My name is FlipFlop101. I am 17 Years Old. I live in the United States of America. Welcome to my story.

When I was in my tween years, I had very little self esteem and not very many friends that I liked. So I turned to writing. I started a writing account, a different one than the one I currently used. On it, I wrote Percy Jackson fanfiction. Though I have told nobody who this account is, if you have known or figured it out, I ask you do not share it. It has my real name and some personal details that I would rather not be shared. 

However, as i wrote, I also read. I stumbled across some zodiac stories and became obsessed. I wanted to write my own, but I wanted a fresh start to begin writing it, as people I knew in real life knew my original account. 

This account, my current one, was made to draw zodiac fanart from people's stories. But it wasn't long before I started writing my own.

A Zodiac World was my first attempt, but even at the time I knew I could do better. And I did. I created afterwards Twenty Six Hands, with a stronger plot and characters. Then my biggest story to date: To Rule the World. But after To Rule the World got so big, I lost passion in its sister project Folklore Forest. It remains unfinished to this day. 

Iterum relit my love for writing, but as it began, my mental health started to improve. I got friends that I loved, I got a new job, and overall my support system flourished. I didn't need Wattpad anymore to cope with my poor mental health.

I finished my last season of one of my sports, and I am almost done with another. I've been doing so much work for student council (granted, with little credit). I almost got a boyfriend... and then I didn't. Life has been pretty decent, especially for senior year. I have applied to all my schools, which is good as well. Haven't been accepted anywhere yet, but its coming. My friends and I have date nights to fast food places on the weekends. I am doing ok. 

The friends I made here I love so dearly, but I ghosted them and everyone else here for half a year. I have yet to speak to them, so I don't know if they were hurt or concerned or anything else. What I do know, is that when I left I felt that many others in the community also had one foot out the door or were already gone. Coming back and seeing so few updates, I realize i was correct. I could feel interest leaving my books, an that final motivator I had to keep writing left with it. 

I shouldn't have left without some final notice, and I am so sorry for doing so. This community has uplifted me for so many years, and I was a fool not to repay it. With that being said, I don't know how often I will be back. I still love writing, I still love the people I met here. But I can't be blind to the reality that I cannot keep up this account plus my real, non virtual, life. I am not saying goodbye. I will still be checking in every so often, still occasionally updating. 

There will be a day where I log off permanently, but it is not today. However, when I do, the stories and my account will remain up. I know they have brought so much joy to people, just as they have brought so many amazing people and friends to me. The lessons I have learned and the friends I have made here is invaluable, and I thank you for that. Once again, I do apologize my for unexplained abscense. 

Thank you for listening. Thank you for helping a 12 year old girl become a stunning 17 year old woman (still a minor tho).

I'm willing to answer any questions in the comments as well, for those who have any about my abscense or life. I will refrain from answering ones that I fear may give away my idendity, especially as I am still a minor. Thank you.