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To my Students: Teaching my last Kendall Class

Wed Jun 24, 2009, 10:54 AM
  • Mood: Joy
  • Listening to: The clicking of my student's mice
  • Reading: Invincible...so sad!!! (just read it)
  • Watching: The West Wing (still)
  • Playing: Star Wars RPG and Rock Band!
  • Eating: James Johns
  • Drinking: Water
Okay guys, Mr. :iconadamwithers: and I are leaving in the end of August to live in the land of Flint Michigan.

Thus, we will be teaching our last set of classes through Continuing Studies starting the week of July 13th. If you want to come be with us one last time please contact Kendall college at 616-451-2787. If you cannot make it to one of these classes you can come to the Open House on Friday July 31st from 6-8pm. We would LOVE to say goodbye to you all - so whatever you can make it to would be awesome!

So, why are doing this? For a few reasons really...

First off, we are starting to do too many cons and they are beginning to intersect with too many of our classes. This is difficult to deal with for us, our students, and Continuing Studies itself.

Secondly, even though The Uniques is still going really strong - with the economy the way it is - teaching itself has gone from a reliable side job to something that may or may not run every semester. Thus making it too much of a question mark to whether or not we'll be able to count on that important income.

Thirdly, again, because the economy is so bad several large jobs (not our commissions from you individual people - you're awesome and always pay on time - so big thank you!) never paid, so all together we are owed thousands of dollars we will probably never see. Sad but true.

All this mixed together means that we just don't have the financial stability to stay in Grand Rapids anymore. And with an apartment we in Flint provided by Adam's parents we can live in for $200 a month vs. $700+ to live here. And well we're out there we're going to bump our convention going up to 20 a year rather then our current 12. All of these plus being closer to the airport and closer to our driving destinations will hopefully make our lives a little easier with stress - but harder because we're going to miss all of you so much.

In no way was this an easy decision to make and there was a lot of tears shed just thinking of not seeing you all every Saturday or during the summer. But maybe they'll be some way to come see you all again at sometime. Possibly we'll come do talks at Kendall from time to time - who knows.

Well, that's it for now. Me and Adam hope to see you all soon,

-Comfort

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:iconriley-cat:
I was hoping next year I'd have the money for one of your classes... but Kendall won't be the same without you, Comfort! I'll miss you guys. ;_;

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:iconeldanis:
Seems to be the time for moving... I'm moving myself, in the next couple weeks. Finally time to be in a place of my own. It must be scary but exciting for you to say goodbye to a 'normal' job and start relying even more strongly on conventions. I'm glad to hear the Uniques are doing so well, though!

Did you and Adam manage to get a table at Otakon?
:iconsignificant-pie:
I understand how difficult it is to make necessary changes as a result of finances. Still, your focus will be soley your comic now, which very well may benefit it incredibly. And more cons? I envy that! That's so cool what you two do.

Plus...I'm in Flint.

Thats right...


>= )

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:iconanimeguy1347:
:( that sux, that really sux, i was planning on going to one of ur classes later this year u were really cool! :'(

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:icondynakor:
Sorry to hear that the economy has hit you guys as well! You're not alone - it's affected a lot of artists! I hope that the move goes well, and that things will improve for you guys (and for all of us) soon!
:iconathousandknives:
I'm literally tearing up right now. You were definitely right when you said I would be taking this pretty hard when you told me last weekend. XD

The 7 (maybe even going on 8 now - it's been a while!) years I have been with you and Adam have been the best years of my life. Without you guys, I wouldn't be the person I am today. You both are not only great role models and mentors, you guys are also my best friends. We've been through a lot - both good times and bad, and I wouldn't trade any of that for anything in the world.

Thank you for everything, Comf and Adam - for your patience, guidance and most of all, your friendship. :heart:

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:iconotterling:
:( Awwww. I know moving away from your students has to be hard. I wish you all the best luck in the world on your new apartment and I can honestly say that when I have the ability to go to conventions, I sincerely hope to see you there. If you get a chance, post the list of conventions you have planned for the year. It would be great to come see you guys again if I happen to be at one and I LOVE to commission you. ;) Hehe

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:iconno2spenncil:
Like =Riley-Cat, I was hoping to attend some classes next year, also... Though I have attended 2 classes in all over the past few years, I'll be missing you, too.

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:iconmetalhead737:
I'll miss you bad, comfort!

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:iconkit-kat-s:
What ?! Noooo ;w; nonono~! Don't leave us! D":

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HO LORDY IT'S COMFIE! Hi. XD
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Omg Comfeh :3 HAI~
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