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Hey guys, I just wanted to drop some lines and let you know what's going on with updates. I got a new computer a couple of days ago and I'm in the process of getting it set up so I can work primarily at my desk (since it's a desktop computer). Getting my files to the iMac from my Macbook is proving to be more difficult than I anticipated. I knew when I started that I had the option of adding everything from my Macbook to the new computer using it's Time Machine backup, which is really easy to do. My reservation with doing that is that my Macbook has always had some stupid quirks that I didn't want to get passed onto the iMac. For instance, for as long as I've had this Macbook, the autocorrect spelling feature has never worked. Even after I replaced the hard drive. Anytime I have a typing error, I just get a red underline even though the autocorrect feature is checked. It's not a huge deal or anything, but it would be a nice feature that should work. So I was going to go the route of Migration Assistant instead and just pick and choose files to share with the new machine wirelessly. It was a good idea in theory, haha. I was unable to get Migration Assistant to work because it says my Macbook needs to update to the latest OS, which is odd because both the new computer and my old one have Mavericks. So I tried to update the Macbook to Yosemite anyway, but it refuses to upgrade because it says I have 2 updates that are incompatible (it's showing it has something to do with like iPhoto and iMovie or something like that) and gives no explanation how to fix it. >_< So Migration Assistant was out of the question. I ended up getting my files from the Time Machine backup, and as predicted, the autocorrect feature on the iMac now does not work. Now I'm wondering if I'd be better off restoring the thing back to the factory settings and starting over, but then how do I get the files onto the new computer? Sigh. If any of you have knowledge of these issues, let me know. I have tried Google and not come up with any solutions. So, updates on on hold until I can get this stuff figured out.
In the meantime I'm working on some Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds traditional fan art. I finished the game a few days ago and found it very enjoyable. I'm not great at video games, which is probably why I replay a lot of old games that I don't find too challenging. When the games are too hard, I just get frustrated and don't want to continue playing them. I thought ALBW was just the right amount of challenge for me. There were a few parts that I got frustrated with but for the most part, the game was pretty easy. I got my ass handed to me by Yuma at the end of the game because I didn't realize there were armor and sword upgrades I was supposed to get so I spent a lot of the later part of the game grinding and looking for Master Ore and shit. Then it was pretty easy. I think my favorite part was the Treacherous Tower where you can battle fifty floors of enemies and earn prizes. I liked all the character designs in the game. Those Lion centaur guys that breathe fire are a bunch of assholes though.
I went to my doctor yesterday as I haven't been feeling well for the past month and it has really slowed down my comic production. I have been nauseas for several weeks but I have had long stints of nausea in the past so I wasn't too concerned about that. The more pressing issue (no pun) was that I had been experiencing chest pressure and my heart just generally being a shit head. Flip-flopping around and beating fast, making me winded at even the slightest activity like walking up the stairs. I sat down one night to eat a piece of toast or something and my heart just started beating like crazy and I was like 'I know I'm not that excited about this toast.' And it's making me tired... not like I'm about to fall asleep... more like I will be in the middle of something and just suddenly run out of steam and have to stop and relax. Anyway, the doctor had me get an EKG done which came back abnormal. We don't really know at this stage what's wrong, so I have a bunch of testing/X-Rays and things I have to do. I'm not going to worry about it too much yet. It could be something super simple like anemia, I wont know until I get the results of my labs. So, comics will likely be sporadic for a while. It really just depends on how much work my body is willing to let me do. I will keep you guys posted.
In the meantime I'm working on some Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds traditional fan art. I finished the game a few days ago and found it very enjoyable. I'm not great at video games, which is probably why I replay a lot of old games that I don't find too challenging. When the games are too hard, I just get frustrated and don't want to continue playing them. I thought ALBW was just the right amount of challenge for me. There were a few parts that I got frustrated with but for the most part, the game was pretty easy. I got my ass handed to me by Yuma at the end of the game because I didn't realize there were armor and sword upgrades I was supposed to get so I spent a lot of the later part of the game grinding and looking for Master Ore and shit. Then it was pretty easy. I think my favorite part was the Treacherous Tower where you can battle fifty floors of enemies and earn prizes. I liked all the character designs in the game. Those Lion centaur guys that breathe fire are a bunch of assholes though.
I went to my doctor yesterday as I haven't been feeling well for the past month and it has really slowed down my comic production. I have been nauseas for several weeks but I have had long stints of nausea in the past so I wasn't too concerned about that. The more pressing issue (no pun) was that I had been experiencing chest pressure and my heart just generally being a shit head. Flip-flopping around and beating fast, making me winded at even the slightest activity like walking up the stairs. I sat down one night to eat a piece of toast or something and my heart just started beating like crazy and I was like 'I know I'm not that excited about this toast.' And it's making me tired... not like I'm about to fall asleep... more like I will be in the middle of something and just suddenly run out of steam and have to stop and relax. Anyway, the doctor had me get an EKG done which came back abnormal. We don't really know at this stage what's wrong, so I have a bunch of testing/X-Rays and things I have to do. I'm not going to worry about it too much yet. It could be something super simple like anemia, I wont know until I get the results of my labs. So, comics will likely be sporadic for a while. It really just depends on how much work my body is willing to let me do. I will keep you guys posted.
Important, Please Read and Follow me Elsewhere!
Hey everyone, I got the announcement today that Deviant Art will be switching over to Eclipse permanently next month. In all honesty, I have been considering leaving DA for a while but I was hoping to wait until my Core Memberships expired (January) but this announcement has kinda given me the push I needed to decide to move on.
While I don't like Eclipse (I don't find it very user friendly and as an old person learnin' new stuff can be frustrating, haha) that's not solely the reason I wanted to leave. DA has a few features I've enjoyed in the past, mostly the organized gallery and folders which is a lot of the reason I stayed on the site. P
Running in the Same Damn Place
I finished up the last of my commissions for the year a few days ago. This marks the beginning of my indefinite hiatus from them. I've been steadily working on commissions every month for a few years now and just really needed a break. Right now I'm planning at least two months, possibly longer depending on how I feel after that time. Barring of course any unforeseen bills or emergencies I need some extra cash for.
It's looking more and more likely I'll be taking some time off comics next year as well. I've been pretty burned out for the past year or so and my drive to keep working on them is waning. I'm going to try to at least finish out t
Smiling Out of Fear
I've been thinking a lot recently about online friendships. As someone who spends the majority of their time alone working on the computer, I really do value the online friendships and relationships I have. I really appreciate all the comments and messages that you send to me. I even feel quite close to many of you even though we'll likely never meet or even hear each other's voices.
Sometimes I may not even know what your face looks like. And I do appreciate the need for anonymity online, if you never want me to see what you look like or know your first name I understand that. But I do admit I am a very curious creature. If you ever want to
Combine Magazine Closure
As some of you may have seen, my business partner Jake made the announcement today that we've decided to shutter the doors on Combine magazine. This was a decision that we made based on a lot of factors... Jake went into more detail on the post. It's pretty disappointing, as publishing Combine magazine was actually a lot of fun. Every time we had a new issue in our hands to paw through was always very exciting. I'm really sad to see it go.
I know a lot of the issue for me is that it's become increasingly more difficult the past few years to get into conventions in my area. This is the main reason why I haven't printed a second Devil Spy book
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Hang in there sorry to hear about your troubles. Hope things start improving soon for you my friend. Good thoughts headed in your direction.