This is so important to me that I wanted to make this post on vacation, and on my phone (So don't mind any typos. You know how autocorrect is).
Today I woke up to a horrific tragedy that happened in Aurora, Colorado in my hotel room. There had been a shooting at the theatre about 30 minutes into the premiere of The Dark Knight Rises. The suspect, a 24-year-old neuroscience PHD candidate, had burst into the door at the front of the theatre, through some kind of gas into the crowd, and opened fire. Long story short, he shot a total of 71 people, with 12 casualties. He is in custody now, thank goodness, and he is due in court on Monday.
But even if he is condemned to a life in prison or even if he goes straight to the electric chair (some could only hope), this still will not make it easier on the families and friends of the victims. Losing a loved one is one of the most unbearable things we, as humans, endure. I would like to take a moment of silence for all of those that were injured or lost their lives as well as their family and friends...
Also I would like to pass along the word that two fellow costumers and friends, Ryan Denton and Todd Cook, are working on a charity event to hopefully raise money for the victims of this tragedy. They are looking for a high-traffic location and as much help as possible. If you could spread the word to other local costuming groups, friends and family, comic book shops, or anywhere else you can think of it would be highly appreciated! We want to show the world that there still are some heroes out there even in dark times.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Birthday Presents and Outdoor Geekery
There's such things as outdoor and camping geeks right?
Well if not I'm starting a new trend. From the July 19-29 or so I'll be heading out on a camping trip of a lifetime. It's going to start off with a two day drive all the way up to Montana for a wedding in Glacier National Park. The bride is a very old friend of my boyfriend's and they're getting married on the 21st. And they're getting married in a National Park that I hear is VERY gorgeous. Kudos to the bride and groom for picking an awesome place to get married! After that it's going to be about roughly a week of camping in 4-5 national parks total. I believe the stops on our list will be Glacier National Park (obviously), Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Bryce, and the Grand Canyon if we have time on the way home. Needless to say it's going to be an epic time of beautiful sights, lots of hiking, and a LOT of much needed relaxation in the great outdoors. Knowing me I'll get through a book or two on this trip too when we aren't hiking.
Now the really geeky part of this is my boyfriend told me to pack my Battlestar Galactica double tanks and dog tags. Why? I have no idea! But something tells me we are probably going to be taking some pics out in the wilderness possibly of us looking like we're running from cylons or something. Either way I'll let you know what geeky shenanigans ensue.
Since I will not be home for my birthday (we'll probably be in the middle of Grand Teton or Bryce by this point) my love gave me my birthday presents early! One was a Gerber knife that I can use on the trip. It's pretty small and sharp and awesome. And it'll probably be totally useful on this trip. But what totally made me ecstatic was getting Lollipop Chainsaw from him. As you can imagine, I had an inner geek out and had to resist jumping on him and squeezing him to death. That and I had a laptop on my lap at the time. It would have been a disaster for that computer if I had actually done that.
I played it a little bit last night. So far it's pretty ridiculous, vulgar, and a down right good time. But I'll give a better review when I finish the game and let you know my thoughts about it. Of course with Jessica Nigri basically being the official Juliet from the game, all I see is her face when I'm playing Lollipop. So I feel like I'm playing her. Or playing with her. Slightly awesome.
Anyway! I'm going to try to make a point to upload at least one picture a day while on this vacation. If you would like to follow along and you happen to have Instagram, you can find me on there at geekyambitions! Otherwise I will post up an album when I get back. So until then! :D
Well if not I'm starting a new trend. From the July 19-29 or so I'll be heading out on a camping trip of a lifetime. It's going to start off with a two day drive all the way up to Montana for a wedding in Glacier National Park. The bride is a very old friend of my boyfriend's and they're getting married on the 21st. And they're getting married in a National Park that I hear is VERY gorgeous. Kudos to the bride and groom for picking an awesome place to get married! After that it's going to be about roughly a week of camping in 4-5 national parks total. I believe the stops on our list will be Glacier National Park (obviously), Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Bryce, and the Grand Canyon if we have time on the way home. Needless to say it's going to be an epic time of beautiful sights, lots of hiking, and a LOT of much needed relaxation in the great outdoors. Knowing me I'll get through a book or two on this trip too when we aren't hiking.
Now the really geeky part of this is my boyfriend told me to pack my Battlestar Galactica double tanks and dog tags. Why? I have no idea! But something tells me we are probably going to be taking some pics out in the wilderness possibly of us looking like we're running from cylons or something. Either way I'll let you know what geeky shenanigans ensue.
Since I will not be home for my birthday (we'll probably be in the middle of Grand Teton or Bryce by this point) my love gave me my birthday presents early! One was a Gerber knife that I can use on the trip. It's pretty small and sharp and awesome. And it'll probably be totally useful on this trip. But what totally made me ecstatic was getting Lollipop Chainsaw from him. As you can imagine, I had an inner geek out and had to resist jumping on him and squeezing him to death. That and I had a laptop on my lap at the time. It would have been a disaster for that computer if I had actually done that.
I played it a little bit last night. So far it's pretty ridiculous, vulgar, and a down right good time. But I'll give a better review when I finish the game and let you know my thoughts about it. Of course with Jessica Nigri basically being the official Juliet from the game, all I see is her face when I'm playing Lollipop. So I feel like I'm playing her. Or playing with her. Slightly awesome.
