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..Rareactualreallifeentry.. It has been wild lately. Medical TMI warning, I’m sorry in advance. But first, a of couple creations. Just a shirt and chess-cake cheesecake for my brother. Stoked that he finally was able to visit. The cake was really rough-looking.I made charcoal-dyed lemon butter-mint dough to cover it because I didn’t have fondant. Kind of floppy and hard to work with, and was totally last-minute. Finally got to apply some newly-learned sewing techniques in the shirt. Basting tape is a marvelous thing. And stay-stitching. It’s also a lot easier to use a serger inside the french seams. The vertical buttonholes are a lot less scary to put in than traditional thread ones. (The shirt is on a female mannequin that I padded with towels. Probably looks weird, but no male mannequin at the moment.) So glad to finally have a sewing technique resource website! I’m still in the process of designing a full-face Bionicle mask, but I’m failing at a lot of stuff lately so it might be a while before it’s done. And now it’s holiday-gift-making rush season. So many half-finished sewing and art projects, so many things I need to take pictures of... It’s been a strange year of medical mysteries. TMI begins here, sorry in advance. Five total ER visits now. You know you’ve been too often when you see the same ER doctor again. Went two weeks ago for myoclonic hyponatremia seizures, chest pain and near syncope... the seizure, at least, caused by unexplained extreme thirst/over-hydration. That visit was pretty drama-free, just labs, x rays and EKGs.They actually didn’t catch that hyponatremia was the cause and suggested it was dehydration (...checking your own labs later is useful). Last night brought anaphylaxis/allergic reaction. Hives, throat constriction and breathing difficulty. It’s been awhile since anaphylaxis gave me a visit (I outgrew my food allergies three years ago...). My mom gave me expired Benadryl, then harpooned me with an Epipen that expired 4 years ago (It’s odd how you don’t feel the needle). None of that helped, and the home pulse-oximeter showed hypoxemia.This was the first time the Epipen hadn’t worked...So, woo, another ER visit. EKG again, an IV of steroids, an epinephrine shot....and the infamous, bright pink Benadryl IV…. Instant burning throat, coughing, a sensation of all mouth moisture sucked out, a feeling that a black hole has sucked all the strength out of your body, convulsing, losing the ability to move and speak, and being unable to feel your arms. Also, fiery hallucinations and losing consciousness(?) while hearing everything. Nurse: “You just had the worst possible reaction to that.” ...Benadryl is quite nefarious. Strangely, almost dying a few years ago didn’t feel nearly that weird. eek. wow. Glad that’s over...but the etiology of it all remains unknown. Has peanut allergy re-emerged? Or Alpha-Gal allergy? Or a random new one? I guess it’s back to sanitizing a spot in the kitchen and starting the “I can eat these five foods until I get an appointment” diet. Thankfully, this isn’t as disturbing the fourth time around. Pretty chill, really. Not boring, at least. Also, it’s cool that the IVs have bendy plastic needles, I forgot that was a thing. I’m acquiring a nice collection of electrodes and hospital bands now, haha. Sorry if anyone actually read all of this, I never imagined I’d actually post anything non-art related on here. I’ll probably deeply regret/be very mortified about posting this later, but I suppose it’s a nice way to process it all. I’ll blame it on the Prednisone blur. Thanks for making blogs free, BZP. (Also, sorry if posting about this stuff isn’t allowed, not sure if it’s okay.) Edit: apologies for typing errors. Also, ultrasounds make the spookiest, most fascinating, haunted-house-style swooshing noises...And also, time to add filler memes, because memes improve all situations. Mildly tempted to post an IV pic, but that’s likely too gory.
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*Thirty years ago yesterday, video game players were introduced to a lone bounty hunter by the name of Samus Aran, who began her journey to rid the universe of Space Pirates and Metroids in the 1986 game titled 'Metroid.' Since then, there have been several titles that have been added to this growing series. Metroid 2: Return of Samus. Super Metroid. Metroid Fusion. Metroid Prime. Metroid: Zero Mission. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Metroid Prime Hunters. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Metroid: Other M. That's not even mentioning the Metroid Prime Pinball game, The Metroid Prime Trilogy game, Samus's appearances in the the Super Smash Bros. series, and Metroid Blast on the Nintendoland game. Despite all these games though, Metroid still isn't one of Nintendo's biggest lines. It definitely has its fanbase, but its clear that Metroid isn't as popular as Mario, Zelda, or Pokemon. That may arguably be why we are not getting a new Metroid game besides Metroid Prime: Federation Force to mark this occasion. But that doesn't mean we, the fans, can't celebrate the anniversary of this series together. Happy 30th anniversary Metroid. May your fans continue to destroy Space Pirates, Metroids, and whatever other possibles threats may arise in the future games. Questions to start conversations: 1. What Metroid game got you into the series? 2. What is your overall favorite Metroid game? 3. What is your favorite enemy and/or boss fight from the games? 4. What is your favorite area from the games? 5. Will you play Metroid Prime: Federation Force? *I meant to post this entry yesterday, but I couldn't get on BZP when I had free time to do so. Oh well.
