I write this post with a heavy heart, because it's the last for CuratedHouston.
I've had some form of chronic illness for almost as long as I can remember; my sister lovingly calls me 'The Shit Magnet' of our family, because if shit's going to happen to one of us, it happens to me. We have a somewhat dark sense of humor in my family (it helps in dealing with the stress of illness!).
Over the past six or seven years, I've fought against chronic migraines (where you have 15 or more per month), as well as several autoimmune problems that appear to be at least partially genetic. During the past month, my migraines have worsened to the point where I can no longer post reliably, and the energy I had for calling on new shops, photographing them, and writing about them is dissipating. To no one's surprise (except mine), the problems I had in an architecture office - too much exposure to computer screens, causing or worsening migraines - haven't lessened during the hours I spent learning HTML coding.
But in all this bad news, and sadness because my dream is dead (for now), there are some good things: one of my Christmas wishes - to have a larger home for my husband and our two dogs - is coming true!
So, adieu to you, and best of luck in your design endeavors!
