#zelda talk

Skyward Sword came out 3 months after I got sick. The anticipation, the experience, and the post-game high really got me through the terrifying and painful transition into a life dominated by chronic illness.

For the first year, listening to Romance In The Air and Fi’s Theme on a loop(on a burned CD) was the only thing that could get me to sleep. Drawing fan art kept me distracted from the pain, and led to me getting my first tablet.

Skyward Sword also had a long-term impact on my life after the initial enthusiasm waned. It introduced me to the fandom communities on Tumblr where I met some of my best friends, which also helped get me through these past 10 years. I don’t know if I’d be here without it.

This game is extremely special to me. I’m so excited