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Sometime last night I must have turned some corner, 'cause I feel much better today & I am so sorry for making everyone worry. Almost all the swelling went away; I'm about half the size I was yesterday. I stayed in bed for almost the entire day yesterday, & Mom brought over a heating pad for my tummy (I highly recommend those for woman cramps...it started working almost immediately), & today I feel like a new person.

I have to call my doc...he was in surgery all day yesterday but managed to call me twice, called in an extension on my darvocet (I didn't use it), & even offered to meet me at the ER last night if I wasn't feeling better. I don't even think I need to go in for that appointment they scheduled for me this morning...I feel that much better! I've probably been a terrible pain in the ass. :-(

I have to remember not to do much today, even though I feel like I can. I've been running up & down the stairs all morning, doing chores & feeling like my old self. Another day in bed is probably a good idea though. I think I was feeling terrible on Wednesday because I did too much. Those are the worst cramping pains I've ever had...

Hey! I learned something new about Etsy last night. They have this section called the "Treasury"...it's a place where users make up picture lists of their favorite Etsy items (usually based on themes). It's kind of like a showcase built by other Etsy users. Well, I'm all OVER that treasury! I have about 4 things listed throughout...who knows how many pieces I've had in there? That explains why I often get mystery faves & sales, even when I haven't paid for a showcase. Neat!

Last night when I was doing a quick bit of maintenance on my site (it's pretty much the only thing I let myself do yesterday, besides lie curled up in a fetal position) I saw something new on one of the Etsy sites I watch...THIS SCARF! Of course I bought it...just look at it! It's in my favorite colors. I love her fringe scarves too...she doesn't just make yarn strands for her fringe, she actually crochets her fringe strands, so they have form & texture. They look like tendrils of tiny leaves, or strands of kelp, or little icicles...so pretty. I was looking & looking at her stuff, especially liking this taupe "poet" scarf, but always in the back of my head hoping/wondering if she might do something that was a little more "me". I can't wait to get it.

I have to stop looking at things on Etsy! That place is dangerous. *shrug* Oh well...I usually never buy myself anything because nothing I see in stores really suits me. The only things I've bought myself are my Neile butterflies and now this scarf...and they are SO unique & lovely & who else even knows about them? Besides, my sales this week (even though I've been so out of it!) have more than covered my little extravegance.

Anyway...I just want to thank everyone for being so sweet & calling/leaving messages for me yesterday. I'm SO sorry if I made anyone worry. I was honestly pretty scared & the pain was really bad...otherwise I wouldn't have made a fuss. *hug* You guys are too kind to me.

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*many hugs* Glad to hear you're feeling better!! But still... take it easy, you! ;) And I doubt you've been a pain in the ass. I mean, if something's not right, you don't want to be taking chances, right? :)

And I just looked at that scarf you got off of Etsy... and I think I'm in love with the cream/white scarf on that site. ^_^

*smooch* Thank you sweetie. I feel SO much more like myself. I just took a shower & tried putting on my soft jeans...they're still too constricting but I DO feel & look more like normal. Yesterday I looked about 7 months pregnant. :-(

I foresee a lot of Etsy in your future! Roy is going to HATE me for introducing you.

Lol I told you about the treasury at the very start, remember? I said I'd done three before and if I got another one I'd put you in, but they suddenly got even harder to 'get' so I never got another one.

They bring in a LOT of attention, so those days where you have lots of hits, you can bet a treasury is likely behind it. Not as much as a showcase, maybe, but pretty close...and totally free!

Fringe and I had a deal for me to buy a Poet scarf a few months ago but it got all wobbled around by circumstances...I really can't afford it, she's raised prices TWICE since I joined Etsy. Her 'gallivant' bag is what I REALLY want but I love the Poet, too.

That's right...you did mention it (but I had no idea what it was). Apparently treasuries are VERY hard to get. Once I knew how to look at it I saw little stars (they show which treasuries feature your art) all OVER the place, which is very cool & a huge ego boost.

I can't believe how things are accelerating for me there...just a few weeks ago I was all happy 'cause I hit the "200 watchers" mark. Today I'm at 295! Once you get some momentum it seems almost self-sustaining in there.

