Adjusts Stitch onesie hood and waves at camera with a slightly trembling hand
Hi everyone! Bright smile, though there's visible exhaustion around the eyes Surprise! I'm alive and well! Well... mostly. Still working on the 'well' part, but hey - progress is progress, right?
Steadies hand on desk, taking a deep breath
I... I don't even know where to start. The outpouring of love and support you all showed after Lycoris's message... Eyes getting misty You have no idea how much that meant to us. To me. Reading your comments from my hospital bed... Wipes eyes, laughing softly I'm already crying, great start!
You know, it's funny how something like this really makes you appreciate life more. One minute you're driving home, thinking about plot points and character arcs, and the next... Shakes head One careless driver, one split-second decision, and everything changes. Really makes you think, you know?
Leans forward slightly, expression becoming more serious
If tomorrow wasn't promised - and trust me, nothing drives that home like watching your car roll over in slow motion - would you have regrets? What dreams would be left unfulfilled? For me... Smiles wryly Well, I was literally thinking about my story in the ambulance. Between wondering about insurance and trying not to panic about the whole 'my car is now modern art' situation.
Brightens
Speaking of insurance - good news! Both my health and car insurance came through like champs. Plus, I'm getting short-term disability, so I don't have to worry about rushing back to my part-time job. Silver linings, right?
Holds up slightly shaking hands
Though... speaking of short-term disability... Watches hands tremble This is new. Fun little souvenir from the accident. The doctors don't think it's nerve damage - more likely some mental aftermath from the trauma. It comes and goes, which makes typing... interesting.
Glances off camera with a soft smile
Thankfully, I have the actual best boyfriend in the world. Lycoris has been... Voice catches slightly He's been my rock through all of this. And not just with the practical stuff - though trust me, trying to eat hospital food with shaky hands is an adventure - but he's actually going to help me with something I've been dreaming about for a long time.
Straightens up, excitement clear despite the fatigue
See, I have a confession. All this fanfiction writing? It was practice. Training. Because what I really wanted - what I've always wanted - was to create my own story. My own world. And now... Grins Now we're doing it. Together.
Pulls up a webpage on screen
It's called KamiKowa! Think of it like a mix of that solo leveling story and the my hero story with the romance and characters noticeable in all my stories! The first eight chapters are already up, and... Fidgets with sleeve I'm actually super nervous about this. It's one thing to play in someone else's sandbox, you know? But this... this is all me. Well, us now.
I'll still be updating my other stories too - you're not getting rid of me that easily! But I would really, really love it if you checked out KamiKowa. And please - be honest! I can take it. Probably. Maybe. Laughs
Voice softens
Seriously though... thank you. All of you. For the support, the kind words, the patience... Eyes getting misty again For making me feel like maybe I wasn't crazy for wanting to tell stories. For caring enough to worry when I was hurt. For... for everything.
Straightens hood
Anyway! I should probably wrap this up before I turn into a complete emotional mess. The link to KamiKowa is in the description, and... Smiles warmly I hope you'll join us for this new adventure.
Waves with slightly steadier hand
Until next time! And remember - tomorrow isn't promised, so don't wait to chase your dreams. Even if your hands shake a little while you're chasing them.
Reaches to turn off camera, muttering Now, where did I put those tissues...
- Wisteria 🦋