In which I explain absolutely nothing

What do you mean it has been a month since the last post? I have no idea what you are talking about. I'm sure no one (not blood related) even noticed, but out of obligation I must explain.

I have been away.




And BUSY.





Because I went to Hogwarts. Drank at the Hog's Head. Stole the sorting hat and hid in the castle crying with the other 8-year-olds until their parents made us leave.

But out of duty, I returned  (they told me I didn't have enough experience to work the Butterbeer concession...) Of course, that was worth it after working two fabulous SF shows, where I met some even more fabulous people. 

Urban Air Market held their debut show in the Pier 70 warehouse near Dogpatch. I was a little worried at first, not knowing what to expect in space and turnout. But to be honest, it is now one of my favorite venues. I mean seriously, it was a giant, gritty abandoned warehouse! It was so large I couldn't even hear the bands playing from the wee end of the building. And did I mention the people were fabulous? I must say, there are some 16 year olds floating around that have no right to be as cool and collected as they are. Where is the bumbling awkwardness I amstillgrowingoutof remember? These kids are rocking the geeky-chic in ways we old farts could only live in fantasy (while we sat alone on Friday nights watching X-Men re-runs...)

But I digress.
This was also Indie Mart's last show, and I will miss that team terribly. Almost a year ago, Indie Mart's Christmas Speakeasy venue was my first real show (after APE). They took a chance on a scattered, wants-to-do-it-all, craft show newb, and I learned what a great show could really be. I am super sad to see them go, but I am glad I made it in time to see the glory days. I am still a craft show newb, but we are starting to get there.

Hopefully, now you are thoroughly dazzled with pictures not to notice the lack of anything relatively interesting in this post. As always, I promise better things to come.

Herbology

Judging by my affinity for antique reference books, it's actually quite surprising it took me this long to come up with the botany charts. Every year I find myself listening to entire Harry Potter series on audiobook while I work (Stephen Fry you are my hero). However, on a note of how I function ("function" being a relative term), I generally have been starting the series in the middle, finishing it, then starting over from the beginning...which is sort of illuminating as to how I work in daily life (and amazing that I get anything done). As a result, I essentially know more about magical plant properties than I do real plants - and even more so now. I think my next pass through life-at-Hogwarts I will be taking notes...

On a side note, my dear Bay Area friends can come visit me (and my unicorn) this summer at one of these fantastic events. Seriously, they are so many great designers lined up- it is going to be amazing!

Linkses:

Urban Air Market:
https://www.facebook.com/events/130607333769923/
Patchwork Show 
https://www.facebook.com/patchworkshow?fref=ts
Indie Mart
http://www.indie-mart.com/events/new-year-new-indie-marts-helloooooo-2012/

I'll also have future updates posted on the calendar here:
http://www.awkwardaffections.com/bio.htm

Harry Potter Time

I've been nerding out lately and working on a whole lotta things that aren't for my thesis. This is my homage to Harry- the audiobooks have