Sorry for no Update Yesterday, was out really late.
You remember Mark, he does Autumn Lake. Yup he also gave me some awesome guest comics. Subsequently I've become friendly with Mustela of World 2, Courtney over at Marksville, Kyle and Noah at Vacant and Engaged(Kyle resembles me haha), and I have even got a kind word from David Buist who does Taking the Bi-Pass.
I just wanted to finish this fan week with a Thank you to everybody. Everybody who takes time out of their day to read my comic. You make this comic worthwhile. LOVE YOU ALL!!
"You were everything I wanted. But I just can't finish what I started. There's no room left here on my back. It was damaged long ago. Though you swear that you are true. I'd still pick my friends over you."
(My Friends Over You, A New Found Glory)
Ugh, man I feel like I'm pulling double duty. Drawing all pics for my friends then drawing the comic for today. Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful I have something to do, but still hard man.
Thanks to you all. Later.
"What big thoughts you had. I can see them in your eyes. When you pretend to laugh. Reflection I see. Reminds me, of somebody like me."
(Original Me, All)
Yea, much love to Gina and her twins.
"My shit stinks much better than yours, my shit stinks right down through the floor. With a feeling so pure, It's got you coming back for more."
(Cigaro, System of a Down)
It's true, she told me she plans to read all of my comics. Now since I did this strip she kinda has to haha. I just wanna make clear that I'm not making her, she's doing this all on her own. Which is cool. Granted there are people who've been reading this strip for a long long time, but I doubt anybody has read them all. If there is nobody told me. But I think it's important to point out though that she is a new reader and she's never met me in real life. Which I think is interesting to point out.
Also in the spirit of fan appreciation week, I decided to ask you guys if you want a pic with yours truly here(meaning comic Tim not the real me). I already did a few, but I figured I'd ask the rest of you if you wanted a pic too. Just make sure you have reference for me too look at. Leave me a comment if you want one.
That's it, love you all.
"If we listen to each other's heart. We'll find we're never too far apart. And maybe love is the reason why. For the first time ever we're seeing it eye to eye."
(I 2 I, Tevin Campbell)A GOOFY MOVIE!!!
When I say official, that means I made it with iron on transfers on a shirt she gave me. Still official none the less.
See you tomorrow.
"The morning will come. In the press of every kiss. With your head upon my chest. Where I will annoy you. With every waking breath. Until you decide to wake up."
(Wake Up, Coheed And Cambria)
I thought this week would be interesting to give a few shout outs to some people I know. So who will be next?
"I'm driving listening to my radio. Checkin out the airwaves for something to believe in. Gimme something to hold true. Gimme something to sing about. Gimme a reason to care. I'll sing along forever."
(Sing Along Forever, Bouncing Souls)
Haha, I like this one. Especially when combined with the title.
"He caught a bullet in his bubblegoose. You can be at the party gettin' loose. But you can catch a bullet in your bubblegoose."
(Bubblegoose, Wyclef Jean)
Yup, later.
"I was nervous from the start that our muscles might tear us apart. Are muscles tearing us apart? From the words that carve our lives to the words that take us by surprise. I was never taken by surprise. From the sounds that disappeared to the changes we begin to fear. I can hear you clearly. One day I'll fail to breathe, and all you'll have are memories. All we have are memories.
(Time Turn Fragile, Motion City Soundtrack)
Yea University City is a place I like to go driving when I wondered aimlessly with Tiff. I also like the name University City.
That's it. Bye bye folks.
"So please, please (please). I'm running out of sympathy (I'm running out of sympathy!). And I never said I'd take this. I never said I'd take this lying down."
(Great Romances Of The 20th Century, Taking Back Sunday)
Yea, she claims I don't "communicate" well. Just because (according to others, I really don't remember) she spoke for me as a child means nothing.
Hopefully she won't be the only one to think this comic is funny. Even if she is, that counts.
"Well here I am. Don't know how to say this. Only thing I know is awkward silence."
