EDIT: I moved over to [link] . Anyone interested in continuing to read my work, go there.

After over a year on DA, I have finally decided to leave. I'll probably be on every so often to look at art or writing, but I'll no longer be actively posting.

Initially, I wanted to post on DA to show more people my work and to receive feedback. I want to thank everyone who gave their support, especially Meaghan who has commented on nearly everything I wrote. Thanks Meaghan! And thank you everyone!

I have felt for a long time that though though DA encourages me to write more, it's not really improving me. In terms of reading, at this stage, I think the classics would be better; and in terms of improving my writing or discussing, I think finding people in my college community (anyone at Dartmouth here?) would be better, mostly because of the proximity.

This last part is what I will be focusing my energy (writing-related-wise) on after leaving DA. Please wish me the best of luck in finding kindred spirits

Having said that, if anyone wants to contact me, please email at shengzhi1 at gmail, or drop a note (I won't be disappearing tonight). I would be more than happy to discuss writing, arts, or just life, etc. with you.

Again, thank you to everyone who commented for your encouragement, and everyone who posted deviations for your inspiration and enjoyable work, which made many of my days livelier and better. I hope that I was able to help someone through my writing, even if just a wee bit of further insight.

It is truly amazing how we, of so many differences--place, age, creed, and more--can all connect through the web.

Thank you all, and good day.