Lovely followers & Tumblr,
I’d like to start off this short little novel by saying how much you all mean to me. I’ve been a part of Tumblr for a year or so now, and within that course of a year, I’ve met a handful of gorgeous, gorgeous people—some of whom are, literally, my best friends; I love you all so, so much. 
Despite this, it pains me to say this: I’m “leaving” Tumblr.
I suppose I just woke up this morning and the thought crawled into my mind. Honestly, I don’t know; yesterday, I was utterly stuck on Tumblr like an addict to his addiction. Maybe it’s because I’m tired of using Tumblr as an outlet for procrastination. Which, is half of the truth; I spend much more time on Tumblr than I do studying or doing some productive.
First of all, I really do think that Tumblr is a great, great place; the people here are terribly friendly and terribly intelligent. At times, though, I feel Tumblr has become a place for followers and not for blogs. I know, I know. How many posts do you see a day where people complain about how blogging isn’t about the followers, it’s about self-expression. I can’t tell you all how many times I thought in the back of my mind, “Why don’t I have more followers?”; it’s just… inevitable and impossible not to think about. And, I’m sick of it.
Anyway, I still love Tumblr, but our relationship is “unhealthy”, and I need to end it before it unravels and spins out of control (and, that was such a cheesy use of personification, but whatevuhz). 
By the way, I will not deactivate my account. I really would like to keep it, so that way, years from now, I’ll be able to look back and remember all the beautiful things.

 xo
Austin 

Language

       of

           Flowers

                                   artemisia: absence
                                    balsam, red: touch me not
                                     hemlock: you will be my death
                                   helenium: tears
                                           mourning bride: i have lost all
                                        butterfly weed: let me go