So I’ve been away for quite some time. Now I am almost done with my first year of college. I’ve got my courses all picked out for next semester, just need to register and send in my housing form.
It’s been awhile. Why then, am I posting? What have I got to say? Plenty, if you know me. 
I have three things I’m going to touch on right now, before I head to bed.
Firstly, it is my intention to update this as much as possible. Preferably once a week. We will see how that turns out, what with classes and all. But we shall see. It is my intent, my goal, etc., and I will do my best to keep up with it.
Secondly, Civilized Revolt (http://www.civilizedrevolt.com) recently relaunched. Redone, beautiful, and interesting articles. The look has been redone, she’s starting to get going strong, and Virtue Mag has merged with her to create an even better and stronger magazine than before. Check it out.
Thirdly, an explanation for my new banner. Pictured therein is one Mara Jade Skywalker, a character from the Extended Universe of Star Wars. I thought her fitting for my banner, and for that quote especially. Mara was taken from her family at a very young age to be raised by the Emperor as his Hand, his assassin. Mara went through a lot of struggles, a lot of hardship, and a lot of pain. Yet she continued to press on, pull through, grit her teeth and bear it. Certainly something that I need to learn. And an impressive model to look up to. Her spirit was something that could not be shattered, even in the face of all adversity. She went up against things we probably never would. Despite all of that, however, she did not give up hope.
So then, we too should shine forth with a crystal spirit. We should not give up hope in light of adverse circumstances. We should stay strong and hold our ground. It isn’t easy, but why should we give any less when we can give that much?
