tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post6057003546214836590..comments2024-03-27T03:15:55.367-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Since I've Been Sick: Captain EO, Festive Lily, and Misty Watercolor
Meeeeemorriiiies!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-54066627399007499032015-12-25T01:49:16.549-05:002015-12-25T01:49:16.549-05:00Those explorations into art are very worth you doi...Those explorations into art are very worth you doing a lot more, Jen!T.L. Merrybardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713406934061779754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-8726834237269414622015-12-16T22:57:44.646-05:002015-12-16T22:57:44.646-05:00Your watercolors look great! You're every bit ...Your watercolors look great! You're every bit as good as some of artists you feature in your art roundups. <br /><br />Several different kinds of REALLY nasty respiratory stuff is going around. Up here in Gainesville almost everyone I work with has had something or their kids have. I've been sick 3 times since the first part of October. <br /><br />You may want to double check on using the Neti pot right now. I've been told that Neti pots are great for hayfever but you shouldn't use them if you have a sinus infection because it can make it worse and can cause an ear infection by spreading around the germs. You've already gotten the ear infection now (sorry) but something to keep in mind for next time. <br /><br />My doctor is really big on using Mucinex since I get panicky on Sudafed too but I recently learned the hard way that there is a rare interaction with abuteral inhalers that can aggravate low mood if you have a tendency towards depression. It wasn't bad enough that I'll avoid Mucinex entirely but it's one more thing to keep an eye on. Ranuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294046259777980456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-18117198208764660122015-12-12T06:06:02.182-05:002015-12-12T06:06:02.182-05:00Feelbetter soon! I fail at neti pot use, it ALWAYS...Feelbetter soon! I fail at neti pot use, it ALWAYS ends up clogging my ears. I know some folks who love them though. The watercolor looks awesome! As for the pins...ARGH...yet again I have failed to get my hands on some. This time due to not reading the post right away because of my daughter being sick he last few days. Curse you etsy for not alerting me!!Stacey M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30365613375309003872015-12-11T21:53:28.294-05:002015-12-11T21:53:28.294-05:00I recommend Zicam mentholated nasal spray if you h...I recommend Zicam mentholated nasal spray if you have nasal congestion. It's almost magical. I only take meds as a last resort (not for any real reason except stubbornness), so I have to be extra miserable to take it, but it works miracles. I usually keep Sudafed on hand because I have drainage problems and it makes me somewhat prone to ear infections, but I take it so rarely I haven't even been able to look for a panic connection (though I may have attributed panic to claustrophobia triggered by difficulty breathing).Laura E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16953033981480052580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-71471138254318634222015-12-11T19:29:23.249-05:002015-12-11T19:29:23.249-05:00I love your Epbot drawings, I would definitely buy...I love your Epbot drawings, I would definitely buy one if you started selling them and I hope you are feeling better soon.Kezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002970966321703692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-74757905168373130782015-12-11T18:47:14.214-05:002015-12-11T18:47:14.214-05:00I don't know if you're using the NeilMed n...I don't know if you're using the NeilMed neti pot, I use the sinus rinse bottles now daily for hay fever. But should it develop into an infection I step it up to at least twice a day (apparently up to six is safe). There's even the option of doubling the packets ("Hypertonic") to get that gunk loose and OUT! <br /><br />I hate it when the ears join in, I once had to present at a conference half-deaf, ugh.Ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-75336663034961201902015-12-11T15:33:39.543-05:002015-12-11T15:33:39.543-05:00Have you ever tried Coricidin? It's a brand of...Have you ever tried Coricidin? It's a brand of Sudafed but for people with high blood pressure (HBP) so it doesn't have the pseudophedrin in it. It's all I can take. One pill of regular Sudafed either leaves me in a crazy panic OR totally tweaked out -- instead of making me sleepy, I'm literally crawling up the walls and feel like my heart is going to explode. Just a couple of years ago a doctor suggested trying an HBP formula and it works so well for me! I'd never heard of the brand before, but it is popular enough that every pharmacy chain makes a generic knock-off.giddy girliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10853784493500255790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-3632714569006312142015-12-11T14:45:10.055-05:002015-12-11T14:45:10.055-05:00Jen, I have to say, I'm rather jealous of your...Jen, I have to say, I'm rather jealous of your watercolor ability. I've dabbled in all sorts of mediums and watercolor is the one that I feel I just can't get. It's infuriating! :) My Grandma was really good at it too, so I'm always in awe of anyone who can get it. Kudos to you for trying something new, and being pretty good at it right off the bat! <br /> I truly hope you are feeling better like, right now. <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473231743467770111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-76512517611227314252015-12-11T14:37:20.129-05:002015-12-11T14:37:20.129-05:00Ha, I'm so glad! Although John's set an im...Ha, I'm so glad! Although John's set an impossible standard for us, since we have to hide the 'bot in ALL of them now! o.0Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-26525273798482909622015-12-11T08:49:06.559-05:002015-12-11T08:49:06.559-05:00Feel better soon!
