UPDATE: The unit has been delivered. I am now an honorary member of the Icelandic Phallological Museum.

[u/Entropy51013]

For anyone new here, TL;DR of the original post: I went through a really hard stretch with panic disorder, picked up diamond painting to help cope, ended up creating a ridiculous Icelandic tourism poster featuring a volcano that is very clearly a penis, submitted it to the Icelandic Phallological Museum, and somehow they accepted it and made me an honorary member. Full post linked below.

original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/diamondpainting/s/db5esWpEnu

First and foremost, thank you. Genuinely. The kind words, the laughs, the encouragement meant so much. I had and still have so many emotions, and you all gave me ideas for future projects that I am incredibly grateful for and very excited about. Looks like I’ll be making postcards, amongst other things. I’ll be making my way through the comments to return the love.

Well. We did it. My mom and I flew to Reykjavik and hand delivered it.

BUT FIRST. There was drama. Of course there was drama.

About two weeks before leaving, I had what I genuinely considered a genius move. I shipped the biggest checked luggage size suitcase allowed on a plane to my parents, specifically so it could fit the piece. I was really proud of myself for having that plan.

I then proceeded to get the piece framed the day we were flying out, because I had spent weeks trying to arrange framing in Reykjavik and it just wasn’t going to happen in time, came home, and discovered that my penis was too big to fit in the suitcase.

I am not joking. I had to unframe it, reroll it, wrap the frame as best I could, check the whole thing as oversized luggage, and just hope for the best. My mom was cackling. It arrived in one piece. I spent two hours reframing it in the hotel.

Anyway… mom and I marched that penis to the museum (with a few glasses of wine in us), and met with the curator (the nicest guy!) and everyone there was just so kind and lovely. They told us it was one of the nicest pieces they’ve received. They already have the perfect place for it.

I cried. Again. Obviously.

A few years ago I couldn’t board a plane because of panic attacks. A year ago I was white knuckling my way through every single day. And now I have flown to Iceland with my mom, hand-delivered a diamond painted penis volcano to a legitimate museum, and been told my art has a home there.

Diamond painting gave me something to hold onto when I really needed it. It gave me focus, and calm, and apparently a career in phallological fine art.

Life is so weird. And if you ever find yourself in Reykjavik, I strongly recommend a visit to the Icelandic Phallological Museum. Tell them the penis volcano artist sent you. <3

Here’s some pics from the delivery (even FaceTimed my partner so he could be a part of it).

[u/Dinples]

Thank you so much for this update! I laughed reading the line "and discovered that my penis was too big to fit into the suitcase."

I am glad the trip and the delivery of the penis went well 😊

[u/Entropy51013 → u/Dinples]

Thanks Dinples! You were the first comment on my first post about this adventure and now you’re the first comment on the update! Really appreciate it - if you could only see how my parents couldn’t stop laughing when I turned to them to say that it was too big. Pretty sure my mom almost peed herself.

[u/Dinples → u/Entropy51013]

I am impressed it stayed at "almost" 😂

[u/soimalittlecrazy → u/Dinples]

Pelvic floor dysfunction is a no laughing (no sneezing) matter!

[u/Dinples → u/soimalittlecrazy]

Nu jumping-matter either, right?

[u/No-Eye-258]

This is Amazing, I used to have panic attacks and being able to overcome panic disorder and panic attacks is no small feat.

[u/Entropy51013 → u/No-Eye-258]

Thank you! I hope you’re doing better! It’s always a work in progress for me but despite it I think I’m grateful for how much more empathetic mental health struggles have made me (although that’s probably not something you’ll hear me say when anxiety is rearing its ugly head 🤣)

[u/No-Eye-258 → u/Entropy51013]

I had severe anxiety plus panic attacks. Yes it’s much better now and doing diamond painting has helped immensely.

[u/Sufficient_Display]

Thank you for the update! This is amazing. As someone who has had panic attacks and severe anxiety - I’m so proud of you. You’re an inspiration.

Also I cackled at the line “my penis was too big to fit in the suitcase”.

[u/Entropy51013 → u/Sufficient_Display]

Thank you! I still get all the feels when someone says they’re proud of me. I hope you’re doing well!

Glad you got a laugh out of that!

[u/Ok_Emergency7145]

So cool!

[u/cunexttuesday101]

You 👏 did 👏 THAT!!!!!! Congratulations, I am so proud of you!!! One day at a time you have started improving your life. The poster is an amazing work of art. The blue and orange is so pleasing together. I hope you display your letter proudly until the end of time 😊 I am glad its somewhere that it can be enjoyed by others every day. Amazing work ❤️❤️❤️

[u/KiwiFallsACNH]

This is so AWESOME!! Congratulations to you!! Frame and display that certificate proudly too. Most of all I'm proud of all that you've accomplished during this time as well. I truly hope that your panic attacks continue to get better or lesser for you, tho next time you can just remember "My penis was too big!" to help you refocus.

I missed the original post, that I'm going to read next as I'm now so curious how in the world you even found out about this phallic museum 🤣🤣🤣 Why do they even have that museum, so many questions now. You have started my day on such a fun quirky way, thank you.

Great job!!!

[u/One_Kale1780]

I love how it’s says to wear the medal to church🤪

[u/dadsgoingtoprison]

This is amazing. Well done.

[u/Smart_Variety_5315]

This is so cool. Congratulations on dealing with panic attacks and your art. Delivering a penis no small feat.😁

[u/Not-That_Girl]

Thank you for letting us know! This is so great on so many levels. Im glad you are doing so much better

[u/Pretty-Commercial-68]

Awesome

[u/False-Extent162]

This is such a great story. You are so cool!!!! Now I have to visit this museum!!!

[u/Crispybunniez]

I’m proud of you, panic disorders and attacks suck they are truly debilitating and devastating on your daily life and no one really knows unless you have gone through the same

[u/MTheadedRaccoon]

So proud of you and so excited for you!! You've overcome some pretty steep hurdles and came through with flying colors! What an honor!

[u/NotSpaghettiTuesday]

Congratulations Diamond Painting Friend! 🍾🥂🫂

[u/Unable_Landscape4690]

Love this story so much! Congratulations 😀

[u/Its_Pikachu_Piyu]

sorry, but it looks like a penis?

[u/spaceghost260]

Congratulations! This is so so cool! You seem like my type of person- like we could be besties. I enjoy your writing and your art. Thanks for sharing your struggles, it helps all of us that struggle with anxiety and panic attacks.

[u/Alert_Connection_793]

This is everything!! All the things are here. And my heart is beaming with happiness for you, your mom, and all aspiring penis artist. 👊🏼🔥🍆