The Old West Avengers’ Day Out

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Team cosplay is FUN! At the beginning of the year, I had a thought. What would Lady Deadpool look like if she was in the Old West? Not like the present Lady Deadpool that get transported back in time, but if Wanda Wilson really did exists then. Obviously, it wasn’t be this. And so, the cosplay idea for the Wild West Wanda Wilson was born. Originally, I was going to debut Wanda at 2013 Comikaze since I had so much fun as Hulk Bunny last year. But then WonderCon announced that they were returning to Anaheim. Since I didn’t cosplay...
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Five for Friday: Saving Lives, Running with Wings, and Breaking Up with Glee

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Five for Friday is a weekly (well, almost) series about the five new things I learned each week. (Hey, it’s still technically Friday! Sorry I’m late. Hee.) Actually, I should call this as Five for January. I haven’t written on of these since Christmas!  Well, having the year end recap, my 2013 goals, and Race on the Base updates did throw me for a loop.  We’ll just go with whatever I fancy for the past month, alright? I’ve Learned CPR Oh yes. I now have a CPR card. I just have to remember exactly how many compression (30) and how...
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My Little Pony Inspiration

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Since you all know me so well over here, this installment of my update as the Face of the Race for the Los Alamitos Race on the Base is going to be a little bit different than the version posted over there. Don’t forget to give them some love anyway. Race on the Base will be my first race, ever. For most people, they would focus on getting the right running gear and building endurance to complete the race. For me, the big question was if I would want to run in costume. Um. Duh! I’m sure you’ve seen pictures...
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2012: Oakpocalypse

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Father Time apparently drives a Bugatti Veron in 2012. Varrrrpphhhewwwwssshhh… Gone. Anyway. Here’s my obligatory 2012 year in review. I’ve changed a few categories from the past years but you’ll still get the idea. 2012: Year of Costumes Instead of giving you 12 pictures from the 12 months, I’m giving you the pictures of all the cosplays I’ve done and costumes I’ve worn this year instead! Row 1: 5-minute Zombie make-up for REI Zombie Preparedness class Wolverine for a Halloween which we showed up more or less after the fact due to a miscommunication. Steampunk TARDIS at the Renaissance Faire’s...
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Five For Friday: Christmas Video Edition

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Five for Friday is a weekly (well, almost) series about the five new things I learned each week. For this week, it’s just all about awesome holiday-themed videos! You just never know what you might find on the internet to fill you with Christmas cheer. I found a handful these past few weeks that I would like to share! Mary, Did You Know…that Jesus is Hot? Seriously. No disrespect for the religious content of this CeeLo’s video. But god damn, Jesus is hot! And I keep forgetting how amazing of a singer CeeLo is! Brighton’s Christmas Prank Wish you’d thought...
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Five for Friday: Halloween 2012

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Since Halloween is my most favoritest holiday, it is appropriate to do a Five For Friday for it, don’t you think?  After all, there is ALWAYS something new to learn. Oh, and my album is on my Facebook right here. Double Check With Your Friends About Halloween Party When Halloween falls on a weekday, make sure to check with your friend who said he’s having a Halloween party exactly WHEN that is. For example, the invitation to a party on Friday before Halloween was clearly stated that was indeed on Friday, and Friday we were there. Saturday night, I came...
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