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I've realized I've been MIA, but I've been around. I've been highly busy with karate and competing in virtual tournaments. I'm competing in many different events, and I'm happy with my progress. More specifically, I've come to accept I'm a champion, a competitor, a karateka, a mentor, and a teacher. There have been some tears along the way, but I have to admit that time and patience do the body, mind, and spirit well. I typically don't share things related to karate for different reasons but I had professional pictures done and this is one of my favorites. Sort of in my element!!
Along the way, I've reflected on my writing journey, and it's the same thing. I'm a writer, and I'm a readable writer. I have to work at my pace and know things will get better over time. I realized I'm better than I ever thought I was, and I can only get better. I may struggle with Fandom related stories, but I'm tired of not being able to write things my way. I hope to get better with being more in-character, but my versions of characters are where they are at this point. I'm working on it and will make sure to tag. Slight rant and positive side of things.

Along the way, I've reflected on my writing journey, and it's the same thing. I'm a writer, and I'm a readable writer. I have to work at my pace and know things will get better over time. I realized I'm better than I ever thought I was, and I can only get better. I may struggle with Fandom related stories, but I'm tired of not being able to write things my way. I hope to get better with being more in-character, but my versions of characters are where they are at this point. I'm working on it and will make sure to tag. Slight rant and positive side of things.
