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hi… I guess?

…hi everyone! I’m back! Well… kinda. The last time I was blogging was in 2008, that’s almost two decades ago! Time flies, huh? A lot has changed since then, both in my life and in the world of video games, but one thing that hasn’t changed is my love for Sonic the Hedgehog and Halo.

I know some people in the Sonic fandom (those outside of the Ocean Palace community) have been wondering why I quit blogging and YouTube in the first place. Well, there were a few reasons, but the main one was that there were some personal things I had to deal with. I don’t want to go into details since it’s private and it’s in the past, but let’s just say that it was a difficult time for me, and I needed to focus on myself. The other reason, and which some of you already know, is because it wasn’t right for me to continue my social media presence (because of the important connections my family have in the world of cybersec), especially after what happened. So I quit blogging and stopped my Let’s Plays, even though I loved doing them.

It was hard enough for me to come back on socials, and even now I don’t feel entirely comfortable and have to be very careful with my online presence to protect the privacy of my family and those connected to me. I’m being mindful though and am finding my online rhythm again, despite not being as open as I was back then.

The most painful thing for me was leaving the community I helped create. It wasn’t easy. We’ve known each other since 2005. We’ve grown up together. We were like family. I loved the community I was part of, and have so many lovely memories with so many people. I know that my disappearance generated a lot of conversation and upset lots of people. No one could understand it or obtain any real answers. It’s not something I wanted to do, but sadly, it was necessary. But I’m here to tell you that I’m back to blogging. There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and particularly with video games, with a lot of cool and exciting things happening in the Sonic, Halo, and Marble Blast modding scene. I wanted to talk about it since I myself am working on some exciting stuff with my friends.

Though I’m back, I won’t be posting as often as I used to back in the day since most of our discussions take place in the Ocean Palace Discord server now. I have a lot of other things to do and other responsibilities to take care of as well, so I probably won’t post every week, or even every month. I’ll post whenever I have something to say and whenever I have time to say it.

So, welcome back to my blog — or welcome for the first time if you’re new here! I hope you’ll enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it. And don’t worry, I won’t disappear again for another decade. I hope anyway!

~ Hailey

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velceFPS
velceFPS
5 months ago

Hey Hailey, I totally agree with your takes on Halo, especially about sprint. Halo 3 was my favorite. Reach wasn’t fun for me, and I couldn’t stand Halo 4 and the other games by 343. I stopped playing Halo after finishing Reach’s campaign. It’s cool to find someone who feels the same way as I do.

LostShadow39
LostShadow39
6 months ago

Dude I haven’t seen you around in AGES. Been wondering where you went after SZ shut down. It’s good to see you back.

PotionRiot
PotionRiot
6 months ago

Man, your posts on Twitter are hilarious and are always on point. Love hearing your thoughts on the video game industry.

drewby
drewby
1 year ago

Been seeing a lot of people mentioning you because of the recent news about MCC. Everything you said a couple months ago has come true. I’m shocked at how 343’s community manager tried to discredit you and turn everyone against you. I hope he’s held accountable.

orialboy92
orialboy92
1 year ago

I only recently came across you. I love how you’re not afraid to speak the truth. You’re a voice Halo needed and you’re probably the only one having such a big impact.

20NetEdge
20NetEdge
1 year ago

Hi, I don’t know who you are, but I’ve been seeing you appear on my Twitter timeline a lot since last year. I agree with literally everything you say about Halo. I wish more people had the courage to speak out like you do Hailey. Much respect.

lynfinitycore
lynfinitycore
1 year ago
Reply to  20NetEdge

Same here. She randomly popped up on social media for me one day. Saw her defending classic Halo and destroying 343 fanboys. Was great man.

twinklepalace62
twinklepalace62
1 year ago

I miss your old blog theme with all the Sonic sprite emojis Hailey.. D:

So happy to see you being more active outside of Discord tho <3

EmuRain
EmuRain
1 year ago

Girl… is this you making a comeback?

DOES THIS MEAN A REVISIT OF SONIC HEROES MODS?

Please God let this be true.

ColussusCx
ColussusCx
1 year ago

I came across your videos about Halo a few days ago and love the passion you have for the franchise. I’m glad you can also see how 343 has ruined Halo.

Selenna-Fox
Selenna-Fox
1 year ago

So glad you decided to start blogging again Snoweira. I miss the old times a lot! 🙁

Zephireis
Zephireis
1 year ago

Refreshing to see a blog like this. Glad there is still people doing it and not just twitter or social media sites.

QyuQween
QyuQween
1 year ago

HAILEY!! 😭❤️ GIRL I FRIKKEN MISSED YOUUU. I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW EVERYONE IN OP MOVED TO DISCORD. HOWWWW. SEND ME AN INVITE PLEASE. ALSO PLEASE TELL ME YOU’LL BE MAKING SA CONTENT AGAIN. HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MOD? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vp8leB7n28

QyuQween
QyuQween
1 year ago
Reply to  Hailey

Ahhhhh well…uh..you’re right I did so maybe that’s why I was unaware. I have so much to tell you. I got your email <3

karton559
karton559
1 year ago

I’m curious to see what you’re doing with the levels in that marble game Snow!

milliepinkwasp
milliepinkwasp
1 year ago

It’s great to see you back Hailey. Will you be returning to DeviantArt too? I miss the stuff you and Emma used to do together!

Sofia B
Sofia B
1 year ago

Girl it’s made me happy seeing you posting again and I’m looking forward to whatever you’re working on!

omnihaze
omnihaze
1 year ago

Gahh I would love to see you doing LPs again. I want to know what you think of Sonic Frontiers. It’s probably the only “good” game that has came out after SA2, but so many people have mixed feelings about it.

zip_box
zip_box
1 year ago

I am so excited to see what you’re working on hailey!

xifwest
xifwest
1 year ago

SNOW!!! YOU NEED TO REVIEW FRONTIERS PLEASE I wanna know your thoughts about it so bad, most of the fandom is divided in their opinions

minimimichao
minimimichao
1 year ago

Hailey! Start writing fanfics again I loved them x_x

chaZm88
chaZm88
1 year ago

I still wish you’d get back to posting LPs one day.. but seeing you in OP is enough. Just don’t leave us again! haha

Rosie
Rosie
1 year ago

Aw hailey I hope you don’t feel like you did anything wrong, you don’t owe anyone anything!! x

Mike Lell
Mike Lell
1 year ago

Good to see you blogging again Hailey 🙂

ellensera
ellensera
1 year ago

Haileyyyy!! god damn it girl i missed you so much 🙁
Knux posted your link in discord saying you’re back and I couldn’t believe it. I’m not even in the OP server. No one ever invited me!

KoiboiBadnik
KoiboiBadnik
1 year ago

Reading a post from you after all these years threw me back to the 2000s. I miss those days greatly. It’s so good to see you back Snow.

Kate Kiiwi
Kate Kiiwi
1 year ago

Love ya girl

geminiGum
geminiGum
1 year ago

It’s so great to see you posting again Hailey, even if not often. <3