Anyway, moving on…
Haven’t posted much lately. I kind of got a little wrapped up in Twitter. There’s something almost addictive about it’s quick and easy shout out system. But I actually have stuff to say now that takes more then 140 characters. Namely, I’ve been doing a lot of costuming lately. There was the Labor Day Parade, the Columbus Toy Show, a release party for “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed” at the Big Robot Cafe, and just yesterday we attended a buddy walk supporting Downs Syndrome. It’s been a real blast. Exhausting, but fun. One of the best parts, IMO, has been meeting new people. A really cool Jedi at the Big Robot event corrected some of my misconceptions about the Rebel Legion and now I really want to join. (Just need a few more upgrades for my robes and I think I’ll be ready to apply.) And it technically wasn’t meeting a new person (We actually met at AdCon), but I got to better know one of our semi-local Mando Mercs at the Downs Syndrome event, which was really cool. (Even though I’m a little jealous of her armor’s extreme amounts of awesomeness.)
Yeah, the Downs Syndrome buddy walk was defiantly one of the more rewarding events I’ve been to. We made a lot of kids happy that day. Plus, to be honest, I sort of felt that the actual ‘buddy walk’ helped me redeem myself (even if only in my own mind) after the not-so-successful Labor Day parade. And, hey, it was great to break out the old Jedi robes. I love my mando armor, but it was really nice to add a little variety to my costuming events. And, man, I had forgotten how comfortable Jedi robes are. I swear I’d dress like that all the time if I could.
And things are by no means done. Mid-Ohio-Con is this weekend. (Instead of going as a Jedi or Mandalorian, I’m thinking about just wearing a thong, a fishnet shirt, and SCUBA flippers. Because, you know, I’m creative.) And then we have another charity event the week after, this time for Autism. And I’m sure I’ll be doing something for Halloween, even if it’s just dressing up and walking around the neighborhood.
