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