allergic reaction – Katie Jeanne Wood

Dazzling yellow out my office window. The sun isn’t shining, but the leaves are.

I’m not sure if I recommend watching after drinking a cup of coffee, but i do think it has energized me. Woo! Maybe I’ll go paint for the first time this week?

I’m feeling better. Hives are gone. The cluster of migraines that came after the hives are almost gone. I’m able to look at my monitor without wincing in pain. I’m staying indoors, and avoiding milo & ragweed like the plague. 60s and 70s in the forecast this week FINALLY!! with a possibility of a frost. Things are looking up. It’s been so humid and sticky.

If you suffer from allergy related migraines, like me, I have found that listening to binaural beats really helps. If you search “migraine relief” on youtube, a whole slew of videos will come up. This one is almost like listening to white noise. It calmed me down, and let me sleep. I get tense during an allergic reaction because Anaphylaxis shock is no joke. This video is probably my favorite because of the ocean wave sounds. Very relaxing, and it really did lessened the intensity of the pain. I’m listening to it again right now. So good!

I highly recommend listening with headphones. I love my Sony Wireless Headphones. I have a pair upstairs at my desk, and one downstairs for the tv. Best investment ever. The range is good. I can walk all over the house without losing connection, and not be tied to one spot.

Hope to have some new art to talk about next week. Hope you’re having a great weekend. 🙂

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sunset I saw last week

Katie Jeanne Wood - Harold and Maude snuggling
Maudie and Harold – is this not the cutest? My husband sent it to me. Awww..I missed it. I’ve missed a lot of things lately. :/

Katie Jeanne Wood - SUN

Katie Jeanne Wood - Sweet Pea and Maudie
Sweet Pea thinks she’s invisible to Maudie. heehee

Katherine Jeanne Wood - 9x12 Flower Series No 58 01
On hold for Barbara Lee

Katie Jeanne Wood - work table distress inks
Not sure what I’m going to do with these inks. I won them in an ebay auction, along with a stack of brand new stencils, which I’m excited to use. The inks, not so exciting to me, but maybe I’ll think of something?

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This photo is from last week, too. I haven’t picked up a knife in a few days. I’ve been dealing with a nasty allergic reaction since last Tuesday, and at times, it’s getting the best of me. I’m blaming it on the milo. All I did was roll down the window to take a photo of it, and bam! I’m covered in tiny blistering hives from my scalp to my feet, including down my throat. It’s really kicking my butt. I’m sleeping about 12 hours a night, and have to rest/nap in between.

I’ve been making the most of being sick, tho. Here are a few documentaries that I’ve watched on Netflix that I recommend..

Iris – what a sweet lady. aw! I love her attitude, and her husband is a cutie pie. 🙂

Mile.. Mile and a half

Antarctic Edge – I’m still overly obsessed with Antarctica. I’ve been reading everything I can about it, watching docs, and seeking out photos online. I can’t help myself. It’s so beautiful there. I also do the same thing with Iceland, and Greenland. Anyway, this documentary about Antarctic was a little dry, but I still enjoyed watching it.

Hungry for Change

Extreme Homes

This is Life with Lisa Ling – I like everything Lisa does.

Andrew Jenks Room 335 – LOVED it!! Love his work, always!!

The Amish Shunned – I’ve always been fascinated with the Amish. This was a thoughtful documentary, and even though it’s 2 hours long, I highly recommend watching it.

Up next is..

Cowspiracy

Secrets of Underground London – I wonder if it will remind me of my favorite Neil Gaiman book, Neverwhere? We’ll see.

A sloth named Velcro.. awww! Can’t wait!