absath ([info]absath) wrote,
@ 2004-11-02 13:31:00
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Current mood:Vacuum sealed

Oh so fresh
First sketch is just crap. Was paying more attention to the TV than the sketchbook. Macgyver was on.








I'm feeling much better now after my rough weekend. It's not a mistake I'm likely to forget any time soon.

I'm not going out to vote today. I'm excersizing my right not to vote. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get myself interested in one candidate over the other. I honestly just don't care. I think that George Bush is a terrible public speaker, and he makes himself look stupid, but that doesn't automatically mean he's a bad president, nor does that automatically mean that Kerry would be a better president. I honestly don't trust what either politician says, and if anyone thinks that the news, candidate commercials, or even documentaries like Fahrenheit 911 are any more honest than the candidates themselves, then they are just as stupid as George Bush looks. That being said, this is the end of the discussion. The first person who turns my livejournal into a political debate will be banned permanantly. I don't care if you think I should vote, and I really don't care which candidate you prefer or why.

Some new t-shirts should be going up for pre-order today, some designs which I finally finished last night. The character shirts were giving me trouble. The original character shirts have been discontinued for months now. I printed up new versions, which were never sold online. I sold them at conventions. They sold pretty well, but I was never 100% satisfied with how they looked. Last night I finally hit on a layout that I'm happy with, and everyone who has seen it has really liked it. So I'm going to start with the Ethan and Lucas designs, and add the other characters as time goes on. Here's a preview:




Definitely skipping Nekocon this weekend, which sort of sucks, but overall is the best route. I should (fingers crossed) be able to get the rest of the Chef Brian shirts and books shipped before Saturday 14th, which is when we're having our Halo 2 party here. After the party, hopefully I can spend the week working on comics, and maybe take the following week as a vacation. If I went to Nekocon I wouldn't get my vacation until December.

Here's hoping.

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[info]jyuunana
2004-11-02 11:05 am UTC (link)
I'm loving that Ethan shirt, I will definately be picking that baby up.

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Words from my own mind...
[info]scubalagooch
2004-11-02 11:09 am UTC (link)
"I honestly don't trust what either politician says, and if anyone thinks that the news, candidate commercials, or even documentaries like Fahrenheit 911 are any more honest than the candidates themselves, then they are just as stupid as George Bush looks."

I dont really have much more to say than that was very well put. I also am excersizing my right not to vote.

Have fun at your halo 2 party...sounds like a lot of fun :)

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[info]cody_h
2004-11-02 11:49 am UTC (link)
Suggestion for the shirts: rather than having Ethan and Lucas completely over the logo, have the outer 'ring' (I guess) cover them -- or rather, cover the bottom of them. If you don't get what I mean I guess I can edit it in Photoshop real quick, but you ought to be able to figure this message out.

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[info]absath
2004-11-02 12:21 pm UTC (link)
I tried that while designing them, and it looked horrendous.

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[info]cody_h
2004-11-02 01:40 pm UTC (link)
Ah. Nevermind, then.

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[info]ladymango
2004-11-02 11:50 am UTC (link)
Just thought I'd say this..

*ahem*

WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

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[info]_awesome_man_
2004-11-02 12:16 pm UTC (link)
I don't think I can count how many times I'd be flipping through channels and ended up watching MacGyver. It's addicting.

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[info]usagiweaver
2004-11-02 12:27 pm UTC (link)
That second drawing... well, the thought it brought to mind was that episode of "That 70's Show" where they were sitting around the 'stoner circle' and Donna said "My hands are HUGE!!!"

Congrats on living through your weekend. And learning a big lesson.

And hey... vote... don't vote. Whatever. It's your decision. I'm not your mother.

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[info]classicbri
2004-11-02 12:27 pm UTC (link)
I agree with the above post. Voting in elections is just not about the candidates, it's about strengthening the force of the American people. I won't say much more about it because you obviously don't want to hear it, but I do urge you to reconsider. At least a third party candadite (Green, Independent), just something that you feel that the country could be improved or stay the same.

I mean, yes, you have the right to do what you want, but "exercising the right not to vote" rubs me the wrong way. It basically means that you are happy to just sit back and let people make decisions for you without caring what you want.

Just remember, it's a lot more than juse chooosing the next president (although that does seem to be in center ring), this is going to effect what happens to America for the next few generations. This is history.

I say this not to make you mad, but just to make sure you won't regret not doing it down the road.

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[info]absath
2004-11-02 12:47 pm UTC (link)
Brian, I'm going to break your thumbs when you come over for the Halo 2 party ;)

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[info]classicbri
2004-11-02 01:05 pm UTC (link)
You're that desperate to finally beat me in Halo that you're going to break my thumbs to do it? Natural gamer abilities flow through my non-gamer veins!

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[info]bruceman
2004-11-02 01:40 pm UTC (link)
Tim will only care if a certain future president cancels video games and the internet, ON THE SAME DAY, AT THE SAME TIME.

