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  • I did the thing!

    I did the thing!

    I have been granted the rank of Master (unlike Anakin)! Reflecting on my academic journey I am filled with a mix of emotions: Pride, excitement…

    May 21, 2024
    Blog, General, Grad School, LIfe, Science, travel
  • Just Keep Swimming…

    Just Keep Swimming…

    Sitting here surrounded by beakers, pipettes, and the constant hum of machinery, I can’t ponder my journey through graduate school. Days blend into nights, and…

    March 28, 2024
    Blog, General, LIfe, Science
  • Just Pick Already!

    Just Pick Already!

    I’ve started packing for DragonCon and wouldn’t you know it – I’m wanting to change my costume lineup AGAIN. By this I mean I want…

    August 14, 2023
    Blog, Conventions, dragon*con, LIfe, Sewing, travel
  • Surviving DragonCon: 2023 – Fuck Them Boats

    Surviving DragonCon: 2023 – Fuck Them Boats

    Following my Pre-Planning post…We’re 30-ish days from DragonCon, and this may be your first year going! Never to fret, Dragon is the most nerd-friendly place!…

    August 3, 2023
    Blog, Conventions, dragon*con, travel
  • DragonCon 2023 – Once More With Feeling!

    DragonCon 2023 – Once More With Feeling!

    It’s the REMIX! We’re getting down to the four-week mark (yeah, yeah – I missed 30 days), so you know what that means, TIME TO PANIC!!!…

    August 3, 2023
    Blog, Conventions, Costuming, dragon*con, travel
  • Costume Progress

    Costume Progress

    Since I’m working on a couple of costumes (and more to come I’m sure), I figured it would be easier to share with everyone my…

    July 3, 2023
    Blog, Conventions, Costuming, General, LIfe, Sewing
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Hello fren! Happy to feed you noms on my back deck. 🦝❤️ BEHOLD! The rejected swatches for #isobelthorm 's coat... I have since bought the fabric from @moodfabrics when I went in person. *facepalm* Did I take something in to vote with a political statement? Me? Neverrrrrr. #ivoted🇺🇸 #imatalafreako #talaricofortexas #ginafortexas

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