Another Headache, Another Heartbreak, I'm so much older than I can take, And my affection, well it comes and goes, I need direction to perfection

Well, gosh...after that long of a hiatus what do I have to say for myself? In the time since I last posted I picked up at the drop of a hat and moved to Central Pennsylvania. The move was impulsive but instead of being the crazy over-planned foresighted person I have been since literally I was 11 years old I decided to shut off the reasoning part of my brain and just listen to the part that knows my desires and passions. Had I planned the move perhaps things would have turned out differently. Or rather, I wouldn't have jumped on the first deal that waved at me. Either way, I found myself in Boiling Springs doing Costumes.

The Artistic Director was, is, an incredible tyrant. He rules the Theatre like a dictator accosting his employees in the private recesses of the property and lacks any real knowledge of Theatre hierarchy or how to gain his employees' trust and respect. Though I left that Theatre with true disdain and contempt for the Playhouse and the Artistic Director in general it did remind me why I do Theatre. At any moment I could've broken down and ran away to the first desk job that came my way. Instead I found myself surrounded by amazing talented people who I couldn't wait to work with and be around. And every day I was so grateful to be running my butt off to do something I truly find rewarding.

I was lucky, after I grew tired of the personal attacks and complete lack of professionalism I finally put out the search and I managed to find a place that allows me to do the exact same job but this time I am part of a team (instead of soldiering on as a Wardrobe Team of 1) and find myself working for people who know and understand every aspect of the Theatre. Everyday since I joined Gateway the first week of May (a month ago now!) I am so incredibly grateful to be here and I hope I continue to feel that way. Anyways, that's about everything you missed on the Cee-Cee Show. About the best things to come out of the past 6 months is my tattoo:

It says "Aun Aprendo"~ "I'm Still Learning", I picked something that I hope would always be true.

And lastly one of the few strips I've actually inked in the past year (geez, has it been a year since graduation?!):


There are A LOT of sketches which I swear will be going up as soon as I get two minutes to ink again! Anywho, sorry again for the crazy-long silence, still trying to get my post-college life figured out, yeesh!

Today's Playlist:
All These Things I've Done- The Killers
Oxford Comma- Vampire Weekend
Do the Panic- Phantom Planet
Dashboard- Modest Mouse
Ooh La- The Kooks
Never Know- Jack Johnson
The Way We Get By- Spoon

I am an enigma walking, make no excuses for the way I carry on

So these are comics from my sketchbook from the beginning of last summer. I thought about re-doing them, but figured for no rulers, being done with simple ballpoints, and in moving vehicles they're not so bad. There are a couple from the Balliol stay I will probably re-do (one in particular that I find hilarious, bearing in mind I have a twisted sense of humor...). Anywho, this is at least just getting my stuff out there for all to...mock? ridicule? experience? Eh, who knows. Anyways, here it is:




Today's playlist (p. 2):

Colorful- Rocco Deluca
Handlebars- Flobots
Lollipop- Mika
Music is My Hot, Hot Sex- CSS
Hump de Bump- Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dead!- My Chemical Romance
Lady- Lenny Kravitz
Other Side of the World- KT Tunstall

^ clearly my more "hip" and "with it" music side...

I have to admit it's getting better, a little better all the time...

So, I was gonna try for three new comics, but two will just have to suffice for right now. I think these two look better in real life but yah know how it goes...

If you are in the "know" about these current situations you will definitely find these comics funny. If not I still hope you find them entertaining and if you REALLY want to know the stories behind them I would be more then happy to divulge the secrets over a tall glass of Magic Hat #9 (a la Chef Geoff style).

Please leave comments and suggestions!



Today's Playlist:

Maxwell's Silver Hammer- Beatles
The Book I Write- Spoon
I'm Looking Through You (cover)- Wallflowers
I Am John- Lonely, Dear
Bowl of Oranges- Bright Eyes
David- Nellie McKay
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots pt. 1- The Flaming Lips
My Alcoholic Friends- Dresden Dolls

If you want to sing out, sing out. And if you want to be free, be free. There's a million things to be, you know that there are.

WoooooOOOoooOOOOooooH! New Scanner!!!

A lot of thanks to my room mate; He really is the wind beneath my wings, I don't know what I'd do without him.

So here are a couple of things I've been working on lately. A lot of work with nibs and brushes. Yes, both need help but I'm getting better at it, I swear! The other day I realized I finally got over my fear of the nib (...that's what she said?). Unfortunately, this epiphany was paired with my ink being knocked on to my carpet. Epic failure, I know.

