The desire to expand my range of capabilities, my passion for storytelling, and my interest in content creation.

In its current state, social media relies too heavily on other forms of social media. With the uprise of platforms within platforms like Youtube Shorts and Instagram Reels, demographics (specifically younger people) are becoming frustrated with what the algorithm is choosing to push, and it ultimately limits the types of content accessible to any given user. Instagram, for example, has large demographics of creators (ex: traditional artists, writers, etc.) who are punished for not using Reels via shadowbanning, and this consequent 'need to adapt to trending content' has resulted in their downfall. Essentially, social media feels like a collection of apps that all functionally do the same thing lately, and it would be more practical to give each one a specific purpose again.

As someone who journals frequently, it has become a form of art and introspection for me. Journaling allows me to take a step back from my life and see things from a third-person perspective, which has led me to have a more honest and positive outlook on my physical, mental, and social health.