It's Friday, I'm in Love

One more day 'til MedFaire, Hellboy and the gun show!

Ugh, this has been a most interminable week. Today is going to be truly eternal, because I have to stay upfront since Lori's off today. Bleh!

Finished my tiara last night. It's just a cheesy swag of fake burgundy roses, but it looks pretty nice. One of these days, I'll actually be able to find some that size that *look* real, but for now this will do for the effect. I have wanted to do something like this with the outfit for quite some time, but just never took time to do it. I'm really enjoying this costuming thing for now. I could so get into cosplay.

Now if I can just get my act together and finish the leopard-ear headband with the fur I got at the last gun show (in October!), I'll be set. Almost. Am hoping the velvet for my cloak comes in today. I'd like to pick up the lining for it when we go grocery shopping, but want to take a swatch to see which one will work best.

I'd have *really* liked it to be ready for Saturday, but wasn't expecting that to happen, so...

Oh! I need 2-1/2 yards of a deep red satin cord. Must not forget. Anything else I still need from HobLob? I don't *think* so...but will double check tonight when I go over to Nancy's.

Sigh. Almost time for work. Bleh...Maybe maybe we'll get some legals or something for me to type in. *hope*

National Sales Tax vs. Everything Else

My brilliant younger brother has written an interesting article taxation in the U.S.

Everyone should read this.

Regarding Hellboy

Stolen from Tycho of Penny Arcade fame:

Let me see if I cannot tantalize you with a synopsis of the movie. It concerns the collusion of Nazi Clockwork Assassins and Russian Wizards in an effort to puncture space and draw in sleeping, ancient Gods while the paranormal wing of the FBI, assisted by a demon child, does their best to thwart this procedure. It's essentially pornography for nerds and it opens today.

*pushes horn-rimmed glasses up her nose and speaks nasally* Ooooohhhh, baby...

Fitting

Got back from Nancy's house about 7:30. Everything is going great! Her initial measurements were *way* big, so she took everything in some, then we re-fitted and she took a couple more things in, and I think we're going to be set. I need a deep red camisole or half a tankini, some red satin cord, some pellon or other moderately stiff lining, and that should do it.

Left the PVC with her - she's glad it's so thin, because it'll be much easier to work with than we'd expected. It is absolutely stunning. Let's see if I don't mess it up. :P

Still no velvet. Will have to call the company Monday and see if it's shipped.

+Kyle was missed, having chosen to stay at the house and straighten up some. Darling Niki will be checking on Washu tomorrow (thank you, Niki!). We're not sure what we'll do about the weekend, though. Tulsa is out, being that it's just going to cost too much to have an overnight trip at a hotel, plus getting into the show, plus some things that +Kyle would want/need...

...but there's camping at the park... We're going to go prepared, just in case we all decide to go clubbing or something after the movie. I'm all for it, of course, and +Kyle will go as long as it's not "some country bar". So we'll discuss that aspect of it in the morning.

We need to go to bed early, so we can be up at around 4:30 to get to Denny's by 6:00. I don't know if I can sleep. :P This is going to be soooooo fun, I just know it, and the weather is supposed to be *gorgeous*.

We got film. Must remember the camera. Must also remember that Niki sent $10 with me for "something that screams Niki!" Hehe...I'm sure I'll find something. Also, must remember Lori's shirt, since she was off today, and we'll likely see her tomorrow. Maybe at lunch.

Eeeeeee! It's like Christmas!!!