Hello everybody.

I used to write a lot on this website, under the username Hitomi Echo, a long time ago. Looking back on the profile I had on that page (and the fact that I can't log into the account at all anymore to change it and get that off the internet...) I feel like I should mention that so much has changed back then. I mentioned on my profile that I hadn't updated some of the stories since 2010, which was 2 years ago at that time. So it's only been 3 years, going on 4 now, that I haven't been on here. But it's amazing how much can change in such a short time, really. I don't even know if anyone i knew/ anyone who knew me will ever see this, but in case they do, I feel like I want them to know; I am okay. I didn't think I was going to live through high school because of my own mindset, where i was at, my everyday battle with depression. But it's my 3rd year out of high school now, i'm 20 years old, I have a wonderful significant other, I'm moving back to Vancouver, British Columbia to finish my school program and pursue my music career... It's all really, incredibly surreal when I take it all in. How just 3 years ago I was throwing my graduation cap into the air, crying in that moment because I was so proud of myself for making it that far, when I never imagined I could. And i'm still proud of myself for that. I hated myself then. I hated everything about myself. But since graduation, the things that i've experienced and gone through, and the steps i've taken since then... it's been a long, hard battle, and I still struggle, but I can wholeheartedly say, I can smile at myself in the mirror. I love who I am, who i've become, and I don't regret what happened to me in my past. I love myself. And i'm so happy I can say that, now.

And if there's anyone who has read this, and didn't know me, but has struggled with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self harm abuse, I want you to know this... 5 years ago, I was a scared 15 year old girl who could barely look in the mirror. I despised everything I saw, everything about myself. I thought I was the scum of the earth. And if you have any similar thoughts, the best advice I can give you, is try to compliment yourself every now and then. Don't be so hard on yourself. Recognize the good things you do, the great things about yourself, because there are amazing things about every single one of you. I didn't think I would live to see graduation of high school, and i'm so happy I can say that I did. And I know that if i can get through it, you can too. If anyone reading this ever needs someone to listen, I'm here. I don't care if you're a total stranger. I'll listen.

Now then. Since that's all put out in the open, on to actual story related things!

Writing was one of my favourite hobbies in high school, and as i've become a young adult, i've definitely missed it. I really want to get back into the swing of it, but I can guarantee I probably won't be top notch. I just enjoy writing. So, if someone out there enjoys my little stories, that would make me really happy.

My topics of choice when it comes to fan fiction haven't expanded much, either. Kingdom Hearts, Teen Titans, Danny Phantom, the occasional anime/manga... Pretty well the same. I'm still a complete nerd for Rob x Star and Danny x Sam. Still squeal whenever i watch teen titans and see Robin and Starfire do something cute. I swear, i'm an adult, I promise.

Also, if you're interested in music... *pardon me while I advertise myself not-so-subtly*

My life's dream is to be a professional singer. I'm taking an advanced music production program in college so I have a music trade under my belt, but the main dream is to someday be on a stage for a crowd, making people happy with my voice. I have a Facebook page where I post all of my music info, updates, etc. Whether it be on youtube, my sound cloud account, or just a little vlog, and sometimes previews of new songs i'm working on. I'm still working my way into getting the page into full swing, but if you want to check it out, that would be super rad and make this little chick smile.

https://www.facebook.com/Pixil-8-1534318006836601/

Copy and paste the link there if you'd like to check it out! :D