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OK, two years of Costume College attendance down and I have this to say:
I. Fucking. Love. You. Guys.
*happy sigh*
Seriously, how is it possible for this many kick ass women (and men!) to fit into one space for a weekend? It feels like being dipped in a pool of light and honey and coming out the other side neither blind nor sticky... *chuckle*
First off; my roomies (both those actually *in* the same room with me and the extended membership of the Breakfast Club!). Ladies, you are never allowed to move to another room. Never. Unless that means that you are moving to a room that is CLOSER TO ME or IN THE SAME SPACE. Two years going and never a moment where I am not thrilled to get every second I can with you lot (despite the sadness at our lack of claughter713 in person - although she was there for Gala Prep via Skype!).
Next year, more rooms closer together and some with adjoining doors!
Also, Extra-Special Gold Stars for harmanhay for making it down to the gym with me every day (and Super-Honorable Mentions to ladykalessia for making it most of the time - despite the ridiculous hour - and fellow tux action complete with drink-tax!).
Second: The ladies of the Bitchy Roman Lounge-wear and Pretty Pink Princess parties - y'all were a blast to spend time with and I am totally bummed that I didn't get a chance to join you in draped silk goodness (and love3angle - you're my hero for having made me something to wear even though I couldn't attend in the end). It was an honor to join zoccolaro in the cabana league and I'll happily do it again if there is space at the bar for me next year!
Third: To my co-learning circle provider (OK, mmcnealy really just taught the class while I took notes and drooled at her work), teachers and classmates - thank you, thank you, thank you! I learned a TON of stuff and took home both ideas and techniques that are going to serve me for a long time to come. You guys are all an inspiration!
Fourth: The organizers - You are all full of awesome and wonderful. This event has become a mainstay for me and one of the only chances I get to see some of my dearest friends. I cannot repay this kindness, I can only tell you that I appreciate everything you do for us.
And in conclusion - The No Sew Gala Plan? It worked. (Also, K: Thank you for taking care of the 'girly' hair and make-up bits, this would have never worked without you!)
In the Tiki-Tiki-Tiki-Tiki-Tiki Room
The Ladies (and Gentlemen)
Now I just need to figure out what to do with all the left-over swag that came in the pockets of this tux... *chuckle*
EDIT: An example of the extra swank that this tux came with on display via the Red Carpet
harmanhay reminded me of something that happened right around the time this photo was taken.
Apparently one of the gentlemen watching this display of bad-assery hollered something like,"You know that hat is very early period for the rest of your garments."
To which I replied, "Really, when you have two women that look like this on your arms who CARES what period the hat is..."
She claims there was a roar of laughter and general applause at this point; but honestly I don't remember and Ms. Dietrich isn't telling me. *chuckle*
I. Fucking. Love. You. Guys.
*happy sigh*
Seriously, how is it possible for this many kick ass women (and men!) to fit into one space for a weekend? It feels like being dipped in a pool of light and honey and coming out the other side neither blind nor sticky... *chuckle*
First off; my roomies (both those actually *in* the same room with me and the extended membership of the Breakfast Club!). Ladies, you are never allowed to move to another room. Never. Unless that means that you are moving to a room that is CLOSER TO ME or IN THE SAME SPACE. Two years going and never a moment where I am not thrilled to get every second I can with you lot (despite the sadness at our lack of claughter713 in person - although she was there for Gala Prep via Skype!).
Next year, more rooms closer together and some with adjoining doors!
Also, Extra-Special Gold Stars for harmanhay for making it down to the gym with me every day (and Super-Honorable Mentions to ladykalessia for making it most of the time - despite the ridiculous hour - and fellow tux action complete with drink-tax!).
Second: The ladies of the Bitchy Roman Lounge-wear and Pretty Pink Princess parties - y'all were a blast to spend time with and I am totally bummed that I didn't get a chance to join you in draped silk goodness (and love3angle - you're my hero for having made me something to wear even though I couldn't attend in the end). It was an honor to join zoccolaro in the cabana league and I'll happily do it again if there is space at the bar for me next year!
Third: To my co-learning circle provider (OK, mmcnealy really just taught the class while I took notes and drooled at her work), teachers and classmates - thank you, thank you, thank you! I learned a TON of stuff and took home both ideas and techniques that are going to serve me for a long time to come. You guys are all an inspiration!
Fourth: The organizers - You are all full of awesome and wonderful. This event has become a mainstay for me and one of the only chances I get to see some of my dearest friends. I cannot repay this kindness, I can only tell you that I appreciate everything you do for us.
And in conclusion - The No Sew Gala Plan? It worked. (Also, K: Thank you for taking care of the 'girly' hair and make-up bits, this would have never worked without you!)
In the Tiki-Tiki-Tiki-Tiki-Tiki Room
The Ladies (and Gentlemen)
Now I just need to figure out what to do with all the left-over swag that came in the pockets of this tux... *chuckle*
EDIT: An example of the extra swank that this tux came with on display via the Red Carpet
harmanhay reminded me of something that happened right around the time this photo was taken.
Apparently one of the gentlemen watching this display of bad-assery hollered something like,"You know that hat is very early period for the rest of your garments."
To which I replied, "Really, when you have two women that look like this on your arms who CARES what period the hat is..."
She claims there was a roar of laughter and general applause at this point; but honestly I don't remember and Ms. Dietrich isn't telling me. *chuckle*