Oh, the Poet would be lovely for you but I though this one would SO be something you'd wear...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7629232

Friend Day is coming, y'know! ;-)

Well yes, Fday is coming in Spring, but while I'd love it, I'd also feel awful if you spent that much money on anything for me. (Seriously, I have to watch what I'm doing for a couple of months just to be able to spend a hundred on my best friend for Fday.)

But that scarf IS gorgeous, must be one of her newer colours...my winter coat is white, you know :)

I've had 3 treasuries, and they ARE hard to get...they seem to have gotten even harder. Some people hog them...they've figured out exactly how to do it and have the best connections and they keep any poor sucker on a slower connection from having a chance. KarmaRox or whatever her name is ALWAYS seems to have at LEAST one treasury on the go...and RunAliceRun, too. I don't know how they do it but I figure they have a system figured out, and probably super high speed connections.

I have 12 'hearts', lol.

PFFT. I SO owe you for introducing me to Etsy. That's become my primary source of income...did you know that? Even bigger than my gallery contracts if you can believe it, & very consistent too. My point is, if I decide to get you a darn scarf I will & you're not allowed to quibble, because I totally owe you. ;-)

You know, once you get a few showcases (main is the best though the second-best is probably the category showcase...you just have to make sure the first word in your classification for your pieces is "accessories" & Etsy does the rest), then you'll get more & more "hearts". The more people's pages that you end up on, the better you'll do (it's like advertising & it snowballs).

I'm going to do an entry all about your stuff & especially Amazon, since it ties in with my work too. Soon. Probably Monday (once I stop talking about my woman troubles!)

I have a category showcase on the 18th, and all my items are tagged first with 'accessories', then 'hair', then I have to add my own because no other pre-made tag fits my stuff.

I'm also thinking of adding a small line of prints to my shop. Just nature stuff. I'm not sure whether I should, as The Far Grove probably seems just like a jewellery/accessory store and prints might seem out of place, but my reasoning is that it is only prints of stuff you could find IN a grove, etc. Also, it's a major pain in the ass to open a second store.

PS: Did you ever buy those glass sushi dishes I picked out for you on that Etsy post, way back when? I don't think you did but I just thought I'd ask in case I was wrong.

I never did...I think someone bought them anyway. I loved them, but in this house it's stoneware ceramic or plastic because Greg is murder on glass.

I actually have my eye on this store...
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=80838
She does the most charming handmade gingko plates & if I got a set of those with matching gingko chopstick rests, it'd be the cutest handmade sushi plate set EVER!

I'm dropping hints like crazy (on Greg)...Mother's day is coming...

Hehe, I didn't even have to click the link...I knew exactly which item you meant when you said 'ginkgo plates'. We have a lot of the same items/sellers on our faves lists. Fringe, for example, was among the very first people I faved on Etsy, and she IS the very first person I 'convo-ed'. (She's super nice.)

The plates are a good price, too, though I like the colour of the set in her banner rather than the first item listed in her shop...they're brighter and the brown one is replaced with cream in the set in her banner. Very pretty. Wouldn't go with my dining area...it'd have to be dark cream/soft tan, chocolate milk, black, white, gold, or deep apple red. :) (Dark green goes nice in the living room too but it isn't part of the scheme.)

Oh and I meant to say...thanks :) And I won't complain if you buy me something, I promise. Lol. :) (I have a bit of a guilt complex when it comes to people buying me stuff because I generally can't reciprocate equally.)

You remind me a bit of myself. When I had the first gall bladder attack, Bob took me to the emergency room. It was the worst pain I'd ever experienced (think "small toothy animal chewing its way out of your abdomen), and I was convinced that it was my appendix. Well, we get to the ER, and they jumped me ahead of the other person who was there (I know that I was hyperventilating - apparently I was also gray.) Three or four hours later, the attack ended and it didn't hurt anymore. And there I sit, wired up to all these different things, thinking I was an idiot. All I would have had to have done was waited it out. I kept apologizing for wasting everyone's time.

But the point is, I didn't *know*. Neither did you.

I hope you kept the appointment. You should at least find out what caused all of that.

