So for the first time, in a very long time, I logged into Potterworld. A little birdy (aka Seb ) had told me that the Battle of Potterworld event had been re-released. It was a very strange experience to be back, however I think it's a great opportunity for new players to see how much work and patience went into creating that event. It may have been the only big event I took part in, during my time as Chief Aurorlock, however, I am immensely proud of it.
2 years have flown by and I am still, so lucky to be part of the staff team on this amazing sever. Seb and DeJakob are 2 of the most dedicated people I have ever met. Thank you for hiring me.
Can't wait for you all to see the releases on Saturday!
Rokucraft Avatar
17th November 2017 - 9th December 2018
Today marks the final day of me being Avatar on Rokucraft. Now before you ask, I'm not leaving for good, I'm still staff, a Senior Storywriter, Moderator and Senior Builder. However my time as Avatar has come to an end. I have really loved every minute in this role, however being busy in real life has made it really hard for me to enjoy it like I have done in the past.
I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone for supporting me over the past 13 months (near enough) but especially thank you to @ Seb and DeJakob for trusting me with the role in the first place. You have both supported me throughout this whole thing, through good and bad times and I wouldn't be where I am today without you both.
To whomever takes over, I know you have as much fun as I have. Enjoy it because it's been a blast.
So long Violette (IT'S PRONOUNCED VEE-O-LET AND NOT VIOLET!), it's been a hell of an adventure.
A year ago today I became Rokucraft's first ever Avatar. I feel so lucky to have been chosen and to this day, I still have to pinch myself at times. Thank you Seb and DeJakob for choosing me!
Considering its World Mental Health Day, I thought I would write something. This is from the heart and if you don’t like stuff then this then I suggest you read no further.
Mental Health has been something, until recently, that I’ve never really considered to be important. Yes, I’d used to worry a lot or get anxious about things. I’d always bottle up my emotions until I let the bottle explode, hurting people in the process. I never considered being stressed something that was bad for my mental health. However, it’s only been in the past 6 months that I’ve finally realised that I’m not ok.
Some people already know this, but to others it may be a complete shock. I do struggle with my own mental health. Ever since I was staff on Potterworld, I have not reacted well to stress. I turn into a stress cow of a human being and a version of myself that I’m ashamed of. Over the years, I’ve had endless people tell me this and tried to help me and I just pushed them away. I never thought I had anything wrong with me. So why now? Why am I finally realising I may need help?
6 months ago, my cousin committed suicide. She was my best friend and like a sister to me. My whole world fell apart and I was left to cope in a world without her. Worse still, she left behind my two gorgeous cousins who are 9 and 5. I knew I had to be strong for them because at the end of the day they’d lost their mummy. I once again pushed aside my own feelings to concentrate on them and being someone that they could talk to should they want to. Pushing aside my own feelings, has led me to not sleeping, worry about the smallest of things and not wanted to take part in a lot of activities, that once use to bring me so much joy. It was only then that I decided to seek help. My cousin had struggled with her mental health for as long as I can remember. That’s why I knew I had to do something.
I’ve currently had an assessment for counselling and I’m for an appointment to start my first session. I’m doing something about it. What I’m basically trying to say is it’s ok not to be ok and I’m finally started to realise this. I want to say thank you to everyone that has been there for me throughout this horrible time. You all mean the world to me.
