I apologize for being silent for too long, everyone. I was feeling overwhelmed in December due to the number of music projects I was working on in addition to my college workload. I ended up burning out, so I decided to take a long break for Christmas and New Year's to alleviate the pressure. After almost four weeks of rest, I am back and excited to share another chill music track with you. This piece is inspired by my relaxing break, during which I had the opportunity to travel and visit various places.

A small very very late 2023 Year in Review:

Wow, what a year it has been! I never expected to released so many music this year, but I guess once you're in the zone you just can't stop. This year, I participated in a few contests just for fun and to challenge myself, not really expecting to make it past the first round (since that was my experience in 2022). However, things turned out differently this time around. The contests hosted by TaintedLogic and Random-storykeeper were the first that gave me the chance to showcase my best work and allowed me to grow as a composer. The judges' reviews and listener feedback really helped me improve my composing techniques, and for that, I am truly grateful.

In addition, I recently participated in my very first album collaboration organized by MasterHand4444. It was quite a nervy experience for me as I had to submit a piece that would be featured on the first ever "Christmas In July" album. Although I was satisfied with my submission, I was also thrilled to have met some amazing composers during the collaboration. They impressed me with their music and unique styles, and I became an ardent fan of their work.

And finally, the highlight of my year was the music I created for this year's Halloween Spooktacular. I am truly grateful to everyone who enjoyed my work. I was a little nervous since I made it a bit more wacky and goofy, thinking that people might not like that kind of theme on Halloween. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the positive feedback I received. I would say that my blood and tears that I have sacrificed to the great altar have worked hahaha.

Final Thanks:

The first time I uploaded my work on Newgrounds, I didn't expect to garner any attention from the people on this site. As a nerdy teenage boy, I frequented this site many times for its Audio and Game Portals, but I never imagined that I would ever have the chance to be appreciated by the same community that I admired so much. For that, I am truly grateful.