Anyways, I know I owe a lot of you copies of 'And What She Found There...' Unfortunately my financial situation has been...terrifying, to say the least. I need to make a new copy of the booklet to be copied, the last one was lost to the Ink-tastrophe in Valchallah. As soon as I make a scaled copy they will be in the mail and on the way out!

Let me know what you guys think of the new inking. It's a lot more black than I've ever dared to use and I'm still trying to make it come out evenly, but the new bristol I just switched to takes the black better (the last comic). Comments please!











Today's Playlist:

If You Want to Sing Out- Cat Stevens
All I really want to do- Bob Dylan
Talk to Me Now- Ani DiFranco
All I Want Is You- Barry Louis Polisar
She Moves in Secret Ways- Polly Paulisma
The Way I am- Ingrid Michaelson
Throw It All Away- Brandi Carlile
Cecilia- Simon and Garfunkle
I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You- Colin Hay

But now I know that there's a time and there's a place where I can choose to walk the fine line between self-control and self-abuse...

Ah, new post. I kept promising the next post I would put up would be my new strips but, alas, I lied. Instead something to tide my poor brain over until I can find a scanner to do my inky bidding...



Dear Shitty Situation,

I appreciate your need to exist because, really, a shitty situation is better than no situation at all. However, not only do I not appreciate your being Less-Than-Desirable and Definitely-Not-What-I-Planned but I am mortified that you chose to flaunt your absolute shittiness in front of 25 other people today for all to mock and ridicule. As far as I am concerned I am now severing all romantic ties you and I ever had. Consider our relationship purely business and until the time I can replace you with a younger, hotter, and faster Situation I will merely be going through the motions with you. Fake sounds and all. I will see you in Court.

Until then,

Cee-Cee "I-Will-Crush-You" Swalling


Dear DC Weather,

YES! This is what I'm talking about. I know you and I have had our differences in the past, you love it humid, I love it dry, you gothrough heat spells and I curse your name. But finally, after long last, you and I are seeing eye to eye. I accept your occasional bouts of rain and you give me, in return, brilliant fall weather with even a hint of wind.

You are wonderful, really. What did I ever do to deserve such wonderful weather as you?

Be sure to look out for the wonderful fruit basket I sent to your door.

Always,

Cee-Cee "Every-Day-Should-Be-Fall" Swalling

Dear Alaska,

I know that we've had a rough and tumble 22 years. How do I apologize for how much I've vehemently hated you at times? However, I feel a twinge of regret since you are now being represented by a crazy woman in pumps. I would try myself to rep you better but, let's face it, I'm just a crazy woman in pink glittery converse, it wouldn't be much of a change.

No matter how wild and angsty I got in my adolescence you were always there, with your clean air, laid-back attitude, and overall awesome-ness that is scarce found elsewhere. I'm sorry I didn't ever take time to stand back and appreciate how truly beautiful you are. How you raised me to love the outdoors, enjoy nature, and learn what it means to truly be strong. I spend a good deal of time missing TitleWave, Kaladi Bros., the Bear Tooth, and clean glacier water from the faucet.

I wish I could say that I was coming home to you so that we can be the great team we once were but, unfortunately, I've been taken down a path that leads further from your door. I just wanted to write and let you know how much I love and adore you even if we will be parted for more years than I would care to imagine.

I will always be yours,

Cee-Cee "Forget-Me-Not" Swalling

I want the frim-fram sauce with the ausen fay with chafafah on the side

Capstone, done! Thesis, done! College, done! Well-rested (well, no thanks to noisy neighbors) and employed I am ready to take on the world yet again!

My comic thesis has been created, printed, and bound and is now ready for the big ol' world. About 75% of the comic has already aired on this site but it has been edited and there is a completely original story at the end that will only be found in the book. Working in distribution you learn some tricks of the trade. If you're interested in a copy they will be going on sale soon at $3.00 a pop (for a 24-page comic that's excellent, don't sneer!). OR you can wait for the definitive edition that will hopefully be available at the end of the summer. After reading some of the feedback about the comic I've decided to keep working on the project at least for posterity's sake. Soooo yes, I've learned a lot in college, particularly the Type A behaviors of reiterating a moot point and working on one project ad nauseum. If there are suggestions, feedback, etc. you have to contribute to the existing stories online or stories you would like to see please feel free to leave your suggestions below or you can e-mail me at ceecendesist@gmail.com

I'll keep you posted!

Start wearing purple for me now! All your sanity and wits they will all vanish, I promise, it's just a matter of time!

THESIS! AH! Unfortunately the Mac to PC world still needs a lot of help, this is my attempt to get my images for my Thesis presentation ready for next week's LIT DAY (presenting 3:15-5:00!) Hope to see you there!