STAPLE! is back this weekend, and if you’re in Austin, I hope to see you there!
(Proceeds for my new Bad Butt Club stickers are going to the American Cancer Society for colorectal cancer research!)
STAPLE! is back this weekend, and if you’re in Austin, I hope to see you there!
(Proceeds for my new Bad Butt Club stickers are going to the American Cancer Society for colorectal cancer research!)
Health update: my surgery was on Thursday, and I’m now home from the hospital!
Pain-wise, most of my pain has actually been in my shoulders, especially when I move my arms around. (It’s from the gas put in my abdomen during the surgery rising up.) My shoulders still don’t feel great, but I’m getting around a heck of a lot better than I did yesterday.
I should hear back early next week once the pathology gets back, so we can figure out the next steps of my treatment. I might need chemo, just to make sure everything gets cleared up.
For now, I have to face my next challenge: making sure this guy doesn’t try to walk directly on my stomach all day every day. 😬
Well, this certainly isn’t something I had on my 2024 Bingo card, but yesterday I was diagnosed with colon cancer.
To keep a long story short, I’ve been dealing with GI issues the last few months, and on Friday went in get a colonoscopy, where a mass was found. A biopsy was taken during the procedure, which later confirmed the diagnosis. Blood work was also taken that day, and CT scans were then done on Monday, which, GOOD NEWS, both came back normal and showed no indication that the cancer had spread anywhere else.
My GI doctor referred me to an oncologist, who I met with this morning, and she then connected me with a surgeon who specializes in this sort of thing so we can take the mass out. The surgeon's office called later today and was able to get me in for a consultation tomorrow morning. The surgery will need to be done ASAP, so after that they'll be able to determine what stage the cancer actually is and what the next course of treatment will be, if chemo is needed.
The last few days have been a total whirlwind. Emotionally I’d say I’m doing fairly well, all things considered, but it’s still been rough. This whole process has been moving super fast, which I’m VERY grateful for, but that also means I’ve barely had time to really sit and process everything.
I’m extremely fortunate to have a great support system with my family and friends, and that my mom has been able to stay with me and accompany me to my various appointments.
So, that’s where I’m at now. Prayers and good vibes are much appreciated! I'm terrible at keeping up with social media, but I'll keep y'all posted, although I'll post more immediate updates on my Twitter (thegoodnaysayer) and Bluesky (bethanysellers).
Yay, I managed to finish this right before shifting gears to Christmas mode! This isn’t the most seasonally-appropriate art to post, but I wish everyone happy holidays and a wonderful 2024 all the same. 🪷
These art memes are so bad for me because they always make me remember how little art I’ve actually posted. 🥲
Hey, guess what: I finally wrote another AT fic! It's been, uh. *looks at my archives* Well, let's not think about how long it's been. Enjoy!
A year after the events of Fionna and Cake, as Simon celebrates his birthday, Marceline discusses with him about the future, and what it holds in store for both of them. Read it now on Ao3.
Your Simon and Marcy comic is so sweet and beautiful!!! Hope something wonderful brightens your day as your comic did mine!
Ahh, thank you so much!! 🥹
Thank you Facebook for informing me that this comic came out 6 years ago this week. 😦 It still boggles my mind sometimes that I got to write and draw an official Simon and Marcy story (for Adventure Time Comics #16).
(Credits to Joana LaFuente for the colors, and Jim Campbell for the lettering.)
My new Celestial Trio is now available as stickers and mini-prints! The stickers even have a glitter accent!
Luna / Stella / Solis
Here's a small celestial series I recently finished. Stickers and mini-prints of them are coming soon!
My Saga and Undertale prints, as well as my new moth sticker, are now available in my Etsy shop! Check 'em out.
Here’s my Saga piece for Guzu Gallery’s new comic-themed show, “The Mighty Uncanny Incredible Amazing Art Show”, just in time for Free Comic Book Day! Go check it out if you’re in Austin!
When I first started working on this moon cycle series my original idea was for it to be a triptych, and while I'm not sure it totally works as one, it's still fun to see them all side-by-side! ☾ ○ ●
● Plenilunium ●
○ Novilunium ○
☽ Cornicularis ☾
I recently wrapped up a little series on the moon cycle, and here's the first one!
► Some Good Food, Some Bad Laughs, Some Nice Friends ◄
Here’s my Undertale piece for Guzu Gallery’s new art show High Scores 3: Artwork Inspired by Video Games! If you’re in the Austin area, go check it out! Prints for this are available at the gallery, and will be available online soon.