Art + Health update (Patreon)

I'll be honest, I don't even know how to start these posts anymore, lol. But, how's it going, folks?

Today's post is a mixed bag of things because, while I managed to whip up that Slick pic and did start working on the overdue September rewards last week (yay), I also came down with an unexplained rash that was accompanied by random instances of fatigue, fever, and full body aches. I'd be okay for a few hours, then I'd have to lie in bed feeling like shit.

I wasn't sure what it was at first, so I gave it a few days to see if it would go away on its own, but the rash developed pretty rapidly and formed prominent bumps/blisters. Finally got around to seeing a doctor yesterday and it turns out it's shingles, as I suspected.

Luckily, it's a very small patch compared to what you'd see in an image search (I don't recommend looking it up btw), however, it's also a virus that never goes away and can crop up again somewhere down the road. Additionally, even with treatment, it can potentially lead to nerve damage and some other minor/moderate long-term effects. Oh, and don't even get me started on potential side effects from the medication either, "rare" but still scary.

So, barring any severe complications, I still fully intend on finishing the September rewards. That being said, I have to pop pills multiple times a day for an entire week, so right now my focus is on taking it easy and hopefully making a speedy recovery.

Apologies again for all the craziness/inconsistency and thank you for being unbelievably patient with me.