Jackaloo

Late December Updates

Added 2020-12-27 14:01:01 +0000 UTC

Hope you all had a calm, happy holiday. Thank you for all you do and for being here together.

Winter Blossoms

Apologies for the delay on the next pages! They’re still coming! Over the last couple weeks I had been making attempts to get the pages laid out, but it wasn’t coming together. In order to still give you the content you were expecting, I had to redirect my energy which is why you have the first two pages of Good Boy Time. I’m still trying to clear out the bees in my brain, and I am feeling confident that I will be able to continue in the first week of January. Thank you for your patience!

Main Comic

As for the next main comic page, I must admit I’m not entirely certain that I will make it in time for December’s predicted quota. With only four days left of the month, it might be too tight and roll over to the beginning of January. However, you are guaranteed to see at least one commission and Mark’s pinup, which are already queued and ready to go!

Personal Note

Originally, my intent was to take the 24th-26th off. That, uh, didn’t happen. Apologies for the inconsistencies. I found myself impulsively working or doing something to feel “productive” and escape the constant uneasiness I’ve been feeling these days. In my mind, I’ve been like “if I can finish X project, I won’t feel so anxious! Perhaps I cannot relax because I haven’t worked on Y project some more” etc. which… kind of ended up leaving me even more mentally tired. Although I celebrate completed content, I have to acknowledge that I may not be coping in the most effective ways. I was supposed to take those days off, and instead I worked on the comic and commissions.

I don’t mean to get emotional on a platform that I try to keep clean and professional, but the fact is, I’m completely burnt out, man. The uncertainty and difficulty to do even the simplest task have become quite a challenge. Things are so bad in my area. To give you an idea, I waited an hour for a reserved grocery pickup til finally an apologetic grocery worker came out and admitted to me that they just don’t have my things and to try again tomorrow. Urgent Cares have lines wrapping around the parking lot with people squatted down and ill on the sidewalk. People around me have been getting sick and they’re so scared and I try and comfort them but I’m scared too. I’m so tired. And I am so sorry that we are all going through this.

Thank you to those of you that are essential workers trying your best to keep things from collapsing. You are so strong and I am trying my best to give you the space you deserve and not spread any illness myself. Things are going to get better. It’s just taking a long time. We are going to make it through, and I will keep trying to be strong with you.

As for revised time off… I’m also uncertain because I am prepping January’s Patreon changes. You’ll be seeing some housecleaning and added perks on some tiers! In between preparing for that though, I will try to take some time to myself.

I believe that’s all I have to report as of right now. If you have any questions, please leave a comment. Otherwise, thank you for taking the time to read and I’ll see you soon!