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...where it might be time for a change.

You've probably noticed that I haven't been around much in the past few weeks, and I'd be lying if I said that wasn't because of all the rapid changes deviantART is undergoing. The rebranding was something I could live with, but the shit with the staff and the Core Membership debacle have left a sour taste in my mouth. This place has always been about the people for me -- and although dA is a company, of course, it used to put people first, too.

I've made a ton of friends here that I don't want to lose, and I think you all knew that I've basically grown up here, so I don't think I could ever leave for good. But there may be long absences, long radio silences. I'd really love for you guys to connect with me elsewhere, if you're active on any other social media -- I basically Tweet nonstop and I love lurking on Instagram, I occasionally pop up on Facebook, I post industry news (and the occasional personal post) on Tumblr, and my Snapchat handle is lusitania.

Aside from my personal reservations about dA, my personal life is blowing up, in a good way! I just got promoted to Associate Editor at my job, but my boss is also trying me out as Managing Editor for a new journal we're launching that will be focused on informal science (basically, any science learning that takes place outside the classroom -- think science centers, museums, summer camps, etc.). I've never had to build a publication from the ground up before, so I'm stupid excited. Plus, I get to go to Montreal solo next month to promote the journal at a conference, so that's pretty cool, too.

Other than that, I've been doing a lot of wedding planning related stuff. And, my biggest news: I am done with regular therapy! You all probably know that this has been a long journey for me -- and one of the reasons I can't leave dA completely is because I won't ever forgot all the support I've been given. I feel more like myself. I feel less afraid. And that is a gift.

How are you all?





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