(Freakish, Saves the Day)
Actually the city paper quote is real. They did use my name. Haha.
Later.
"And I'll confess. That I can be a little selfish. Yeah I'll admit. I don't want you to help me through this. I don't want to start over again."
(Whoa, Paramore)
Yea, I really need to get out.
I give a shout out to all my friends returning for another school year. Stay awake.
It's the first time ever I don't have class anymore. Freaky.
"Cause everyone's your friend in New York City. And everything looks beautiful when you're young and pretty. The streets are paved with diamonds and there's just so much to see. But the best thing about New York City is you and me."
(New York City, They Might Be Giants)
Seriously I mean come on. Unless they did think of it and I didn't see it. Maybe SNL did it.*Shrug*
Later.
"Will ever be time enough? Or are we just too naive? I haven't just given up. Oh God, I still believe. Is patience still waiting? Will I wait on my knees...too?"
(Is Patience Still Waiting?, The Juliana Theory)
Not since yesterday, did I write a joke that I found so funny.
For anyone having any lingering doubts. I do know what agoraphobia is.
Later.
"If you want to dance, if she wants to lead. I'll go out of my way. I'll do anything. And one word is all I need."
(Threesome, Fenix TX)
I gotta leave the house. It's getting harder to write jokes.
"Hey lady, you've got the love I need. Maybe, more than enough. Oh Darling Darling Darling, walk a while with me. Oh you've got so much. So much. So much."
(Over the hills and far away, Led Zeppelin)
Later.
"And you say, be still my love. Open up your heart. Let the light shine in. But don't you understand. I already have a plan. I'm waiting for my real life to begin.(Waiting For My Real Life To Begin, Colin Hay Band)
Toodles.
"But I’ve hidden a note. It’s pressed between pages. That you’ll read if you're so inclined. Does he ever get the girl?"
(This Ruined Puzzle, Dashboard Confessional)
Most of the calls we get on the house phone are from companies calling about whatever. Bastards.
"Monster children with monster faces. Are looking for love in all the wrong places."
(Fashion Zombies!, The Aquabats)
Yup.
Well I've started redoing some comic strips. In the off chance I can publish em, I want em to look better. It'll be awhile.
"Patience my dear. We could spend a lifetime waiting here. Maybe this time. I hope I get the chance to say goodbye."
(Razor, Foo Fighters)
I think I lack passion in my life. The ability to devote all energy to one endeavor and see it through to the end.
Yea Yea.
"If we cant break the silence (How can we survive?). Search inside yourself (Know that you're alive). We must break the silence now we are alive. Silent, nno longer."
(Break The Silence, Killswitch Engage)
Yup. Later.
"So meet me if you care, I'll be at the spot. Maybe see you there or not. If you care about me cuz I know I care for you. And I want you there, I'll leave it up to you."
(Up To You, Damone)
Ah Unreal Day is upon the animation lab once again. It's gonna be a wild one.
Later.
"I’m not alone. 'Cause the TV’s on yeah. I’m not crazy. 'Cause I take. The right pills everyday."
(Bleed American, Jimmy Eat World)
Yea, I just had to take the fixture off. Slap a washer on it and put it back.
Just want to say thanks to everyone who vote for me over at City Paper. I'll let you know if I'm in or not. THANK YOU!!!
"So long sincerity"
(American Classic, Hidden In Plain View)
Just for clarity sake. This is animator Dave. Not Video Game Dave or Nephew Dave. Haha, too many Daves.
Dave did actually say that yesterday.
I close with a plea for you to Vote. It's the last day for voting. It ends at midnight tonight so vote as much as you can.
"Breaking down. from every insult that you've taken. From one sided conversations. Burning out. From all the minor misconceptions. That just play on your frustrations. Your self doubt. Has your head so turned around there's not a catch phrase that can save you. And it's not that hard to figure out disappointment doesn't have to cut to a commercial now."
