Quick Sickness Update & August WatchAlong PostPoned
Added 2021-08-24 02:36:12 +0000 UTCHey there patrons! I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to give a quick little update about how I'm doing and feeling, considering that most of you know that I was very sick most of last week.
Thankfully, I didn't end up having COVID, but what I did end up having was a severe sinus infection. It was a real real hell of a week. For most of Wednesday and Thursday, it was mostly just me trying my best to be able to breathe, and I had a huge fever and nausea for most of the week until Thursday itself. Thankfully, finally, on Friday, I was able to see a Doctor and get antibiotics, which HELPED SO MUCH.
Today, I'm actually feel 90% better... however, the main issue is... I can't talk. My throat is still incredibly swollen and in a TON of pain, and while I can talk for short periods of time, anything too long and I end up being in a ton more pain.
As you can imagine, this is both incredibly frustrating and incredibly scary, because... well, my job kinda hinges upon me being able to talk... a lot. So I'm currently trying my best to rest my voice as much as humanly possible in hopes that it will clear up soon.
Additionally, I'm also really behind on work now because I was laid up for a week, which has me also anxious as I'm trying to hurry and get as much non-filming work done as I possibly can, like writing scripts and everything that I had planned to do last week.
So as a result, I hope you all understand that for this month, I'm going to be cancelling our watchalong, which was going to be of the Matrix, and I'm going to move it to next month. I know this is a patron benefit, but I really need to rest my voice and also utilize all the time I can. I know you all understand but I also feel really bad about it, because I was looking forward to doing it, but hopefully we'll be able to have fun watching it next month my beautiful friends.
Additionally, both this weeks video and next weeks are gonna be shorter video and/or ones that I have already filmed in the can, and I hope they go over well with folks. I'm doing it mostly so I can catch back up on some of my work to get things going.
To be very honest with all of you, I'm really very nervous about all this. This is the first time that I've been sick in a long while, and I've never been so sick that it disrupted my work so much. It honestly has me kinda scared in terms of the algorithm and more, and I am really happy and honored to have this community to fall back on. You've all been so kind with your comments and check-ins in the discord <3 I really appreciate it.
I hope I'll be back up to 100% soon, and this will be a quickly forgotten blip. But until then, I thank you for all your care and support <3 you amazing, beautiful people.
Sincerely,
Jessie
Comments
Hey we are all here to support you, you rest and get better. Hope you're feeling 100% soon, and that you can have a decent weekend even if you can't talk!
Tara Rose
2021-08-27 00:33:10 +0000 UTCAnxiety sucks. You can't tell it to go away. Please try not to overwork yourself on background and catch-up work so that you slow down your recovery or get sick again. Take the self-care time you need to sleep well, stay hydrated, and rest when you body tells you it needs a break. Give Newt scritches. We miss you, but we will be here and we are rooting for you. Your channel will not fall apart. You are beautiful. You are loved.
Cheryl Hedlund
2021-08-24 21:37:25 +0000 UTCI've had those same anxieties when I've been sick enough to miss work. It sucks, but you're on the mend, and you're absolutely right, this will soon be a forgotten blip. You are loved, and missed and all of us are looking very forward to hanging out with you once again and watching the Matrix. Take all the time to recover that you want. We'll still be here when you're ready again.
SuperDezzy
2021-08-24 21:05:59 +0000 UTC@Jessie - totally understand and it is far more important you take care of yourself, get rest, do what work you can without exhausting yourself further, and heal up. thanks for all the info, but we'll all still be here when you're rested & well.
2021-08-24 20:55:36 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself and do what you need to do to feel better. Donβt try to rush it, we can wait. Virtual hugs.
Betsy Young Buck
2021-08-24 16:57:16 +0000 UTCFeel better and take care of yourself. We can wait for content. When you are caught up, you might want to consider putting some short videos about timeless topics in the can for when things go sideways, so that way it is content for the algorithim monster to feed on. But your health always has to come first. Take care of yourself.
2021-08-24 15:05:42 +0000 UTCDon't worry we will see you when you are better. Is there something we can do to influence the algorithm?
Martien. van den Berg
2021-08-24 10:49:49 +0000 UTCI hope you feel better soon! Take as much time as you need, we'll be here to support you! β€
Carrie Ryuko
2021-08-24 09:03:26 +0000 UTCFeel better β€οΈ
Morgan Briarwood
2021-08-24 08:31:21 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry for the misery of a sinus infection you've been dealing with, Jessie, and so glad that you're finally recovering, albeit more slowly than you'd like. Take your time to heal properly, and trust that we've got your back. You'll be back up to full strength in due time. π
2021-08-24 07:37:45 +0000 UTCIn case you are interested in tips: A friend of mine who is a singer once recommended a supporting treatment for infected throats and damaged voices: Fennel honey. Over here you can get it at the drugstore. It tastes a little different than normal honey but still sweet. Large amounts of hot tea with a spoon of the stuff have helped me multiple times over the years. Get well!
Frau Tiger
2021-08-24 06:52:43 +0000 UTCAll the best. Please concentrate on resting and getting your voice back to full health.
Frau Tiger
2021-08-24 06:49:06 +0000 UTCIt's ok Jessie, your health is what matters. Get the rest you need. π
Vince Whitacre
2021-08-24 06:47:52 +0000 UTC
