Hey everyone, it's been a while! This journal is half an update and... Half to just clear out my last journal from months ago.

Commissions have been slow (surprise surprise) but still doing my best to work through them.

In recent months.. years.. my back has been deteriorating. It started simply with just general irritation but slowly turned into a lot of issues. I have done a lot of things to make it better but I'm still struggling. No, this isn't a post I need advice on, I'm getting professional help. I've tried heat, ice, nsaids, taking it easy, and now physical therapy. PT has so far been the most effective but I'm still not there yet. Hoping to get an MRI to figure it out, but of course with this healthcare system it's not easy.

Anyway, it's been debilitating to say the least and slowed my progress a lot. I'm doing my best to keep working while keeping myself comfortable.

As well, I've been working on remodeling a home to live in for the time being. It's near my folks place, cheap, and pleasant. Just a fixer upper that's taking a lot of work. But I'll have my own office to keep myself productive!

Anyway, hope you all have been well. And thank you for reading.