(Bigger Picture, Less Than Jake)
Yea, giving a joke for those graphic designers out there.
The only type crime I actually commit regularly is having widows. That's when you only have one word at the bottom of a paragraph.
As for the comic sans thing, it's not necessarily a crime, but most designers hate that font. I don't know why. I kinda dig it.
That it besides reminding people to Vote for me down at city paper. Got till midnight thursday.
Later.
"Trashed and battered now and passed out on the floor. I'm getting good at sleeping on dates. Nothing seems to hold my interest anymore. Bad ideas come in small doses. Nice to meet you. We can't wow you with our people skills. We make enemies not friends. Your name again?"
(Karate Chops For Everyone But Us, Piebald)
Haha, just sums up my attitude so well.
Don't forget to vote it ends thursday.
"Don't hate me forever. I'm better late than never. I failed you. I'm sorry. That's simply my life story."
(My Life Story, Mxpx)
Hehe.
"Communication, no communication, just sex and frustration. You're killing, you're killing, you're killing, you're killing. You're a killer kid, you are a killer kid. But you did what you did, oh you did what you did."
(Devil On My Side, The Anniversary)
Yea it was an okay movie. Go see it if you wanna see Jim Carrey be different.
"Hey Mr. DJ. You gotta put a record on, yeah. We're gonna bury this town tonight. We're gonna dance all night."
(Send My Love To The Dancefloor, I'll See You In Hell (Hey Mister DJ), Cobra Starship)
Later.
Keep voting.
"Have you ever felt that something. You know that something that keeps you sane? And you can't explain why. But you know it's what's left inside you."
(Motto, Less Than Jake)
Me an my animator friend Dave were talking about tattoos and how he wanted Seagal's head next to Arnold's. Then I suggested the Mount Rushmore thing.
So Far he's claimed Van Damme, another friend claimed Arnold and I claimed Seagal. Should be interesting haha.
Later and don't forget to vote
"You never go where you've never been(all alone). And you live your life as if everything. Is just one more thing to bear. And this is a burden, but I can see if it makes you happy."
(Honey And Vinegar, Down To Earth Approach)
Sick continues.
Also don't forget to vote.
"To me you are the light from a light bulb that breaks sometimes. and the tender warmth inside is released into my life and it smothers me in flames that lick and scorch my face. As the smoke reaches the sky know I'm burning tonight. Know I'm burning tonight."
(Firefly, Saves The Day)
Yea, so I go now.
Also don't forget to vote.
"I'm so sick, infected with. Where I live. Let me live without this. Empty bliss, selfishness. I'm so sick."
(I'm So Sick, Flyleaf)
That's right, after many years of drawing I got into the city paper. So if I get a lot of votes on the website I get to do a comic for the paper. Click here
Later all.
"Everyone's gotta be something. Me I'm garbage. It's all I ever wanted to be. Shock me again and I'll say. Anything you want me to."
(Rico, Matthew Good Band)
I was just thinking, from my point of view, how we react to each other and how interact. Cause it's quite interesting. Cause some have said we are completely different people outside the animation lab(consensus is that I'm same no matter where). But it's fairly interesting, how some may not get along otherwise but make it work.
P.S. The drawing in panel two is based on a real picture.
Well I saw a lot of cool stuff: Transformers how they did it and a production challenge where professionals tried to make a short in front of a crowd(they had to go into extra hours to finish it). Ate at some nice restaurants, handed out business cards and partied. Also a large amount of sweet swag.
Saw a bit of San Diego too(unlike Boston last year). Saw the Marina, downtown and Balboa park. A very nice park which we hiked for about an hour for (but was well worth it).
By the end of the week I was was kinda ready to leave but felt sad about leaving. Cause I may not have the worries I have over there, but I still feel the same loneliness as I do here, so.
Also this is one of the last romps for the gang. Since some are moving on to other things post-graduating(myself included), though quit a few that went still had another year.
