First Blogpost after a Million Years

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I suddenly remembered I had a Blogger blog which I had set up ages ago. I typed in my account details (which I still miraculously remember) and woah , my last post was from 8 years ago, when I was still a 13-year old fetus, just starting my first year in Chong Hwa Independent High School. 

I am looking to redesign my blog and get some useful posts up, because: 1) I need a website 2) but I can't afford to pay for a domain name (it costs like a few POUNDS each month, and mind you I am not earning money yet)

S, Blogger is my next best option. And as a student, I'm a sucker for free stuff. 

The pre-made themes actually look great, I shall hook up my website looking all good and new in no time!

😋 Ps. there are emojis too, this is fun!

The best time to start something was ten years ago, the second best time is Now. 

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