ve already begun work on that. (another reason for my hiatus. 50 posts in 2 months is a lot…)

On here however, I will come back whenever I feel like it. It may be June, or perhaps August. I don’t know!

I basically just want to relax. I intend to stick around the blogosphere, though I might be commenting a little less. I also want to read (I had a goal of 100 for the year and I’ve barely got to 25…) watch tv, and spend time with family.

Oh boy, I just remembered I have a lot of stuff to do in May/June! Finishing up school, going on a trip, my last year at summer camp, Camp Happy Heart, finally some more home renovation…and probably more.

Um, yeah. It’s a good thing I decided to take a break from blogging. I apparently have a lot of things I need to do and I also need a break.

I kind of lost my train of track there.

*facepalm*

I could edit that out, but honestly that shows my state of mind right now. *ahem* I meant, I kind of lost my train of thought there.

What did I even need to say in this post? This was so chaotic, I’m sooooo sorry I made you read all that. I supposed I have been wanting to be more real and authentic with you, and I suppose this is as real as it gets!

Ummmmm, I guess I need to close this post now. Basically, all you need to know is that…

*I’m hosting a contest and you guys need to enter

*I got a new computer

*I’ve been going through a rough time and will be taking a hiatus starting now

*Diamond is a very chaotic individual

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee….