Arisia is coming up this weekend, and after rather overburdening myself last year I've cut back severely so that I can spend more time enjoying the convention and, in particular, indulging myself by going to just about every item that involves Musical GOH S.J. Tucker.
My panel schedule:
Saturday 1:00-2:00pm Mask MakingSusan de Guardiola (m), Mimi Noyes, Jennifer Hunter
Masks make your personality, with costumes or not. Sunday 7:00-8:00pm Basic Costume Shapes
Ann Catelli (m), Susan de Guardiola, Toni Lay, Kristina Finan, Fiona Fawkes
Fundamental Costume Shapes: From T-tunics and conical skirts to cloaks, sometimes it just comes down to a basic shape. Some ideas are so adaptable they go on forever.
The first item is for Fast Track, the children's program. The second is for adults of all ages. I volunteered to be on it because I remember my first primitive efforts at sewing all involved geometry -- circle skirts, chemises made out of four rectangles, triangular gores, etc. I was mostly self-taught, and basic shapes were familiar from math class.
In between these two items, my other big commitment is serving as Workmanship Judge for the Masquerade, which I'd estimate will occupy something like 6pm-11pm Saturday night. Hence my desire for a very limited panel schedule.
Along with hitting as many of Sooj's items as I can, I'll also probably be at the Malice in Wonderland Ball and a completely random assortment of panels. Otherwise, I'll just be hanging out. Find me if you want to say hi!
Musical GOH S.J. Tucker
Please let her know two things... (1) Even though Ravens in the Library is out of print, if there is a copy that could be parted with, I'm interested. (2) She has wonderful friends.
Posted by: Serge | January 12, 2010 at 01:26 AM
See you there!
I should figure out what I'm wearing for that ball. Which, since it's, like, in 2 days (and I'm not spending Thursday night at home) is, well...oops.
I suppose I could just wear a cat mask and a cutaway. :)
Posted by: Joshua Kronengold | January 12, 2010 at 06:17 PM
When I hear of Susan being involved with the children's program of a con, I find myself thinking of this.
Right.
Posted by: Serge | January 13, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Ewwwwwww!!!!!!
Posted by: Susan de Guardiola | January 13, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Susan... It was either that or the scene of Dorothy Gael surrounded by flying monkeys.
Posted by: Serge | January 13, 2010 at 01:46 PM
Susan... I met fellow blogger Nancy Mittens tonight for the first time. Please let Sooj know that Nancy just started reading Ravens in the Library, which she acquired after I recommended it, and she's enjoying the book immensely.
Posted by: Serge | January 16, 2010 at 02:31 AM
I hope you had a good weekend, Susan.
Posted by: Serge | January 18, 2010 at 12:17 AM
Weekend is still going on, with the holiday today. We've got a winter storm going on, but it looks like it should clear by mid-afternoon and in any case will be something I drive out of when I head home. I'm cautiously optimistic about being able to leave on time.
Serge,
I passed your messages along to Sooj, whom they made happy. She's done three great concerts here plus some casual singing in the evening. Also: there may be fresh news about Ravens in the Library coming soon.
Posted by: Susan de Guardiola | January 18, 2010 at 09:52 AM
Susan... Fresh news about Ravens? Good, good...
As for this being a long weekend... My own plans for today, after writing the checks for some bills, include reading, and watching movies. Relaxation. Yay.
Posted by: Serge | January 18, 2010 at 11:11 AM
I bought my membership for the NASFiC a few days ago.
Posted by: Serge | February 10, 2010 at 05:38 PM