A fantastic question. I’m still pursuing EDS and autonomic nerve dysfunction, but so far the diagnoses are Primary Periodic Paralysis, Gastroparesis, Fibromyalgia, Migraines, CFS, and several sleep disorders. I do absolutely suspect EDS, as I have too many muscle strains and connective tissue injuries from doing almost nothing, and I hurt head to toe. I hope someday, I’ll find a doctor who is willing to pursue it.
When I trained to become a Certified Ross Instructor at the official Bob Ross Art Workshop, I taught a painting demonstration on Bob’s original easel. THE famous 36-pound metal hunk of junk easel that he used on his show.THIS ACTUAL EASEL. 😭♥️
I am more than my disabilities, but my disabilities do prevent me from operating by average normal standards. Both facts must be accepted and respected.
Someone told me he has a girlfriend, and described her not realizing I knew who he was talking about. She confirmed that she is not, in fact, his girlfriend. 😅 No biggie, as I don’t care one way or the other.
Have you ever faced weird coincidences? If so, can you give an example?
What teacher in school made the most impact on you and why?
Naomi Anderson. She was terrifying, but saw how much I was bullied and was always nicer to me than she was to others. She used to read my stories to the class and encourage me to keep writing.
I won a silver medal in the U.S. Skills Olympics at age 16. I had to present the manual commercial printing process from beginning (layout, design, darkroom, platemaking) to end (printing the final work on a printing press, taking the press apart and cleaning all the parts, and putting it back together). I’m not a competitive person and was physically ill from the stress of it all, but pushed through and did such a great job, the judges begged me to consider making it my career.(And I did it all in a short skirt. Ha.)
Thanks Saim! I resumed a medication for one of my conditions, and it’s wiping me out! I may not be here as often if I choose to continue it. Hope you’re doing ok too. Keep up the good work with your art! 🖌👨🏼🎨