Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): I am two days post red devil chemo. So far I feel very similar to my third round: tired and waiting for what side effect(s) want to be most dominant this time around. I’ve enjoyed napping and listening to the pitter patter of the rain. I feel an itch to do a self portrait this weekend. Hello creative, Madison! We have missed you.

TO THE SHORT VERSION!

Today I am here to plug THREE upcoming events that I care about! First up is the annual DINE OUT! Road Trip 2022 event to benefit the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation on Saturday, May 14 from 10 am – 5 pm. If you love food and supporting a good cause, this is the event for you! Today is the last day to get tickets for $75 before the price goes up to $100 tomorrow. GET YOUR TICKETS. I scored two and cannot wait to try all the amazing cancer crushing food this year. Join me, will you?

Click ME to learn more and get tickets! Woo!

Event number two is my art is going to be in an upcoming art show entitled, “I Don’t Know Who Needs to Hear This” on Friday, May 20 from 4 pm – 9 pm at The Space in Richland. I will have two pieces on display focused on my experience with parosmia, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Heavy stuff I know, but hey we are here to break the stigma around mental health and build conversations that foster empathy. The reception will include performances, interactive exhibits, and art from 15 other amazing artists! It is the day after chemo for me so I really hope I can go for an hour or two. I probably will be there around 6 pm if you would like to join me!

Click ME to learn more!

And finally… I am waiting on final approval of my poster from sponsors, but I will be hosting a charity art fundraiser for my 30th birthday to benefit the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation on Friday, June 17 from 4 pm – 10 pm at The Space in Richland! Take a beat, pull out your phone, and get that on your calendar RIGHT NOW. There will be art, music, food, drinks, performances, and more! If you are an artist and would be interested in donating art for the event, please click here! If you are interested in donating anything for the event or get involved, please message me! I would love to have you. I will have a more formal post about this next week in the blog with links to an event on Facebook and my neat poster I made. But for now, you get this dope graphic preview.

I know this was a bit off brand for a post, but you know I have to support my local orgs and galleries. So many awesome things coming up this spring and summer. Back to my afternoon poison nap!

Today’s song lyric of the day is brought to you by DJ Fresch.

“It’s like Gold dust
Ya hear me coming through your spe-ea-kers,
You see me mashin up your air waves,
I know you can’t get enough of my sound”

– Gold Dust – Marten Hørger Remix, DJ Fresch, Marten Hørger