I guess I was getting freaked out by the timetable I thought I had to keep. Everything I read & heard said recovery happens in a week, & I was alarmed at the amount of pain & swelling. I usually heal so fast, but I AM 42 and it's just possible that I don't heal like I used to (I went cross-country skiing two weeks after the major abdominal surgery that split me from hip to hip...but I was 21 at the time).

Anyway I feel almost like myself. I'm still a bit slow & sore, but the bruises are starting to turn a lovely shade of yellowy-green and I can see my toes again...good signs! By Monday I'll prolly be fine.

I cancelled that appointment. They are SO overbooked right now, & I'm seriously doing just great. If I get really painful again, my doc said to call right away & I have his cell phone number.

I think I have a little crush on my doc! *sheepish* He's been so nice to me. ^__^

Sounds like a plan. My realization is that I can't do late nights like I used to (says she at 12:48am!) They HURT.

I got the document done. Despite putting it off. Despite my pigments being dried out. Despite my glair being moldy! I made new egg tempera paint and just got the damn thing done. I'll post picture - I'm pretty pleased.

Your doc sounds great. I'd be more meaningful, but it's 12:48am. I'm going to go to bed and try to get through 12th Night tomorrow. Gah. I wouldn't go at all, but it's the local group and I feel obligated to help.

*reads yesterday's entry*

*FLIPS THE FUCK OUT*

JESUS, I am so glad you are feeling better, and now I feel awful for ignoring the flist yesterday. I AM SORRY! And yes, yes, stay in bed! If there's one thing I've learned it's that when you think you are better? YOU NEVER ARE

lol! But it was IOWA CAUCUS DAY!! I'd have to be checking YOUR health if you did anything besides watch CNN all day. ;-)

Besides, I'm fine. All I did was make everyone worry, & now I feel like an ass. A less bloated ass, but an ass to be sure.

You know, I took what you said about Hillary to heart & took a hard look at Obama, & he'll almost certainly get my vote in the primaries. You made some good arguments & I have to agree, Hillary is TOO polarizing & I don't think the Dems (or the country) can afford another loss.

Besides...President HUCKABEE? Are you kidding me??

Yeah, but you should always say something when you feel bad, just in case. You never know.

And yeah, yesterday I was just pounding f5 on the megathreads at the Something Awful forums and whimpering. And I'm so glad I could help you take a closer look at the candidates (and of course I'll be over the moon if you give my man your vote). And yeah. Huckabee. Ugh.

I'm so glad you're feeling better, but stay in bed, damn you! It takes time to recover from having your insides all scrambled up.

Oh man...Etsy is like crack. I can spend hours looking at all of the stuff there and not even notice. Heh. My co-worker, Beth, checked out Etsy last weekend because I'd been raving about it, and she had to tell me that she had the exact same experience...started browsing and before she knew it, a couple of hours had mysteriously disappeared! lol

I am feeling great, but I'm still using that heating pad & I still have my feet up. No darvocet for over 12 hours though & I still am not hurting, so that's very good news.

OMG isn't Etsy great? I love noodling around in there...there are so many beautiful things & so many talented people. It's the perfect venue for me!

Meri, I'm glad that you are doing much better. Take it easy for a bit, and hopefully you'll continue to mend smoothly.

And no worries about the fuss! We know that you wouldn't have said something if you weren't really in pain, and you had no way to know it would get better on its own

That scarf is really you, and it looks warm and cosy as well.

And congratulations on the treasury! That's very cool.

*hug* Thanks hon. I feel like an ass for making everyone worry (seriously my phone rang all day yesterday...I answered it from my bed). Anyway, I feel fine & I've learned a lesson; I am NOT 21 anymore & it's possible that I don't heal as fast as I used to. Also, the internet can be a great tool but when it comes to health advice you can really scare the crap out of yourself if you believe everything you read online.

I can't wait to get that scarf!! It's going to look incredible with my favorite black sweater & my jeans. ^__^

Ha - remind me sometime to tell you my story about researching Grave's Disease on the web when Bob was diagnosed. There IS such a thing as too much information!

Ohh Good! You are feeling better! *snuggles*

And OMG Etsy is addictive. I bought a shirt for my best friend and she loves it.

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