#non comic stuff

So, long story short: My computer became essentially unusable on Saturday. I ended up getting a new one (I’m paying it off it payments) but apparently the new computer either hates my art program (Firealpaca) or hates my tablet (it’s pretty damaged) because it constantly freaks the eff out when I try to use it. 

So I don’t know when I’m gonna have more comics come out. I don’t have any of my art files from my old computer either because my external harddrive is formatted to macs and doesn’t want to download a driver for a pc because it’s “already a pc drive”. So yeah. No comics for awhile.

I guess there’s a lesson in this? “Don’t cheap out for computers? Even if you’re not sure you like the company of your old computer?” I don’t know. All I know is I just feel kind of crummy right now.

So I guess if you guys have any suggestions for art programs for a Lenova 2-in-1 laptop lemme know? 

I’m sorry I’ve just been a depressing ass lately. I feel like all I’ve been doing is complaining. So I’m sorry about that.

I figured out what I want to do for Fridays instead of comics!

So what I want to do is every Friday make a post about a creative person and/or projects and talk about why they’re dope, along with a few examples of their work.

But I don’t want it to be just stuff I think is great, I want it to be stuff you think is great too! If you know someone making awesome stuff, send me a link to their stuff/some examples/why you think they’re great so we can show off people who do super great stuff!

So.

I'm trying to think of a good way to start this, but I'm not really sure how. I guess I'll say this: I'm struggling to do as much as I’m doing. And I feel dumb for saying that, because I know there are a lot of folks who do so much more than me. But I’m still struggling and I’ve been really stressed out about everything lately.

Before I say anything more I will say I WILL STILL BE DOING THIS COMIC. I just can't do it twice a week. And here’s some reasons why:

Time: These comics take up a TON of time. I know they look pretty simple, but they take up so so SO much time. And I mean, I also feel stupid about that because I see artists doing way more complicated stuff twice a week and it sucks that I can't do that. (I know don’t compare yourself to others it’s something I struggle with constantly)

Quality: Because I’ve been rushing to get these done, and y’know, do all of the things in my life, I’ve noticed these comics looking a lot worse than I want. And I don’t wanna put out crappy stuff! (At least by my standards)

Mental health: When it comes to art, I’ve literally only had time to draw these comics, and that really sucks! And I waste time on my phone because I’m too tired to draw because I was staying up late again trying to finish a mediocre comic. And that’s crummy! And if I’m spending a ton of time on these comics, that means I don’t have time to do the things I actually need to do, like chores and such. Like, I love drawing these comics, but feeling like I have to rather than I want to? That’s just not fair to me.

Financial reasons: Look, I make zero dollars and zero cents on this comic. I don’t have a lot of money. And if I’m spending too much time on this thing, that means I don’t have time to cook so I eat out and I spend money eating out for an example. Like money isn’t everything, but I kind of need it. I have a lot of really big expenses coming up and I’m stressing out.

Look, I get this just seems like a lot of justification for pulling back a bit but that's because it kind of is... for me. I feel like I’ve failed something. Like this should be easy and I can’t do it? But yeah.

Hell, this might barely be a blip on your radar. This might be a silly comic you read for fun occasionally. Less than 200 people follow this comic. (We ain't no Sarah Scribbles up in here.) But I hope you still stick with me! And hey, if there’s something else I should start doing for Fridays, lemme know! I will be posting something this Friday, but it’s not really a comic and it’s a little self centered (like this comic isn’t ha) so stay tuned~

TL;DR: Changing my updating from Tuesdays and Fridays to only Tuesdays

Unfortunately I didn’t my ducks in a line in time this week so I’m postponing Feature Friday until next week. I’m crazy scattered this week, I apologize.

Long story short: no new comic today. I don’t know what’ll happen since the Mac store is garbage and I won’t be able to get the official diagnosis for three hours it’ll hopefully be just today. Please send my computer good vibes. I’ve had some stuff I’ve been working really hard on and I would really hate if it just disappeared forever.