That is an awesome looking package!
Ever have one of those days where everything sucks?.
Yeah, that was pretty much my day today... and tomorrow isn't looking like it's going to be much better.
But the big news? I've developed a serious allergy. It first appeared without warning when I woke up in New York with a swollen tongue. Ever since then, I've had random knots of allergic swelling from time to time on my feet, hands, lips, and tongue. It's been driving me a little nuts, but today the pieces finally fell into place after I started keeping a journal of everything I consume.
I think I'm allergic to eating food dyes.
After starting my journal, I've found that any time I've eaten colored foods, I end up with a welt somewhere. The first time it happened in New York City, I remember having drank a bottle of Orange Gatorade earlier in the day. Today I had red Fruit Punch with my Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes at Taco Bell, and now I've got a nice welt on my lip.
So it looks like my diet will be a lot less colorful from now on.
Like I said, suckage.
Thank heavens there's no artificial colors in chocolate pudding.
But there is one good bit of news from the day... I finally finished the box design for my playing cards!
Awwwww, cute! This is probably my favorite DaveToon I've ever drawn, so when it came time to decide what to put on the card box, it was the only thing I really considered. I hope that the card company does a good job of printing it!
For more information on Blogography Playing Cards, you can check them out at the Artificial Duck Co., store.
Next week I'll be wrapping up the pre-orders at the store... so, if you want something there, now is the time to order it! I will try to get a few extras of everything, but can't guarantee how long they'll be available. If you don't have the cash to pre-order right now, just email me and I'll try to reserve your stuff (my email is in the top of my sidebar).
Oog.
One. More. Day.
I can't eat or drink anything with red dye 40 since it gives me migraines- no orange soda, sprees, koolaid, etc... definitely sucks.
Posted by matkins on May 15, 2008 | Reply
Yikes Dave, sorry to hear about the allergy. It reminded me of something a Dietician once told me. She said "if it leaves orange residue on your fingers after you eat it, it not good for you." Hope all goes well. BTW I like to card box.
Jake
Posted by jaketitus@live.com on May 15, 2008 | Reply
Yuck. Allergies are the worst. I know. I have one that swells my eyeballs and is extremely painful. Luckily, anti-inflammatories and steriod drops take the swelling down. You should get an allergy test just to be sure that it's the dye getting you.
The card box is gorgeous! I love that pic with the moon.
Hope you feel better soon!
'The Blue Deck'? Is this the first in a series? I hope so. :)
Posted by Dave H on May 16, 2008 | Reply
If you cut out an allergen completely for a few months, chances are you can reintroduce it into you diet slowly again without any problems. From what you say about your diet though, I think this is a good thing... nature's way of telling you to eat more fruit and veg and whole foods!
Posted by serap on May 16, 2008 | Reply
You are almost too fucking talented. Add in your magnificent brain and your movie star good looks, and I can't think of a single reason why I shouldn't fuck you right now.
Posted by Mr. Fabulous on May 16, 2008 | Reply
Sorry your day sucked, hopefully tomorrow will be better. But that card box is awesome.
Posted by Michelle on May 16, 2008 | Reply
The box design is wonderful. My inner eight-year-old is writhing with joy at the site of it.
Posted by carlos.m.hernandez on May 16, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for the pre-order reminder. It will be next week when I place my order for my DaveStuff.
Allergies. Food allergies. So far, I've not found any food that I'm allergic to... that does make it difficult because if it's a food dye, lots of common foods use food dyes. Hopefully, it's just something small and specific so it doesn't limit what you can have.
Pudding is always on the safe list. Haven't met a person that can't eat pudding.
Posted by ChillyWilly on May 16, 2008 | Reply
I am getting so excited about my order now! I can't wait!
Posted by radioactive tori on May 16, 2008 | Reply
A 'welt' huh? Is that what you guys are calling it these days?
Posted by Krissi from Krississippi on May 16, 2008 | Reply
An allergy to food dye would suck royally. Get tested sir, find out. Oh, the box design totally rocks.
Posted by Kevin Spencer on May 16, 2008 | Reply
I love it. That's one of my favorite iPhone wallpapers, too!
Posted by Atomic Bombshell on May 16, 2008 | Reply
Oooh....food allergies REALLY suck!!! And with no Red Dye #97, however will you consume Hello Kitty Fruit Snacks??? I have them in my lunch every day....I will think of you the next time I mow them down and will give you a little "Hello Kitty Cheers". Hope you feel better!
First of all, how weird is this:
http://ablondeandherblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-day-evah.html
Look at the first two sentences of my post and then the first two of yours. :)
Sorry your day was sucky and I'm sending good vibes your way that you don't swell up in any areas you don't want to be swelling up in anymore.
Posted by BlondeBlogger on May 16, 2008 | Reply
I keep thinking i'll be getting my cards soon and then I remember that you don't even have them yet :(
Posted by Gary LaPointe on May 17, 2008 | Reply
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