events from JULY 22 to now

Wow.
-I still nanny. I now teach a dance class on Fridays for some middle school aged beginners. I still apply for normal jobs now and again, but not as often as I used to. If i could just get the slightest boost in income, I'd be happy. I really like being a nanny and really like the part where I don't cry over job stress on a regular basis.

-I have been to three gaming conventions: Play on Con in July, Game Fest South in August and Birmingham Game Days this month. They were all awesome. Play on con involved lots of public silliness including running a game of The great Dalmuti involving goofy hats, off key singing while dancing inappropriately during a rock band tournament and an awesome costume. Game Fest south involved tons of new games, eating cake at City Cafe Diner and discovering the hot chocolatier, an excellent hot chocolate and dessert shop. Birmingham games days involved participating in an ascension tournament, running Dalmuti again, and playing a lot of old favorite games.

-Other notable events: Going to the pumpkin patch with my friend, Melodie, Going to see Pretty Lights with Zaque, going to see Man or Astroman with Christian, live karaoke by Rock U Birmingham at the nick (dive bar) with friends, and Countless hours spent with Christian playing ping pong, Gears of War 3, and Dungeon Defenders.

-Up next: Jewelry show for all my "brands" at my house, thanksgiving, ummm... yeah i don't know but i know it will be busy :)

-I made a scythe.

Update

Ummm from April to now, what significant has happened?
umm...

I still nanny for two awesome kids. I am still applying for more "career" oriented jobs, just to keep my options open, but if nothing comes along, I wouldn't be heartbroken. I LOVE nanny-ing, my stress is much lower, my back pain is often better (go figure), and apparently, I'm actually good because the parents love me and even recommended me to someone else.

I now attend a Zumba class at a nearby studio. It's not the same as the dance classes I'm used to, but it's lots of fun, great exercise, very close to the house, inexpensive and the teacher is a 5'4" ball of party energy. I miss the more traditional/technical dance classes I'm used to, but seriously the instructor rocks, and plus that, I have a friend who I wouldn't normally see very often that comes with me most of the time.

I have laid low on the local craft/vendor fairs since the beginning of June because my body just can't handle the heat.

Yesterday, I got my hair done by my good friend Zaque. A couple months ago he started the appointment with "I want to cut your hair really short..." to which I said "It's a good time for it. Alabama summers suck." and we ended up with almost a pixie in the back with some length still in the front. This time, we didn't change much, just cleaned it up a little. Here's the end result:

It's piece-y, messy, asymmetrical, and uber-cute. I totally love it.

And no, your eyes are not malfunctioning, I am wearing makeup in this picture. I still don't wear it often, but, I found an awesome tutorial on pin-up makeup that I was able to tone down for regular wear. Sadly, it's no longer online so I can't link you to it, but if I ever come across something similar I will...
Anyways, where I was going with that is that I was looking at the pin-up makeup tutorial because the dress I had for Arty Party was very retro. Yes, I attended arty party even though I don't work at BAO anymore. Arty Party was and still is one of my favorite events of the year, and the money goes for a great cause. So, I went, and had a blast, and the best part was, I didn't have to help check out guests or load stuff into a truck afterward. Maybe next year I can be helpful and volunteer-y and stuff, but this year, I just wanted to go and enjoy myself (and I totally did).
So um, that's my rambling, chronologically jumbled update for the last couple of months. see you back, umm whenever I feel like wasting time blogging instead of doing housework ;)

one, two, skip a few, 99, APRIL 2011

yeah, so the updates haven't been weekly, or monthly or at-all-ly. oops!
Life has been busy. Some dya I may ge back and recap, but right now, I'm frickin busy.
Here are the important things you need to know:
-For lots of complicated and personal reasons that I prefer not to get into on the blog, I am no longer at Birmingham AIDS Outreach, however, I still wholeheartedly support what they do and would encourage anyone who has or would like to volunteer or donate money to absolutely keep doing so.
-I still play board games on a regular basis and have even started writing for my husband's gaming blog, Meepletown.
-I still create, jewelry, paint and otherwise pursue creative endeavors (haven't gotten back to dancing/pilates/etc. yet.
-I recently got a part time job nannying for a family that lives close by who has two adorable, well behaved very young preschoolers.
-On the weekends, I have been trying to do more craft shows and such.
Speaking of, this weekend I will be at Art on the Side, a new local art show that will be taking place from 8-4 on the second weekend of every month.