BTW, am loving the new banners o...Feel better soon!<br />BTW, am loving the new banners on CW which lead to Epbot posts. It's like "Where's Waldo" to spot the'Bot on the banner. Where's he going to pop up this time??!!VioletRosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-6671605431323492122015-12-11T05:51:20.592-05:002015-12-11T05:51:20.592-05:00It's going around, 3 people in my office, incl...It's going around, 3 people in my office, including myself are sick with it. I don't know if you drink alcohol or not, but my husband's family swear by this. a shot (or less) of goldslager (sp?). It numbs the through just enough to stop a coughing attack. Its cinnamon flavored. I take just a sip or two when I'm coughing so hard i can't breathe. The alcohol burns away gunk, everything calms down. i try not to take a lot since alcohol restricts your blood vessels, and you want stuff open, and you have to make sure it doesn't interact with meds! But after 3 hours of suffering last night trying to sleep, it did the job. My doc recommended zyrtec, which dried me up tonight. feel better! Heather Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03329573579581342057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-66733037218741489612015-12-10T23:25:09.128-05:002015-12-10T23:25:09.128-05:00Jen, if you still think you haven't done anyth...Jen, if you still think you haven't done anything "honest-to-goodness artistic" before, then you're just being silly. Figment looks like a movie prop, he's so realistic, your Lady Vadore costume /was in a museum/, and let's just look through your vast collection of cosplays, jewelry, furniture, and other handmade stuff. Girl, accept it. You are one gosh-darn talented artist. (And so is John, Mr. Let Me Just Build This Entire Room. But this post is for Jen. Sorry John :P). Your watercolors already look awesome--you really have a knack, and you put so much energy into making all these beautiful things. Let us heap praise upon you :) <br /><br />Plus, if finding the most adorable cat christmas pajamas isn't a work of art, I don't know what is. All her fluff is squished, teehee! Seconded on a full post of festive Lily pictures so we can all vicariously enjoy your patient cat. I think you're a really awesome person and I love hearing what you're up to. Congrats on going out to EO!! Woohoo!!! GOOD JOB BUB errr JEN <br /><br />Anyways, you are an honest-to-goodness artist, and I hope you feel better soon! <3 =^.^= Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-74120161072982310012015-12-10T22:25:53.752-05:002015-12-10T22:25:53.752-05:00When I saw EO when I was...14? 13? they didn't...When I saw EO when I was...14? 13? they didn't have the special effects of the seats, etc. That would have been pretty cool (and freaked my mom out!) So thank you, THANK YOU for letting us say goodbye too. *sniff*Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122010407341817008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-39695318000896583532015-12-10T20:00:01.134-05:002015-12-10T20:00:01.134-05:00I've been sick off-and-on for about three mont...I've been sick off-and-on for about three months with cold-flu-strep-something-or-other. Also went 10 days on antibiotics, Flonase (which I stopped because I broke out in a rash over about 40% of my body), double doses of anti-histamines, probiotics, etc., and I have to say the only thing that's really seemed to help is - Sudafed. Or what I call pseudo-Sudafed because you can't buy the real thing here anymore.<br /><br />Have you tried the pseudo-Sudafed (real name: Phenylephrine HCl)? It might not give you panic attacks.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685829480056294811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-23413674588796561422015-12-10T17:42:11.228-05:002015-12-10T17:42:11.228-05:00Dammit, seriously? The pens are sold out again. ...Dammit, seriously? The pens are sold out again. Darn it, I keep being too slow. I'm gonna need to put your store on alert on my phone or something.<br /><br />Oh, wait, this shouldn't be all about me. I hope you feel better soon!! My ENT told me to use my sinus rinse two or three times a day if it helps. Holly Denghelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374144903476023383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-48675231176498427002015-12-10T16:09:42.485-05:002015-12-10T16:09:42.485-05:00Yes, I've heard that one! I warm it & add ...Yes, I've heard that one! I warm it & add a little lemon juice, too, which makes a fantastic cough syrup.