Where Have I Been?!?!

Oh yeah- excessivly planning for and then attending War. You may recall that I've made many attempts over the past few years to make the trip out to Potrero (here and here) but they never panned out. We just got back into town yesterday and I have some serious nerdiness hangover.

Setting up my massive and fabulous bell tent. It's actually a Soul Pad. I will never sleep in a nylon tent again....well, if I can help it.

 A break after the hard labor.

 I think CJ was a little overwhelmed.

My favorite part of War- early mornings with coffee and friends.

 Silly boys.

CJ- feeling more at home wearing a Princess Mononoke outfit.

Back again

It's once more been some weeks since I've posted. You might think that I've been too busy with fun and exciting events to make it on here. 

Not quite.

I guess I have been sort of busy- had a good 2 weeks of regular work schedule back. That was nice, it made me feel like less of a shlub. I've also been making a conscious effort to avoid the bars lately. This summer has has been something of an alcoholic whirlwind and at my advanced age of 27, I just can't swing every other night drinking anymore. Neither can my poor little wallet. 

So, I've been filling that time with more humdrum activities- rediscovering my love of Netflix and attempting to make plans for War. I finally got around to bottling up the Loki I started back in the beginning of the year. It turned out pretty well in my opinion and I found some really nifty bottles for it. I've also brought out my dusty ill-used sewing machine and spent my evenings redoing seams on tunics while watching The Tudors. 

But once again, it seems like all my planning may be a bust. I just can't seem to get anyone pinned down enough to go. Not to mention, the one friend who was honestly excited for the trip was hit by a car last week and now is recovering from a shattered leg. Poor guy! 

Well, perhaps I'll just pack up my gear and make it out myself. I've spent vacations alone before and enjoyed them thoroughly. Something to think on.

Summertime Ritual

It seems that the past two years, once May rolls around, a deck of cards always seems to find its way into my purse. And every coffee shop visit turns into a continual endless game of Egyptian ratscrew. 

 

 

 I'm very excited for the game- or maybe it was just for the display case filled with giant muffins the size of my head.

 

My "I'm sad about plastic plants" face ...

 

There was a guy sitting next to us who asked if he could take our photo...

 We couldn't figure out what he wanted us to do...

so we just decided laughing hysterically was a good plan.

There are bets placed on my lameness...

CJ and I commented to one another the other day that San Diego might be the most boring city. Little to do other then bars or coffee shops. Especially if you are lucking funds. As I am at the moment. It seems like nothing is ever happening.

But really, I think I'm just proving the adage of familiarity breeding contempt. Living in one place for 27 years kinda blinds me to events and activities that are right in front of my face. So, in the spirit of giving my hometown a new spin, I went with the G.T.G to Friends Chill, a weekly sort of board game party at the Whistle Stop Bar. I've been going to that bar for something like 5 years now and not once have I gone on game night. And why not?

I love games.

And today, we're running with the momentum and heading out to the archery range. I haven't been shooting in years so lets hope I don't injure anyone.

I never claimed to be honest all the time

Yeah so remember how weeks ago, I said I would be posting this wonderful fab overload of DIY greatness?'

Well, you can see how well that turned out.

In my defense, all those DIY projects were for my new apartment and since posting, that apartment has fallen through. And with it, all my motivation for home decor. For a while at least.

But I have been busy burning the craft candle- for War!

Yes, this year I've made a decisive and conscious effort to get the camp together and make it to War this year. So far so good. But I have to say, trying to plan our own camp without The Ex is a bit intimidating. There is a lot to get together and I've got a million packing lists, shopping lists, garb lists and project lists.

Lucky for me, My Love stepped up as my planning cohort.

Photos why not?

 

The garb boxes come out and with them, my unending list of things I want this year. And we know I have a hard time denying myself what I want.

So, I'm making myself a fancy new cloak outta faux fur and the most gorgeous hand stitched wrap I found on Etsy.

 

I'm also making some little favors for the campers this year.

And a mess of jewelry for me.

And my final project- Apple Pie Loki. It's at about two weeks here and should be quite satisfactory by the end of May. In case you're not a huge Renn nerd, let me explain. Loki is a ridiculously alcoholic drink made from everclear, sugar and flavourings. Essentially, you let the booze and flavouring (in my case chopped apple) sit for a month, then you strain out the solids and add the boiled down sugar and let that sit for another few months. End result? Amazing tasting drink that causes all better judgment to fly out the window.
My Love and I originally had a desire to try making Mead but we had nowhere near enough time for it to ferment. Maybe in the future.

And since this is a Good Morning, here is a song that has been on constant rotation in my crafting soundtrack.

My God, so sexy!

New phone means more shameless photos

I just got the new evo today and the nifty retro camera app! too much fun-

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