My Last Talk

Earlier today I was at a university in Lucena giving a talk about my career in comics. I had a really great time. The kids there were great, the faculty and the Quezon Chapter of the United Architects of the Philippines who invited me were very accommodating and hospitable. All in all it was a truly great experience. And that makes it all the sadder for me knowing it was also going to be my last time giving a talk at a school. My experience at Lucena was in no way responsible in my decision. In fact, if all my experiences like my Lucena experience, I wouldn't have made the decision at all. But I've wanted to stop for quite a while now, and for the reasons why I eventually did, please read this.

I'm just glad that my last go at it was a very pleasant one, and I'll come away from it with happy and memorable thoughts.

Here's a tip for those who want someone from the comics industry to give a talk at your school, I strongly suggest you get Harvey Tolibao. Harvey has been making a name for himself as Marvel and now DC artist. It's probably best to contact him through his Facebook page here. I recommend Harvey not only because he's one of the most talented Filipino artist I've met in recent years, but he's also one of the most entertaining talkers. Whenever I'm at an event where Harvey is slated to speak, I know I'll have an awesome time just listening to him relating his stories. He's a very funny, very entertaining storyteller.

That said, it doesn't mean I'm giving up talks altogether. I'm still planning on doing my comics workshop here in San Pablo, which I've now moved to sometime in the summer, and I'll continue to give talks at comics conventions whenever I'm asked to.