And We’re Back
Posted on May 17, 2022 Posted by Athena Scalzi 25 Comments
Hello, everyone! Thank you all so much for the warm welcome back to the site! I am thrilled to be back (even if I don’t act that way at the staff meetings). I was excited to begin with, but all your kind comments have really made me look forward to being on the blog this summer! I truly appreciate each and every one of you.
In fact, I’d like to address a few comments in particular, starting with everyone that asked about my snack box reviews. As much as I loved Sakuraco and thoroughly enjoyed each box over the past year, I decided that one year was long enough and unsubscribed from them back in March. I found that there are only so many different types of authentic Japanese tea time snacks to be had, and I feel that I have certainly had plenty for the time being.
However, because so many people seem to like the snack boxes post (and because I myself love snacks), I have decided to try a new snack box for the summer! Which one will it be? Stay tuned and find out!
Aside from snack box reviews, I will also be doing my usual variety of entertainment and product reviews, as well as personal essays, and basically whatever else I feel like talking about. I will say I do have a few special ideas up my sleeve for this summer, but I shan’t reveal too much just yet.
I also wanted to take this time to mention that I was so excited to meet so many of y’all on the JoCo cruise back in March. Meeting you fine folks in person was really awesome, and as always I am genuinely grateful for your readership and overall kindness.
So, thanks for being here with me as I get back into the swing of things. I hope you enjoy all that is to come. I know I will!
-AMS
Welcome back!
Awesome!
Welcome back! I’ll look forward to your summer posts.
Welcome back
Welcome back Athena
It is good to see you back!
Welcome back!
We bought several Sakuraco snack boxes last year and were duly amused. Thanks for your informative and entertaining reviews!
Welcome back, Athena!
Looking forward to sharing the summer with you!
Welcome back!!
Welcome back, Athena! I look forward to seeing your thoughts. :)
Now I’m curious about the staff meetings you mentioned.
Wub Athena!
As someone who also sucks at most video games, but gets strangely obsessed with many even though I suck at them, I’m especially looking forward to any more video game reviews you might do!
Yay! Welcome back, Athena! As well as the snack box reviews, I’m crossing my fingers for the return of your other reviews….music, movies, TV, perhaps?
Welcome back, Athena! Can’t wait to see where you go with the blog this summer.
Welcome back! We await your summertime opus.
Your writing style has matured. I like it, very readable. I’m looking forward to your next post and the snack box reveal.
Welcome back Athena! I’m looking forward to your summer musings.
Hi and welcome back!
A thought: Athena and John movie reviews.
Always liked Siskel and Egbert point/counterpoint. I always thought they were more informative than anyone’s single opinion. And the Scalzi’s writing is always worth the time.
Dave
Welcome back! You introduced me to Brin’s Jams and I have become an addict, so I am looking forward to all your reviews.
Woo! Welcome back, Athena. Looking forward to seeing your future reviews and other thoughts.
Welcome back!
Loved your reviews but don’t care about snacks, so could you review something else? <3
Possible ideas:
Anime/manga series
Social trends
Streaming services
Gossip columns
Glad to have you back!
Welcome back!
Welcome back, Athena! It’s great to have you back!
You probably have your snack box schedule all lined up, but if you’re still considering your options, might I suggest Universal Yums? It’s fun checking out the different countries each month. (I usually subscribe for just a few months around the holidays, so I have no idea what countries they feature in the summer.)
Looking forward to all your upcoming posts!