Soooo…been meaning to do a general life update for a couple weeks now. Been doing some fun stuff here and there, and being alternately bored and frazzled too.
I took the 20th and 21st off last month and rode along with Paul for some into-the-weekend work in Alabama. Halfway through the first day, there was an adventure involving a dead alternator, and a series of lucky coincidences that saw us cutting out early for the night, and heading to a shop in the morning for a replacement, and breakfast at Dick Russell’s BBQ for breakfast while we waited (tasty!). Got a text from my mom who was vacationing with friends in Orange Beach, AL saying we should come down. So that Friday, after everything was done, we headed down there and crashed within a couple-minute walk from shoreline! ♥ Got to swim after dark for the first time ever, and it was awesome to hang out and just float around for a bit and watch the stars. Saturday, we headed home to Atlanta, lounged for a bit, then I got ready/headed to that night’s Skin Two pre-party. I’d originally borrowed a red latex dress from a friend, but decided I’d rather be comfortable and cute than uncomfortable and hot (in both senses of the word :p). So I threw together some fishnets, a tanktop, skirt and boots, and did my hair in braided pigtails (for the first time ever :D), and makeup in pinks. Had a great time watching all the pretty people, and listening to great (if loud) music, and hanging out with Ryan and his girl, and Mang, and Eddy, Roki, and Luke and everyone.
If I recall, we ended up sleeping in on Sunday, then went to dinner with Paul’s family around 6 or so. His grandpa was in town, so they wanted to get everyone together for a bit. I’ve been to a few gatherings like that with Paul, and it’s always pretty cool. His family’s awesome. Steak and carrots (which were OMGtasty — and I’ve never been a huge fan, so that’s saying something), and stuffed [pasta] shells *NOM*
That was pretty much it for Sunday, I think? Then back to work Monday. Ended up helping out Dean with a print project for his lady Andrea. Went and saw the new Harry Potter a couple weeks after it came out, and loved it. Very pretty and good adaptation, but just like the 6th book, it’s a very “in-between” movie. Haven’t been up to a whole lot since then really. Hanging out with Paul when he’s not working. Hanging out at home, trying to save money when he’s out of town. For most of last month, a bunch of us were getting together every weekend to play Arkham Horror, which was a blast. Haven’t played in three weeks or so at this point, and I’m jonesin’. I also think it’d be awesome to get a group together and play at Con.
Speaking of Con! It’s less than four weeks away! I’m so excited about geeking out this year! As of right now, there are two live performances I definitely want to see (ArcAttack, and the Atlanta Radio Theater Co’s production of Call of Cthulu), I want to go to the special Dragon*Con night at the Georgia Aquarium (need to buy tickets soon before it sells out! Done! :D), I hope to make the Dawn Contest this year (but if the time coincides with something I want to do/see that’s not an annual event, I’ll probably skip it (sorry Morgan! :p)). And Peter S. Beagle is going to be there again! When he came a couple years ago, I forgot to take my copy of The Last Unicorn for him to sign, so I’m excited that he’s coming back. Other guests I think it’d be cool to meet: Patrick Stewart (! XD), Adam Savage (! XD), Leonard Nemoy, Felicia Day, and Malcolm McDowell. I’m considering taking a new/blank sketchbook with me and seeing how many artists in the Alley I can get to do random doodles for me. Never tried anything like that before. I wonder if/how much they would charge for something like that :/ Though even if I can only afford one or two quick sketches, it’d be cool to make it a Con tradition, and add to it every year. As far as panels go, I won’t know for sure on any of them until I actually have the convention book in my hot little hands, but I think there are going to be at least a couple I’d like to check some out. Found out a couple days ago, too, that there’s a room opening for the weekend! w00t! So excited! XD
Uum, anyway. This past weekend was pretty awesome. One of my coworkers paints, and had his first solo gallery opening on Friday, so Paul and I went and checked it out. The gallery was smallis but really swank, and there were a lot of people there. He’s got another show opening in October. Hoping to check that one out too. Went and hung out with Ryan and Malorie after that, and again on Saturday for grilled burgers and John Hughes memorial movie night. Watched 16 Candles, then played a few games of Chez Goth. Lots of fun. Had planned on playing Arkham Horror too, but sadly, it was late by the time we finished our 4th(?) game, and my head felt like it was splitting from smoke and not-ideal lighting :/ Headed home, having a quick adventure with an upset stomach on the way, and crashed out. Sunday, slept in, decided it was Naked Day at home, and napped for most of the afternoon before we headed out (clothed :p) to do laundry and dinner.
So all in all, life is pretty good. :)