Next year will be LA, money permitting(an probably other circumstances) will determine my attendance. We shall see.
That is all folks. SCHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
"Pangs of silence. From the room upstairs. How's the view there? Do you read what they're saying about you? That you're no fun. Since the war was won. In fact, you have become. All of the things you've always run away from."
(The Ascent Of Stan, Ben Folds)
Sorry no update yesterday. I was out all day and had to do my long trek back to Philly. But I'm back baby. Hope you enjoyed the story. Originally I was going to do this:
The end?
But since I have to post today it's not too shocking.
Anywho. San Diego was awesome, I'll say more when I catch up on sleep and such.
Be back later kids MUCH LOVE AND IT'S GOOD TO BE HOME!!!
What will happen next? Stay tuned and find out.
What will happen next? Stay tuned and find out.
What will happen next? Stay tuned and find out.
What will happen next? Stay tuned and find out.
What will happen next? Stay tuned and find out.
What will happen next? Stay tuned and find out.
What a bitch to get to california.
Sorry for the late update.
So this ends "regular" updates. And begins Siggraph updates. So I'll be doing updates at erratic times over the next week. Maybe even updating you on fun times I'm having.
SAN DIEGO HERE I COME!!!
"California. Here we come."
(California, Phantom Planet)
Later folks.
"You know me. You know my way in. You just can't show me, but God I'm praying. That you'll find me, and that you'll see me. That you run and never tire. Desire."
(Desire, Ryan Adams)
Haha. Honestly I'm animating a girl cause so far I made two robots and a guy. So naturally I moved on to girls.
Later.
"There's a light in your eyes that I used to see. There's a place in your heart where I used to be. Was I wrong to assume that you were waiting for me. There's a light in your eyes. Did you leave that light burning for me."
(Light in Your Eyes, Blessid Union Of Souls)
Yup after a couple weeks of absence I actually went back to the lab. It was weird to be in there and not have at least two other people in there too, but Polina stopped by for awhile and so did Mike, so I wasn't totally alone. I'm going tomorrow as well, hopefully somebody'll be there to at least let me in.
I have to admit I never really bled in the lab. Metaphorically yes, but not literally. Also I'm alluding to Andy's prowess with using pcp pipe as a blowgun. Thankfully he never hit me.
Well that is all. Later folks.
"Ash his heart onto the ground. Pull his guts out by frustration. Be careful you might kill him. Just cause he can't hear what you say. Doesn't mean that he's not listening. If you listen to your words. He might like what you say."
(Better off Dead, A New Found Glory)
Yup as friday rushes closer I'm getting ready. Lot's to do, lot's to do. Putting my demo reel together, animation, rendering, printing out shirts, resumes and business cards. BUSY!
But don't worry about comic posting while I'm in San Diego. I have a few friends who are bringing laptops and we have free internet in the room. So I figure they'll let me borrow it for a couple minutes to update.
Well I got stuff to do, if I hurry I can avoid it.
"My best-laid plans. We'll build and break your heart. With guilty hands. Tear my whole world apart. My mind keeps racing. She's softly dreaming. I'm scraped and sober. But there's no one listening."
(Chapter XIII, +44)
Yea it's not true. I don't think Unreal Tournament is better the Halo. I just wanted Master Cheif in today's comic. I've been playing Halo 2 a lot.
The Simpson's movie was hilarious. I did laugh a lot. Even though the first part of the movie was a series of random events that didn't seem to further the plot. It was a Simpsons episode, just two hours long.
That's it, take er easy folks.
"Monday, back from the dead. I'm letting it go, back for another one. Tuesday, shoot me in the head. I'm takin' it back, takin' it back. It'll take it back."
(Days of the Week, Stone Temple Pilots)
Today is the day. Going to see it with my equally fanatic sister.
Granted I was never really excited about seeing this movie, but come on. It's the fucking Simpsons.
Hope you all get to see it. Later.
"When I like you it's total revenge."
(Total Revenge,Say Anything)