Anyway! I'm going to try to make a point to upload at least one picture a day while on this vacation. If you would like to follow along and you happen to have Instagram, you can find me on there at geekyambitions! Otherwise I will post up an album when I get back. So until then! :D
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Costuming: Why are you judging my hobby?
So, as all my friends know, I wear costumes and I have a huge wish list of the costumes I'd love to do despite my inability to sew or anything that is required in order to make them. I do it for fun (Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year after all), but most importantly I love the charity work that I can do in those costumes. Bringing smiles to children's faces and raising money for the various organizations out there (ie. American Cancer Society, Phoenix Children's Hospital, etc.) brings a certain sense of fulfillment to me because I am helping those in need, while at the same time bringing joy and awe to others. Of course, I still do other events that are simply for enjoyment. I am sometimes in costume because I am a fan of whatever character I happen to be dressed up as and the universe said character is in. In a way, I'm showing my support to the artists/creators/what have you who had the incredible talent to come up with the design of this costume that I attempt to replicate authentically.
Therefore when I see people harping on the hobby, I can't help but be disappointed and irked. I recently saw some picture on Facebook of a conversation on another costumer's page. In short, the guy was rude and told him he was a weirdo who liked to dress up as a cartoon character or something. He was ultimately blocked off of that person's page in the end, but I couldn't help but feel pretty perturbed by it.
We all have hobbies and while my interests may not match yours, I still respect whatever it is you spend your free time doing. However, when that respect is not returned it down right pisses me off. Do I come to your baseball games and call you a big dumb jock or go to your Dungeons and Dragons meeting and call you a bunch of lame ass nerds? Then what gives you the right to go around making fun of me because I like to dress up in costume and go to Comicon or do charity work in costume? There are various hobbies out there, some a little more unique than others, and I feel that anyone making fun of any hobby is just absurd. Without hobbies, our lives would be mundane and boring. We would continue to go through our lame routine out in the "real" world. I find hobbies to be an escape from the normal routine where you can thoroughly enjoy whatever it is you decide to do. Whether it's from playing violin, making jewelry, costuming, playing sports, reading, or writing, I feel we all should be able to do whatever we damn well please with our spare time without being judged.
Just saying! :)
Therefore when I see people harping on the hobby, I can't help but be disappointed and irked. I recently saw some picture on Facebook of a conversation on another costumer's page. In short, the guy was rude and told him he was a weirdo who liked to dress up as a cartoon character or something. He was ultimately blocked off of that person's page in the end, but I couldn't help but feel pretty perturbed by it.
We all have hobbies and while my interests may not match yours, I still respect whatever it is you spend your free time doing. However, when that respect is not returned it down right pisses me off. Do I come to your baseball games and call you a big dumb jock or go to your Dungeons and Dragons meeting and call you a bunch of lame ass nerds? Then what gives you the right to go around making fun of me because I like to dress up in costume and go to Comicon or do charity work in costume? There are various hobbies out there, some a little more unique than others, and I feel that anyone making fun of any hobby is just absurd. Without hobbies, our lives would be mundane and boring. We would continue to go through our lame routine out in the "real" world. I find hobbies to be an escape from the normal routine where you can thoroughly enjoy whatever it is you decide to do. Whether it's from playing violin, making jewelry, costuming, playing sports, reading, or writing, I feel we all should be able to do whatever we damn well please with our spare time without being judged.
Just saying! :)
Sunday, July 1, 2012
So what's all this about?
Okay, so I like to write. And I'm a geek at heart. But this blog really isn't going to be JUST about "geek"-related things probably. I guess it's just something you all can stalk me through when I post on occasion. Hell I don't know...
So, uh, for my first post I'll go ahead and mention that I am utterly disappointed that I have to be stuck at work tomorrow while the Batman Tumbler will be out in Phoenix and a friend of mine will be there for a while dressed in his Dark Knight Rises Bane to be a badass with it. However, I'm considering heading out to Tempe Marketplace on the 4th when it will be there all decked out in my Harley Quinn. The question is, do I really want to get all that makeup on and put on that costume just to stand out in 100+ degree weather with possible thunderstorms? .... Yeah I kinda do. Even if it's just to get a few photos next to the Tumbler. C'mon. Hot nurse Harley on the Bat's Tumbler? What more could a gal ask for? Just saying!
Other than that, just slooooooowly preparing to head out on a camping/wedding trip that's going to last the last half of July. Am I excited? You bet your buns I am! However, I should be in bed so I guess I'll end this post here. But I will leave you with info about the Batman Tumbler tour in Phoenix this week for your perusal. Enjoy!
Batman Tumbler Tour
So, uh, for my first post I'll go ahead and mention that I am utterly disappointed that I have to be stuck at work tomorrow while the Batman Tumbler will be out in Phoenix and a friend of mine will be there for a while dressed in his Dark Knight Rises Bane to be a badass with it. However, I'm considering heading out to Tempe Marketplace on the 4th when it will be there all decked out in my Harley Quinn. The question is, do I really want to get all that makeup on and put on that costume just to stand out in 100+ degree weather with possible thunderstorms? .... Yeah I kinda do. Even if it's just to get a few photos next to the Tumbler. C'mon. Hot nurse Harley on the Bat's Tumbler? What more could a gal ask for? Just saying!
Other than that, just slooooooowly preparing to head out on a camping/wedding trip that's going to last the last half of July. Am I excited? You bet your buns I am! However, I should be in bed so I guess I'll end this post here. But I will leave you with info about the Batman Tumbler tour in Phoenix this week for your perusal. Enjoy!
Batman Tumbler Tour
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