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Catching up with the living


New week and I'm not feeling like dying right now so I'm going to make the most of it by hitting the studio hard and getting some stuff taken care of. I have some odds n end things that need to get shipped out and some commissions that I'm sorry to say are LATE because I got superzombiedeath ill. Whatever illness this is really kills my momentum and my wallet. Because I'm certain this is endo/hormone related and affects my digestive system ...it makes sense my diet is going to be what heals me. I've spent a lot of time and even bought a recipe book so I can start my endo friendly diet. I'm good at adapting to things. About 5 or 6 years ago I stopped drinking milk and switched to soy before reading it was bad and switched to almond milk- where I am perfectly fine. No big deal. After my first ER visit and diagnosis with gastritis I was able to kick coffee...not as easy (the withdrawal symptoms were bad!) but I did it. Sugar, however, is my achilles heel. So the first thing I wanted to do was see if I could make an endo friendly dessert that didn't taste horrible- if that was possible then I was good to go. I could do this. I DID IT! I made a carob cake with all vegan ingredients and no added sugar. A little treat I could actually have once in awhile. 
I'll have to divide a little more of my time in the kitchen than in the studio but it is necessary to keep me functioning, I'll get the hang of this. 
As for art...finishing up my piece for Kettle Art Gallery today. It's for the exhibition THAT 60'S SHOW and you can check the event invite here, the opening is this Thursday! I'll post photos after the opening.
The next thing on the radar is my opening at GRAVELMOUTH GALLERY, I'm excited to show in a new city and a fantastic venue. If you're in San Antonio come check it out!
Also, I'm pleased to say that my piece that was on view at Texas Discovery Gardens SOLD 
"Fin and Feather"
Waving bye bye to State Fair of Texas, I missed the Chinese Lantern Exhibit this year because I got ill but I'll catch it next year for sure. Last but not least, I'm still in the competition to get to SCOPE MIAMI. This is going on until Nov 8-which is coming up. You can vote once a day to help get me there! 
I think I've effectively caught you up on the goings on in my life right now...all 3 of you who read this! Ha ha!
Enjoy your good health and make the most of your day!

I'll leave you with my endo friendly breakfast shake recipe:
8 oz coconut or almond milk (I like PLAIN unsweetened)
1 TBSP CAROB POWDER (naturally sweet)
1 Banana
dash of cinnamon, vanilla extract
3 TBS GREEK YOGURT (the only dairy Im consuming on this diet and sparingly)
Blend in blender, drink! It has your first dose of fruit, potassium and calcium for the day and it's probiotic! 



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