Apologies
for the delays in more frequent updates. In wake of all the stress and
preparation for my Disability hearing, the summer weather really
decided to kick my ass and has caused reoccurring flairups of my
autoimmune and neurocardio problems and related symptoms. I am still
sick, but the bulk of the stressful events triggering symptoms has
passed, so hopefully my body will stop freaking out so much. The summer
heat is finally breaking a bit and there is more breeze instead of
still, hot air. Once it cools more, I hope things will be more
manageable.
A
lot of reoccurring migraine activity and blurred vision or related
issues from my Sjogren's has made it difficult to focus on creative
things both visually and mentally. Even as I write this, I am seeing
halos and haze and have to take frequent breaks to rest. During the
downtime I have been working on various little things as able. I am
looking forward to sharing them all. It might just be a combination of
some photos and short writeups to begin with, but I am hoping to
generate enough content during my "stable" periods to help compensate
for the downtime when I get sick in the future. That has been the
biggest issue I have faced, the gaps in activity and posting new
content.
I
want to be able to get to a place where I am able to make updates more
frequently even when I am really sick, to break the pattern of falling
behind every time I am. It has been a slow learning process to find
the middle ground. I really appreciate everyone's continued support and
encouragement while I try and find that happy balance between being a
creator and living with chronic illness.
Upcoming
topics will include art and creative things, gardening ( in the
limited capacity I can handle ), biology and botany geekery, bonsai,
raku, and discussions about small ecosystems found in aquariums,
terrariums, and updates about mine and plans for upcoming development.