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-18150222433553186712015-12-10T16:08:33.634-05:002015-12-10T16:08:33.634-05:00Mwah-ha-haaa! YES. (I made sure to get her out of ...Mwah-ha-haaa! YES. (I made sure to get her out of the sweater within about 15 minutes, to minimize the humiliation. ;))Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-38841353572502845442015-12-10T16:06:51.166-05:002015-12-10T16:06:51.166-05:00Oh man, yes, steer clear of Sudafed! Even peeps wi...Oh man, yes, steer clear of Sudafed! Even peeps with no anxiety issues at all seem to have them on it. <br /><br />Also, if you ever have dental work or minor surgical procedures that require numbing, tell the doc to use the non-stimulant lidocane/numbing shot. I learned that one the hard way, when I had a panic attack within 15 seconds of getting the shot. o.0Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-80977339774580535402015-12-10T15:36:56.912-05:002015-12-10T15:36:56.912-05:00You are so talented! I hope you will include one ...You are so talented! I hope you will include one of these in your art roundup give away!<br /><br />Hope you on the mend -- hugs!Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339892460543909351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-48946678067665429422015-12-10T15:35:23.274-05:002015-12-10T15:35:23.274-05:00Oh! And...I would totally be okay with a full pos...Oh! And...I would totally be okay with a full post of Festive Lily pictures. In case you were wondering.<br /><br /> -Just AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-51266185719420160442015-12-10T15:32:57.429-05:002015-12-10T15:32:57.429-05:00I've been trying not to get sick for about two...I've been trying not to get sick for about two weeks now. Today I found I have finally lost the battle. Ugh. I hope you are truly on the mend, and only partly in hopes you will post more so I have something to do while *I* am laid out on the couch drowning in mucus. <br /><br />Yes, yes, the middle one is my favorite, too, but I NEED the one with the snitch. Must. Have. You are selling these in the future, yes? <br /><br />On a final note of glee: I scored my pack of Epbot pins! I am soooo, happy. They are all mine! Woohoo!<br /><br /> -Just AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-963672764295576052015-12-10T14:31:45.075-05:002015-12-10T14:31:45.075-05:00Please consider selling prints of your watercolors...Please consider selling prints of your watercolors. They are awesome! I'd love to put one in my geeky corner, with my homemade lanyard of Cake Wrecks and Epbot pins. (Okay, so the lanyard hasn't exactly happened yet, but I swear, it's going to!)And that picture of Lily is one of my favorite things this year.Deirdrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-51566455953236836092015-12-10T14:00:32.500-05:002015-12-10T14:00:32.500-05:00Love love love the watercolors! Gorgeous!
Ok, wi...Love love love the watercolors! Gorgeous! <br /><br />Ok, wish I had known about the Sudafed/panic attack connection this past fall when my allergies were going crazy so I was constantly taking Sudafed (the one otc medication that seems to work for me)...and having constant panic attacks. While my husband was on a long work trip and I was alone with our two young kids. Good times. I will definitely remember that for next time! Glitterpuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428042791630838370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-19055978140645149832015-12-10T13:23:37.316-05:002015-12-10T13:23:37.316-05:00I'm so glad you were able to see Captain Eo on...I'm so glad you were able to see Captain Eo one last time. Personal victory ftw. So many good things in your life! And the sick. That sucks.<br />How is the Epbot fundraiser button working? Is effective?Jarethhttp://juliaseel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-84714613548934602412015-12-10T12:58:45.226-05:002015-12-10T12:58:45.226-05:00Aw...I had no idea Captain Eo was still going. Tha...Aw...I had no idea Captain Eo was still going. That makes me a little sad. Also-your art is lovely. Zidders Roofurryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718799079823863238noreply@blogger.com