Blama2 returns to Whyville.

I remember the first time I saw this site. It was one of my first times with a computer, before I really knew much about the one I had at my own house. My friend introduced me to a website, named Whyville. I was in elementary school, I barely had any idea of what a website was.

I got to be whoever I wanted to be for the first time in my life. I had my own voice. I was learning on my own terms. I was meeting people from around the world. It was new, it was fun. I rebelled, broke the rules, had to start over with new accounts. Then I got ahold of the games. I learned about the value of face parts and long shirts, how to be savvy with the Trading Post. I learned how to save up your money, how big of a deal a car was, how complex it was building social relationships. I even tried to be (and unfortunately was) published. All before 10, I wanted all of this.

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by Theallywa

Recently, I have started doing some embroidery pieces. I have always been interested in this art form, but never knew how to get started. While browsing Joann fabrics, like one does, I came upon an embroidery kit. I decided to buy it and finally attempt to do something I had been interested in for so long. It turns out that embroidery is actually a lot of fun. There is a lot of room for creativity, and it is easier than I thought it would be. I will warn you that I am obviously a beginner. The two projects in this article are the only two embroidery pieces I have ever attempted. Here they are!

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