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ladyofthethread) wrote2007-10-15 11:10 pm
ladyofthethread) wrote2007-10-15 11:10 pm
Costume progress and Why I don't go to the dentist more often...
My teeth have been bothering me slightly for a while and I finally got to the dentist last Wednesday. My mother wanted to take me to her dentist since we thought I might need my remaining wisdom teeth pulled and he is supposed to be really good at extractions. (He already removed 2 of my wisdom teeth a couple of years back, including an impacted one that had to be sawn and taken out in pieces.) It was kind of nuts because this dentist won’t take appointments. You have to just show up, wait, and hope he has time to see you!
After a very long wait, I got my teeth cleaned and was told that one of my wisdom teeth is decaying and needs to be removed. He said I should have the other one taken out too because it’s way out of alignment with my other teeth. But I didn’t want to do it then since it was already 2:30 and I hadn’t had lunch yet. So, I have to go back again sometime to have them taken out and my mother needs some work on her teeth, too. Hopefully, I won’t have to wait 3 hours again! -_-
In costume news, I’ve managed to get a little work done on my new D costume. My pearls came last Monday so I’ve strung the necklaces and the strands for the waist. I used the heaviest beading wire I could for the waist strands so I’m hoping they’ll hold up.
I’ve been working a bit on the collar, too. I got the pieces patterned a while ago and I’m working on the fabric version now. The heavy interfacing I got was still kind of floppy so I ended up pulling out the couple of yards of needlepoint canvas I’ve had stashed in my closet for years and using that. Possibly overkill but it does hold the shape very well since it’s stiff. ^_^;; Still need to work out how to do the trim along the edges. Doing it as bias binding wasn’t working because of all the curves so I guess the next thing to try is appliqué.
Haven’t done much on the costume the last few days so I need to get back to work on it since there’s only about a month and a half left to NYAF. I’m sure I can get the clothes done by then but I’m feeling a bit iffy about whether I’ll also be able to have the phoenix in time since my propmaking skills are almost non-existent other than plushies. ^_^;;; Need to start figuring out what to do about feathers and stuff.
After a very long wait, I got my teeth cleaned and was told that one of my wisdom teeth is decaying and needs to be removed. He said I should have the other one taken out too because it’s way out of alignment with my other teeth. But I didn’t want to do it then since it was already 2:30 and I hadn’t had lunch yet. So, I have to go back again sometime to have them taken out and my mother needs some work on her teeth, too. Hopefully, I won’t have to wait 3 hours again! -_-
In costume news, I’ve managed to get a little work done on my new D costume. My pearls came last Monday so I’ve strung the necklaces and the strands for the waist. I used the heaviest beading wire I could for the waist strands so I’m hoping they’ll hold up.
I’ve been working a bit on the collar, too. I got the pieces patterned a while ago and I’m working on the fabric version now. The heavy interfacing I got was still kind of floppy so I ended up pulling out the couple of yards of needlepoint canvas I’ve had stashed in my closet for years and using that. Possibly overkill but it does hold the shape very well since it’s stiff. ^_^;; Still need to work out how to do the trim along the edges. Doing it as bias binding wasn’t working because of all the curves so I guess the next thing to try is appliqué.
Haven’t done much on the costume the last few days so I need to get back to work on it since there’s only about a month and a half left to NYAF. I’m sure I can get the clothes done by then but I’m feeling a bit iffy about whether I’ll also be able to have the phoenix in time since my propmaking skills are almost non-existent other than plushies. ^_^;;; Need to start figuring out what to do about feathers and stuff.
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Maybe I should make a dragon? I could wear it like a boa, or have it longer and more like a puppet that moves on poles?
I still haven't found anyone whos driving down to Boston Con so I think i have to stick to whatever I can fit into me and Garths suitcases. Thats the main reason I'm bringing PSOH and twelve Kingdoms, because my Trinity Blood costumes can't be packed like that at all.
Are the hotel rooms going fast? I should really get one booked, but I still don't know whos coming with me or how many beds we'll need. I wish other people would plan ahead a little and not leave it up to me all the time. >< I don't even have a credit card!
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Ooh, for attack ideas and to get an idea of how special attacks work, you could try watching the 2006 match. The whole thing is on YouTube in 2 parts (about 90 minutes total). I’d nearly forgotten about it. Seems like no one has the whole game from this year though since I’ve only found some small snippets.
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXw9V4hcTA0
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgEuw4WAuKY
Yeah, some costumes just don’t do well with suitcases. -_- Since we won’t be going to Anime North, I’m tempted to ask my father if he’d take the weekend off and go to Boston with us so I don’t have to deal with stuffing everything into suitcases. Without a car, I’d probably have to leave T-Chan home since I already want to bring the phoenix and having to carry 2 large props on top of other luggage would be too much. I’ll try to bring my nyosen uniform if you get the Twelve Kingdoms stuff done. That one’s harder to travel with but it’d be a little less random to have Youka with Youko and Keiki than Renrin. ^_^;
Hmm… I’m not sure how quickly the hotel is filling up. I assume the rooms with 2 beds would be the first to go though. I’m not sure who’s coming with me either. My brother is but his friends say they don’t know yet. Usually it doesn’t cost anything to cancel or change reservations so I’ll probably just book a room for 4 and then lower it to 3 or 2 if necessary.