Hi guys, I wanted to give a little update as to my current status. 3 weeks ago, my dog Bella passed away after over a decade of many years together with my family. I took a small mourning hiatus after posting the journal about her death, but I stayed away a bit longer than I was anticipating due to other issues as well.

Shortly after I went on hiatus, I was diagnosed with a severe infection that I was prescribed antifungals and antibiotics for. I'm happy to say it appears that infection was killed, however, my surgical wounds have reopened and grown and have become increasingly infected as well. I have been trying to pursue treatment for this, because the pain is intense, and the purulent [infected] discharge has become thick and foul smelling. Unfortunately, I haven't been successful thus far. I am going to try to seek treatment as soon as I can because I am incredibly worried this will evolve into MRSA within short time if it gets any worse. I am looking into skin grafting procedures as well, and will be getting a consultation soon.

Because of this, my plan to return had been delayed. I am currently working on starting my art back up because I am in need of money once again, so expect me to post again soon. Additionally, I also want to add that I have been recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. I am currently waiting on a proper diagnosis, but its looking like it might be Lupus. So yeah, fun all around.