Hail and well met!

This website is a work in progress. As of 18/02/24, the header links do not function. I struggle with my health, so apologies if updates are slow.

So why a website? For me personally, I have control over customisation, it reduces distraction, everything is neatly in one place, and it's personal preference. I'm trying to cut down on my social media useage (again). I keep a physical journal and sketchbook and have seen many folks on Neocities keep an online one. If there are new ways to keep writing and creating, sign me up!

Last year, interests I fixated on were lost. During this time I've been in limbo; do I force myself to find something new (how I'll do this I don't know) or do I allow openess but at the risk of finding nothing despite this?

Regarding journalling, it's been a wonderful way to evaluate thoughts and see what persistently pops up. This video from a year ago sums it up (there are comments saying it's common sense but you'll be surprised at how many people can benefit from journalling that haven't tried it). I'm glad this video made it's rounds so more people know about keeping a commonplace book or journal. Starting out with a cheap notebook is far better. If you buy something expensive you may be worried about damaging it, scribbling and crossing out your words and making a mess. Have a spare dollar? Why not give journalling a try?

A gif of a Nokia phone floating

Who is Hal?

That's the question I'm answering every day. We're always changing, how exciting! As this site updates, so will I. To quote I'm just a little guy! Currently, I'm into writing, drawing, reading and fragrance. I will always have a love for snails. Interests that I still enjoy but don't rock my world as much are:

  • Geology
  • Metal Gear Solid
  • Tamagotchi
  • Language Learning

I'm trying to learn and heal every day, and have made leaps and bounds regarding social skills. If there is resistance, I have to understand and detangle why it is there. Maybe it's an old thought pattern or habit, a phobia, feeling or aversion to change. Though these feelings can crop up, and of course healing is not linear, I am trying to handle them better. We will heal, and we will move forward hand-in-hand. I know it. I am trying to be a good person everyday. May goal has always been to make a home for myself and others. Could this little website be the start of that goal?

All being well, in future updates I can include pages of reasources that have helped me personally. Obviously not to be treated as medical advice, but hopefully someone who may benefit can see them!

A shiba inu from Nintendogs being pet on the ears gently