After two months of medication, results have come back as a massive improvement! Blood results in April have shown a huge decrease in the viral load from 200,000+ down to 800. In a few months, the number should decrease further to 40 or less, where it is considered 'undetectable'. That doesn't mean the virus is gone, just a very small amount of it, meaning I will still have to continue to take the medication to prevent the virus becoming immune and reproducing again. My immune system is also slowly restoring itself and has recently hit above 200, meaning I have beaten AIDs and am simply HIV+, and in another two to four months, I should be physically much better! I have fought hard against many of the symptoms, improving my diet and exercise, and now with the new numbers, I feel confident that I can reduce this problem to just a footnote in my body and I can finally look towards the future.

I'm getting back on track with work, but I have a new adversary preventing my recovery: eBay. As mentioned in previous updates, eBay's new policies caused all payments to be 'frozen' due to a lapse in shipping in October. While I diligently continued to ship items out quickly, their system broke in April and after having to call every day in April to have funds released manually, they have given the worst performance and they still have not fixed their problem. They have indeed crossed a line and I can only gather, based on the varying statements from their representatives, that they are trying to destroy my business. If you'd like to read more concerning eBay's policies, you can check it out here. -> [link]

I am transitioning to the Online Store, adding a massive selection of prints never before available at one time. I need help escaping eBay's grip, and have even included specials in the store. New art prints, as well as prints from the Archives dating back to 2004 are now available! I may still put some special items in eBay, such as special sketch cards or artwork for auction-style listings, but eBay is going to lose a lot of my business due to their deliberate negligence and pathetic business practices that borderline illegal.

Please check out the Online Store for the largest selection of prints available ever - and many may be for a limited time! I am also hoping that the amount of money I've been spending for their fees can finally go towards getting tables at conventions and hot new books and larger prints, but more importantly my medication.

A custom art commission is also a great way to help - and you'll get a unique original artwork! There are many options for various sizes and prices in my Online Store! * Please note that the turnaround time on commissions may be delayed during my recovery these next few months.

Click here to go to my Online Store -> [link]

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USEFUL LINKS
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* Garrett Blair official website - [link]
* Commission types and prices - [link]
* Garrett Blair Online Store - [link]
* My eBay auctions - [link]
* GB2K on MySpace - [link]
* Garrett Blair Google Group - [link]
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