That's a good question...Last I knew, I was living in the middle of a cornfield at my parents' place, sucking down whiskey, and running myself into the ground with game development and factory work; all while dragging along a failing solo recording act. A lot of bad happened, and a lot of good. Now, I find myself involved in a new musical project, the Half-Rats series is now a comic I'm currently on the 4th issue of, and I've got my own place in one of the most dangerous cities in America. I find myself wondering what the hell happened, and it feels like I'm waking up from a strange dream...but at least it feels like I'm waking up finally. I'm not sure what happened, or who I am exactly - since I lived my life as "Half-Rats" for so long, I think I forgot! Even so, I feel my strength coming back, and I got a new purpose - but at the same time, I realize I learned a lot during this "dream"! I learned what NOT to do.
I'm going back and finding bits and pieces I left behind, and it feels like someone else's life - and then I realize it was mine, and I can't help but feel a little bad for how things went, and how I suddenly abandoned some pretty neat-looking projects. That shitty feeling sort of dissipates when I see this interesting little bunch of pages I drew (Some not done completely), and I yearn to get back in there and finish the tale of Half-Rats. Not AS Half-Rats, but as me this time.
Damn! Then, I go and look at this crazy new band I put together...
www.arsenicteaparty.bandcamp.com
And I start to realize that this is a new chapter. And despite still feeling a little foggy-headed, and a few unfortunate setbacks, (My saber, and a few other items were taken in a burglary, and my pecuniary affairs are less than perfect...) I think I got this...
Where's everyone at? I miss ya', and I got a lot to show ya'!
Welcome back Half-Ra... I mean Nelson. Good to see you in a better shape today! Sucks that you had to go through that stuff, but I hope everything is on its place by now! Cant wait for you comic!
Not out of the woods yet, but I'm trying.
You're A pretty skilled person!
Nice stuff you got here Nelson.
Love your work
I hope everthing is okay with your life :)
Dealing with some weird feelings, but all-in-all I'm okay.
Decided to pull up your name and see if you've posted anything recently and low and behold I'm 2 months late ha. Its good to see you back, and I'm glad things are starting to move for you. Life's about making mistakes and learning from them, and that waking up feeling just means you're growing. I know the feeling, I was going nowhere for 4 years and said **** it and moved from the west coast to east coast. I'm barely making ends meet but I knew if I didn't leave town I'd become a shell, and I haven't regretted my choice. Loving the music man, stay safe out there
Great to hear that you're doing better, also just read the first issue and loved it.