Winter Quarter has been kicking my ass. My ass hurts.

It’s been a lot of studying, a lot of writing, and a lot of reading – with lots of gaming in between to help keep my stress level down, with lots of explosions.

The only major dark spot I’ve had so far this quarter is my exam for Microsoft Access in my Computer Applications class, which I totally flunked. Every other exam has had good scores, though. Note to self: Read Textbook More Often, Whenever Possible.

The Spring Quarter will start on the last week of March, and with it comes studying Macintosh computers. Frankly, I would like to get a waiver on that, because I do not want to go near an Apple product anymore. Not after the time I lost $106 to a fraudulent charge through their MobileMe service – during the Mastercard Dispute process, I received a copy of the Apple receipt, and it had gobbleydook for customer information. None of it was accurate.

This led me to one conclusion: Apple, with a high-volume and high-revenue-generating service such as iTunes and MobileMe, does not make it a standard practice to cross-reference customer information with the address information of the bank card information. This makes it easier for scammers to “ping” bank cards for validity before said scammers drain the card of all money. Apple is indirectly profiting from this scam, and they know it. To make matters worse, Apple is refusing to take responsibility by ratcheting up security – they won’t even issue refunds to people who are obviously victims of fraud.

I make it a point to not do business with companies that do not care about their customers.

So with that, I say this: Fuck you, Apple!

-NK Out.

Hello, y’all.

You’re probably wondering what I’m up to. Well, I’ve been up to my neck in classwork. None of it related to art. Not yet, anyway. Come Spring Quarter, I’ll be studying other classes that will have a direct impact on my ability to draw Fantasia Arks. I’m looking forward to it.

For those who are new to the website, I welcome you to my humble and (partially) neglected domain. You can read through the original content for the Phasmatis Crisis, and if the mood strikes you, order a physical Print-On-Demand copy of Phasmatis Crisis Volume 0 for $10.95 from IndyPlanet. There is a link to the store page for the book on the right side of this page, it’s the one that shows the book’s cover.

Presently, Fantasia Arks is on hold because of my college studies, but fret not. Once the Spring quarter begins, I’ll be able to share more of my work, be it conceptual, classwork, or actual production pages for Fantasia Arks.

Wish me luck with my classes.

-NK out.

I’m currently getting ready for college that starts the winter quarter this January 4th, and I’m also in the process of securing a place to live that’s near the college I’m attending. It should be interesting…

Though there is this rather distinct feeling that I may have bitten off a little more than I can chew with a total of 17 credits and four classes. Let’s see how it goes…

Also, updates for the graphic novel will be on indefinite hold while I am in college. I may post updates on my DeviantArt page of concept art and other production pieces related to my coursework. Stay tuned. :)

-NK Out.