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He may be retired from the staff now, but that doesn't mean we can't all wish Kopaka's Ice Engineering a happy birthday! Happy birthday, Kopaka's Ice Engineering!
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Today is Binkmeister's birthday, everyone! So lets all wish for him to have a great one. Happy birthday Binkmeister!
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So according to my math a very cool peep is now 23; current princess of Arrendale but formerly the collective hivemind of one billion cats. Here's to you getting another year closer to be able to rent a car man, hope your day is spent well.
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Today is my birthday. I got a phone card from my Dad yesterday and we're baking a cake today (it's just about done, I think). As always, it's going to be a small, family event. I imagine today is not going to be radically different from most days, as I have no particular plans for my birthday. Funny how this doesn't bother me. When I was a kid, I was always afraid people would forget about my birthday, even though no one ever did. My birthday always seemed like the most important thing in the world to me, but now it barely registers on my mind. I guess I've just had too many things on my mind in recent days -- politics, religion, my writing career, ponies, upcoming vacation -- to think much about how I'd like to celebrate my birthday. Or maybe that's just what happens as you get older. Whatever the reason, I get to have a tasty cake dedicated entirely to me. No reason to complain about that, eh? Also, I will be gone from the 16th to the 18th. I will have little-to-no Internet access during that time, so if you notice my absence on those days, that's why. -TNTOS-
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It's BoA's 26th birthday. Happy birthday, my most favouritest of singers! *squee*
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He may not be able to hang around anymore, but many of us surely remember him.Happy birthday, Mr. Farshtey. I hope it's a good one and you're enjoying wherever you are in life. ~|ET|~
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Well, tomorrow will be my 18th birthday. Through the whole life of a discoing man...this marks the day where I finally can legally be called a man. Because, all you coat lovers out there, I am a man and also, disco is in this year! Two great reasons to stock up on a bunch of Mountain Dew and Dominos pizza! Now get out there and buy yourself a really nice large puffy coat! -Jordboy1
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Hmmmmmmmms, well now that I got my premierness back (and I've become a Premier Outstanding BZP Citizen ) I guess I'll post what I goteth..... - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warefare (PC) - A new graphics card - 2 BIONICLE graphic novels - 3 Halo bookeths - 2 Marvel Universe figures - 6 bags of Beef jerky (because everyone needs it for their birthday) - Socks - And apparentlly some things have yet to arrive in the mail for me So yeah...I got a pretty good amount of stuff this year. Especially with my birthday being right after Christmas. lol So yepeth...I'ma now 17. DUN DUN DUN!!!!! Remember, disco is in this year! *discos off* -Jordboy1
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Chicken is 14 today! So everybody wisheth him the best! >>Chicken239's profile<< Happy birthethday, Chicken! Here's your favorite number: Super Smash Bros. Homerun Contest! 651.7 Remeber to wish Chicken a happy birthday, and....disco is in this year! -Jordboy1
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Happy birthday, Turakii! Hope your birthethday iseth fulleth of funeth! Turakii's Birthday Topic! Everyone wisheth her a happy birthday, and remember, disco is in this year! -Jordboy1
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Happy 16th birthday, me! lol Remember....disco is also in this year....and....I...am...oh my gosha year older than last year! -Jordboy1
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Happy Birthday to ES! It's my good friend ES's birthday today, she turned 13 today and became a teenager! So go wish her a coat loving happy birthday in her birthday topic: ES's B-day topic Hope you have a great one, ES! -Jordboy1
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Yes, another birthday, It's my sister's birthday today, she's now 26 years old! So wish her a happy birthday, and a Chuck Swindollish day! Remember, disco is in this year! -Jordboy1
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It's my Mom's birthday today, she's 49. So, how about saying happy birthday to her! Happy Birthday, Mom! Remember, disco is in this year! -Jordboy1
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It's my Birthday tomorrow! I'm going to be 15! My mom's making a cake that looks like a Dominos Pizza box. I just got better from having the flu or what ever's going around and I'm just planning on having my best friend over, and playing Halo 3 and just relaxing inside, since there's a bunch of snow and it's kinda cold out, I doubt we'll be doing much outside. Also, my sister and her husband and kids are coming, and my older brother and his girl friend are coming too. Anyway, happy birthday to me! Oh, and, everyone? Disco is in this year! -Jordboy1