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OUCH

I had every intention  of painting all day and possibly finishing this thing until....

The Pain Monster grabbed me by the gut and ripped his rusty claws into my abdomen and twisted and....ok, it sounds dramatic but it really is the most accurate description of what it feels like when my Pain flares up...it's either that or rusty machete stabbing me to death pain. IN either case I seriously contemplate the ER as I lie in a ball of agony whimpering.
It's like that. No one understands it, let alone me. So today I'm calling up my doc to see if I can't blow ALL of my money on stupid tests to see whats wrong with me. Meh. Part of life. Inevitably doctors get ALL your money in the end.
So....I had just taken all my paints, brushes, canvas and chairs outside to paint happily. I got through ONE MOUSE and had to stop and go lie in bed for the rest of the day. But nevertheless...one mouse closer to being done I guess. :/
squeak! eek!
It's kind of fitting I am in such pain with my cysts or whatever...since that was what launched my art in this direction in the first place. Do I sound like a dramatic tortured artist yet?
I took pics with my real camera outside so you could get a better idea on the colors and brightness of this piece. It's close to being done, maybe another days worth of work if I can get that in.
Crossing fingers I can get through a day of work without pain. Its my last week at work and I need every penny if Im going to see my doctor.
Have a good Monday everyone, enjoy the pain free moments fully!



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