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Olga Chronics Page for my YouTube Channel Olga Chronics, where I talk about living with Fibromyalgia.

Hello friends! I made a thing 🥰 I’ve been working on this coat for the last month, embroidering it myself then actually ...
15/10/2020

Hello friends!
I made a thing 🥰 I’ve been working on this coat for the last month, embroidering it myself then actually sewing it together ✨
I’m beyond happy with how it came out! It’s exactly what I had pictured it to be, and it wasn’t as hard as I anticipated. Everyone says making coats is really difficult but I didn’t find this particularly challenging. The lining was annoying because the fabric kept trying to slip everywhere, and I made some mistakes by ignoring the instructions and then having to re-do some bits but overall it was a fun experience. I did make a few small mistakes that I would try to do differently next time, but I’m really happy considering this was my first ever coat. I loved working with this wool-blend, it was so easy to sew. Anyway, this is what I’ve been working on in my spare time ☺️
Hope you are all staying as safe as possible & using your indoor time to pursue your favourite hobbies 💕

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15/09/2020

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I’ve been a little silent on here lately, not for any one specific reason, but just a lot of little reasons. It’s been a...
15/09/2020

I’ve been a little silent on here lately, not for any one specific reason, but just a lot of little reasons. It’s been a difficult year so far - pandemic, my health, new treatments, a new family member (Zeus), it’s been a lot and social media has taken a back seat. It didn’t make sense to me to prioritize making content when I wasn’t feeling up to it. I’m working on valuing myself independently of my productivity. It’s hard, but it’s important. I’ve been working on my mental health too, and trying to get past trauma and it’s many ugly heads. It’s challenging and tiring but it’s the most important thing I’ll ever do for myself. Learning to love myself completely, learning to value myself and breaking the cycle of emotional abuse and trauma is worth it. So that’s where my mind has been. I’ve kept making videos when I’ve been able to, and kept making stuff for my shop, but I’ve been trying to listen to my body better and be more kind to myself.
It’s been over two years of chronic illness and I’m still learning to pace, still learning not to overdo it, still learning to listen to my body. I’m definitely better at it than I was a year ago, but I also know there is still a lot of room for improvement.
The best treatment I’ve found so far is changing my lifestyle and mindset to be more respectful of my limitations and needs. I feel like this is something everyone would benefit from - slowing down and listening to their bodies -, regardless of their health status. We live in a very fast-paced world and it’s really exhausting. Living slower and more purposefully has made me happier and less anxious. I think this pandemic is really forcing us to take a hard look at ourselves as a society and making us learn some valuable lessons about our communities. I’m not sure how much I believe that this will change people’s minds about disability, it feels like it’s worse now than it was before. I’m frustrated & angry & sad that my life and the lives of my friends don’t mean anything to a scary amount of people.
So here’s a photo of me & my dog, to try and forget for a little how scary the world is right now.

Hey Friends! I've been working on this cute mask this week, hope you like it :)
14/08/2020

Hey Friends!

I've been working on this cute mask this week, hope you like it :)

Fabric Face Mask -100% cotton -Washable (up to 60ºC) -Re-usable -Adjustable & Replaceable Elastic - Simply tie a knot to tighten, and cut off the excess. Then lightly burn the ends of the elastic with a lighter to avoid fraying. If elastic becomes loose with use, simply cut off and replace. -2

Good morning! Here is another item in my Trans Pride Series, to help my friend Alex raise money for his transition :)
03/08/2020

Good morning!
Here is another item in my Trans Pride Series, to help my friend Alex raise money for his transition :)

Trans Pride Tote Bag: -This bag was made to help my friend Alex with his transition fundraiser, so the proceeds go towards his GoFundMe. -Mid-weight wool-blend bag, with cotton straps -Hand-embroidery in the trans flag colours in tapestry cotton thread -Measures 44cmx33cm, straps 40cm -Machine

This dress ✨My most recent make is this dress which I actually finished a few weeks ago and already wore a couple times ...
29/07/2020

This dress ✨
My most recent make is this dress which I actually finished a few weeks ago and already wore a couple times ☺️
It’s super lightweight cotton so it’s lovely for summer and these sleeves are just everything 😍
Plus, it has pockets!! And I made a matching mask!! 🙌
I’ve been wondering what I want to make next, I think I have to go looking for a pattern in my sewing magazines 🤔 Whatever I make, I know I’ll be making a matching mask to go with it 😷😅🙃

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