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7 years ago
Lately I've been... feeling really burned out. I wake up, go to my dayjob, come home to eat within 15 minutes and work on art until I go to bed, rinse and repeat. On my days off I'm working on art as well as watching kids that don't know how to behave or be respectful in a house not of their own.
After the convention, I felt mentally and physically exhausted so badly I nearly contemplated on just quitting my job and sleeping my life away. Depression has struck me hard not because of the con... but because of life as a whole. I've been damn near tired of everything life to where I just want to sleep until I feel better. But we all know that never works out. So, I had to take a week or two off from working on art just to get the needed rest. Sadly, it wasn't enough since my days off means I had to deal with kids yet again.
I'm slowly falling back into working on art again, though as you all don't know, I'm not taking any more commissions until the current list is cleared out.
Which brings me to the good news. My current job has hired me to be permanent there as a debt collector and registration renewal issues resolver. I now work for a vehicle leasing company and, surprisingly enough, I really like working there. I have my own desk, my own computer. I get to decorate my desk area and even bring art supplies there to work on art if need be. It's a little laid back, but the hard work is very much satisfying. The pay is actually helping me keep not only my bills and rent afloat, but have wiggle room incase of emergencies.
Another good news is that because I'm permanent, I have Paid Time Off (PTO). So... GUESS WHO IS GOING TO ANTHROCON THIS YEAR!
I am. But not to work there. I'm going PURELY for a vacation. To spend time with my friends and just for once slack off and art jam. Sure I will be open for pre-order badges for Anthrocon, but that's all I'll bring at the con for all to enjoy. If you want to commission me there, you can in person. Just hit me up when I'm there. Just don't expect it to be done at the con is all. :D
Another, bid sat, news is that I will be doing to MEGAPLEX, but I'm refusing to do the artist alley. And here is the reason why.
"This year Artist Alley will be taking a new Hybrid approach. A majority of the Artist Alley slots will be available for advance booking as part of your convention registration. These time slots are broken up into half day segments. You can pre-purchase up to 2 slots for yourself. Onsite, we will still be offering half day slots for free which will be issued via a lottery selection model every morning.... Artists wanting a slot can Pre-Purchase as part of their Pre-Registration up to 2 reserved slots while available."
In other words, they're setting it as somewhat of a dealer's den where people can prepay for a table. And those who want it free can only have it for half of the day. While this may seem alright to the Megaplex Staff, I.... honestly can't see this working out well. Last year there were more than enough tables. So why implement this now? Why have reserved places to pay for? You're treating it as a secondary Dealer's Den when it should only be an artist alley. This has disheartened me to where I just simply can't do artist alley this year. I'll be going and I will be doing preorder badges, but I think I'll just laze around again.
I'll also be attending to AWA this year as well in Atlanta because, fuck, I need vacations and time away from family and people in my area. But that's generally it.
I'll be attending to four cons this year, which is a first. But you know what? It'll be how I want things to be. I'll be happy.
Anyway, thanks for reading this. I appreciate it. I'll also be posting up the FWA aftermath... ... once I find where I typed the first half at.
After the convention, I felt mentally and physically exhausted so badly I nearly contemplated on just quitting my job and sleeping my life away. Depression has struck me hard not because of the con... but because of life as a whole. I've been damn near tired of everything life to where I just want to sleep until I feel better. But we all know that never works out. So, I had to take a week or two off from working on art just to get the needed rest. Sadly, it wasn't enough since my days off means I had to deal with kids yet again.
I'm slowly falling back into working on art again, though as you all don't know, I'm not taking any more commissions until the current list is cleared out.
Which brings me to the good news. My current job has hired me to be permanent there as a debt collector and registration renewal issues resolver. I now work for a vehicle leasing company and, surprisingly enough, I really like working there. I have my own desk, my own computer. I get to decorate my desk area and even bring art supplies there to work on art if need be. It's a little laid back, but the hard work is very much satisfying. The pay is actually helping me keep not only my bills and rent afloat, but have wiggle room incase of emergencies.
Another good news is that because I'm permanent, I have Paid Time Off (PTO). So... GUESS WHO IS GOING TO ANTHROCON THIS YEAR!
I am. But not to work there. I'm going PURELY for a vacation. To spend time with my friends and just for once slack off and art jam. Sure I will be open for pre-order badges for Anthrocon, but that's all I'll bring at the con for all to enjoy. If you want to commission me there, you can in person. Just hit me up when I'm there. Just don't expect it to be done at the con is all. :D
Another, bid sat, news is that I will be doing to MEGAPLEX, but I'm refusing to do the artist alley. And here is the reason why.
"This year Artist Alley will be taking a new Hybrid approach. A majority of the Artist Alley slots will be available for advance booking as part of your convention registration. These time slots are broken up into half day segments. You can pre-purchase up to 2 slots for yourself. Onsite, we will still be offering half day slots for free which will be issued via a lottery selection model every morning.... Artists wanting a slot can Pre-Purchase as part of their Pre-Registration up to 2 reserved slots while available."
In other words, they're setting it as somewhat of a dealer's den where people can prepay for a table. And those who want it free can only have it for half of the day. While this may seem alright to the Megaplex Staff, I.... honestly can't see this working out well. Last year there were more than enough tables. So why implement this now? Why have reserved places to pay for? You're treating it as a secondary Dealer's Den when it should only be an artist alley. This has disheartened me to where I just simply can't do artist alley this year. I'll be going and I will be doing preorder badges, but I think I'll just laze around again.
I'll also be attending to AWA this year as well in Atlanta because, fuck, I need vacations and time away from family and people in my area. But that's generally it.
I'll be attending to four cons this year, which is a first. But you know what? It'll be how I want things to be. I'll be happy.
Anyway, thanks for reading this. I appreciate it. I'll also be posting up the FWA aftermath... ... once I find where I typed the first half at.
But wow that's great your permanently on job with the company now, that's great. Even customizing your own place for swag and art :D. Though, I would recommend taking less favorite things, in case someone tries stealing something from your desk. I've never had an office job like you, but I can imagine little things like THAT, especially in a place that deals with rants and ravings of debt and money over a phone call, can effect others.
It's great that you'll be going to AC this year, I'll be there too trying for the AA. Sad too hear you won't do it, but it's great you can just enjoy it as vacation now :D.
Bummed too hear that Megaplex is doing some crazy shinanigans with the Alley this year. I dunno why they can't just 'rent out' the tables to ppl? At Texas Furry Fiesta, they charged us $10 a day for a table.
Looking forward to seeing you at AC this year :D
Keep an eye out for me in the Alley.