Billing Pause (hand recovery) (Patreon)

Those of you that are paid patrons will probably get an email letting you know that you're not being charged this month. Yep, that is intentional this month...

I hurt my hand some time in the past month and sometimes my finger(s) hurt like hell while drawing. It's a sometimes thing. Not always. I already saw the doc about it, and they said I should try resting the hand, ice, do simple hand exercises, (and wear gross lotion to ease the pain, somehow).

Bit of a bummer.

So... rather than fight it, I think I'll do the smart-in-the-long-term thing and take a drawing break. I might be roo'd, but I'm still an honest dude, so no charges this month while I recover.

Does this mean no art in August?

I hope to do at least some art, but I won't pressure myself. I might try to squeeze some personal works here and there, or it could be an opportunity to focus down something already in progress and finish it. Or a chance to experiment with other media, like level design (the DooM'd kind). I haven't decided, but I'll probably do something.

But I have to avoid any long hauls through streams for multiple hours or anything.

Does this mean no art streams in August?

It probably means no art streams in August, or at least significantly reduced streaming capacity. I could use the time resting to try Picarto again experimentally, or doing smaller things that aren't as engaging for an audience. Or mess with the stream layout.

Dunno yet.

What'cha doin' now?

The important thing I'm doing is resting. I am an old roo'd after all.

I reached my 20th anniversary on FA , topped 1800 watchers there, and will be celebrating a birthday soon. Might as well try to relax.

Things should bounce back on September 1st, assuming the hand isn't still hurting then. It feels like it's getting better.

Longer even... with weird long nails.

I guess I'll hop off this keyboard for now.