it's going to be april in a few days, it seems almost surreal -- i think i've underestimated the demands of taking 8 subjects in secondary three (w/ four math and science subjects in total). we've just ended the first term of school a few weeks ago, and i already feel really burnt out. i really appreciate the new people who had followed me and those who've stuck by, but i'm afraid to say that this may be the end. it's been a fun run, i had a few laughs, made new friends, but it's time for me to go. as much as i love creating things from code, i simply cannot put it above my grades. besides, i'm a little too old to be on scratch, aren't i? the art i create may not be so scratch friendly anymore, and i'm not willing to take the risk. i've made many memories here. thank you to everyone who helped me along my art journey on scratch. thank you to my friends, to my followers, to my idols. it seems that it is the end of an era. please take care of yourselves. l!nktr££: caffinatedsheltie ig: caffinated.sheltie
If you can, please do donate to Ukraine. While many of us are living safely and comfortably in our own homes, far away from the raging war, many children and their families are caught in the crossfire, fearing for their lives. To put this into perspective, here are some of the things that have happened since Putin started the invasion of Ukraine: -Switzerland has broken it's neutrality in the first time in about 500 years, imposing sanctions on Russia -Germany has pledged 100 billion Euros on military spending, dramatically beefing up its military strength -Ukraine has banned men aged 18-60 from leaving the country -Ukraine has offered arms to anyone willing to fight -Some Nordic countries have expressed their interest in joining NATO Therefore, yes, the situation is dire. Many other countries are feeling threatened by Putin's bold move on a sovreign state, effectively breaking international peace laws. Though we cannot travel to the frontlines to take up arms, there are ways we can still help; by donating, you help to fund the effort to evacuate and protect the Ukrainian citizens. Countless lives could be saved. Here are some charities and Non-Govermental Organisations (NGOs) that can help the Ukranian citizens and military: -Come Back Alive (https://www.comebackalive.in.ua/) -Ukrainian Red Cross (https://donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ua/donate/~my-donation?_cv=1) -World Central Kitchen (https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout) -Voices of Children (https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/) -USA for UNHCR (https://give.unrefugees.org/220224ukr_emer_d_4983/) -Save The Children (https://support.savethechildren.org/site/Donation2?df_id=5746&mfc_pref=T&5746.donation=form1) -National Bank of Ukraine (https://bank.gov.ua/en/news/all/natsionalniy-bank-vidkriv-spetsrahunok-dlya-zboru-koshtiv-na-potrebi-armiyi) -Donbas SOS (https://fundraising-hotline.tilda.ws/dsos) In addition, I will be opening commisions in support of Ukraine, with 100% of the money going straight to the charites. Payment will be made in the form of donations to any charity of your choice; do DM me either on Insta or on Disc if you're interested. To reiterate my point- your donations could save lives that are being lost needlessly in the bloodshed. Every dollar counts. However, if you are financially unable to donate, that's alright. Simply staying informed and not sharing any information about the movement of the Ukrainian army is also helpful. Thank you for reading. Слава Україні. #StandWithUkraine #HandsOffUkraine #нетвойне
