Have you ever wished you could step back in time and revisit a long-forgotten website or project? The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (https://web.archive.org/) makes that possible. It’s like a time machine for the internet, allowing you to explore snapshots of websites as they existed in the past. For someone like me, who has spent decades building websites and creating online projects, it’s an invaluable tool for reflecting on my digital journey.

The Wayback Machine has archived billions of web pages since its creation in 2001. All you have to do is enter a URL into the search bar, and it will show you a timeline of archived versions of that site. You can click through to see what it looked like on specific dates. It’s perfect for revisiting:

• Retired or deleted websites.
• Old blog posts you thought were lost.
• Early versions of current projects.

For me, the Wayback Machine is both a tool and a treasure. It lets me reconnect with past iterations of my work, from quirky early designs to projects I’d nearly forgotten about. It’s a reminder of how much I’ve learned and grown over the years—and a way to preserve a piece of internet history.

If you’re feeling nostalgic or curious about your own digital past, give it a try! Who knows what memories you might uncover?

A few of my old projects archived on the wayback machine.

• https://web.archive.org/web/20240000000000*/mistnlove.com
• https://web.archive.org/web/20240000000000*/applepep.com 
• https://web.archive.org/web/20011101000000*/moonie-central.com

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The Philosophy Behind Empire of Mist

Why I Built Empire of Mist

Over the years, I’ve created countless projects, built numerous websites, and explored an endless variety of ideas. My digital presence is vast and sprawling—a mix of thriving projects, unfinished dreams, and long-forgotten experiments. As a sentimental person, I’ve always found it hard to let go of anything, which means my creative empire has grown wild and unruly. That’s where the idea for Empire of Mist was born.

This site isn’t just a hub for links or a collection of my projects—it’s a reflection of how I see the world and my place in it. It’s a map of my creative journey, a place where I can gather, organize, and share everything I’ve built, while also making space for what’s yet to come. Let me take you behind the philosophy that shaped it.

The Kingdom as a Metaphor

I’ve always loved the imagery of kingdoms and realms, where each area represents a unique part of a larger whole. For me, every project, platform, and creative pursuit feels like its own realm, interconnected yet distinct. With Empire of Mist, I wanted to bring that metaphor to life, creating a space where each of these realms has its own identity while remaining part of a unified vision.

The mist represents mystery, discovery, and evolution. Just like how the mist clears to reveal hidden landscapes, this site helps me (and you!) navigate the layers of my creative world. Some realms are thriving and active, while others are memories of what once was. Each one has its place in the empire.

Why Now?

I’ve been building websites since 1999, and my web presence has grown into something both exciting and overwhelming. With so many projects, platforms, and ideas floating around, it’s easy to lose track of where everything lives. I realized I needed a way to bring it all together—not just for my audience, but for myself.

Creating Empire of Mist is about more than just organization. It’s about honoring the past, embracing the present, and preparing for the future. By gathering everything here, I can see clearly what’s worth keeping, what needs to evolve, and what I’m ready to let go of.

Welcome to my empire. The mist is clearing—let’s see where the map leads.

Organizing My Online Empire

I’ve been building websites since 1999, which means I’ve accumulated a pretty lengthy web presence over the years. From small experiments to full-fledged projects, I have countless websites, blogs, and accounts scattered across the web. Some are thriving, some are dormant, and others have faded into the digital ether. Many are still in-progress, while only a handful of projects are maintained regularly.

As someone who is crazy sentimental, I’ve always struggled to let go of things—even virtual ones. Each project holds memories and represents a part of my creative journey. But I’m learning that holding on to everything isn’t sustainable. My online identities and projects have grown so sprawling that I’m overwhelmed. It’s time to clean things up, let go of some things, and make space for new ideas.

Why I Need to Record the Past Before Letting Go

Here’s the thing: without the “bones” of old projects lying around, I’ll forget they ever existed. And while I want to move on, I also want to preserve the history of my digital adventures. These projects—whether big successes or abandoned experiments—are all part of my story. That’s why, before I retire anything, I’m creating a record.

Enter EmpireOfMist.com

Today, I started fleshing out EmpireOfMist.com, a domain I’ve held onto for years. My vision for it is to serve as a personal link tree—a central hub where I can catalog all my projects, both active and retired. This site will not only help me organize my current work but also make it easier to identify what needs to go, what needs to evolve, and what can simply be remembered.

Building this hub feels like the first step toward reclaiming control over my digital empire. Once I’ve got everything linked and accounted for, I can begin the real work of deciding what to let go of and how to streamline my presence.

Starting with Facebook

I decided to begin this process with Facebook. After digging through my accounts and pages, I just deleted one of my Facebook pages for ‘A Song of Joy.’ It wasn’t an easy decision—each project feels like a piece of me—but I know it’s the right move. As I continue this cleanup, I’ll look for more pages, accounts, or projects that are no longer serving a purpose and gently retire them.

The Next Steps

This is only the beginning. As I work through my digital clutter, I’ll continue to reflect on what I’ve created, what I want to keep, and what I need to let go of. EmpireOfMist.com will not only be my organizational hub but also a living record of my journey—a map of my digital past, present, and future.