I am going to be unplugged from the internet for the next week. Until June 10th, I will not be logging in to any social media services or checking messages. No screens! Audiobooks and podcasts only. Taking a break from the net is always very refreshing and great for my mental health. I'm really looking … Continue reading Planned Hiatus
Author: insomniadoodles
Learning to enjoy life with a Disability
I haven't written an article in quite some time. I'll be honest, I've been grappling with something since I won my disability case. After the initial feelings of overwhelming relief started to wear off, I realized that I could now fully accept my status as a disabled individual and move on with my life. With … Continue reading Learning to enjoy life with a Disability
April Art Dump 2019
April was a month of leather journal making and realizing that I actually lack the stamina required to do leatherwork on any sort of consistent basis. It's a little disheartening, but I take a lot of pride in the fact that when I am able to sit down and create a journal, they come out … Continue reading April Art Dump 2019
New painting, “Chronic”, playfully showcases life with chronic illness
I completed a new painting today. I used a combination of watercolor, acrylics, and oil markers on a 24x48" wrapped canvas. It will be on display at the Whitewater Valley Arts Association's regional show this May. I have not decided yet whether or not I will be selling it. This is a commentary on what … Continue reading New painting, “Chronic”, playfully showcases life with chronic illness
Boycott The Mighty
Up until now, there were no sponsored posts or advertisements that made them any money off of my stories. Now it looks like that is changing, and I feel betrayed.
Adrenal Insufficiency Awareness Month
Adrenal Insufficiency United has named April as Adrenal Insufficiency Awareness month. In honor of that, I’ll share some facts about my condition, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency (SAI): 🔹My SAI was caused by my congenital panhypopituitarism. Basically, my pituitary gland does not function sufficiently enough for survival without assistance. This means my Adrenal glands do not receive … Continue reading Adrenal Insufficiency Awareness Month
March Art Dump 2019
That leather journal I started at the end of last month turned out great, so I decided to go all in and dedicate the majority of my artistic energy to learning leathercrafting. The pyrography was fun as well, but I have to be honest, I'm not really enjoying the pyrography tool I got. It's uncomfortable … Continue reading March Art Dump 2019
Why I decided to celebrate winning my disability hearing by going bowling:
“I felt guilty because I myself have been exposed to the (incorrect, mind you) preconceived notion that if I can not work, I should not be able to do anything physical, ever.”
Adrenal Crisis #3
"Buddy, I’m not trying to be better than you at your job. I was just trying not to die."
Streaming Announcement
My trusty ol’ laptop is turning into a dusty ol’ craptop, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to do digital art streams for a while. It just does not want to run Photoshop and Streamlabs OBS together anymore. The good news is I just bought some extra equipment for my stream so that I … Continue reading Streaming Announcement
