3 years ago

I've been trying to write this for a few weeks now, but I just haven't been able to bring myself to it because when I say it out loud, it makes it so final! Alas, here goes...

Unfortunately, I wont be attending RTX Australia next year.

Jack wasn't chosen to go, and the reality is that paying for one ticket to Australia is a stretch for us, but paying for two tickets to Australia is impossible. It happens! It happens to people who live in Dallas, when RTX is in Austin.

The reason I'm making a journal about it is because I get asked pretty regularly, especially because it's getting closer. I'm so incredibly grateful to be thought of when you think "RTX Australia!" but I also can't help but feel upset every time I have to say "not going, sorry..", so I decided to write this.

In case it isn't obvious, this journal is laced with sadness, but it's a bitter sweet one. How many damn people get to say "Man, I'm so bummed out that I can't go across the world to go to a convention where all my friends from various countries will be." I'm hyper aware that it's a #FirstWorldProblem but I also can't help feeling shitty. I'm only human and I miss my friends. (There is also a small collectors part of me that's pissed I'll miss an RTX as I've been to all of them, including 2011, and this will be the first one I miss!)

I started Roo Teeth in 2010 (which feels like WAY more than almost 6 years ago), and I made friends with some of the most selfless, kind, creative, driven, trustworthy and hilarious people I will ever meet. I think fondly on all of my memories with my Roo Teeth peeps and with the Hanabee crew, and while I am really upset that I wont be there with you for this celebration, I am elated that you are being rewarded so richly for your dedication to, and support of, Rooster Teeth.

I wish, wish, wish, things were different. There's always next year! Maybe I'll see you then :)

! As for anyone going over for RTX Australia, you better be nice to my friends or I'll beat you up. !

