It's been another couple of weeks since my surgery, and my recovery is going well. Had my stitches out the day before Thanksgiving, and at this point, I've healed to the point where I don't need bandages anymore. I have a very notable scar on my neck, but it's covered by my beard. That's another thing... I'm not allowed to shave until February, doctor's orders. Can't risk opening it back up with a razor or getting shaving cream in it. So I have a big busy brown beard right now. Itchy, but I guess I should be thankful I have it in the winter and not the summer.

My neck is still a little stiff and tight, most noticeably when I look up or down. I'm still a little sensitive around the scar itself, but no more pain. Just itchy, sensitive skin I can't shave. But I am relieved to say, I can swallow without much difficulty now. I find I'm eating just a little lower than before, but I'll take it over being forced to a soft food diet. Welcome back pretzels, how I've missed ye.

Got all my holiday shopping done, got a bunch of fun games and painting projects on the backburner.
And! I've worked quite a bit more on my book. Been spending a few minutes every few days writing, and a few hours every couple weeks with some old friends editing it. If you guys are interested, I might start posting the chapters here on FA. Let me know in the comments!