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[info]commonname
2004-11-02 08:49 pm UTC (link)
Can I be Nader and take away kills?

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[info]spoofobaggins
2004-11-02 12:27 pm UTC (link)
On the subject of voting, I agree. I read this post before I went to vote, and wrote in "Ted the Penguin" out of boredom and hatred for both parties. He's best suited for this country, in my opinion.

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Alas
[info]balasarius
2004-11-02 12:36 pm UTC (link)
My post is gone.

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[info]tsiyi
2004-11-02 12:42 pm UTC (link)
As the great Hawk once said:


:D

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[info]kidcadavereye
2004-11-02 12:51 pm UTC (link)
i can sympathize with the non voting, i didn't bother to register, because i think we're screwed either way... luckily, none of my friends have really gotten on me about it.

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[info]poormnssuprmn49
2004-11-02 12:51 pm UTC (link)
thank god someone else who isn't voting. if i have one more person guilt trips me about not voting i'm gonna cry

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[info]sassymolassey22
2004-11-02 01:05 pm UTC (link)
Hear hear... I didn't complete my voter registration and all I've been hearing from everyone around me for the last 2 days is "Are you gonna vote? Make sure you vote! It's important that you vote! Did you vote yet?" I don't like or trust either candidate and have no real reason to pick one over the other... why should I pretend? If I did vote, it would basically only be to appease the people around me who keep hounding me about it and what kind of reason is that?

People gotta chill out a little... enough with all the up-in-your-face-ness. Just leave us alone. If we didn't vote, we have our reasons. Just like you have your reasons TO vote.

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[info]ayesha97
2004-11-03 05:14 am UTC (link)
I'm so glad that I'm not alone in this.

Like Matt, I really don't care for either of the canidates. I've been telling the people that I work with that I like to cheer on the underdog, so I'd prolly throw my vote away on Nadar...

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[info]chris_1981
2004-11-02 01:06 pm UTC (link)
That stupidity tshirt design is great! Just wish I would be able to get away with wearing it at work. lol

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[info]isonekobaka
2004-11-02 01:38 pm UTC (link)
Halo2 party sounds cool....
we will be sitting there playing halo 2.. educating our younger brothers in teh art of Halo 2 for 24 hours ..
we currently have a big banner above the XBoX Lan tables and where the TV's are to be.. saying
"Happy Matser Cheifmas... Now Die Biatch"

ooo the fun of a 16 player 8 console game!
=^.^=

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Politic talk?
[info]bruceman
2004-11-02 01:42 pm UTC (link)

I'd link to my comic, but that would be WHORING IT ON SOMEONE ELSE'S SITE! And that's WRONG.

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[info]yanni85
2004-11-02 01:42 pm UTC (link)
In my opinion the important thing is that you voice your opinion, not whether you vote. I have respect for someone who doesn't vote because they honestly don't like either candidate.

On a non political note, I love the shirts! I definitely share Ethan's sentiments. Keep up the great work!

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[info]kellynn
2004-11-02 01:52 pm UTC (link)
Ooooooh.. I Work at EB Games & we're having a Halo party at the store when we receive them at Midnight.. It's kinda ridiculous how many people are actually coming!!
:-D
I, too an excersising my right to not vote for an Elephant nor an Ass..
Kelly

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[info]thelast_song
2004-11-02 02:11 pm UTC (link)
McGyver (sp?) rocks.

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[info]my_kisskill
2004-11-02 05:20 pm UTC (link)
Republican
Democrat
......Green

it ain't Communism,and that's a big thing for me

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[info]romyno1
2004-11-02 07:33 pm UTC (link)
Curse you, Tim! Now I must go spend money in your store.

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[info]kuririnchan
2004-11-02 07:47 pm UTC (link)
I hope a Lilah shirt is forthcoming. XP

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[info]tragoedapretios
2004-11-03 12:25 am UTC (link)
hell yea!Lilah kicks ass!!

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[info]kellynn
2004-11-02 09:01 pm UTC (link)
Lilah kicks so much ass...

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WOW
[info]woodmister1
2004-11-03 01:50 am UTC (link)
not bad i want a shirt, comic, everything..... one problem.... i havent been paid yet, but as soon as i am i WILL BUY ONE or two of them.
Love the second pic nice one

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[info]lupinthe3rd
2004-11-03 12:07 pm UTC (link)
Have fun at that Halo 2 party. If I was there, you and Brian wouldn't stand a chance. :P

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We miss you
[info]kizume
2004-11-04 10:22 pm UTC (link)
Well, hon, everyone here at neko is going to miss you!

(especially trish and the other people in your comic panel you forgot to tell that you weren't coming >.<)

it's only thursday, so the con technically hasn't started, but me and trish and dizzy are all gearing up and getting ready for it *keeps her fingers crossed* i hope i do well

love you, hon, wish you were here! *kisses*
risa-chan

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