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[rivendellrose]

Had a lovely lovely afternoon yesterday at ursule's place, hanging out and playing with the kitties and chatting with fun people, and on Saturday I had a great time with my dad doing lunch, walking around the lake and getting some financial stuff figured out. And we cleaned up the apartment a good bit Saturday morning. Those three things definitely make up for the fact that I otherwise had a very unproductive weekend - almost no writing got done. But I think I know where I'm headed next, and I have some editing ideas that will hopefully make the whole thing move a lot smoother, so... *Crosses fingers*

One other thing that got done over the weekend... I bought a jacket for the con-cosplay. Complete change of plans from the plan that I've been sharing with everybody, but I think it's going to work very well, and I'm really really excited about it. Long story short, I've taken to heart my initial comment that I'd have to do more of the "President Romana" look than anything from the actual episodes. Think of this image from the Shada webcast as sort of the inspiration, though I'll be going in a different direction than that exactly. As in, there won't be giaganta-shoulders, for one thing. Anyway. I remembered there were these really pretty jackets at a boutique at Pike Place, that I've been eyeing for years and had recently joked looked like Time Lord fashion if it were somehow done right in terms of actually... well, looking good. So I thought, "hey, why not take a look, just for fun?"

Turns out, they were having a big clearance. So I have a gorgeous brown brocade jacket, mid-thigh length with a phenomenal high, rounded collar and lovely gold patterning. I'll take pictures eventually, and there's a few other bits of the costume that I mean to be putting together. If I happen to run into something for a more "traveling outfit" type costume for cheap, I'll make two days' worth of costumes, but as it is, I have a beautiful costume piece that can be worn for any other kind of fancy event, and I am pleased.

Yay, only 3 hours left of work and I get to go home! I may not like getting up at 5am, but leaving at 4 is going to be glorious! (We're on holiday schedule today.)

Comments

[nightsinger.livejournal.com]

YAY coat! I am looking forward to seeing it!

Also, dweh? You're leaving me early? New shift? Or just for today?

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

*Bounces like a mad bouncing thing*

Gah, no - I'm sticking with the same old shift, I just meant today.

[nightsinger.livejournal.com]

*whew!*

Well, enjoy the afternoon off. :D

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

You too! :D

[narsilion.livejournal.com]

Wow, I can't wait to see the jacket, it sounds beautiful! No wonder I wasn't able to reach you this weekend. Sounds like you were crazy busy. I was just going to see if you wanted to walk around Greenlake since Sunday was so beautiful. I thought I'd bring Harry up and give him a good fun walk.
I'm so glad you had a good weekend, and YAY! for an early work schedule today. I thought you'd probably have the day off.

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

Oh no, that would've been so fun! I'm sorry I missed your call, I didn't see it until this morning when I was getting ready for work. We were out all day yesterday. We'll have to plan for it next time you're Harry-sitting, I'm sure he'd love Greenlake. ♥

Nah, we had work, but on holiday schedule. 7am-4pm. So my day is almost over!

[narsilion.livejournal.com]

I'm Harry sitting until March 1st, if any weekend time fits in there. Daddies are spending a week in Brazil, and a week in Argentina. Talked to them yesterday, it was 98*, they were walking the beach and laying around the pool. Yay for work part of day being almost over...and it'll still be light! YAY!

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

Wow, those guys have all the fun! ♥ How's this weekend for you, then? I don't think I have any plans, so as long as the weather doesn't go totally crappy on us... and heck, even if it does, I guess. Why not?

[narsilion.livejournal.com]

Sounds great I'll keep in touch!

[darthparadox.livejournal.com]

Oooh, shiny. Is that the place right above the brewery? I've been eyeing that store, and if they're having a clearance Sora and I may want to stop by...

Looking forward to seeing it!

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

Nope, this is the one on the other side, back behind... Let's see... it's in the under-cover market near Beecher's cheese, all the way back. It's called Little Shanghai. Definitely worth a look.

I'll try to post pictures later this week or weekend. :D